On December 1984, or in the year 1 BMB (before my birth), a single was released with the aim of raising money for the famine in Ethiopia. The public face of this single was The King Of Fair Weather Humanitarianism, Bob Geldof. I talked here about how it took him the better part of two … Continue reading “Do They Know It’s Christmas”, A Misinformed, Condescending Depiction Of Africa
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How Long Will The Silence Continue?
I recently saw a video that absolutely broke my heart. In tears, Sudanese American mother Daad Khojali talks about how, no matter how brutal, no matter how evil what happens in Sudan is, very few people come to the protests. Daad is talking in the aftermath of an emergency protest for Sudan, when the RSF … Continue reading How Long Will The Silence Continue?
Humanity Is At A Crossroads
There's a part of me that hates arguing that if we allow the genocide in Gaza to continue, humanity as a whole is at stake. Because, I just wish the suffering, and deaths, of the people of Palestine was enough by itself to convince everyone that this horrific mass slaughter needs to stop. One day, … Continue reading Humanity Is At A Crossroads
Blood Seen From Space, The Horror In Sudan Continues
Ever learn something, and you don't know how you'll think of anything else, for the rest of the day, for the next few months, or even that you might find yourself reflecting on it time and time again, for the rest of your life? For me it's this, the mass slaughter that is happening in … Continue reading Blood Seen From Space, The Horror In Sudan Continues
A Ceasefire Has Been Declared. So Why Still Protest?
A question that is being asked of the pro-Palestine movement over the last few days is, now that a ceasefire has been declared, why do we still protest for Palestine? Isn't our job done? Can't we now find something else to do with our time? I'm going to try and answer that question, but in … Continue reading A Ceasefire Has Been Declared. So Why Still Protest?
The Somud Flotilla Has Been Intecepted, What Has It Achieved, And What Now?
As of the time of writing, all boats from the Somud Flotilla have been intercepted by Israel, their crews kidnapped and now in Israeli custody. I, like many people, fear for their safety. While Israel has returned members of previous flotillas that they intercepted to their home countries, the Somud flotilla was such a massive … Continue reading The Somud Flotilla Has Been Intecepted, What Has It Achieved, And What Now?
What About The Other Injustices?
If you are an activist for trying to end the mass slaughter of the people in Gaza, a question you will sometimes be asked is, what about the other injustices in the world, surely it's not just Gaza where there is a mass slaughter happening? And that is absolutely true. The sad, horrifying reality of … Continue reading What About The Other Injustices?
An Update From Germany Regarding Their Government’s Complicity in the Palestinian Genocide
Hi all, a good friend of mine, who lives in Germany, has sent an anonymous letter (it has to be anonymous because of the situation in Germany) about Germany's shameful complicity in the Gazan genocide. What follows is the text of that letter. Dear Colm, This letter is somewhat long overdue. Here is another update … Continue reading An Update From Germany Regarding Their Government’s Complicity in the Palestinian Genocide
We Should STILL All Be Screaming.
I was looking back on when I wrote some of my blogposts, and I realized it's been close to a year since I wrote this: https://autismneurodiversity.com/2024/08/25/why-arent-we-all-screaming/ And I entertained the idea of waiting until the 25th of this month to write this, but I thought, writer's block being what it is, better not risk it, … Continue reading We Should STILL All Be Screaming.
Should We Lift A Finger To Help The People Of Gaza?
Good evening, I'm Completely Empty BBC Presenter. And you'll be glad to know, I've been subjected to enhanced conditioning, so I won't go off and become an insane leftist like the previous Completely Empty BBC Presenter. The question we're discussing today is, should we lift a finger to help the people of Gaza? To argue … Continue reading Should We Lift A Finger To Help The People Of Gaza?
Ponderings Of An Autist 