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On 2025-10-11 13:22, Chris wrote:
-2Genocide is violence that targets individuals because of their
membership of a group and aims at the destruction of a people.[a][1]
Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term, defined genocide as "the
destruction of a nation or of an ethnic group" by means such as "the >disintegration of [its] political and social institutions, of [its]
culture, language, national feelings, religion, and [its] economic >existence".[2] During the struggle to ratify the Genocide Convention, >powerful countries restricted Lemkin's definition to exclude their own >actions from being classified as genocide,[3][4] ultimately limiting it
to any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in
part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".[5] While there
are many scholarly definitions of genocide,[6] almost all international >bodies of law officially adjudicate the crime of genocide pursuant to
the Genocide Convention.[7]
Genocide has occurred throughout human history, even during prehistoric >times, but it is particularly likely in situations of imperial expansion
and power consolidation. It is associated with colonial empires and
settler colonies, as well as with both world wars and repressive
governments in the twentieth century. The colloquial understanding of >genocide is heavily influenced by the Holocaust as its archetype and is >conceived as innocent victims being targeted for their ethnic identity >rather than for any political reason.
Genocide is widely considered to be the epitome of human evil and is
often referred to as the "crime of crimes"; consequently, events are
often denounced as genocide.-+
(Wikipedia)
Hamas might like to commit Genocide on Israel, but they don't have the >means. Terrorism, certainly. Although there is no formal definition of >terrorism accepted internationally If you win, then what was terrorism
gets whitewashed.
Israel committed terrorism when attempting to create their state. Like
the bomb on the King David Hotel.
On Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:46:55 +0200, "Carlos E.R."
<robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
On 2025-10-11 13:22, Chris wrote:
-2Genocide is violence that targets individuals because of their
membership of a group and aims at the destruction of a people.[a][1]
Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term, defined genocide as "the
destruction of a nation or of an ethnic group" by means such as "the
disintegration of [its] political and social institutions, of [its]
culture, language, national feelings, religion, and [its] economic
existence".[2] During the struggle to ratify the Genocide Convention,
powerful countries restricted Lemkin's definition to exclude their own
actions from being classified as genocide,[3][4] ultimately limiting it
to any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in
part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".[5] While there
are many scholarly definitions of genocide,[6] almost all international
bodies of law officially adjudicate the crime of genocide pursuant to
the Genocide Convention.[7]
Genocide has occurred throughout human history, even during prehistoric
times, but it is particularly likely in situations of imperial expansion
and power consolidation. It is associated with colonial empires and
settler colonies, as well as with both world wars and repressive
governments in the twentieth century. The colloquial understanding of
genocide is heavily influenced by the Holocaust as its archetype and is
conceived as innocent victims being targeted for their ethnic identity
rather than for any political reason.
Genocide is widely considered to be the epitome of human evil and is
often referred to as the "crime of crimes"; consequently, events are
often denounced as genocide.-+
(Wikipedia)
Hamas might like to commit Genocide on Israel, but they don't have the
means. Terrorism, certainly. Although there is no formal definition of
terrorism accepted internationally If you win, then what was terrorism
gets whitewashed.
I like, and use, the definition of "terrorism" in my "Concise Oxford Dictionary": "one who favours or uses terror-inspiring methords or
governing or of coercing government or comm unity."
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
Israel committed terrorism when attempting to create their state. Like
the bomb on the King David Hotel.
And has continued to use it in their treatment of Gaza, and
Palestinians generally.
Note: I cannot see what this has to do with either Windows 11 or
Linux, but since if does have to do with the meaning of English words
I am setting follow-ups to English usage groups.
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
On Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:46:55 +0200, "Carlos E.R."
<robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
On 2025-10-11 13:22, Chris wrote:
-2Genocide is violence that targets individuals because of their
membership of a group and aims at the destruction of a people.[a][1]
Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term, defined genocide as "the
destruction of a nation or of an ethnic group" by means such as "the
disintegration of [its] political and social institutions, of [its]
culture, language, national feelings, religion, and [its] economic
existence".[2] During the struggle to ratify the Genocide Convention,
powerful countries restricted Lemkin's definition to exclude their own
actions from being classified as genocide,[3][4] ultimately limiting it
to any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in
part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".[5] While there
are many scholarly definitions of genocide,[6] almost all international
bodies of law officially adjudicate the crime of genocide pursuant to
the Genocide Convention.[7]
Genocide has occurred throughout human history, even during prehistoric
times, but it is particularly likely in situations of imperial expansion >>> and power consolidation. It is associated with colonial empires and
settler colonies, as well as with both world wars and repressive
governments in the twentieth century. The colloquial understanding of
genocide is heavily influenced by the Holocaust as its archetype and is
conceived as innocent victims being targeted for their ethnic identity
rather than for any political reason.
Genocide is widely considered to be the epitome of human evil and is
often referred to as the "crime of crimes"; consequently, events are
often denounced as genocide.-+
(Wikipedia)
Hamas might like to commit Genocide on Israel, but they don't have the
means. Terrorism, certainly. Although there is no formal definition of
terrorism accepted internationally If you win, then what was terrorism
gets whitewashed.
