The administration at Columbia University has once again demonstrated its craven capitulation to the forces of intolerance and oppression. As pro-Palestinian protesters on campus have been met with arrests and accusations of threatening Jewish students, the two individuals who allegedly assaulted these protesters with a noxious chemical weapon have faced no meaningful consequences.
So saying Israel is committing a genocide is worth being arrested…
But using chemical weapons smuggled into the country from Israel on those protestors isn’t enough for an arrest?
Calling them “ex-IDF” is inflammatory bullshit. Israel has mandatory military service; pretty much every adult Israeli citizen is “ex-IDF.”
Point is, it doesn’t imply anything about their ideology/patriotism/etc. the way it would for ex-military students from a country with all-volunteer armed forces like the US.
(Also, please note that just because I’m criticizing the headline does not mean I’m in any way supportive of Israel’s genocide.)
There are Israelis in prison right now because they refuse to participate in the genocide.
That implies something about their ideology.
Going forward: if you ever find yourself having to append “btw i’m totally not racist” to a comment; you need to delete the comment.
you are totally right
Oh no! Fart spray…
No, the IDF weapon Skunk spray is not like fart spray. Skunk spray is a malodorant weapon that produces an extremely foul, sewage-like odor, but it is not the same as a simple fart spray.
The key differences are:
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Composition: Skunk spray is a complex liquid blend of organic and non-toxic ingredients, not just a simple fart-like smell. It is designed to create an overpowering, nauseating odor.[1][2]
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Potency: The Skunk spray odor has been described as much more intense and persistent than a typical fart smell. It has been likened to “rotting meat, old socks, and open sewers”.[1][2][4]
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Purpose: Skunk spray is a crowd control weapon used by the IDF, whereas fart spray is typically a prank item without a serious military/law enforcement application.[1][2]
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Removal: Skunk spray is very difficult to remove, with the smell potentially lasting for days or even years on clothing. Special soap is required to neutralize the odor.[1][2]
In summary, while both involve unpleasant smells, Skunk spray is a much more sophisticated and potent malodorant weapon, not simply a fart-like spray. The IDF developed it specifically for crowd control, unlike a typical fart spray.[1][2]
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_(weapon) [2] https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/04/americas-police-will-fight-next-riot-these-stink-bombs/111430/ [4] https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428676-800-us-military-malodorant-missiles-kick-up-a-stink/
Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skunk_(weapon) [2] https://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/04/americas-police-will-fight-next-riot-these-stink-bombs/111430/ [3] https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2017-07-31/ty-article/israeli-made-stink-bomb-doesnt-deter-indian-protesters/0000017f-f01f-dc28-a17f-fc3fc4960000 [4] https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21428676-800-us-military-malodorant-missiles-kick-up-a-stink/ [5] https://www.timesofisrael.com/indians-unfazed-by-israeli-made-stink-bomb/
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I hate the Israeli genocide but allowing Medium posts, in which literally anyone can write anything they want, only hurts this community.
how is that different than what the New York Times is currently publishing? Who is credible enough for you? Please let me know which part of this story is incorrect
