Having been to what is known as the Holy Land to me, I have long supported Palestinians right to be free of Zionist living, terrorizing, censoring, seizing land , murdering people. Free of Israel’s existence! Which we know was a huge error in 1948. Biden is utterly evil, as is Britains, Canadas, etc, support of Apartheidism and genocide.
Back in the mid-60s, a Jewish colleague of mine in NYC went to Israel & came back utterly disgusted with the militarism & the fierce hatred of Arabs she found there. Sixty-some years ago. It's not new.
The long and rich history, P.B., of the contemporary genocides of the cultured, cultivated Europeans, The Americans and the Brits., to nominate yet a few.
Caitlin, your comments about awakening are very true and go deeper than you think. Once awakened to this, the whole Empire literally begins to crumble and the Emperor's nakedness is clear to see.
In articulating this awakening, a saying is emerging in circles of those with shared Muslim heritage in particular (Asian / Middle Eastern etc) , 'We want to free Palestine but Palestine freed us.'
There is no doubt that it is the Palestinians who are the free people. And it is us in the West who are the occupied. They are the ones holding a mirror to our faces and what we see is darkness, and behind the mirror we see light.
Herzog said today that the ICJ accusations are "atrocious" and Israel is engaging in "self-defense". Saying this with a straight face, while thousands of dead children are being stacked and Israeli officials are publicly calling for cleaning, is only possible because not only is this now a post truth world where words have hypermaleable meanings, but because their country is part of the decentralized global empire that controls the narrative.
What is absolutely terrifying about this... if they can get away with a genocide and claim innocence while it is being livestreamed showing demonstrable proof of evil, they will get away with anything and everything they do in the dark when only a small minority are dissenting.
I fear that is the reality...like Epstein island where they murdered kids trying to escape their "party" relayed by a security personal.. not sure if true but its seeming more likely now..
This is who they are and they use the term blood liable when you dare hint of it being a possibility.. another clever way they cover up for it ..
And THIS is why Caitlin's final point is so important. Because there is more at stake than the tragedy of the Palestinians--we are in essence deciding which way humanity will go in this extremely critical turning point--if we survive, this time in history may be regarded for centuries as the most critical. We face existential crises of our own making on several fronts: climate change, biodiversity loss, other environmental threats (like plastic pollution and other endocrine disruptors, the forever chemicals); and nuclear war; and the new tech like AI, bioengineering (Frankenstein) and "innovations" in automated warfare. If we make it through, will it be a small minority of ruthless aggressors arranging to keep the remaining resources for themselves, or will we manage to overcome our Us Versus Them tribalist wiring to work cooperatively, globally, to defuse all these crises. How the world reacts to Gaza--whether we are able to STOP the genocide and refuse Israel's not-so-secret motive of ethnic cleansing --I actually would vote for the termination of Israel and JEWISH refugees finding homes around the world, except for the small minority who could live in peace with their Palestinian neighbors. If Israel gets away with its objective, (which, sorry Caitlin but you were wrong on your first point--this situation is very much like Hitler and Nazis, as long as you understand that it isn't dismembered children who are the Nazis but those dropping bombs on them in order to clear out the untermenschen so they Master Race can have the lebensraum it deserves) --it will signify a world in which most would rather acquiesce to horrors, rather kneel to bullies, than stand up and insist on what's right, on sharing the resources, on equality, on living up to all those Declarations and Treaties on the Rights of...
The climate is indeed changing, but not for the reasons being promulgated by media. They lie about everything including this. It is odd how the same people who understand the global empire is nothing but lies, yet are often adamant believers of one of its largest false narratives. I have had a row with Caitlin over that as well and have explained this previously.
Pollution is a major underestimated problem, which you correctly pointed out. That is one of *several things the anthropogenic climate change narrative helps obfuscate.
AI is a concern but those roads have already been built. When the public sees a new tech, it has been around longer than you think. That is how National Security states work. But fear must be fostered, this is one way consent is manufactured for preexisting plans. Wash rinse repeat.
All of that aside I take issue with this that you said:
"I actually would vote for the termination of Israel and JEWISH refugees finding homes around the world, except for the small minority who could live in peace with their Palestinian neighbors"
For starters, no "state" has a right to exist, not without consent of the governed. So on that point I agree, but I am not the one being governed there so that is not my place to be involved.
Second..terminate Jewish refugees? I hope you are not saying what it seems. And who gets to sort the difference? Collectivism is bad to begin with, but I will not support collective punishment. To be better than our enemies, we must not become them. I wish peace for the Jewish people, for all people, without qualifiers. I do not support sociopathic authoritarians, whoever and wherever they are.
"It is odd how the same people who understand the global empire is nothing but lies, yet are often adamant believers of one of its largest false narratives."
