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[–] 97 points 8 months ago (13 children)

Olympics end today so it's showtime for the military industrial complex.

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  • [–] 22 points 8 months ago (9 children)

    It’s also a few days into Ramadan, a holiday where Muslims fast while the sun is up. (It lasts approximately from fat Tuesday to Easter.)
    So, you know, if you want to fuck up someone’s day, make ‘em work extra hard while hangry.

    (Which is not necessarily true. IIRC, much of the religious understanding and forgiveness in Islam is about intent. They might be cool with breaking a fast when facing an existential threat. But it’s Iran, sooo…)

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago* (5 children)

    It can be a bit variable with Islam, but depending on what you follow there's maybe an exemption from having to fast during Ramadan if your well-being is just generally at risk from doing so. There are also several groups that are exempted (Sick, Pregnant, too young, too old, etc), but don't think any of them apply here.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    Makes me think of those stupid assholes who sell ammo with pig lard in it. As if God would be mad that you touched pig because some guy shot you with it.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

    That doesn't even make sense. How do you make ammo with pig lard in it?

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