If you are saying that the only way to help the Palestinians is through revolution, then I would suggest that a public forum, such as this substack blog, is probably not the place to plot that.
Additionally, the more people who are informed, aware and outraged, by what is going on, may actually be a prerequisite for what you advocate. In which case, it might make sense to assist in this learning process. Doing so would not prevent you from continuing to do whatever it is you do that you believe is bringing about your preferred solution. Alienating those who come here seems unlikely to attract followers.
OK, how do you propose that this solution be accomplished? Be concrete and specific. Otherwise, it's as realistic as expecting consciousness-raising or mindfulness to fix our problems for us.
This guy is not in his eighties.. he thinks he can add a luster of wisdom by claiming to be older or just to be a contrarian when someone called out his sloppy basement dwelling antics.. you know what, ‘realist’? You should go start the revolution that you propose. Go have a chat with Biden and snap your fingers so he’ll follow. Don’t think of protesting in the streets as that is an otherwise loud and visible form of moaning.. don’t try to start publishing material that would influence others to change their opinion and their votes. Don’t chat to your friends & family (assuming you have any) to make a step towards changing the narrative because that would be virtue signaling. All of this is bluster not befitting of your station.. not worthy of your imminence. Just go sit down with Biden, take Netanyahoo aside and tell them how it is. Then come back and report to us. We are all waiting breathlessly for you to save the world. Oh and lest you respond with a foul mouthed comment in the form of a measly one-liner (that arthritis is a bitch, otherwise you’d be typing a treatise), please save whatever energy you have left to sway your fellow octogenarian, Genocide Joe, to change his ways. You’re the man and humanity is relying on you. Now, scuttle along and don’t come back till you’ve sparked the revolution or arm wrestled the big pubahs into submission.. attah boy.
Well, then Mr Realist, what is your realist solution? Since you live in the world of reality and we’re all in an alternative reality. Propose. Or are you just going to cuss your way through an answer.. seems your eighty years on earth have provided you with nothing but empty one liners (& plenty of bitterness). Like one of your fellow elders succinctly put it: Sad.
I am afraid you are right (afraid: the revolution eats their children!), it seems totally hopeless - as I mentioned yesterday, I am reading Joan Roelofs book 'The Trillion Dollar Silencer' which explains in details and with numbers how entrenched the DoD MONEY is in the US society so NOBODY is interested in an anti-war movement (and being European I am afraid that they infected - mainly the Germans - with this business model (wir muessen Kriegstuechtig werden - we must be fit for war)!
Throughout human history the only real changes have come wrapped in violence because those in power will NEVER give back the power they have acquired. One would think , after centuries of this we would know better. Nope, but we do have very improved methods of killing and propaganda to hide it behind.
If I was in my eighties I don't think I'd be spending my final moments on this earth actively following people who write things on the internet and bitching at them for writing things on the internet.
What on earth do you mean we are not supposed to "ask" (look for?) a solution to stopping an attack on Rafah?! Lol, your ridiculous "solution" to the human condition sounds like a "solution" for your own innate nastiness but it's a great premise for a dystopian novel (by the way there are innumerable intelligence studies out there already, Einstein):
"I have a suggestion for a topic to explore.That suggestion is an in-depth look at psychometric studies on the genetic influence of positive human traits, such as Integrity, intelligence, inquisitiveness, intuitiveness, insight, inspiration, imagination, etc. I realize these attributes are nebulous except in the case of intelligence, but I understand psychometricians are doing some research. Intelligence is the easiest to access.
The knowledge of the influence and the ability to enhance these traits will significantly benefit the long-term future of humanity.
Most eighty year olds are intelligent and have gained some semblance of wisdom in their long lives... Since I'm reaching that point in my existence myself and have worked in psychiatric wards, I can tell that this individual is emotionally stunted and at a par with those kids who live in their parents' basements at age thirty-five.
I would never in a million years vote for Trump but you have to wonder: how many people would he have to kill to meet or surpass Biden's record in Gaza? I mean, include however many more will be dead before November, not to mention the license being provided to Israel to murder Palestinians in the West Bank and turn Gaza into a resort for delusional Zionists (I mean, do they seriously believe anyone's going to rent their Mediterranean Air BnBs, or that they won't be sabotaged with--God knows--MY moral support and that of millions of others?) If these are not the end times, so to speak, we are at least attending the funeral of reason and sanity.
Definitely time to get the Biden Administration arrested. Let's get them to focus on the criminal charges they so rightly deserve. 18 U.S. Code § 1091 is the statute that incorporated the Genocide Convention in US criminal law. Members of this administration shouldn't go a single day without having this statute in their faces, up front and center at every protest at every meeting, press conference, briefing, and trips home and abroad.