I wouldn't say the pro-Israel Narrative is "one of the largest", but it's certainly up there. And it does seem to be the case that the majority (even the vast majority) of the Alt-Sphere pundits -- who ordinarily are anti-globalist, anti-Left -- have swallowed that pro-Israel Narrative without even questioning it and without realizing it comes out of the same nebula as the other major Narratives -- Covid, Climate, Ukraine, Transgender, Critical Race Theory, etc.
For clarity, I was referring to the anthropogenic climate change narrative as one of the largest. While I agree humans drive a small portion of it, there are other factors that are much more significant. It would not have much political utility to say we cannot do much about it. Plus, it is legitimately scary. I digress
I agree with everything else you said. It is odd, but I have come to respect and fear the ability of empire managers to engineer mass society, the thought architecture is not based upon logic and consistency.. more of fear porn, illusions and information overload through manipulative uncertainty. Not to mention weaponized empathy.. this is after all how they get normal people to support sociopathic agendas.
CIA Director William Casey's words are true, everything the public square believes is a lie. It is truly Baudrillard's hyperreality. Everything is captured. Media, science, tech and especially..the narrative regarding them all. But that is Life in a National Security State that is operated by supranational organizations. Our world makes 1984 look like an appetizer.
Regime initiated weather manipulation.HAArp and many other governments cloud seeding. Meddling in things they do not understand then generating misplaced fear.
Genocide is easily understood,and it only exists with evil regimes.
Whatever. The debate over climate change ended over a decade ago. We still have people wanting to keep the door open with their strawman arguments.. Usual insipid stupidity.
Sure. A 20 percent reduction in geomagnetic field strength over the past two centuries, altered solar forcing and a new Dansgaard–Oeschger cycle have nothing to do with it. Carry on
Climate change is a result of human activity. This has been well established. It is not a worldwide conspiracy to deceive you. Sorry Charlie - you're a moron - pushing lies that allow the rich to exploit the planet further. I had these same kind of shithead arguments with anti-climate blockheads decades ago. Went round and round and you wouldn't listen to a damn thing anyone else said. And yes, we did land on the Moon.
Agree, Jamenta. This is something I myself have observed over my long lifetime.
In the name of “progress”, we humans have ruined the beautiful planet we live on. Nature is getting her revenge; massive floods, droughts, innumerable tornadoes at all times of the year, hurricanes from A to Z. We will be replaced with a different dominant species that will be a far better caretaker of this earth than we have been. ( I hope maybe tigers.)
Incidentally the United Snakes military is the planet’s # 1 polluter. Yet the rest of us are being pushed to take up the slack.
Ok. You give humans entirely too much credit. But you can choose to believe as you wish. Good luck believing the same people who are pushing "unprovoked invasion of Ukraine ".
I agree with your point, but think you may have meant the ICJ, not the ICC. South Africa's petition to the ICJ will be heard, live and streamed online tomorrow, 11/01/24, or 01/11/24, depending where you are, as will the defense's arguments on Friday. I plan to listen to every word.
There is no “self defense” get-out-of-jail card for Illegal occupiers. The occupied people DO have a right to self defence in international law.
Presumably the Israeli genocide apologists will shortly come out with a narrative that the Palestinians have been illegally occupying Israeli land then…..
JennyS, perhaps the election deniers in the USA will shut down war funding in Ukraine and Palestine denying the Zio-USprez the ability to fund genocide and Europe can support denying Pootie ANY of Ukraine. Crush Russian leaders while US leaders crush themselves. Trials for Hamas leaders and murderers AND leaders of former Israel and it's murderers. Clear region of extremists and release ALL hostages. Restore the Palestinian Territory and Holy Land for all people, Arab, Jewish, Christian and others living in peace in a single, multi ethnic and multi cultural state. It could be the most peaceful and caring place on earth instead of the current, opposite, living hell.
You always make such important points, Caitlin. I particularly loved the last one, about not being ashamed to get involved even if you're late to the situation.
‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 94: Israeli forces kill four-year-old girl in occupied West Bank; Gaza’s children face brunt of the genocide
Ten children in Gaza are losing a limb every day in Gaza to Israeli airstrikes, as Israeli politicians say the Gaza onslaught will last at least another nine months.
Israeli soldiers shoot dead 4-year-old girl at military checkpoint in occupied West Bank
Israeli military says the war on Gaza could last more than nine months.
Save the Children: Over ten children lose limbs a day in Gaza.
The Israeli army forces Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital to evacuate and abandon sick patients.
Doctors Without Borders: Israel appears to have directly targeted deceased Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Dahdouh after “a single rocket” hit his car.
Palestinian Ministry of Health: 249 Palestinians killed and 510 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza over 24 hours.
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor: “Systematic torture and inhumane treatment” of Palestinians detained in Israeli army camps.
