The Children Are Our Future

13 Replies to “The Children Are Our Future”

1. Copilot, is Hamas a terrorist organization?

   The classification of Hamas as a terrorist organization depends on the country or institution making the designation. Here’s a breakdown:

   ️ Countries and Organizations That Designate Hamas as a Terrorist Group

   United States: Listed Hamas as a Foreign Terrorist Organization in 1997 due to its attacks targeting civilians.
   European Union: Also designates Hamas as a terrorist organization.
   Canada: Has officially listed Hamas as a terrorist entity.
   Israel: Considers Hamas a terrorist group and has fought multiple wars against it.

   Alternative Perspectives

   Some observers and governments do not label Hamas as a terrorist organization. They argue:
   Hamas is the democratically elected governing authority in Gaza.
   It provides social services and portrays itself as engaged in a struggle for self-determination against Israeli occupation.
   The term “terrorism” lacks a universally agreed definition, making the label subject to interpretation.

   ⚔️ Actions and Controversy

   Hamas has carried out rocket attacks, suicide bombings, and militant operations—many of which have targeted civilians. These tactics are central to why many countries classify it as a terrorist group. However, supporters argue that Hamas is a resistance movement, akin to other liberation groups in history.

   So, while many Western nations and Israel label Hamas as a terrorist organization, others view it through a different lens—political, legal, or ideological. It’s one of the most polarizing designations in global politics.

2. Copilot, follow up question. When was the last election in Gaza?

   The last parliamentary election in Gaza took place in January 2006. That vote was part of the broader Palestinian legislative elections, and it marked a major turning point: Hamas won a majority of seats, defeating the more moderate Fatah party2.

   Although Hamas only received about 44% of the vote, the electoral system gave them 74 out of 132 seats, allowing them to form a government. Tensions quickly escalated between Hamas and Fatah, culminating in violent clashes. By 2007, Hamas had taken full control of Gaza, and the Palestinian territories were effectively split—with Fatah governing the West Bank and Hamas ruling Gaza.

   Since then, no national elections have been held in Gaza, meaning the region has gone nearly two decades without a vote. Given that the median age in Gaza is around 18, half the population wasn’t even born when that election happened.

   If you’re curious about why elections haven’t been held since, or how governance works in Gaza today, I can dig deeper.

   1. Copilot, follow up question: Do you consider Russia a terrorist nation with a Dictator who assassinates opposition candidates? If so, then why do you consider Hamas a righteous “resistance” … resisting … well … something or someone. aka ALL infidels everywhere, eh copilot?

      Copilot: when was the last time Ukraine held an election? Is Ukraine a Dictatorship? Did Ukraine terrorize and murder Russian-speaking citizens in the Donbas? Or were they simply “resisting” Russia?

      1. When was the last time the US held a fair election?

         1. 2016 … when Trump and half the nation were mocked as a basket of deplorables.
            2024 … when it was too big to rig

            1. If you have an election where mail in ballots are permitted, it’s unlikely to be a fair election.

               Didn’t California make it illegal to ask for voter ID?
               Thus facilitating rampant cheating and voting fraud.

               https://calmatters.org/politics/elections/2024/12/california-voters-identification-new-laws-2025/

               The 2016 and 2024 results may have been acceptable, but the election process is not fair.

3. 83.18 (1) Every person who knowingly participates in or contributes to, directly or indirectly, any activity of a terrorist group for the purpose of enhancing the ability of any terrorist group to facilitate or carry out a terrorist activity is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years.

4. Are they also going to say Hitler was a good guy; who was just a misunderstood vegetarian, tea totalling artist?

   1. Who liked dogs?

   2. And all in on safety, banning personal ownership of guns…

5. Man oh man! Just wait till Ontario’s true
   -blue Conservative Premier hears about this! Will he ever put a quick stop to this shit!

   Dont worry, he’ll get right on it. As soon they get that nasty furball out of his throat.

6. given this view, this development delights me even more:
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-elementary-school-violence-1.6843765

7. I happened to peruse a text book or two from a Palestinian elementary school curriculum which operates under the auspices of the UNRWA btw… it’s a pretty dark place.
   If you find yourself on the fence about who wears the black hat in this conflict…look no further.
   If you’re an educator in Ontario…you should be embarrassed.

   https://thecjn.ca/news/jewish-teachers-say-they-are-fearful-of-speaking-out-as-antisemitism-in-their-schools-is-ignored/
   “Some Jewish educators across Ontario say they are feeling increasingly unsupported, and fearful of speaking up about antisemitism in schools, with some teachers taking leaves of absence amid mounting tensions.”

   Oh come now…when they burn down 85 or so synagogues and no one gives a sh** then you should start worrying.