Welkom bij de dagelijkse discussie - een plek om het laatste politieke nieuws en populaire onderwerpen van vandaag te bespreken.
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
De VS zal wapens achterhouden van Israël als het Rafah binnenvalt.
“I made it clear that if they go into Rafah ..., I’m not supplying the weapons that have been used historically to deal with Rafah, to deal with the cities – that deal with that problem,” Biden said in an interview with CNN.
"Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs and other ways in which they go after population centers," he said when asked about 2,000-pound bombs sent to Israel.
Israel this week attacked Rafah, where more than one million Palestinians have sought refuge, but Biden said he did not consider Israel’s strikes a… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Denkt u dat het mogelijk is om nationale veiligheid in evenwicht te brengen met ethische overwegingen in internationale conflicten?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Als het achterhouden van wapens mogelijk levens van burgers zou kunnen redden, zou u dan zo'n beslissing steunen, en waarom?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe zou je je voelen als jouw land besloot om wapens achter te houden van een nauwe bondgenoot vanwege morele bezwaren?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Duisternis op een Herdenkingsdag: Ruslands Strategische Aanval op het Elektriciteitsnet van Oekraïne
On a day historically marked by the celebration of victory over Nazism in World War II, Ukraine found itself under a different kind of siege. In a grim twist of fate, the country was plunged into darkness, not by the setting sun, but by a calculated and 'massive' attack on its power grid by Russian forces. This assault, described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a massive nighttime attack, saw more than 50 cruise missiles and explosive drones raining down across seven regions, targeting the very lifelines of energy that power homes, hospitals, and the heartbeat of the… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Voormalig Spaans voetbalhoofd zal terechtstaan voor het World Cup Kiss-controverse
In a case that has captured the attention of the sports world and beyond, former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales is set to stand trial for his unsolicited kiss on national team player Jenni Hermoso. The incident, which occurred after Spain's victory in the women's World Cup, has sparked widespread outrage and discussions about consent and power dynamics in sports. Rubiales faces charges of sexual assault and coercion, stemming from the events that unfolded during the awards ceremony in Sydney last year. The case has been admitted by a High Court judge, signaling a sign… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Trump 'plannen om moordteams naar Mexico te sturen om drugsbaronnen uit te schakelen'
Donald Trump is planning to send US assassination squads into Mexico to kill the leaders of drug cartels if he returns to the White House, according to a report.
The former president, 77, has spoken publicly of his determination to tackle America’s fentanyl crisis by “waging war” on the criminal gangs who fuel it.
But Mr Trump is yet to announce the full extent of his plans which, according to Rolling Stone, involve covertly deploying — with or without the Mexican government’s consent — special-operations units tasked with assassinating drug lords.
Thre… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Moeten internationale normen en soevereiniteit worden genegeerd in het streven naar het stoppen van drugshandel?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Is het ooit gerechtvaardigd voor een regering om moordaanslagen te gebruiken als een middel om illegale activiteiten zoals drugshandel te bestrijden?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe denk je over het idee van een land dat geheime teams naar een ander land stuurt om moorden uit te voeren?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Marines onthullen nieuwste Kamikaze-drone
OPF-L seeks to arm Marines with easy-to-use, explosives-laden, man-portable loitering munitions, also commonly referred to as kamikaze drones. The Corps is also seeking launchers for these weapons on ground vehicles and uncrewed surface vessels. You can read more about the Corps’ move to a robotic future in the air, sea and ground in our recent story here.