US Senator blames Israel’s ‘political decisions’ for the inadequate amount of aid reaching Gaza.
Instructions on how to contact International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judges to express how you feel, before they make judgement on South Africa Vs Israel genocide case on Thurs 11th Jan, 2024: (Process will take max 3min)
Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding the impending matter of South Africa v. Israel with the ICJ
Dear Madam President and esteemed panel of Judges,
I hope this message finds you well and resolute. My name is [Your Name], I am a concerned citizen of the [Your Country]. I am reaching out to you with a sense of urgency and sincere apprehension which prompts me to break my customary silence.
I have always held the belief that individuals in positions of authority, such as yourself, harbour the best interests of humanity at heart. However, recent developments in the Middle East and the global response to them have stirred doubt in my convictions, compelling me to express my concerns directly to you.
As I explored the International Court of Justice's website, I took solace in the fact that it consists of "independent judges, elected regardless of their nationality from among persons of high moral character." With this understanding, I address you regarding the impending South Africa v. Israel matter, the provisional measures hearing of which is scheduled for Thursday, 11th and Friday, 12th January 2024.
I am sure that you are acutely aware of the gravity of the case before you, and I believe that your ability to discern the truth, resist external pressures, and deliver a just judgment is foremost on your mind. The Genocide Convention, a cornerstone of international law, was established in 1948 as a commitment to 'never again' allow atrocities akin to those committed by the Nazi’s in WW2. 152 states out of 194 nations of the world honourably signed up to the convention. It is a testament to our parents and grandparents that their generations committed to a set of standards that constitute the basic principles of right and wrong, which underpin the fabric of the world we live in and form the basis of the lives most of us are lucky enough to lead.
The very fact that the responsibility of adjudicating on this case has fallen upon your shoulders underscores a disheartening truth – the failure of existing systems of checks and balances within the international community. It is disconcerting that national interests have tainted the operations of our global systems, allowing the mass killing of civilians to persist without intervention. I find this reality appalling, as do countless citizens around the world who have expressed their horror through protests on the streets of cities across the globe.
The upcoming case is a litmus test for humanity's commitment to the solemn pledge of 'Never Again.' Generations have been educated about the horrors of the Holocaust, and this case challenges us to live up to the principles we profess. It is a stark reminder that the values we hold dear are being tested in real-time, with devastating consequences.
In March 2022, the International Court of Justice ordered Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine and ensure that affiliated units take no further steps in furtherance of the military operations. Despite this intervention, an estimated 10,000 civilians have tragically lost their lives in Ukraine since Russia's military operation in 2022. Moreover, and by comparison, the death toll in Gaza has already surpassed 22,000 since October 2023, with a staggering 70% of the victims being women and children.
In an age where mainstream media faces scepticism due to perceived biases, the global community has been witness to Israel's actions in real-time through various social media platforms such as X, TikTok, and Telegram. Enclosed with this letter, you'll find compelling evidence pointing towards Israel's culpability in intending to commit genocide and engaging in genocidal military actions, among other alleged war crimes.
We find ourselves in a world where trust in global institutions is eroding rapidly. The International Court of Justice, in particular, cannot afford to make an erroneous judgment in the #SouthAfrica v. #Israel genocide case. A misjudgement in this matter would not only underscore the ICJ's ineffectiveness but also prompt scrutiny regarding its autonomy from nation-state political influences, potentially compromising the esteemed moral character of the individuals involved.
In 1945 we celebrated Winston Churchill as the leader that brought the world together in war to put-down the threat of Nazi Germany and the horror it inflicted. That war claimed over 50 million lives. We do not wish to celebrate a wartime hero again; we wish to celebrate new heroes who averted a war by presiding over justice without fear or favour.
I humbly beseech you to approach this case with the utmost diligence, impartiality, and commitment to justice. The eyes of the world are upon you, and the outcome of this particular case will reverberate through history, shaping perceptions of the ICJ's impartiality and moral standing.
My Letter to the International Court of Justice (The hearing on the case is slated to begin tomorrow, Thursday, Jan 11, 2024.)
Subject: An Appeal to Conscience Regarding the Matter of South Africa v. Israel before the ICJ
Dear Madam President and ICJ Judges:
I hope this message finds you well and resolute.
My name is Nabil Brahim, Ph.D. I am a retired professor and a concerned citizen of the United States. I am also a second-generation Palestinian-American.
I am moved to write to you about the unfolding genocide in Gaza which is now in its fourth month with no end in sight.
The government of my country has steadfastly refused to exert the full weight of its power and influence to demand an immediate ceasefire. My government provides the war material, essential funding, and indispensable diplomatic cover without which the government of the State of Israel could not prosecute its war of extermination against the 2.3 million people of Gaza, and its incremental ethnic-cleansing of the West Bank.
