I am a bit confused? Rubin has the president of J Street on, but they only discussed Israel and Gaza for a few minutes? Not that the other topics aren't worth noting, but he is an expert in this field and, after all, his organization is deeply involved with domestic politics concerning Israel.
As far as that 'peace agreement' is going:
Within 24 hours of the 'ceasefire', Israel killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza and wounded 72 others. On Tuesday morning, the day after Hamas released all living captives, Israel resumed aerial bombardment in Gaza with an airstrike that reportedly killed five civilians in Shejaiya and another that killed two in Khan Younis.
There are still thousands of Palestinian hostages being held by Israel with no charges.
Israel has killed Palestinians in Gaza every day since the 'ceasefire' was enacted last week.
I am disappointed they didn't discuss this more. Ben-Ami is a great guest to discuss Israel/Gaza with at length. He notably recently said that '“Until now, I have tried to deflect and defend when challenged to call this genocide,” he wrote. “I have, however, been persuaded rationally by legal and scholarly arguments that international courts will one day find that Israel has broken the international genocide convention.”'
This is a stronger position that most Contrarian writers have taken so far.
hypatia: I think Trump's cohorts are working overtime on a strict timeline, with the elections in mind, with different things to happen almost every day but with roomfuls of people keeping their fingers on the pulse of the country in every nook and cranny. Check/check, check/check. <--now that sounds very much like a conspiracy theory, unless of course it's true.
Reform of the Supreme Court must be front and center, if and when, we return to democratic majority. Biden missed our opportunity to do just that when the committee that was established to investigate Scotus reform was dismissed or ignored.
The six fascists on this SCOTUS will have no problem gutting the rest of the Voting Rights Act, just like they gave no thought to the consequences of abrogating women’s fundamental human rights protected by Roe. They are stupid, narcissistic, angry, selfish adolescent sexual predators and enablers. They loathe anyone who is not cursed with those funny looking hangy down parts in front and/or worships their violent, racist, misogynist gawd. Utterly delusional, awful individuals.
I have a feeling that Trump will shovel money to the MAGA states that will be most affected by the rise in health care costs. In other words, a bailout for loyalists, punishment for the rest.
Hi from war torn Portland☺️☺️☺️
The more realistic description isn't paramilitary but mercenary.
I am a bit confused? Rubin has the president of J Street on, but they only discussed Israel and Gaza for a few minutes? Not that the other topics aren't worth noting, but he is an expert in this field and, after all, his organization is deeply involved with domestic politics concerning Israel.
As far as that 'peace agreement' is going:
Within 24 hours of the 'ceasefire', Israel killed at least 35 Palestinians in Gaza and wounded 72 others. On Tuesday morning, the day after Hamas released all living captives, Israel resumed aerial bombardment in Gaza with an airstrike that reportedly killed five civilians in Shejaiya and another that killed two in Khan Younis.
There are still thousands of Palestinian hostages being held by Israel with no charges.
Israel has killed Palestinians in Gaza every day since the 'ceasefire' was enacted last week.
I am disappointed they didn't discuss this more. Ben-Ami is a great guest to discuss Israel/Gaza with at length. He notably recently said that '“Until now, I have tried to deflect and defend when challenged to call this genocide,” he wrote. “I have, however, been persuaded rationally by legal and scholarly arguments that international courts will one day find that Israel has broken the international genocide convention.”'
This is a stronger position that most Contrarian writers have taken so far.
SCOTUS=ROGUE BODY
Oh dear,
"All places we might have to go."
yes, what does that mean?
Trump . . . the most embarrassing man in the whole world.
And so dangerous. He’s like a wailing, raging toddler who picked up a hammer, laying waste to everything in the house.
hypatia: I think Trump's cohorts are working overtime on a strict timeline, with the elections in mind, with different things to happen almost every day but with roomfuls of people keeping their fingers on the pulse of the country in every nook and cranny. Check/check, check/check. <--now that sounds very much like a conspiracy theory, unless of course it's true.
Two things:
Hillary Clinton warned us years ago about the ‘vast right wing conspiracy’ and she has been proven absolutely correct.
You know the old saying — it’s not paranoia if they really are after you. They really are after us.
Reform of the Supreme Court must be front and center, if and when, we return to democratic majority. Biden missed our opportunity to do just that when the committee that was established to investigate Scotus reform was dismissed or ignored.
No Kings 2 is a day for supporting scientific research in Huntsville Alabama! The main theme but there’s definitely others as well.
The six fascists on this SCOTUS will have no problem gutting the rest of the Voting Rights Act, just like they gave no thought to the consequences of abrogating women’s fundamental human rights protected by Roe. They are stupid, narcissistic, angry, selfish adolescent sexual predators and enablers. They loathe anyone who is not cursed with those funny looking hangy down parts in front and/or worships their violent, racist, misogynist gawd. Utterly delusional, awful individuals.
Washington state!
Thank you for this outstanding conversation between two humanists.
I am turning out Saturday for my grandson.
Santa Barbara, CA
Hello from Targu Mures in Transylvania.
Cape cod!
I have a feeling that Trump will shovel money to the MAGA states that will be most affected by the rise in health care costs. In other words, a bailout for loyalists, punishment for the rest.
We love Portland! Just woke up but watching the video from Mill Valley , CA ❤️