Re: An historically and ltererary informed opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian situation. Archived Message
Posted by Dovetail Joint on November 5, 2023, 1:10 pm, in reply to "An historically and ltererary informed opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian situation. "
I think he oversimplifies both the current situation in Palesine/Israel/Gaza, and in his interpretation of Greek rhetorical theatre, that used mythology to examine the actions of men and their politics. If anything, he's way too optimistic about what 'motivates' us to act they way we do. Basically, he's leaning towards accepting an Israeli 'framework narrative' that identifies Hamas as the enemy. But, as the Greeks understood, if you beat a dog with a bloody stick, over, and over, and over again. Don't be surprised if the poor cur bites off your hand one day.
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