A solid majority in my country desire an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as do majorities in most countries around the world. Yet the obstinance of my government along with a handful of its allies refuse to demand this simple but straightforward step to stop the bloodshed, the ethnic-cleasing, and crucially the genocide.
I will not go into the evidence -- both in fact and in intent -- for genocide by the State of Israel of the Palestinian people in Gaza according to the Geneva Convention, as the Republic of South Africa has more than amply documented the case in its brief for genocide against the State of Israel.
I am fully aware that my government and its allies will pressure the members of your esteemed body to refrain from arriving at the determination of genocide. Hence my humble letter appealing to your conscience and to your humanitarianism, and also to your sense of posterity of how history will judge the ICJ and, in fact, all of us should Israel's Gaza genocide run its full course.
The world is counting on you to stop the slaughter, stop the genocide.
We all bear some great burdens for allowing this zionist Holocaust of the Palestinians to have gone on since the planning stages of the early 1900s. Also not condemning the usa, uk, ... for allowing this massive zionist genocide to have gone on for some 15 times longer than the G Holocaust. Why would any group of people do this deep an evil to others for 3/4ths of a century after having been screaming about what had been done to them over some 4 to 5 years?
Number 1: because they are lost within a bubble of group-think, and Number 2: because there is a higher proportion of sociopaths among them. That their soldiers have posted videos of themselves mockingly trashing humble Palestinian homes demonstrates that a very sick mindset is rampant in Israel.
See this brief Wikipedia article on "Political Ponerology," which examines the transformation of a society from normal to evil through increasing control by more and more evil leaders. Ponerology is the study of evil.
Over time, a society can transition from near-normal to evil as its psychologically normal, or near-normal, leaders are succeeded by ones who are more and more pathological. This has clearly happened both in Israel and the United States.
The video covers many contributing factors among the commoners, but control or at least partial control by psychopathic leaders is essential for the mass psychosis to be actionable.
And how does that happen in a democratic republic? That’s where we need serious self analysis and sharing—not the endless finger pointing so popular today.
It informs me that this reply is to me, Jon. I must ask, why such a guilt complex? If that is what it is. I KNOW that I did not mention you by name so I could hardly have been finger pointing you when I have never heard your name ever before. Has your 50 plus years been constructive criticism or simply racism. There is certainly much of the former needed, none of the latter.
It sounds like we agree on more things than we disagree on, Jon. zionists are a major problem within the relatively tiny bit of land that is Palestine. But they became the problem there due to the white "christians" that have done all the Holocausts you mention. Not all Jews are to blame for the zionists' Genocide.
When people ask: "How was the holocaust allowed to happen?" I laugh.
You’re seeing exactly how it was ALLOWED to happen, right here before our own eyes...in our own time.
One day future generations will ask: "How was it allowed to happen AGAIN ?" !
“Few people are willing to brave the disapproval of their peers, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.”
"This genocide is being live-streamed." - hence maybe it'll actually work this time and that geographical cancer called Israel will get chemo'd into Dead Sea.
You're so right and thank you for forcing me to look at myself. I'm donating tomorrow and that's a commitment. I realized tonight that after losing so many friends, my faith in people and my lifelong political affiliation over COVID, I detached and gave up making my feelings and opinions known. I don't know what else I can or will do, but at the very least I can donate.
The biggest problem with Americans is that they don't know what it is to be bombed.
They have never experienced the fear of being invaded, and they don't understand what it's like to be afraid that bombs will begin raining down on you at any moment.
To understand something conceptually is not the same as to know something experientially.
If Americans did, this would have been over before it began.
"This genocide is being live-streamed. We can’t say we didn’t know. "
The revolution won't be televised, but this genocide most certainly is. Anyone who denies this fact is mentally unstable or just a plain ol' sociopath.
"It’s not too late to get involved in opposing Israel’s assault on Gaza."
It's never too late to do something good. We need everyone on Gaza's side TODAY.
I would like to think so. But I'm not so sure. Every single one of my family members (including extended family) is so brainwashed on this issue that I don't know what to make of it. I mean, they are good decent people that do acts of community service, etc. But when it comes to some important issues like this one - they are sooo far off-the-wall that I just can't logically explain it.
The only plausible explanation I have come up with so far to explain this behavior is that they lack adequate critical thinking skills. I know, I shouldn't be saying this about my family. But I've racked my brains and can't come up with any other reason as to why they blindly support Israel.
Your right. They’ve been very effectively brainwashed by the streams of propaganda over years, depicting Palestinians as primitive hateful terrorists. It’s an easy conclusion given the lack of ready info to the contrary. They are victims you could say, and yes, lacking in the sufficient critical tools to defend against such BS
The brilliance of the Zionist mind control is they used the hollocoust to warp perceptions of reality to create an emotional investment into the perpetual guilt reparations they demand from every other human being to shield themselves from scrutiny .. They have created mindless hate keepers (ha that was a typo but so apt) gate keepers to it, I mean ..even by people they despise and are in glee that they are sacrificing themself for the Zionist cause and don't even know it.
