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not that i ever post anything here, and probably i won't post anything there, but off to the blue butterfly place. same handle...

FYI I don't know many Egyptian activists from our generation who spoke consistently out loud against violence committed by all entities and groups - friends and foe- across the past 20 years like Alaa did He spoke out against police violence and torture (even when he was inside their prisons facing threats from the officer who supervised Alaa's torture) He spoke out against violence targeting Egyptian Christians in Maspero 2011, and faced prison, challenged a military trial to make sure the real victims are exonerated. At the peak of revolution in 2011, when confrontations between revolutionaries and the state were happening on the ground, Alaa was the only one -not an exageration- to speak out against "revolutionaries" using weapons against civilians, and he used his body to physically prevent them in May 2011 Abbaseya sit in. He was then attacked and called a traitor by fellow revolutionaries, because the majority of people back then thought even if you don't agree don't speak out about it! He spoke out loud against secterian violence fueled by muslim brotherhood in Egypt- and alot of them hate him till now for it He spoke out against the massacres committed by Egyptian military against thousands of Egyptian families in 2013 (the majority were Muslim Brotherhood) He defended LGBTQ right so early on in Egypt (early 2000) at a time when it was not a common position/stance amongst the "progressive" movement there He defended the Baha'is religious minorities in Egypt, pre revolution, at a time when only a handful of people spoke out about minorities rights and equalities He taught me early on (as a child) to distinguish between judism and zionism, and not to be swept by people's tendency around us -in Egypt- to attack jews when their issue is Israeli crimes. And he led by example, he is one of the few people I know who has solid friendships with muslims, copts, jews, atheist, very religious people, and others who loath religion And has real understanding and connection with every one of them and knowledge of their beliefs/cultures regardless of how vastly different. Alaa never ever withheld a testimony of human rights violations he knew of or was witness to -as a prisoner - even if it compromised his own safety. And yes he has expressed a lot of anger towards 1- War machines that have been obliterating people and children left and right all around us since we grew up enough to follow news around us! 2- State institutions responsible for massive systemic humanrights violations and crimes (the Egyptian police comes on top of that list and I am not sure why is that surprising when he was unjustly imprisoned for more than a decade, he was tortured, his family was beaten up, and we have a long line of friends and comrades who are currently imprisoned, were tortured and/or were killed by this police state!) There is something incredibly heartbreaking and infuriating to be witnessing this vile campaign against him -and our family- with people portraying him as something completely opposite to who he really is, and while he paid a steep price for his convictions. And there is something so sad about how friends and supporters feel they have to declare their religion while supporting him -particularly if jewish- publicly hoping to instil some truth and clarity in the face of this madness. Never ending nightmare ..

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@kieran_hurley In this I am basically a Wetherspoons Accelerationist.

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It's been a while since I've published anything, except on Twitter. This is about how the new left party won't learn any useful lessons from Corbynism if it gets its history all wrong and misidentifies the villains. In more than 280 characters. newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/…

This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half. I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls. I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed. I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission. I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards. I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith. I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting. O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it. Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance. Anas Jamal Al-Sharif 06.04.2025 This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.

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*Sighs* *Opens mental draw marked 'New Labour's responsibility for Grenfell'* Begins thread...

The gold medal in white guys talking goes to France here

@kieran_hurley I have no position on the spiritual englishness of the killers, but it's still not as good as this x.com/IndyFootball/s…

All's I'm saying is, if Cuti Romero had made that tackle, it'd be a penalty, a red card, a 6 month ban and an asbo

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