Saturday, May 2, 2026

TOTAL WAR: THE FIRST TIME WAS A TRAGEDY, THE SECOND TIME, A FARCE

 

89 years ago, in the Basque Country, Guernica was devastated by Nazi bombing, becoming one of the first symbols of total war against civilians. What happened in 1937 was not only an attack on a town, but on democracy and human dignity. 

Remembering Gernika today – as Gaza and Palestine are bombed to near destruction by the Israeli Defense Forces – is a political act: it means rejecting violence, defending peace and standing firm against authoritarianism. Europe was built so that such tragedy would never return. What happened to "Never Again?"

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

BOTH Republicans and Democrats are responsible for creating the monster that is Israel. Our taxes and munitions have been used for decades in the razing of Palestine. The Palestinians don’t have an army,
Air Force or Navy. The US and Israel will attack nations that don’t have nuclear weapons. Cowardly bullies. They thought Iran would capitulate once the bombing started. The aggression will stop when Iran is forced to obtain nuclear weapons. The pompous attitude of dictating regime change is typical American tyranny.

Anonymous said...

The US funds the Israeli war machine. Israel provides free healthcare to its citizens. Those funds could be used to do the same in this country. Are Israelis superior to the Americans that subsidize them? It seems like our elected leaders work for them.

Anonymous said...

I'm somewhat confused with your comments. There is no Palestinian people, for precisely the same reason that there is no Jordanian people. There are Arab people, there is an Arab language, there is an Arab culture, and a predominantly Sunni Muslim Arab religion. And, since there are no Palestinian people, a political solution based on the concept of a Palestinian state is wrong. Please do some research before making ignorant comments.

Anonymous said...

We could offer free healthcare in this nation if we could eliminate all corruption associated with the Democrats. Regarding Israel, they are the sole ally of this country. They are the only ones aiding the United States in its endeavors to dismantle the Islamic radical regime. Where are the European countries that we also financially support?

Anon said...

As of September 2025, 157 of the 193 United Nations member states recognize the State of Palestine, representing over 81% of the international community. This includes a growing number of European countries, such as Spain, Norway, Ireland, France, and the UK, alongside most nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Please do some research before making ignorant comments.

Anon said...

If you're looking for a made up people, with a made up language, and a made up God, look no further than Israelis. Rachel not Haychel. It's Rebeca not Haaaabeca. Most importantly it's IsRrrrrael not Is-hael!

Anonymous said...

5:35 Palestinians would differ with your generalizations. There are different sects of Arabs, including Sunni. Shia, Twelvers, Alawites and Zaydis.
Netanyahu has been plotting to keep Palestinians from acquiring their own state. To the point of funding Hamas to create a wedge between the.

Anonymous said...

5:55 That sole "ally" conned the orange conman into invading Iran. Who is more radical? Iran did not attack the US. How is the preemptive aggression working out? Let other countries work out their own issues. The main corruption culprit is the POTUS. The average family struggles daily with increased inflation and Trump wants us to pay for a ballroom.

Anonymous said...

Every person in the US could have affordable healthcare, even when Republicans and Democrats exchange political favors for money. However, all, err. . . most polls think Republicans are way more corrupt, I digress. But yeah Universal Healthcare can work anytime, even when it rains.

"Give me the option to buy into medicare?" AOC

Anonymous said...

The MAGA cult is realizing the huge mistake they made when they voted for orange Jesus. Only the diehard brainwashed remain.

Anonymous said...

We subsidize the oil companies. Why is our oil being sold abroad to the highest bidders? That oil should stay here to alleviate the outrageous price of fuel. Trump’s
oil executive friends are making a killing on the backs of the American taxpayers. Are we really winning?

Anon said...

We're losing, the oil we export costs market value. If we sell it domestically it's going to be at market value. No one is going to sell it under priced.

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