Don’t expect the vassal country called Australia to help South Africa and other decent countries in supporting action in the ICJ this week. Biden will say to give it the big finger because Israel told him to turn his weak back on justice, once again. He’ll do it and therefore, Australia will also do it . We’ve been doing what we are told since 1945 and before that, obeying the dicates of an English family called the Royal Family. So we’re used to being told what to do.
As that arch criminal Kissinger said “the US has no friends” and how right he is, but little Australia still keeps hanging in there waiting for the odd bone that they throw our way, the latest being a debt of $360 billion dollars for some submarines in about 20 years time. It's called AUKUS.
What a sham.
.Independent country? The 51st US State more likely. Just one more star on the Stars and Stripes.
Say, how do we vote at the UN , Mr. Biden, sir?….. 'Just do as you’re told, Australia. We have a veto, remember'
What about the ICJ hearing? Do we support it or not? …… 'Give it the big finger, you hear'
But we in Australia supported the death of arpartheid in South Africa….. 'Yes, but the exceptional USA wasn’t involved in that one. Much more importantly, nor was Israel. We have to do what Nasty Netanyahu says because we want him to eventually take over the whole Middle East, oil, gas and land, in case you didn’t know. Killing off Palestine…just the first step. Our Congress is run by Israel, don’t forget’. In fact Australia, don’t you dare forget or we’ll frighten you to death with our AIPAC media mates in Australia, called AIJAC. Thick on the ground too. They’ve got you well and truly covered and with many politicians in their pockets, many in Parliament and both your leaders dancing to our tune. Rightly so.
‘Whatever you say, President Joe. You’re our boss, 100%.’
Stay tuned for the next subservient gesture from our weak Prime Minister.
What makes Australian politicians think they will be awarded the 51st statehood? They should investigate the position that Puerto Rico has found itself in but my guess is that these spineless Zionist lackeys in power don't even care.
I can barely guess at their motivations but our member took a sponsored trip to Israel, ostensibly to get schooled in how to propagandise her constituents, so there must be some gain in it for her. Posting photos in her bulletproof proof vest and firmly telling us all Oct 7 was unprovoked. She’s appeared on so-called News programs bemoaning the student movement and lecturing parents about letting their kids speak out about genocide. Just an utter shitstain.
Having been to what is known as the Holy Land to me, I have long supported Palestinians right to be free of Zionist living, terrorizing, censoring, seizing land , murdering people. Free of Israel’s existence! Which we know was a huge error in 1948. Biden is utterly evil, as is Britains, Canadas, etc, support of Apartheidism and genocide.
Back in the mid-60s, a Jewish colleague of mine in NYC went to Israel & came back utterly disgusted with the militarism & the fierce hatred of Arabs she found there. Sixty-some years ago. It's not new.
No thanks, Jon 😉
The long and rich history, P.B., of the contemporary genocides of the cultured, cultivated Europeans, The Americans and the Brits., to nominate yet a few.
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'Kier Starmer'. Just how the hell did THAT come to be, anyway? To the gallows with THAT evil fuck, too!
Caitlin, your comments about awakening are very true and go deeper than you think. Once awakened to this, the whole Empire literally begins to crumble and the Emperor's nakedness is clear to see.
In articulating this awakening, a saying is emerging in circles of those with shared Muslim heritage in particular (Asian / Middle Eastern etc) , 'We want to free Palestine but Palestine freed us.'
There is no doubt that it is the Palestinians who are the free people. And it is us in the West who are the occupied. They are the ones holding a mirror to our faces and what we see is darkness, and behind the mirror we see light.
This is so very true. And we are seeing the true price of freedom - the sacrifice is immense.
I think we can say, Palestine is the new Christ.
That was beautiful, Dr.
Herzog said today that the ICJ accusations are "atrocious" and Israel is engaging in "self-defense". Saying this with a straight face, while thousands of dead children are being stacked and Israeli officials are publicly calling for cleaning, is only possible because not only is this now a post truth world where words have hypermaleable meanings, but because their country is part of the decentralized global empire that controls the narrative.
What is absolutely terrifying about this... if they can get away with a genocide and claim innocence while it is being livestreamed showing demonstrable proof of evil, they will get away with anything and everything they do in the dark when only a small minority are dissenting.
I fear that is the reality...like Epstein island where they murdered kids trying to escape their "party" relayed by a security personal.. not sure if true but its seeming more likely now..
This is who they are and they use the term blood liable when you dare hint of it being a possibility.. another clever way they cover up for it ..
