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Diana van Eyk's avatar

That sounded like a good way of handling that situation, Susan. Here on Substack, I recently said something similar in a comment about the Russia/Ukraine situation, and was blocked over it. Frankly, I didn't really like their writing much anyways.

It's always surprising to me that a lot of people who get the situation in Gaza don't question the narrative we're being fed about Russia and Ukraine.

I try to put relationships first and, if something controversial arises, I carefully test the waters and go from there. I don't enjoy arguing, but am always happy to have a respectful discussion.

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Susan Harley's avatar

It is tricky Diana, we have people in the UK who think the Russians are going to be invading us soon. Such is the level of fear that is being created , essentially to build support for a war.

Like you I put relationships first and I am not looking for conflict. There is so much I think would be useful for people to know. I am just watching a film called The Agenda. It’s on YouTube , have you seen it ?

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

No, I haven't seen it, Susan. But even the title sounds interesting.

It would be so useful for people to understand that Russia isn't a threat and that, on the contrary, NATO is a threat to global security. The ridiculous demonization of other countries as our western countries descend into fascism is tragic.

The times we're in require diplomacy, not lies and demonization.

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Susan Harley's avatar

I agree Diana NATO is an arm of our enemy, as is the UN. All this is being revealed. As is the demonisation of other countries and people. All this is ringing hollow and although some still fall for it, many are now questioning the propaganda.

As you say we need diplomacy and we need peace. I know this is what you work for and it is all gratefully received 🙏🏻

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Diana van Eyk's avatar

Thanks, Susan. And I know you work to expose this stuff too, and I greatly appreciate what you do.

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Susan Harley's avatar

Thank you Diana, that means a lot x

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Rachel Wild's avatar

Such a minefield!

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Susan Harley's avatar

It is , I am sure you know it well ! X

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Rachel Wild's avatar

Yes, sadly I do...

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Susan Harley's avatar

There probably isn’t anyone who doesn’t. Except those mythical families like the “Walton’s “ that I always wanted to be in 😂

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Rachel Wild's avatar

We ALL wanted to be in the Walton family... although, I don't know how that would have worked out, with one of my first ever crushes being on Jim Bob!?! Hahaha!

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Susan Harley's avatar

That would have been an interesting dynamic , he was cute x

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