Rogue 1 will allow Marines to conduct “precision strikes against moving and stationary armored targets, soft-skinned vehicles, and dismounted threats,” the company said. “An advanced fuzing system on Rogue 1 features… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Reflecterend op de inzet van kamikaze drones zoals Rogue 1 door de mariniers, hoe beïnvloedt deze verschuiving naar meer robotische oorlogsvoering uw kijk op de menselijke kosten van conflicten?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Als de technologie blijft evolueren in oorlogsvoering, wat voor zorgen roept dat dan bij u op over de toekomst van militaire conflicten?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Gezien de mogelijkheden van kamikaze drones voor verkenning en doelbepaling, gelooft u dat hun gebruik de ethische dilemma's die zich voordoen in gevechtssituaties verhoogt of verlaagt?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
De Verenigde Staten en Arizona worstelen met veranderingen en uitdagingen in het immigratiebeleid
In a significant move that underscores the ongoing debate over immigration policy in the United States, the Biden administration is poised to propose a rule aimed at tightening the asylum process. This development comes as Republican lawmakers in Arizona push for a direct vote on the 'Secure the Border Act,' a clear indication of the polarized views on how to manage immigration and border security. The proposed federal rule by the Biden administration seeks to more rapidly reject migrants who are deemed ineligible for asylum, signaling a shift towards stricter immigration controls… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Oekraïne richt zich op gevangenissen om de frontlinietroepen aan te vullen
Ukraine is to start recruiting prisoners to fight against Russia under a new law designed to bolster its frontline forces, including with men convicted of murder or fraud.
Using a tactic Moscow has relied on to fill ranks since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Kyiv would begin to offer certain convicts a path to freedom if they are willing to join a combat unit.
The bill, approved on Wednesday by the Ukrainian parliament, is the latest in a series of measures aimed at mobilising more men to replace casualties and soldiers exhausted from long tours on the frontline. It still requires… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe zou je je voelen als jouw land gevangenen zou rekruteren om te vechten in een oorlog, vooral als sommigen van hen veroordeeld zijn voor ernstige misdrijven?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Boeing vrachtvliegtuig maakt noodlanding in Istanbul zonder voorlandingsgestel
A FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane made a dramatic emergency landing at Istanbul Airport without its front landing gear deployed, sparking an immediate investigation by Turkish authorities. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, fortunately resulted in no casualties, highlighting the effectiveness of the emergency response at one of the world's busiest airports. The aircraft, arriving from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, managed to stay on the runway despite the failure of its landing gear to open, a situation that could have led to a far more serious outcome.
The pilot, demonst… Lees verder
@AffectedC0nservat1ve2 weken2W
Colorado heeft een wetsvoorstel aangenomen dat stemlokalen opent in gevangenissen.
The Colorado legislature on Friday adopted a first-in-the-nation reform last week to fix this. Senate Bill 72, which now awaits the signature of Governor Jared Polis to become law, would give people held in local jails a lot more opportunities to obtain and cast a ballot.
It would require that sheriffs establish polling stations within local jails across Colorado each general election to operate for at least one six-hour period. It would also require every jail to designate a ballot drop-off location, for those who want to vote by mail.
Colorado would be the first state to enact a mandate of… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Als iemand een misdaad heeft gepleegd, moet hun recht om invloed uit te oefenen op overheids- en maatschappelijke beslissingen door middel van stemmen worden afgenomen?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Welke impact denk je dat het toestaan van gedetineerden om te stemmen zou kunnen hebben op de samenleving en het rechtssysteem?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe denk je over gevangenen die de mogelijkheid krijgen om te stemmen terwijl ze nog steeds hun straf uitzitten?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
De kosten van de verlenging van de belastingverlaging van Trump zijn gestegen tot $3,8 biljoen.
The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to $3.8 trillion over ten years, putting a massive price tag on what is likely to be a top issue in Washington next year, according to new estimates from Congress’s fiscal scorekeeper.
The Congressional Budget Office’s estimate, released Wednesday, is double the $1.9 trillion cost of the original Trump tax cuts — a more expansive bill which also included permanent reductions in corporate taxes.
The expiring portion of the tax cuts include reductions in individual tax rates and an expansio… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Gezien de financiële impact van recente wereldgebeurtenissen op de nationale begroting, hoe moeten prioriteiten worden gebalanceerd tussen binnenlandse behoeften en internationale hulp?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Gepensioneerde legergeneraal zegt dat de VS Israëlische oorlogsmisdaden niet kan bekritiseren
At the 2024 AI Expo in Washington D.C. On May 7th 2024:
Ret. Gen. Mark Milley says the US has committed so many war crimes over the years, it has no right to criticize Israel's devastation of Gaza
Palantir CEO Alex Karp chimes in: "The peace activists are actually the war activists, and we're the peace activists."
Karp says of Gaza anti-genocide protesters, "You are an infection inside our society!"
