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14. Colonists probably best describes them.

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 03:06 PM

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The problem, I guess, is that this word doesn't have as negative a connotation as it should.

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They're NOT "settlers"!!! 3_Limes Sunday #1

Terrorist Squatters? Sneederbunk Sunday #2

Mad dog terrorists! oasis Sunday #3

Colonists probably best describes them. CrimsonBight Monday #14

But remember - it's the only democracy in the Middle East! AloeVera Sunday #4

Yes. It's one unified regime of apartheid. AloeVera Monday #15

Been hating what these violent WB settlers have been doing for years! electric_blue68 Sunday #7

They're NOT "settlers". 3_Limes Monday #10

Except it does fit in with settler-colonialism AloeVera Monday #13

DURec leftstreet Sunday #8

Standing Together Nanjeanne Monday #9

Barely a word about this malaise Monday #11