#call for unity

[syedul-mostafa1]

"Arakan Will Be the Best Country in the World, If You Hear Me" (Part 6)

The Rohingya community is not alone in claiming ownership of the land of Arakan. The same is true for the people of Rakhine. Both communities are the rightful owners of the land, and no one can reject the other if peace is to be achieved. A cohesive land for everyone requires equal rights for all. Rohingya and Rakhine people must come to an agreement to rebuild this nation together, to protect every human being, and to create a civic identity as a unified country. There are many who seek to exploit the people in crisis for their own benefit—they wear fake faces, and you must be cautious not to fall into their traps. Let’s join together and read this message. I do not wish to promote war against humanity or the national people of Arakan. My intention is to highlight the best way forward for development. Arakan was a kingdom before Myanmar, and after Myanmar, it could have its last chance to become an independent country with global recognition, if you listen to me.

The history I’ve heard from my people traces back to Muslim empires. At the same time, if you listen to your community, they focus solely on the history of the Rakhine people. Both versions of history lack a sense of plurality. There were eight ethnic groups under the Arakan Kingdom, yet this part of history seems to be missing. It’s time to leave the past behind and move forward as a new country "Arakan People's Authority."

We, the Rohingya, believe that this country, Arakan, is shared with the Rakhine and other groups in Arakan State. In Arakan, there are two majority ethnic groups. The second-largest ethnic group is the Rohingya Muslims, while others are minorities. Together, we can rebuild this country by uniting all ethnicities and creating a peaceful nation.

However, there are many deceptive forces around you when decisions are made for their own benefit. China may appear to be an ally, but they want you to serve their interests. India may also offer attention and agreements, but only to secure their own gains. No country will help you achieve independence without ensuring their own benefits. If you don’t start thinking critically now, you are at risk, wasting this opportunity by listening to those who offer false promises.

Do you believe you can achieve global recognition as a new country without the Rohingya? If so, try it—but you cannot succeed, because the Rohingya population is significant, equal in number to your own community. Without uniting with a majority group, success will not be possible. While you may think you can fight independently, you will be at risk for isolating others, leaving the Rohingya and Myanmar on opposing sides.

The Rohingya have many armed groups. Imagine the strength they could have if united. Therefore, I recommend that you avoid going against the Rohingya. Instead, work with them towards a common goal, and the world will not be able to stop you—whether in terms of military strength, economics, agriculture, innovation, production, or brand-building and the creating for adventure and tourism.

Reflect on how much you currently depend on other communities and neighboring countries like China and India. If you continue to isolate the Rohingya, you will face further crises, even in gaining recognition. That is why I continually urge you to emphasize the idea that “No one is waiting for you; you are wasting your life on fake face”

I guarantee you that the land of Arakan will surpass Singapore in the history of the world within the next 20 years. Be the best version of yourself when making decisions for future plans. No more fake faces—be a loyal person or community, and extend your hands to one another in the name of civic identity. Together, under the "Arakan People's Authority" and with an independent constitution for equal participation and equal contribution, we can move this country forward and take it to the world's top stage.

"No one is waiting; only you are wasting your life on a fake Face".

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[jourquet]

for europeans regarding the apartheid in palestine and eurovision. we've a duty, and together, we can make eurovision ban israel. keep pressuring your local broadcaster, make your opinion clear.

[jayhoshow]

Sonu Sood's Emotional Appeal: Joining Hands for Odisha Train Tragedy Relief

In a heartfelt expression of sorrow and empathy, renowned Bollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood shares his grief and concern over the devastating train tragedy in Odisha. This news article dives into Sonu Sood's impassioned call for unity and relief efforts to aid the victims and their families. Learn how this influential figure's compassionate plea aims to bring the nation together, encouraging support and solidarity during this challenging time. Discover the latest updates on the tragic incident and Sonu Sood's efforts to provide assistance, offering a glimmer of hope in the face of tragedy. Stay informed and join hands in extending help to the affected communities in Odisha.

[pinbones]

There's a whole bunch of people on this site who genuinely think saying awful misogynistic stuff is fine so long as they say 'AFABs' instead of 'women'

If you make your misogyny about assigned sex, that's woke, right? That's gender neutral?

It's fine to say AFABs are whiny and vaginas are gross and all the best people were born with dicks, because now the bigotry is man-inclusive!! No one can call you a misogynist because that would totally be transphobia. Phew! Safe!