And THIS is why Caitlin's final point is so important. Because there is more at stake than the tragedy of the Palestinians--we are in essence deciding which way humanity will go in this extremely critical turning point--if we survive, this time in history may be regarded for centuries as the most critical. We face existential crises of our own making on several fronts: climate change, biodiversity loss, other environmental threats (like plastic pollution and other endocrine disruptors, the forever chemicals); and nuclear war; and the new tech like AI, bioengineering (Frankenstein) and "innovations" in automated warfare. If we make it through, will it be a small minority of ruthless aggressors arranging to keep the remaining resources for themselves, or will we manage to overcome our Us Versus Them tribalist wiring to work cooperatively, globally, to defuse all these crises. How the world reacts to Gaza--whether we are able to STOP the genocide and refuse Israel's not-so-secret motive of ethnic cleansing --I actually would vote for the termination of Israel and JEWISH refugees finding homes around the world, except for the small minority who could live in peace with their Palestinian neighbors. If Israel gets away with its objective, (which, sorry Caitlin but you were wrong on your first point--this situation is very much like Hitler and Nazis, as long as you understand that it isn't dismembered children who are the Nazis but those dropping bombs on them in order to clear out the untermenschen so they Master Race can have the lebensraum it deserves) --it will signify a world in which most would rather acquiesce to horrors, rather kneel to bullies, than stand up and insist on what's right, on sharing the resources, on equality, on living up to all those Declarations and Treaties on the Rights of...
The climate is indeed changing, but not for the reasons being promulgated by media. They lie about everything including this. It is odd how the same people who understand the global empire is nothing but lies, yet are often adamant believers of one of its largest false narratives. I have had a row with Caitlin over that as well and have explained this previously.
Pollution is a major underestimated problem, which you correctly pointed out. That is one of *several things the anthropogenic climate change narrative helps obfuscate.
AI is a concern but those roads have already been built. When the public sees a new tech, it has been around longer than you think. That is how National Security states work. But fear must be fostered, this is one way consent is manufactured for preexisting plans. Wash rinse repeat.
All of that aside I take issue with this that you said:
"I actually would vote for the termination of Israel and JEWISH refugees finding homes around the world, except for the small minority who could live in peace with their Palestinian neighbors"
For starters, no "state" has a right to exist, not without consent of the governed. So on that point I agree, but I am not the one being governed there so that is not my place to be involved.
Second..terminate Jewish refugees? I hope you are not saying what it seems. And who gets to sort the difference? Collectivism is bad to begin with, but I will not support collective punishment. To be better than our enemies, we must not become them. I wish peace for the Jewish people, for all people, without qualifiers. I do not support sociopathic authoritarians, whoever and wherever they are.
"It is odd how the same people who understand the global empire is nothing but lies, yet are often adamant believers of one of its largest false narratives."
I wouldn't say the pro-Israel Narrative is "one of the largest", but it's certainly up there. And it does seem to be the case that the majority (even the vast majority) of the Alt-Sphere pundits -- who ordinarily are anti-globalist, anti-Left -- have swallowed that pro-Israel Narrative without even questioning it and without realizing it comes out of the same nebula as the other major Narratives -- Covid, Climate, Ukraine, Transgender, Critical Race Theory, etc.
For clarity, I was referring to the anthropogenic climate change narrative as one of the largest. While I agree humans drive a small portion of it, there are other factors that are much more significant. It would not have much political utility to say we cannot do much about it. Plus, it is legitimately scary. I digress
I agree with everything else you said. It is odd, but I have come to respect and fear the ability of empire managers to engineer mass society, the thought architecture is not based upon logic and consistency.. more of fear porn, illusions and information overload through manipulative uncertainty. Not to mention weaponized empathy.. this is after all how they get normal people to support sociopathic agendas.
CIA Director William Casey's words are true, everything the public square believes is a lie. It is truly Baudrillard's hyperreality. Everything is captured. Media, science, tech and especially..the narrative regarding them all. But that is Life in a National Security State that is operated by supranational organizations. Our world makes 1984 look like an appetizer.
Sure, Climate is a big one, but in terms of deleterious global impact with ominous potential for our future, Covid is the Academy Award Winner.
Regime initiated weather manipulation.HAArp and many other governments cloud seeding. Meddling in things they do not understand then generating misplaced fear.
Genocide is easily understood,and it only exists with evil regimes.
Whatever. The debate over climate change ended over a decade ago. We still have people wanting to keep the door open with their strawman arguments.. Usual insipid stupidity.
Sure. A 20 percent reduction in geomagnetic field strength over the past two centuries, altered solar forcing and a new Dansgaard–Oeschger cycle have nothing to do with it. Carry on
Climate change is a result of human activity. This has been well established. It is not a worldwide conspiracy to deceive you. Sorry Charlie - you're a moron - pushing lies that allow the rich to exploit the planet further. I had these same kind of shithead arguments with anti-climate blockheads decades ago. Went round and round and you wouldn't listen to a damn thing anyone else said. And yes, we did land on the Moon.
