Via war and it's fallout, yes. The disruption to food, safe water, shelter, medical care, etc can increase the death toll well beyond direct casualties. Those are the most immediate effects, which doesn't take into account the extreme pollution caused by munitions or burning structures/vehicles. All this is also only considering the use of "conventional" weapons.
I'm not sure about this specific location, but I have seen similar structures (including being inside one) as a foreign visitor. There is something quite striking/humbling about large statues or similar structures when they dwarf anything in the area. They definitely give me a more surreal vibe in comparison to natural formations that stand out in similar ways.
This is a very common theme in both successful and unsuccessful attempts at totalitarian takeovers. Essentially blaming the opposition for specific issues/events, followed by a crackdown, then a "restructuring" (for managed opposition e.g. Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai) or completely outlawing the existence of such parties (Greece under Metaxas). I'm very concerned about the near future. If the Republicans (this is bigger than Trump) are successful in their final push for an authoritarian state, it will result in the death and suffering of billions, guaranteed.
It has been there since inception, before recent events. They killed pregnant women on horrific ways back in 1947, continuing into 1948's Nakba. There is a foundational issue with the state that is beyond correction.
There are always conclaves within and nearby the city that are deep red. This is often where cops live, which helps maintain the "occupying army" model of policing that dehuminizes the residents.
Sure have been. They've continued their genocide in both the west bank and Gaza. They are a rhodesia that gets a pass from the axis of cauc because it was a convenient way to repaint their antisemitism as good for Jewish people.
Absolutely, I just appreciate it that oats are a more responsible crop. I feel almonds are not great overall, though they are still much better than meat.
I didn't know this joke had Yiddish origins. Funnily enough, it was told to me by my Jewish grandmother when she was explaining in a convoluted way that I should sweep before mopping 🤣.
Via war and it's fallout, yes. The disruption to food, safe water, shelter, medical care, etc can increase the death toll well beyond direct casualties. Those are the most immediate effects, which doesn't take into account the extreme pollution caused by munitions or burning structures/vehicles. All this is also only considering the use of "conventional" weapons.