Instead we seem to be left with these ever narrowing circles of who is deemed morally virtuous enough to converse with, based on working backwards from a predetermined outcome.

Yes, but that would require a concerted effort to talk to instead of past each other. It would require everyone to get more comfortable with uncomfortable convos. You know, all the things that actually mark intra-group solidarity.

This isn’t support for the (just) Palestinian cause. It’s ethnic and national discrimination.

Indeed. I have seen many ludicrous takes on the firebombing in the last couple of days (incl the standard antisemitic conspiracy theories). Netanyahu’s comments win ‘most cynical’. Though Opposition Leaders’ call to link response with deportation of visa holders a close runner up.

I’m not really into the ‘we’re living in 1930s Germany’ rhetoric. But also, inter generational trauma is real and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling it.

Works well for smh articles. Hit and miss for other Australian newspapers.

You can put the url into 12ft.io and it should work