I like, and use, the definition of "terrorism" in my "Concise Oxford
Dictionary": "one who favours or uses terror-inspiring methords or
governing or of coercing government or comm unity."
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
For example, if Trump accuses Venezuela or North Korea of terrorism, he
is lying.
Israel committed terrorism when attempting to create their state. Like
the bomb on the King David Hotel.
And has continued to use it in their treatment of Gaza, and
Palestinians generally.
When a group obtains its goals, terrorism converts into patriotic war.
The winners rewrite the history.
Note: I cannot see what this has to do with either Windows 11 or
Linux, but since if does have to do with the meaning of English words
I am setting follow-ups to English usage groups.
It is thread drift. As long as we keep it to one thread, it is trivial
to filter it out permanently. If it appears in a separate post, it
irates other people.
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:This doesn't jibe with the way I've heard this word used during my
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
On 10/13/2025 4:01 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
On Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:46:55 +0200, "Carlos E.R."
<robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
On 2025-10-11 13:22, Chris wrote:
-2Genocide is violence that targets individuals because of their
membership of a group and aims at the destruction of a people.[a][1]
Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term, defined genocide as "the
destruction of a nation or of an ethnic group" by means such as "the
disintegration of [its] political and social institutions, of [its]
culture, language, national feelings, religion, and [its] economic
existence".[2] During the struggle to ratify the Genocide Convention,
powerful countries restricted Lemkin's definition to exclude their own
actions from being classified as genocide,[3][4] ultimately limiting it
to any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in
part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".[5] While there
are many scholarly definitions of genocide,[6] almost all international
bodies of law officially adjudicate the crime of genocide pursuant to
the Genocide Convention.[7]
Genocide has occurred throughout human history, even during prehistoric
times, but it is particularly likely in situations of imperial expansion >>> and power consolidation. It is associated with colonial empires and
settler colonies, as well as with both world wars and repressive
governments in the twentieth century. The colloquial understanding of
genocide is heavily influenced by the Holocaust as its archetype and is
conceived as innocent victims being targeted for their ethnic identity
rather than for any political reason.
Genocide is widely considered to be the epitome of human evil and is
often referred to as the "crime of crimes"; consequently, events are
often denounced as genocide.-+
(Wikipedia)
Hamas might like to commit Genocide on Israel, but they don't have the
means. Terrorism, certainly. Although there is no formal definition of
terrorism accepted internationally If you win, then what was terrorism
gets whitewashed.
I like, and use, the definition of "terrorism" in my "Concise Oxford
Dictionary": "one who favours or uses terror-inspiring methords or
governing or of coercing government or comm unity."
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
For example, if Trump accuses Venezuela or North Korea of terrorism, he
is lying.
Israel committed terrorism when attempting to create their state. Like
the bomb on the King David Hotel.
And has continued to use it in their treatment of Gaza, and
Palestinians generally.
When a group obtains its goals, terrorism converts into patriotic war.
The winners rewrite the history.
Note: I cannot see what this has to do with either Windows 11 or
Linux, but since if does have to do with the meaning of English words
I am setting follow-ups to English usage groups.
It is thread drift. As long as we keep it to one thread, it is trivial
to filter it out permanently. If it appears in a separate post, it
irates other people.
On 13/10/2025 22:05, Jeff Barnett wrote:
On 10/13/2025 4:01 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
Or an individual.
Labour activist Walter Wolfgang, 82, was stopped by Police under
the Terrorism Act after heckling Jack Straw.
I'm sure Mr Straw was quivering in his boots.
On Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:39:45 +0100, Richard Heathfield
<rjh@cpax.org.uk> wrote:
On 13/10/2025 22:05, Jeff Barnett wrote:
On 10/13/2025 4:01 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
Or an individual.
Labour activist Walter Wolfgang, 82, was stopped by Police under
the Terrorism Act after heckling Jack Straw.
I'm sure Mr Straw was quivering in his boots.
The UK Terrorism Act seems to apply to people who are terrorising
aeroplanes out of their wits.
The South African Terrorism Act of 1967 was much the same -- an
attempt to smear opponents of government policies as "terrorists".
On 14/10/25 11:26, Steve Hayes wrote:
On Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:39:45 +0100, Richard Heathfield
<rjh@cpax.org.uk> wrote:
On 13/10/2025 22:05, Jeff Barnett wrote:
On 10/13/2025 4:01 AM, Carlos E.R. wrote:
On 2025-10-13 05:14, Steve Hayes wrote:
Terrorism, in other words, is intimidation on steroids.
By a group, not a government.
Or an individual.
Labour activist Walter Wolfgang, 82, was stopped by Police under
the Terrorism Act after heckling Jack Straw.
I'm sure Mr Straw was quivering in his boots.
The UK Terrorism Act seems to apply to people who are terrorising
aeroplanes out of their wits.
The South African Terrorism Act of 1967 was much the same -- an
attempt to smear opponents of government policies as "terrorists".
A number of governments have since followed a similar strategy. They introduce anti-terrorism laws, and then apply them in situations that
have nothing to do with terrorism.