They may feel they are immune now, but let's get them considering what is possible when they leave office. They have set the precedent of charging former presidents. Visions of prison all the days of their lives is in order. Let us find the way.
Just Suppose the US said, Look Benny go ahead and annihilate the Palestinians in Rafah. If that doesn't incite Iran, then after we can attack them together. Either way you get the land and we get another war to boost our Bankrupt economy.
We do know the evil Terrorist state of Zion will continue the Genocide. That is a given.
Thanks Caitlin for being quick to get some information out on this.
Based on the very limited information available so far, it appears that this was primarily a psychological operation aimed at its own population and its supporters in the West, purely for face-saving purposes. The reason I say this is because there were numerous early reports from US-based outlets that gave “unnamed US officials” as their source, which purported that Israel had launched missile strikes on multiple Iranian cities.
It appears that in reality that there were no missiles and only three or so small, unarmed quadcopter drones, which were launched from somewhere inside Iran or Iraq, and that these were all intercepted by air defences in the Iranian city of Isfahan. The explosions reported there were apparently from these interceptions. This suggests that the whole thing was a psy-op carried out at the behest of and with help from the US. The aim seems to be face saving for Israel while preventing a large escalators retaliation by Iran.
Surprise, surprise, the bully (Israel) promises that he will not harm others if he is allowed to harm his main target and the sucker (United States) falls for it. I question the intelligence capacity of everyone in the White House, not just Joe Biden. I think it has been determined beyond the shadow of a doubt that no one there has a heart or a soul.
Better yet, can we Americans have the elections today? Do we have to wait until November? I'm ready to vote Biden, every single Republican, and every single Democrat out of office.
Finally, if want want a list of celebrities and musicians to boycott, go to the "Creative Community for Peace" (what an ironic name) page and look at the celebrities who sign open letters to support the terrorist nation. Hollyweird is overrun by Debra Messings.
No, the US is fully on board with both that attack on Iran and the attack on Rafah. Any supposed "deal" or feigned reluctance is just for show. "See we really really tried...."
An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel “a symbolic strike to save face” following Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile barrage this weekend.
There must be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Pope Francis has said what is needed, now he must do what is needed by going to Gaza and standing for peace, justice and freedom.
Let us also support UNRWA. If our governments won’t act in accordance with humanity, then we will. https://www.unrwausa.org/donate Let us do it to honor Aaron Bushnell, or in memory of Hind Rajab.
Let us call for a No Fly-Zone over Gaza!
These are a few small things we can do. If we can do more, let us do more.
"Feeble" describes a lot of things about the Israelis... They're "feeble-minded" to think the rest of the world will continue to look the other way at their genocide against the innocent civilians of Gaza. They're "feeble" in the sense they have weak to zero morals or compassion and empathy when it comes to taking care of the oppressed and the orphaned. They're "feeble" in understanding how detested and despised they truly are to the rest of us, and how we're "strong" in our resolve to shut them down. Forever. #FreePalestine !
This is good news. No attack on Iran, just more lies from mainstream media. Now how do we stop the attack on Rafah?
Tell Hamas to surrender and release the hostages.
More people out on the streets. Why do you have guns in the US?
It's obvious you are all cowards.
You don't
Perhaps you can take up that slack and propose the solution?
If you are saying that the only way to help the Palestinians is through revolution, then I would suggest that a public forum, such as this substack blog, is probably not the place to plot that.
Additionally, the more people who are informed, aware and outraged, by what is going on, may actually be a prerequisite for what you advocate. In which case, it might make sense to assist in this learning process. Doing so would not prevent you from continuing to do whatever it is you do that you believe is bringing about your preferred solution. Alienating those who come here seems unlikely to attract followers.
OK, how do you propose that this solution be accomplished? Be concrete and specific. Otherwise, it's as realistic as expecting consciousness-raising or mindfulness to fix our problems for us.
That is rich, coming from someone who accuses others of failing to make concrete realistic proposals.
This guy is not in his eighties.. he thinks he can add a luster of wisdom by claiming to be older or just to be a contrarian when someone called out his sloppy basement dwelling antics.. you know what, ‘realist’? You should go start the revolution that you propose. Go have a chat with Biden and snap your fingers so he’ll follow. Don’t think of protesting in the streets as that is an otherwise loud and visible form of moaning.. don’t try to start publishing material that would influence others to change their opinion and their votes. Don’t chat to your friends & family (assuming you have any) to make a step towards changing the narrative because that would be virtue signaling. All of this is bluster not befitting of your station.. not worthy of your imminence. Just go sit down with Biden, take Netanyahoo aside and tell them how it is. Then come back and report to us. We are all waiting breathlessly for you to save the world. Oh and lest you respond with a foul mouthed comment in the form of a measly one-liner (that arthritis is a bitch, otherwise you’d be typing a treatise), please save whatever energy you have left to sway your fellow octogenarian, Genocide Joe, to change his ways. You’re the man and humanity is relying on you. Now, scuttle along and don’t come back till you’ve sparked the revolution or arm wrestled the big pubahs into submission.. attah boy.
