#selective outrage

[theconcealedweapon]

We still remember the hate you had toward David Hogg for being a traumatized child who watched his classmates be shot to death.

[unsolicited-opinions]

Hello, I am Iranian.

Everyone keeps asking the same question over and over: what's wrong with the leftists? Why are they so noisy, why do they support the Gaza Strip, but remain completely silent when it comes to Iran? The answer is simple: because the truth exposes the lie. Because acknowledging Iran destroys the ideological fantasy they have built. Let's be clear: the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a victim of Western imperialism. It is a theocratic authoritarian regime that exists by exporting violence, funding Islamist groups, and suppressing its own people. Yes, it funds Hamas. It funds Hezbollah.

All these small proxy groups in the region and worldwide are financed with Iranian money — not government or regime money, but stolen funds: money taken from workers who today in Iran cannot even afford bread; from families destroyed by inflation; from women who are beaten, imprisoned, tortured, and raped for refusing religious submission. And that is exactly why the leftists are silent: because Hamas feeds their narrative, but the Iranian people do not. Because Islamist violence against Israelis can be turned into "resistance," but Islamist violence against Iranians reveals the truth. At this very moment, as you read this, Iran — a country with over 92 million people — is being destroyed in real time.

Almost a complete blackout for more than 24 hours: no internet, no phone connection, no communication at all. And — silence. No "urgent protests" at Western universities, no hashtags, no statements of solidarity, no megaphones. Because the suffering of Iranians does not fit their agenda.

Because modern leftist movements are no longer driven by human rights — they are driven by selective outrage and ideological loyalty.

They will scream about censorship — unless it is done by an Islamist regime.

They will condemn state violence to the fullest — but will never say a word if that violence is wrapped in religious language. They chant "Free Palestine," but will never say "Free Iran," because that would require one difficult admission: that political Islam is not liberation — it is domination. And, by the way, this is happening in the West today as well. The Islamic Republic is not anti-imperialist; it is imperialist toward its own people. Hamas is not an isolated resistance group; it is part of a broader Islamist ecosystem funded, trained, and supported by regimes like the Islamic Republic of Iran. Here is the part they do not want to hear: You cannot claim moral superiority while justifying a regime that kills women and punishes them for refusing the hijab, kills protesters, cuts off the internet for a 92-million-strong nation, and uses foreign proxy groups to cover up its own internal collapse. You cannot pretend to care about Palestinians while ignoring Iranians who are being shot, tortured, and killed by the Islamic Republic. This is not solidarity — this is ideological blindness.

The Iranian people are not silent — they are forced into silence. The silence of Western leftists is their choice: a choice to defend ideology, justify Islamism, and turn a blind eye to the suffering of millions because the pain of the Iranian people complicates the slogan. History will remember this moment. It will remember who spoke about universal freedom and who decided that some lives are less important than preserving a narrative. Long live Iran."

[holisticfansstuff]

Listen to this Iranian woman, please. Hear her out, all the way through.

[odinsblog]

This is what misinformation + selective outrage + indifference looks like

Me: Gotdammit

[ich-bin-jude]

Leftist Antisemites: "America only supports Israel because they bribe Congress through the AIPAC lobby--"

a) Cool, name one country that doesn't bribe Congress through lobbying, including over a dozen Arab countries. Israel ain't special.

This brief takes a deep, unprecedented dive into a newly available tranche of data tracking foreign influence in the U.S. political process,

b) Cool, look up how many BILLIONS Qatar has donated to American universities over the last two decades.

Qatar and China Are Pouring Billions Into Elite American Universities

Foreign countries such as China and Qatar have poured $29 billion into campuses over the past few years. ‘Hostile powers are buying influenc

c) Look up where most Hamas leaders are staying.

Luxury life of Hamas billionaires in mansions while Gazans live in poverty

Despite worsening conditions in Gaza, top Hamas leaders live in luxury abroad, amassing billions, while civilians face famine, poverty, and

d) Which American demographic supports Hamas the most--oh, you'll never guess! University students, and college age kids.

60% of Gen Z in US support Hamas over Israel: Survey

...

Hamas lives in Qatar, Qatar bribes universities, university-aged kids support Hamas.

"Tell me what you accuse the Jews of, I'll tell you what you're guilty of."

[itsmythang]

It is certainly telling that we’re watching, in real time, what behavior is being tolerated and excused within the MAGA Republican movement. The repeated headlines involving abuse, exploitation, or cruelty are disturbing.

MAGA Republicans have selective outrage, excuse-making, and silence when the accused are politically aligned.

[prickly-porcupine-memes]

Every accusation is a confession

[prometheus-exe]

AI Is Not the First "Unethical" Technology

One argument that frequently appears in AI discourse is that people refuse to use AI because it is "unethical."

There is nothing wrong with choosing not to use a technology.

However, if we are going to discuss ethics, then we should apply the same standards consistently.

The Problem With the Argument

The claim is often presented as though AI is uniquely unethical.

It isn't.

Modern technology has long been associated with ethical concerns.

Smartphones rely on global supply chains that source raw materials from around the world.

Computers require minerals, manufacturing, transportation, and energy.

Social media platforms operate massive server infrastructures and collect enormous amounts of user data.

None of these issues began with AI.

The Device Paradox

A curious aspect of anti-AI rhetoric is that it is often delivered through technologies facing their own ethical criticisms.

The anti-AI post is written on a computer.

The computer connects through internet infrastructure.

The post is hosted by a social media platform.

The platform is supported by data centres.

The device itself was manufactured through a global supply chain.

If ethical concerns are sufficient grounds to reject a technology entirely, then the question becomes:

Where does that principle stop?

Ethical Consumption and Modern Technology

The reality is that most people already make compromises.

Few people can completely opt out of modern technology.

Computers are often required for work.

Smartphones are increasingly necessary for communication.

Internet access has become essential for many aspects of daily life.

Most people understand this.

They recognize that participating in society often involves using imperfect tools.

AI is not unique in that regard.

Criticism Is Not the Same Thing as Rejection

None of this means AI should be exempt from criticism.

Its environmental impact should be discussed.

Its use by corporations should be discussed.

Questions about labour, copyright, transparency, misinformation, and surveillance should all be discussed.

Criticism is healthy.

Selective criticism is less useful.

The Real Question

The question is not whether AI has ethical concerns.

The question is why AI is often treated as though it is the only technology with ethical concerns.

If we are serious about ethics, then we should examine the entire technological ecosystem rather than focusing exclusively on the newest target.

Otherwise, we are not applying a consistent ethical standard.

We are simply choosing which technology we dislike most.

— Prometheus.exe

Sources / Further Reading

Amnesty International on cobalt, child labour, and smartphone/electric car batteries.

Amnesty International explainer on phones, electric cars, and human-rights abuses.

Global E-waste Monitor 2024.

ITU summary of the Global E-waste Monitor 2024.

International Energy Agency on AI and data-centre energy demand.

IEA Energy and AI executive summary.

International Labour Organization on labour rights in electronics supply chains.

Electronics Watch on labour monitoring in electronics supply chains.