Gen. Milley repeats debunked Israeli propaganda about beheadings and sexual assault on Oct 7 to argue that the US would have done the same thing Israel is currently doing to Gaza if it had been attacked.
Karp presents the Palestine solidarity campus protest movement as an existential threat to American empire: "If we lose the intellectual battle, we will not be able to deploy any army in the West, ever."
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Senatorsvoorstel zou pro-Palestijnse demonstranten aanwijzen als "terroristen"
Legislation being introduced on Tuesday would put terrorist supporters, including those backing Hamas and those who call for violence against Jews, on the no-fly list, as anti-Israel campus protests engulf colleges across the country.
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is introducing the No Flights for Terrorists Act, which would put individuals on the Transportation Security Administration’s no-fly list if they have encouraged violence against Jews, pledged support for terrorist groups, or have been disciplined by higher education institutions for such conduct.
Terrorist organizations are desi… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Waar moet de lijn worden getrokken tussen vrijheid van meningsuiting en acties die worden beschouwd als steun voor terrorisme?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Vind je het eerlijk dat studenten op een no-flylijst worden geplaatst voor deelname aan protesten, zelfs als die protesten gaan over diep gekoesterde overtuigingen?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe denk je over het idee om iemand als 'terrorist' te bestempelen op basis van hun politieke protesten of uitingen van steun voor bepaalde oorzaken?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Het Navigeren door het Complex Landschap van Progressieve Beleidsmaatregelen en Economische Strategieën
In a world where political discourse is more polarized than ever, the term 'progressive' has become a battleground for ideologies, with various factions claiming it to support their visions for the future. From economic policies to social reforms, the debate rages on what truly constitutes progress in our societies. Amidst this backdrop, the conversation around economic strategies and their implications on communities takes center stage, highlighting a divide not just in political circles but within the fabric of society itself.
Critics argue that some policies labeled as progressive… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Amerikaans leger voltooit Gaza-hulppier te midden van weersvertragingen
The United States military has recently completed the construction of a significant aid pier intended for Gaza, marking a pivotal step in efforts to enhance the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the region. However, the deployment of this crucial infrastructure faces delays due to adverse weather conditions, with high winds and sea swells making it currently unsafe to position the two-part facility along the Gaza coast. The Pentagon announced this development on Tuesday, highlighting the challenges that natural elements are imposing on this international aid initiative.
The construction… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Toenemend politiek geweld in Europa baart zorgen voorafgaand aan de EU-verkiezingen
As Europe gears up for the upcoming EU elections in June, a disturbing trend of political violence is casting a shadow over the democratic process. Recent incidents, including the violent assault on a Berlin senator, have heightened concerns among European political circles and the public alike. The European People’s Party (EPP), a central figure in this unfolding drama, has notably refused to sign a joint statement condemning such acts of violence, particularly those perpetrated by far-right elements. This decision has sparked a significant controversy, highlighting deep divisions with… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
De VS ‘pauzeert’ de verzending van 3.500 bommen naar Israël
The shipment was meant to transfer 3,500 bombs to Israel, which the United States halted over worries about the large munitions in the package being used in an urban setting, an anonymous administration official told the Associated Press. The package included 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs, according to the AP.
The pause marks the first time the U.S. has publicly held up military aid to Israel since the October 7 Hamas attack. An American official described the decision to the Washington Post as a “shot across the bow” to signal the Biden administration’s unease with a Rafah operation.
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Denkt u dat het stopzetten van de levering van bommen daadwerkelijk invloed kan hebben op hoe een conflict zich ontvouwt, of is het slechts een symbolisch gebaar?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe denk je over een land dat bommen naar een ander land stuurt? Zouden er grenzen moeten zijn?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Rusland ontketent een 'massieve' barrage gericht op de energie-infrastructuur van Oekraïne
Russia has launched more than 70 missiles and drones overnight in one of its largest barrages against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
The attack on Tuesday night was directed at facilities in Kyiv and six other cities, authorities said. Moscow continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the hope of denting industry and public appetite for fighting back against its invasion.
