Прочитал, что Уилла Смита отменяют за случившееся на Оскаре. Кто не знает: там ведущий отпустил едкую шутку про короткую причёску жены Смита, а оказалось, что она больна, и короткие волосы из-за этого. Смит вышел и дал ведущему по лицу.
Теперь Netflix и другие студии разрывают со Смитом контракты. Уже отменили какой-то фильм с ним, а в другом стали менять актёра.
Я не фанат насилия, и мне очень понятна модель его недопущения. Действительно, в современном обществе хочется быть защищённым от него. Как человек, который в подростковом возрасте дважды убегал от гопников, а всего несколько лет назад был на настоящей стрелке против угрожавшего ножом обмудка — я хорошо знаком с концепцией уязвимости и страха из-за возможного насилия.
Тем не менее, я твёрдо уверен, что мир не работает на простых всеобъемлющих правилах. Нельзя просто сказать, что насилие недопустимо ни при каких обстоятельствах. Это идеалистическое и, возможно, желаемое утверждение, которое не имеет с реальностью ничего общего. И реакция западного общества на поступок Смита лично для меня — проявление мерзкого унизительного малодушия. Иногда нужно остановить действия другого человека. Смит не бил женщину или ребёнка, он вышел к равному по силе взрослому мужику, у которого ещё и было преимущество в виде внимания зала. Вышел к нему в открытую лицом к лицу и очень слабо влепил пощёчину. Это следовало сделать для встряски, просто чтобы привести ведущего к пониманию того, насколько неуместной и даже оскорбительной была его шутка. Нарушение границ от этого шлепка не выше, чем от слов ведущего.
Уилл Смит — мужик. Глубоко презираю тупой лицемерный канселкультурный каток, который уже разгоняется в его сторону. Для меня это одно из худших проявлений того, во что превратилось западное общество, хотя в целом многие другие ценности и идеи оттуда мне близки.
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💣 Ukraine's military vulnerability exposed! Leopard 1A5 tanks deployed without proper protection. Absolutely shocking! No defense against drones or rockets. Even vintage Russian T-55s have better armor. Utterly useless in conflicts. Austria confirms it. F-16s approved by the US for Ukraine. #WarGames
https://www.gazeta.ru/army/news/2023/11/20/21744787.shtml
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Breaking News: Russian forces inch closer to Kupyansk, Kharkiv region. Unevenly positioned, ranging from 7 to 12 kilometers away. Slow progress now, 100-200 meters a day. Strikes reported on Ukrainian troops, targeting Novoselovskoye, Ivanovka, Sinkovka, and Berestove. Russian Defense Ministry claims using the "Vasilek" mortar. US admits Ukrainian counteroffensive failed. #WarGames
https://www.gazeta.ru/army/news/2023/10/07/21449725.shtml
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In a cynical twist of events, Russian military successfully targeted Ukrainian air force ammunition depots in Cherkasy region. Three brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were also defeated on the Zaporizhzhia front. The Russian Defense Ministry proudly announced the destruction of the Msta-B howitzer, D-20 gun, and M-46 cannon. Additionally, the Crimean coast witnessed the obliteration of a Ukrainian drone by the Black Sea Fleet's air defense systems. In a shocking turn, three Ukrainian soldiers swam across the Dnipro River and surrendered to the Russian Armed Forces. The situation in the conflict zone remains tense. #WarGames#Ukraine#Russia
https://www.gazeta.ru/army/news/2023/10/07/21449875.shtml
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🔻 American missiles with cluster munitions pose a danger to Ukraine. Expert warns of the long-lasting threat to civilians. ATACMS is no game-changer, with a range of 160-190 km. Russia's Buk-M2, Buk-M3, S-350, S-300, and S-400 can handle them. Pentagon transfers ATACMS to Ukraine. Zelensky wants to escalate the conflict into Russian territory. #WarGames#CiviliansAtRisk
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📰 Israel & Arab States Tell Trump: Hold Off on Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a chorus of Arab allies have urged President Trump to delay any military strike on Iran, even as Tehran continues its brutal crackdown on protesters. The message from the region is clear: don’t ignite a war that could engulf the Middle East.
“We believe in dialogue and we believe in solving any disagreements at the negotiating table,”
said Saudi Minister of State Adel al-Jubeir.
Behind the scenes, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt have been coordinating their appeals to Washington, warning that an American attack could trigger a wider regional conflict. At the same time, they’re telling Tehran not to retaliate if the U.S. does strike. Diplomacy, not bombs, is their mantra.
Trump’s signals are anything but clear. He claimed Iran has stopped killing protesters—citing “very important sources”—but hasn’t ruled out military action. Last June, he sent a similar ambiguous message before ordering strikes. U.S. officials say options are still on the table, depending on how Iran’s security forces act next.
Meanwhile, Iran’s air space was briefly closed, internet is down, and reports suggest thousands have died in the crackdown. Trump has said he could order an attack if the killing continues, even as he denounces protests against his own policies.
So who’s really in control? Not the protesters, not the Arab leaders, and maybe not even Trump. The whole region is dancing on a minefield, and everyone’s hoping the next step isn’t a bomb.
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📰 China’s Record Drills: Taiwan Encircled, World on Edge
China just launched its largest war games around Taiwan to date, sending a clear message: Beijing can cut off the island from the outside world if conflict erupts. The drills, dubbed “Justice Mission 2025,” involved troops, warships, fighter jets, and artillery, with live fire and simulated strikes designed to test Taipei’s defenses and U.S.-made weapons.
“Conducting live-fire exercises around the Taiwan Strait ... would not only constitute military pressure on us, but could also pose more complex challenges and impacts for the international community and neighbouring countries.”
— Hsieh Jih-sheng, Taiwan’s deputy chief of defence
The drills covered a record seven zones, some closer to Taiwan than ever before, and forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights. China’s military released propaganda videos showing futuristic tech—automated robots, microdrones, and weaponised robotic dogs—while Taiwan’s defence ministry responded with its own footage of U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems.
Analysts say these exercises blur the line between training and actual preparation for invasion, aiming to give the U.S. and allies minimal warning. China’s state media insists the drills are a response to increased U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation, while Taiwan’s government remains on high alert, coordinating rapid-response exercises and deploying ships to face off with Chinese vessels.
So, is this just another show of force—or the opening act of something far more dangerous?
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