Agree, Jamenta. This is something I myself have observed over my long lifetime.
In the name of “progress”, we humans have ruined the beautiful planet we live on. Nature is getting her revenge; massive floods, droughts, innumerable tornadoes at all times of the year, hurricanes from A to Z. We will be replaced with a different dominant species that will be a far better caretaker of this earth than we have been. ( I hope maybe tigers.)
Incidentally the United Snakes military is the planet’s # 1 polluter. Yet the rest of us are being pushed to take up the slack.
Ok. You give humans entirely too much credit. But you can choose to believe as you wish. Good luck believing the same people who are pushing "unprovoked invasion of Ukraine ".
I agree with your point, but think you may have meant the ICJ, not the ICC. South Africa's petition to the ICJ will be heard, live and streamed online tomorrow, 11/01/24, or 01/11/24, depending where you are, as will the defense's arguments on Friday. I plan to listen to every word.
Yes you are correct, I made an error in typing. Thank you for the correction.
While I am hopeful, I do not expect it to bear fruit.
More to the point - even if the ICJ acknowledges the obvious, who will enforce the ruling?
The Nazis also insisted that they were acting in self-defense.
And Lloyd Austin already calling in with a sick note…
Axtually, it appears he didn't even do that.
Over the past 70 years the Zionist with US andUK regime support have gotten away with much murder and atrocities already.
The UN has long declared Israel to be illegally occupying the Palestinians land
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2017/06/israel-occupation-50-years-of-dispossession/
There is no “self defense” get-out-of-jail card for Illegal occupiers. The occupied people DO have a right to self defence in international law.
Presumably the Israeli genocide apologists will shortly come out with a narrative that the Palestinians have been illegally occupying Israeli land then…..
100% agree
I am sick of the Europeans who could do something BUT don't.
JennyS, perhaps the election deniers in the USA will shut down war funding in Ukraine and Palestine denying the Zio-USprez the ability to fund genocide and Europe can support denying Pootie ANY of Ukraine. Crush Russian leaders while US leaders crush themselves. Trials for Hamas leaders and murderers AND leaders of former Israel and it's murderers. Clear region of extremists and release ALL hostages. Restore the Palestinian Territory and Holy Land for all people, Arab, Jewish, Christian and others living in peace in a single, multi ethnic and multi cultural state. It could be the most peaceful and caring place on earth instead of the current, opposite, living hell.
Nice idea but NO religions can live together in peace and harmony.
Have never had a problem with Putin he has done nothing to us and as far as Ukraine is concerned they have always been despicable people.
You always make such important points, Caitlin. I particularly loved the last one, about not being ashamed to get involved even if you're late to the situation.
I sent another donation to UNRWA today ...
‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ Day 94: Israeli forces kill four-year-old girl in occupied West Bank; Gaza’s children face brunt of the genocide
Ten children in Gaza are losing a limb every day in Gaza to Israeli airstrikes, as Israeli politicians say the Gaza onslaught will last at least another nine months.
Israeli soldiers shoot dead 4-year-old girl at military checkpoint in occupied West Bank
Israeli military says the war on Gaza could last more than nine months.
Save the Children: Over ten children lose limbs a day in Gaza.
The Israeli army forces Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital to evacuate and abandon sick patients.
Doctors Without Borders: Israel appears to have directly targeted deceased Al Jazeera journalist Hamza Dahdouh after “a single rocket” hit his car.
Palestinian Ministry of Health: 249 Palestinians killed and 510 wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza over 24 hours.
Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor: “Systematic torture and inhumane treatment” of Palestinians detained in Israeli army camps.
US Senator blames Israel’s ‘political decisions’ for the inadequate amount of aid reaching Gaza.
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/01/operation-al-aqsa-flood-day-94-israeli-forces-kill-four-year-old-girl-in-occupied-west-bank-gazas-children-face-brunt-of-the-genocide/
What about https://www.anera.org/
instead, they have a perfect reputation!
Please do back ground checking on UNRWA!!
Nobody's perfect. They are there sheltering and feeding people. Few choices...
Please write the ICJ:
Instructions on how to contact International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judges to express how you feel, before they make judgement on South Africa Vs Israel genocide case on Thurs 11th Jan, 2024: (Process will take max 3min)
Watch case live on Thu 11th on this link: webtv.un.org/en
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Subject: Urgent Concerns Regarding the impending matter of South Africa v. Israel with the ICJ
Dear Madam President and esteemed panel of Judges,
I hope this message finds you well and resolute. My name is [Your Name], I am a concerned citizen of the [Your Country]. I am reaching out to you with a sense of urgency and sincere apprehension which prompts me to break my customary silence.