[cardentist]

I hate the man vs bear question, because the only time I've seen a man use it to talk about his experience being raped there were literally hundreds upon thousands of replies victim blaming him and insisting that being raped is a thing that can only happen to women and he should've just "manned up"

but I can't talk about that without being derailed instantly because losers and incels want to use the talking point as an opportunity to complain about gold diggers and women cucking them or whatever the fuck

we can never Actually have a productive conversation about how sexism negatively impacts men, Especially victims and marginalized people, because sexist men will always take the spotlight and radfems will use it as an excuse to pretend like these two groups are the same.

I think it's a bad thing to present all men as inherently predatory, not because of "not all men" bullshit or whatever, but because people use gender essentialism as an excuse to hurt minorities and silence victims. I think it's Bad to present a kind of suffering that anyone can experience as unique to one kind of person and then mock and belittle people who come out to talk about their experiences with it.

I think "rape is a thing that Happens to women and something that men Do" is an inherently flawed framework that has only been used to justify violence. against men of color, against trans women, against male victims, against marginalized men. because "men are inherently violent and can only hurt women, not be hurt by them" is used to justify framing a Type of man (or someone who's perceived as a man) as dangerous and in need of being Removed.

[thou-babbling-brook]

Love it when a man is at rock bottom

[remma-demma]

I’m actually scared of alienating some of my followers and moots with all the trans discourse I’ve been steeping quietly in and contemplating, but… I’m trying to not let being scared shut me up about this. That, in and of itself, is erasure and silencing.

Fuck staying quiet. Trans men and mascs deserve a voice, and we, as a group, are not oppressing or invalidating anyone else by using that voice. (Obviously there are shithead exceptions!! Anyone can be an asshole.)

I really hope that if I ever speak about any of this in the future, that people recognize that it’s not ever, ever trans femininity as a concept I have an issue with. It’s people who

- try to divide the community

- are reinventing gender essentialism from the ground up but make it trans

-police other people’s identities and decide for them what oppression they must face because of a tiny set of superficial traits

- simply. Don’t understand what intersectionality means.

- disregard and invalidate anyone who doesn’t fit a very specific (binary, rich, white, abled, flawlessly passing) idea of what it means to be trans.

None of those things are specific or exclusive to one identity. There just happens to be a community of transfems who are currently espousing many of these ideas as gospel. They are understandably defensive because of real actual transmisogyny they face. But other trans people are not your enemy. Accusing anyone and everyone who tries to point these flaws out as radical transmisogynists is simply not true. Pointing out bigotry is not bigotry in itself.

I don’t want the trans community to constantly be at each other’s throats. We each have to sit down and think if we ever catch ourselves blaming an entire other marginalized group for our issues. That’s just fascism babes.

[ardri-na-bpiteog]

As a leftist it is often frustrating how many leftists are just straight up bad at politics. Like yeah fuck the system the system sucks, but it is the system we have right now and until your revolution materialises, we have to operate within that system to achieve things but so many leftists just insist on really dumb political moves.

[nyaskitten]

I Really like the idea that Cole gifted the Geckles and Munce a new blade made from the Blades of Deliverance to showcase their newfound unity…

[strryhaze]

“as a tribute to her connection and dedication to the kennedy family” so that’s the story we’re sticking to alright! a diamond ring with a binding pattern all around it, called the unity ring. oh okay

[notbecauseofvictories]

who is braver: a hero who fearlessly races into a burning building to rescue a poor, innocent kitten marooned on an upper floor? or me, who walked around a city plus three floors of an office park in heels?

[makilight]

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[bobbole]

Playing with dolls: the Corinthian and "this dream people call Human Life" - part I

Written for The Sandman Book Club

Since at The Sandman Book Club we are re-reading The Doll's House, and since the first chapter of this story marks the entry of the Corinthian, I would like to dwell on some of the distinctive traits of this character, how he is the embodiment of one of the great symbols of American and Western pop mythology (the serial killer) and how the netflix adaptation, while excellent, has completely deprived him of precisely those elements that made him so distinctive, while enhancing other important aspects.

Murderer vs. Killer, or when killing is a "work of art"

In The Dreaming, the spin-off series immediately following the canonical Sandman, there is a panel that I think is emblematic in defining what the Corinthian is, even before his being nightmare, black mirror, etc

Judging Cain like he's on Dancing with the Stars

There is a passage in which the Corinthian states that Cain is definitely a murderer, but not a very good killer. This because the word murderer here is linked to a primordial concept of homicide. Yes, Cain is the first murderer, but his act is something instinctual, part of his nature. Cain kills because he cannot do anything else and murder for him is an inevitable act, demonstrating his being part of a story from whose narrative he does not escape.