Well, then Mr Realist, what is your realist solution? Since you live in the world of reality and we’re all in an alternative reality. Propose. Or are you just going to cuss your way through an answer.. seems your eighty years on earth have provided you with nothing but empty one liners (& plenty of bitterness). Like one of your fellow elders succinctly put it: Sad.
I am afraid you are right (afraid: the revolution eats their children!), it seems totally hopeless - as I mentioned yesterday, I am reading Joan Roelofs book 'The Trillion Dollar Silencer' which explains in details and with numbers how entrenched the DoD MONEY is in the US society so NOBODY is interested in an anti-war movement (and being European I am afraid that they infected - mainly the Germans - with this business model (wir muessen Kriegstuechtig werden - we must be fit for war)!
The German Greens were offered a share of power, subject to the understanding that they not question American hegemony or wars.
The Greens enthusiastically agreed.
Yep absolutely DISGUSTING! (there are of course a few good people left, but they are drowned by the noise!)
Considering the USA is replete with guns please tell my why these cowards are not out shooting each person in congress?
Throughout human history the only real changes have come wrapped in violence because those in power will NEVER give back the power they have acquired. One would think , after centuries of this we would know better. Nope, but we do have very improved methods of killing and propaganda to hide it behind.
This man is 80)yrs old so is my husband.
We go to protests but there is only a certain time we can stay.
WE are not young.
We (most of us) have been in prisons for fighting wars and nuclear weapons.
PLEASE do NOT assume every person is young.
This nasty fool has 1 post proposing a dubious "solution" for a revolution.
If I was in my eighties I don't think I'd be spending my final moments on this earth actively following people who write things on the internet and bitching at them for writing things on the internet.
If she only makes people remember all this, the next time they check that meaningless box on voting day!I think her job is more than complete.
What on earth do you mean we are not supposed to "ask" (look for?) a solution to stopping an attack on Rafah?! Lol, your ridiculous "solution" to the human condition sounds like a "solution" for your own innate nastiness but it's a great premise for a dystopian novel (by the way there are innumerable intelligence studies out there already, Einstein):
"I have a suggestion for a topic to explore.That suggestion is an in-depth look at psychometric studies on the genetic influence of positive human traits, such as Integrity, intelligence, inquisitiveness, intuitiveness, insight, inspiration, imagination, etc. I realize these attributes are nebulous except in the case of intelligence, but I understand psychometricians are doing some research. Intelligence is the easiest to access.
The knowledge of the influence and the ability to enhance these traits will significantly benefit the long-term future of humanity.
You bore me, goodbye.
At this point, old man, I am thinking you have dementia as your thinking is so off and you are so immature, like you're back in middle school.
Most eighty year olds are intelligent and have gained some semblance of wisdom in their long lives... Since I'm reaching that point in my existence myself and have worked in psychiatric wards, I can tell that this individual is emotionally stunted and at a par with those kids who live in their parents' basements at age thirty-five.
So the Biden administration
- greenlights Irael’s to bomb embassies of other nations
- green lights Israel to bomb Iran
- gives Israel money and weapons to commit genocide
- brings out missile defence system to protect Israel from anyone aiming to stop the genocide
Wow, let’s thank god that they are NOT John Bolton…….right?
John Bolton, another person that should be rotting in prison for war crimes.
(Once again, thanks for nothing, Obummer)
I would never in a million years vote for Trump but you have to wonder: how many people would he have to kill to meet or surpass Biden's record in Gaza? I mean, include however many more will be dead before November, not to mention the license being provided to Israel to murder Palestinians in the West Bank and turn Gaza into a resort for delusional Zionists (I mean, do they seriously believe anyone's going to rent their Mediterranean Air BnBs, or that they won't be sabotaged with--God knows--MY moral support and that of millions of others?) If these are not the end times, so to speak, we are at least attending the funeral of reason and sanity.
Definitely time to get the Biden Administration arrested. Let's get them to focus on the criminal charges they so rightly deserve. 18 U.S. Code § 1091 is the statute that incorporated the Genocide Convention in US criminal law. Members of this administration shouldn't go a single day without having this statute in their faces, up front and center at every protest at every meeting, press conference, briefing, and trips home and abroad.
