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[–] PragmaticFist@piefed.social 64 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm sure the Trump administration will find a way to blame this on Hillary Clinton.

[–] Crackhappy@lemmy.world 14 points 2 weeks ago

Mmmm them buttery males.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 12 points 2 weeks ago

Why didn't she defend the consulate? And where even was Biden during the whole incident?

[–] SeeMarkFly@lemmy.ml 25 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

<Summaiya Syed Tariq, a police surgeon at the city’s main government hospital>

Police surgeon???

[–] eRac@lemmings.world 53 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This is the British meaning of surgeon, so just general doctor vs. doctor who cuts people up.

A police surgeon is a doctor trained in forensics. They assess injuries after an assault, whether a prisoner needs medical attention, etc. They are often a normal operating doctor who does police work when needed.

[–] Fermion@mander.xyz 21 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

That sounds similar to what would be called a "medical examiner" in the US.

[–] neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 weeks ago

You mean a police surgeon?

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you. The other sub thread explaining this is doing a terrible job.

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Wait, is there a specific term for a doctor who primarily operates in British English?

[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

There’s some differences. For example a surgeon in British English can be called Mr instead of Dr.

[–] SlurpingPus@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

The US also has ‘surgeon general’, likewise not typically doing any cutting.

[–] RedstoneValley@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's a tough job, but someone has to do it.

...and no, I have no clue about what a police surgeon is either.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 4 points 2 weeks ago

Probably "medical examiner" or similar medical doctor that does work for the police to determine things like cause of death and other injuries possibly obtained while dying.

[–] SeeMarkFly@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think something was lost in translation.

[–] Mantzy81@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

From British English, that the world uses, to US English, that is foisted upon everyone by the loudest person in the room.

[–] SaharaMaleikuhm@feddit.org 18 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It's funny because I hate everyone involved in this conflict. Iran, Israel, USA. They are all the same. Would not mind seeing some more dead dictators.

[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sometimes, I don't agree with any of it and just eat popcorn and watch.

This one though, I feel like I'm just watching and waiting for the other shoe to drop.

[–] Danquebec@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago

I'm hoping for regime change in any of those countries, but sad for the people dying. The girl school explosion is heart-rending. I feel for the parents.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I would be fine with all three governments just picking up and moving to the surface of the moon overnight. The world would be a better place

[–] REDACTED@infosec.pub 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Your wish is granted. Russia with China are now the world's police. Taiwan invasion finally happens. Western chip availability (and therefore tech prices) in shambles. Russia now convinced they can finish off Ukraine and go for entire eastern bloc, because at this point NATO no longer functions. Every country besides BRICS are scrambling for self survival. China goes all out on imperialism in Africa. Next 30 years we see way more wars and deaths than last 30.

But hey, as republicans say it - anything to own the libs, no matter how painful or stupid it is.

Look back at time you thought was bad (but relatively wasn't) and realize that it can get so much worse without some balance in the world

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

All countries should be attacking US bases on the ground IMO

[–] DaMummy@hilariouschaos.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Or at least kick them out now, seeing how useless they are, and even get directly hit by missiles, let alone protect its surroundings.

[–] bold_atlas@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

literally nothing but ballistic missile magnets.

[–] fallaciousBasis@lemmy.world -3 points 2 weeks ago

*former supreme turd sandwich