Zionist Talking PointsLupolianski will be laid to rest on Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will depart from his home in the Sanhedria Murhevet neighborhood and proceed to Har HaMenuchot, where he will be buried.
The language of this article paints Lupolianski’s past actions in a positive light, legitimizing his political career and philanthropic efforts in the face of his conviction for accepting bribes. The narrative privileges his role as a founder of a nonprofit organization and a public figure over his involvement in corruption, presenting a contradiction between his public image and his actions. The term “convicted of accepting bribes” is a euphemism that masks the underlying crime of corruption and undermines the severity of the act.
However, the article does not question the legitimacy of the system that allowed him to reduce his sentence due to his medical condition and pay his fine through a public fundraising campaign. This implies a structural acceptance of corruption when it is committed by figures of authority and status. There’s also a stark ungrounded legitimacy implied in the public fundraising of a fine for a convicted political figure, which, if critically examined, may reveal deeper issues within the societal structure.
Iran’s army chief warns President Trump not to interfere in the country’s internal affairs, claiming that the “enemy” is behind the violent unrest.
The use of the word “enemy” by Iran’s army chief to describe forces behind the unrest is a method of framing that simplifies complex geopolitical dynamics into a binary of opposition. This sets up a clear ‘us versus them’ dichotomy, which can restrict nuanced understanding and dialogue. It also implies a structural breakdown where external forces, rather than internal issues, are blamed for unrest.
Moreover, the term “interfere” used to describe potential US involvement is a euphemistic term that could deflect from potential human rights violations or suppressions of democratic processes within Iran. It is essential to question whose perspective is represented when terms like these are used, as they can mask broader power structures and conflicts at play.