They may feel they are immune now, but let's get them considering what is possible when they leave office. They have set the precedent of charging former presidents. Visions of prison all the days of their lives is in order. Let us find the way.
Just Suppose the US said, Look Benny go ahead and annihilate the Palestinians in Rafah. If that doesn't incite Iran, then after we can attack them together. Either way you get the land and we get another war to boost our Bankrupt economy.
We do know the evil Terrorist state of Zion will continue the Genocide. That is a given.
Thanks Caitlin for being quick to get some information out on this.
Based on the very limited information available so far, it appears that this was primarily a psychological operation aimed at its own population and its supporters in the West, purely for face-saving purposes. The reason I say this is because there were numerous early reports from US-based outlets that gave “unnamed US officials” as their source, which purported that Israel had launched missile strikes on multiple Iranian cities.
It appears that in reality that there were no missiles and only three or so small, unarmed quadcopter drones, which were launched from somewhere inside Iran or Iraq, and that these were all intercepted by air defences in the Iranian city of Isfahan. The explosions reported there were apparently from these interceptions. This suggests that the whole thing was a psy-op carried out at the behest of and with help from the US. The aim seems to be face saving for Israel while preventing a large escalators retaliation by Iran.
Typo in last line: escalatory (I hate auto-incorrect)
There should be an 'edit' option in the three dots to the side of your post. I have it on my computer, but not on my phone.
Thanks. Yes, it seems that in the app there is no edit option.
@Joy in HK
I don't use "the ap" on my phone, but do usually use a phone. I have the edit option.
What a relief, even if dishonest and stupid.
Sorry but Israel WILL attack Iran AND kill thousands in Rafa.
These people have nowhere to go.
What does one do when your kid has been naughty, they are given consequences.
Israel gets no such thing.
A very credible scenario based on past actions, or should I say, inactions. I can only hope this time will be different.
There's always hope Joy.
Surprise, surprise, the bully (Israel) promises that he will not harm others if he is allowed to harm his main target and the sucker (United States) falls for it. I question the intelligence capacity of everyone in the White House, not just Joe Biden. I think it has been determined beyond the shadow of a doubt that no one there has a heart or a soul.
Better yet, can we Americans have the elections today? Do we have to wait until November? I'm ready to vote Biden, every single Republican, and every single Democrat out of office.
Finally, if want want a list of celebrities and musicians to boycott, go to the "Creative Community for Peace" (what an ironic name) page and look at the celebrities who sign open letters to support the terrorist nation. Hollyweird is overrun by Debra Messings.
No, the US is fully on board with both that attack on Iran and the attack on Rafah. Any supposed "deal" or feigned reluctance is just for show. "See we really really tried...."
Iran has been attacked, so Israel will do both.
Thank you Caitlin🙏
An Iranian military security official has revealed exclusively to The Cradle that the US contacted the Islamic Republic, asking the nation to allow Israel “a symbolic strike to save face” following Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile barrage this weekend.
https://21stcenturywire.com/2024/04/17/us-pleads-with-iran-allow-a-symbolic-strike-by-israel-but-iran-refuses/
Funny , isn't it ?
There must be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Pope Francis has said what is needed, now he must do what is needed by going to Gaza and standing for peace, justice and freedom.
Please sign the petition and share widely.
https://chng.it/CRQ7qw4Gzn
Code pink
https://www.codepink.org/cnngaza?utm_campaign=12_15_pali_update_alert_3&utm_medium=email&utm_source=codepink
Let us also support UNRWA. If our governments won’t act in accordance with humanity, then we will. https://www.unrwausa.org/donate Let us do it to honor Aaron Bushnell, or in memory of Hind Rajab.
Let us call for a No Fly-Zone over Gaza!
These are a few small things we can do. If we can do more, let us do more.
CNN saying Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran.
"Feeble" describes a lot of things about the Israelis... They're "feeble-minded" to think the rest of the world will continue to look the other way at their genocide against the innocent civilians of Gaza. They're "feeble" in the sense they have weak to zero morals or compassion and empathy when it comes to taking care of the oppressed and the orphaned. They're "feeble" in understanding how detested and despised they truly are to the rest of us, and how we're "strong" in our resolve to shut them down. Forever. #FreePalestine !
Feeble in thinking tik tok should be shut down to contain truth. Feeble is destroying the earth under their feet they intend to occupy.
The Israeli/U.S. death machine continues its bloodthirsty rampage…
I https://youtube.com/watch?v=azxtxKyHntA&si=KRj0QVWGaLTSCBYj
The utter insanity of Israel & Biden! STOP! STOP! STOP! PLEASE!