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‘Erasure’: Netflix succumbs to Zionist lobby pressure, removes Palestinian films - PressTV

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 My tweet on Netflix's removal of Palestinian films was quoted by the Iranian media, Press TV (28 October 2024). "X user Shahnon Salleh also said the removal of films that depict the everyday experiences of Palestinians living under apartheid and occupation is preventing viewers from gaining a more nuanced understanding of the Palestinian perspective. He slammed Netflix for the decision, warning that the remaining Palestine-related films available on the platform portray Palestinians in a negative light and perpetuate harmful stereotypes of Palestinians as “terrorists.” “Films that show the day-to-day realities of the Apartheid and the occupation, like ‘The Present’ are now gone,” he wrote. “What’s worse is the fact that the only Palestinian-related films still available on Netflix are those that portray them as terrorists. Netflix is complicit,” he added. Full story: ‘Erasure’: Netflix succumbs to Zionist lobby pressure, removes Palestinian films

Trump, Covid19 and the American 'Brawndo Moment'

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Just when you thought you have seen the worst from the Orange in the White House, he doubles down with more of his buffoonery. 5 years ago this would've been a satirical news headline from  The Onion   (a popular satirical website). But in 2020, it's the "new normal". His crazy idea to inject disinfectant to kill the  covid19  virus is officially the 'Brawndo moment' in American politics. (Note: Brawndo is the sports drink brand used in watering the plants in "Idiocracy" (2006). Netflix should consider airing this Trump-ish dystopian comedy to all subscribers) :p