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“Concordant Pairs,” apothecary diaries #jinmao fic
(1/?, 7k, E)
Soulmate AU.
The Imperial Registry concerned itself exclusively with royal soulmates, a matter of the state. Maomao had never expected that to become relevant to her life.
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You’re not gonna believe this but Paul was ALSO the bad guy in the book
Chani being rewritten from a submissive colonized woman to an actual character with depth and convictions is a massive improvement and we need to stop pretending that the entirety of the Dune books have aged well. They haven’t. And Denis’ interpretation and reinvention of Chani’s character is an unequivocal improvement and thinking otherwise just reads as a dislike for women characters having autonomy and nuance in writing.
While I'm Duneposting, I'm gonna say something a lot of post-COVID Dune 'fans' don't want to hear:
Chani's rewrites in the new Dune movies don't make Paul the bad guy. Nothing about Paul's motivations or the enemies he fights changed, nor did anything about the existential threats mankind faces in the novels for which the Golden Path is necessary.
Paul still overthrows a corrupt empire. He's still opposed by degenerate pedophile cannibals. The Fremen people were still oppressed and lead to freedom by Paul. He's objectively a morally righteous hero. The Landsraad refusing to accept his rule necessitates the war, and his slaughter of his enemies is entirely justified.
Chani being against this doesn't make her the good guy who recognizes Paul has fallen. It turns her from his strongest supporter in the novels to a bitter malcontent who refuses to accept change and her people's freedom. Who would turn on her lover for her own selfish desires and views rather than embracing the bigger picture like she does in the novels.
Villeneuve claimed it made Chani the real hero, but he turned her into a villain. Though honestly, such a character is a perfect role for Zendaya. It fits her personality.
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This is why you apply pressure to and hold politicians accountable even if you support them. It’s your responsibility.
Zohran Mamdani's NYPD walks back $750,000 contract deal with Israeli surveillance company Cognyte after pressure from his supporters
“It did not meet the criteria for a sole source procurement, so we are moving to an open, competitive procurement process”
(via @NYDailyNews)
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Honestly tired of the “I hope Bibi loses” crowd. It changes nothing. They really think the problem is one man. It doesn’t matter who wins. They still kill, raid, bulldoze homes and bomb. Some of us have watched this for years, not just since October 7.
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Funniest possible outcome
🔴 #BREAKING Israeli exit polls show huge Palestinian gains block Netanyahu and Eisenkot from forming majority
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This is the anti-Netanyahu opposition leader touted as a kingmaker here.
All eyes on @AvigdorLiberman
If, as seems, Israeli Arabs vote en mass, neither side will be able to form a coalition without outside support from Arab parties.
The opposition to Netanyahu would be open to doing that, except for Lieberman, who says he won’t rely on Arab parties.
If he breaks his promise, he wins it for the Opposition bloc. He can demand to be first prime minister in a rotation.
Or he could go back to his old boss Bibi if the Haredim are out, winning it for the Netanyahu camp. He's the wrecking ball.
Either way, Yvette could be kingmaker or king.
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🚨Une femme israélienne fait une crise de nerfs à cause des Arabes qui se présentent pour voter
Les Israéliens pètent les plombs sur les réseaux sociaux à cause des citoyens palestiniens d’Israël qui votent en nombre record, ce qui a poussé les Israéliens à entrer dans une crise de démence et à prétendre que « notre pays nous est volé ».
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It’s unbelievable that the descendants of the literal Holocaust think this way!
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A voter was interviewed on Israeli news, along with two first-time voters, about what led them to choose who to vote for. One of them said that his main issue was that "I don't want there to be Arabs here in the country." The reporter nodded enthusiastically. Say hello to the next generation of Israeli voter.
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She knows that the actual issue is the 6 million Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank who can’t vote. She just thinks you’re too dumb to know.
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Over 4 million Palestinians are not allowed to vote so again I answer: yes apartheid.
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Wild that this kinda racism doesn't get you fired if your boss is also a giant white lady bigot. "Nobody Wants This" indeed