For the Corinthian, on the other hand, killing theoretically is not in his nature: he is after all a nightmare, which must terrify, unsettle, reflect the deepest fears and secrets of the human subconscious. A means to an end, not the end itself. For the Corinthian, killing is a deliberate act by which he tries to carve out a space of his own within a predetermined story.

The serial killer is a planner: in the Corinthian mind, an artist too. Even the fact that he appears on the scene not already in his nightmare function but primarily in that of being ready to kill a young man leaves no doubt about it: the Corinthian, in the way he perceives himself, is first and foremost a serial killer/artist.

This is not Vogue: comics vs show

In the netflix Sandman, episode one, the Corinthian has sensed that Dream is free. He wipes off the blood from his eyes and stands up, sensually stroking the head of his...victim? It would be better to say a model without eyes. Death here is not horror: there is something glamorous about this scene that irritates me deeply, not least because we are watching it from a spectator's pov, comfortable in our chairs. We are in a hotel room but the space is open, and the screen of the devices from which we are watching the episode gives us

1) an escape route

2) a way to dilute the horror of the scene (there is always hope if there is an escape route)

This Corinthian is elegant and sensual. He could disturbs us, if he wants, but definitely he's not scary.

Let's compare the netflix scene with the comic. First, fundamental change: the reader's pov, which coincides exactly with that of the Corinthian. We do not see the Corinthian in the panels, and we will not see him until after a long time. We look at the scene through his eyes, we read the words through his voice. From this perspective, it's as if behind the glasses, together with him, we were there, an active part of this crime.

Paradoxically, this scene should be less scary than the one in the TV show. There is no blood and the boy still has his eyes. But we perceive his terror, we see him tied up and helpless like a doll. We see his pimply face making ugly grimaces of fear (in the netflix episode the victim's face is perfect). There is no hope for this boy and while he begs for mercy in vain we brandish, together with the Corinthian, the knife that will kill him. There is no sensuality, there is no seduction, there is no sex here (better, sex and death are the same thing but I will return to the relationship between death and sexuality in the second part of this little essay). We are in a room with no escape, the scene in front of us is dirty, not at all glamorous, in which we readers are actively participating. This Corinthian is fucking scary.

The waking world: a big doll's house to play in

This title takes on a different meaning depending on the various characters involved in this Sandman story. From my point of view, I believe that the characters who most of all are linked to the concept of a doll's house are Unity and the Corinthian.

Unity appears near an old doll house, and her clothes are also similar to those of an old doll

Unity was literally a doll for most of her life: her condition was caused by an external event and external people decided about her life, including her motherhood.

The Corinthian doll and the surrealist doll of Hans Bellmer: both obscene and disturbing toys

The Corinthian, on the other hand, is a sort of doll maker and the dolls are the human beings he kills and whose physiognomy he transforms with his knife.

This last thing is perhaps one of the elements that most differentiates the netflix Corinthian from the one in the comic. The Boyd Corinthian is almost a romantic character, a bohémien eager to savor human life in every sense, moved by contrasts and ambiguities that make him decidedly more similar to the Second Corinthian of the comic than to the First. He looks at humanity with a curiosity that is sometimes almost paternalistic: ruthless, but not cruel. He embodies a type of socially well-integrated serial killer, the "unsuspected type", who knows how to contain his impulses when necessary. Most important, with him sex is not always synonymous with death.

The Corinthian of comics, on contrary, never escapes this binomial: in him, sex and death are always intrinsically linked because they are the same thing. He is always cruel and brutal, seeing humans as meat to be cut. Humanity is nothing but fresh clay in his artist's hands: shaped dolls to play with in his new dark stories.

[legionofpotatoes]

finally finished

[smallidarityfan]

GEM CLICKBAITED SMALLIDARITY GGHAAHAAAHSHSBSB IM DYINGGGG HAVE WE REALLY REACHED THAT POINT BROTHERS.......?

[thou-babbling-brook]

it’s 3:37 AM where I’m at and I’m bawling my eyes out over an Arno fanfic. A month and a half ago I thought this man was mid. THIS IS TRULY HUMILIATING 😭