• unfreeradical@slrpnk.net
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    Hamas is labeled terrorist because it was assigned the label by Israel.

    Hamas is terrorist only as much as one terrorist entity is credible to decide exactly which groups or factions are terrorist.

    More generally, terrorist simply is a label states assign to their non-state enemies.

    By the same standards, the Continental Army would be terrorist, as would be essentially every belligerent that has engaged in anti-colonial struggle.

    Regardless, it should be concrete facts, not abstract labels, that are used to support arguments and conclusions.

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      3 days ago

      Hamas is labeled terrorist because

      False. Hamas is labeled terrorist for performing acts of terrorism.

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        Once again, your argument is circular and inane.

        You are begging the question, of the particular acts and the reasons for their being characterized as terrorist.

        The fact is that Israel labels Hamas as terrorist, because doing so functions in service of its state interests. However, Israel has no credibility, and all of its claims should be strongly scrutinized.