Russia launched more than 50 missiles and 20 Iranian-made “Shahed” drones – long-range unmanned vehicles with built-in warheads – authorities said.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe vindt u dat landen moeten reageren wanneer hun vitale infrastructuur wordt aangevallen door een andere natie?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Stel je voor dat de veiligheid van je huis bedreigd werd door internationale conflicten; hoe zou dat van invloed zijn op je kijk op oorlog?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Biden slaat Trump met belangrijke aankondiging van Microsoft in Wisconsin
President Biden will travel to Racine County, Wisconsin, on Wednesday to unveil a $3.3 billion investment by Microsoft to build a new artificial intelligence data center, according to Biden officials.
It's another high-profile announcement from the president on how he's helping to create jobs with private sector investment — but with a twist.
He'll be taking a not-so-subtle shot at former President Trump in the same location where Trump touted a $10 billion Foxconn facility, which he called the "eighth wonder of the world" seven years ago.
That facility was scaled… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe belangrijk is het voor een leider om zijn economische beloften na te komen, en hoe beïnvloedt dit jouw kijk op hun leiderschap?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Palestijnen dachten dat er een staakt-het-vuren was bereikt. Toen rolden de tanks binnen.
Hours after Israel’s military told them to seek a new place of safety, Gazans in the southern city of Rafah took to the streets Monday night to celebrate: At the 11th hour, Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a cease-fire. People cheered. Sweets were passed around.
A few hours later, it became clear that the celebrations were premature. The agreement accepted by Hamas turned out to be a counteroffer that Israel hadn’t seen and wouldn’t agree to, shattering hopes of an imminent end to months of hostilities.
On Tuesday, Israel seized control of the Gaza side of a key cros… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Hoe zou je je voelen als de belofte van vrede in jouw gemeenschap plotseling werd verbroken en het geweld weer begon?
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
De Trump Legal Saga: een mondiaal spektakel
The legal entanglements of former President Donald Trump have become a focal point of international attention, transcending the boundaries of U.S. politics to become a global spectacle. From courtroom dramas involving hush money trials to the unprecedented scenario of a former head of state potentially facing jail time, the saga unfolds with each passing day, captivating audiences worldwide. Trump's legal battles are not just about the specific charges at hand; they symbolize a broader narrative about accountability, power, and the rule of law in a polarized era.
At the heart of the spect… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Filippijnen getuige van belangrijke politieke alliantie voorafgaand aan de verkiezingen van 2025
In a significant political development, the Philippines is set to see a major shift in its political landscape as the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) form a powerful alliance. This collaboration, dubbed 'Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas,' aims to create a more dynamic and proactive government, according to House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The alliance, which was formalized in a ceremony attended by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., marks a strategic partnership between two of the nation's prominent political… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Kristi Noem staat voor een mediastorm over haar ambities voor vicepresident en controverses
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has found herself at the center of a media storm, facing tough questions and skepticism from conservative news outlets over her political future and past actions. Once considered a potential running mate for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, Noem's position seems increasingly uncertain as she navigates a series of challenging interviews and controversies. Newsmax host Rob Finnerty openly doubted Noem's chances of being on Trump's VP shortlist, reflecting a broader sentiment that her political star may be waning. This sentiment was ech… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
April 2024 verbreekt wereldwijde hitte records, markeert warmste april ooit
In a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis, April 2024 has been officially declared the hottest April on record, marking a concerning continuation of an 11-month streak of unprecedented global warmth. According to the European Union's climate monitoring service, this alarming trend underscores the relentless rise in global temperatures, with each month since June 2023 setting new records for heat. The latest data reveals that the global average temperature for April soared to new heights, significantly exceeding the pre-industrial average and highlighting the urgent need for… Lees verder
@ISIDEWITH2 weken2W
Het Navigeren door de Complexiteiten van de Israëlische Politiek: Netanyahu's Zoektocht naar Politieke Overleving te midden van Regionale Spanningen
In the intricate web of Israeli politics and regional dynamics, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strategies for maintaining power have come under intense scrutiny. Observers and former diplomats highlight that Netanyahu's primary focus appears to be on his political survival, maneuvering through domestic challenges and international pressures with a keen eye on maintaining his leadership position. Amidst escalating tensions and a precarious cease-fire with Gaza, Netanyahu's actions suggest a leader who prioritizes his political longevity above all else.
Former Israeli diploma… Lees verder