I have always held the belief that individuals in positions of authority, such as yourself, harbour the best interests of humanity at heart. However, recent developments in the Middle East and the global response to them have stirred doubt in my convictions, compelling me to express my concerns directly to you.
As I explored the International Court of Justice's website, I took solace in the fact that it consists of "independent judges, elected regardless of their nationality from among persons of high moral character." With this understanding, I address you regarding the impending South Africa v. Israel matter, the provisional measures hearing of which is scheduled for Thursday, 11th and Friday, 12th January 2024.
I am sure that you are acutely aware of the gravity of the case before you, and I believe that your ability to discern the truth, resist external pressures, and deliver a just judgment is foremost on your mind. The Genocide Convention, a cornerstone of international law, was established in 1948 as a commitment to 'never again' allow atrocities akin to those committed by the Nazi’s in WW2. 152 states out of 194 nations of the world honourably signed up to the convention. It is a testament to our parents and grandparents that their generations committed to a set of standards that constitute the basic principles of right and wrong, which underpin the fabric of the world we live in and form the basis of the lives most of us are lucky enough to lead.
The very fact that the responsibility of adjudicating on this case has fallen upon your shoulders underscores a disheartening truth – the failure of existing systems of checks and balances within the international community. It is disconcerting that national interests have tainted the operations of our global systems, allowing the mass killing of civilians to persist without intervention. I find this reality appalling, as do countless citizens around the world who have expressed their horror through protests on the streets of cities across the globe.
The upcoming case is a litmus test for humanity's commitment to the solemn pledge of 'Never Again.' Generations have been educated about the horrors of the Holocaust, and this case challenges us to live up to the principles we profess. It is a stark reminder that the values we hold dear are being tested in real-time, with devastating consequences.
In March 2022, the International Court of Justice ordered Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine and ensure that affiliated units take no further steps in furtherance of the military operations. Despite this intervention, an estimated 10,000 civilians have tragically lost their lives in Ukraine since Russia's military operation in 2022. Moreover, and by comparison, the death toll in Gaza has already surpassed 22,000 since October 2023, with a staggering 70% of the victims being women and children.
In an age where mainstream media faces scepticism due to perceived biases, the global community has been witness to Israel's actions in real-time through various social media platforms such as X, TikTok, and Telegram. Enclosed with this letter, you'll find compelling evidence pointing towards Israel's culpability in intending to commit genocide and engaging in genocidal military actions, among other alleged war crimes.
We find ourselves in a world where trust in global institutions is eroding rapidly. The International Court of Justice, in particular, cannot afford to make an erroneous judgment in the #SouthAfrica v. #Israel genocide case. A misjudgement in this matter would not only underscore the ICJ's ineffectiveness but also prompt scrutiny regarding its autonomy from nation-state political influences, potentially compromising the esteemed moral character of the individuals involved.
In 1945 we celebrated Winston Churchill as the leader that brought the world together in war to put-down the threat of Nazi Germany and the horror it inflicted. That war claimed over 50 million lives. We do not wish to celebrate a wartime hero again; we wish to celebrate new heroes who averted a war by presiding over justice without fear or favour.
I humbly beseech you to approach this case with the utmost diligence, impartiality, and commitment to justice. The eyes of the world are upon you, and the outcome of this particular case will reverberate through history, shaping perceptions of the ICJ's impartiality and moral standing.
Yours sincerely,
(Insert Name)
Thankyou for this. Done!
My Letter to the International Court of Justice (The hearing on the case is slated to begin tomorrow, Thursday, Jan 11, 2024.)
Subject: An Appeal to Conscience Regarding the Matter of South Africa v. Israel before the ICJ
Dear Madam President and ICJ Judges:
I hope this message finds you well and resolute.
My name is Nabil Brahim, Ph.D. I am a retired professor and a concerned citizen of the United States. I am also a second-generation Palestinian-American.
I am moved to write to you about the unfolding genocide in Gaza which is now in its fourth month with no end in sight.
The government of my country has steadfastly refused to exert the full weight of its power and influence to demand an immediate ceasefire. My government provides the war material, essential funding, and indispensable diplomatic cover without which the government of the State of Israel could not prosecute its war of extermination against the 2.3 million people of Gaza, and its incremental ethnic-cleansing of the West Bank.
A solid majority in my country desire an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as do majorities in most countries around the world. Yet the obstinance of my government along with a handful of its allies refuse to demand this simple but straightforward step to stop the bloodshed, the ethnic-cleasing, and crucially the genocide.
I will not go into the evidence -- both in fact and in intent -- for genocide by the State of Israel of the Palestinian people in Gaza according to the Geneva Convention, as the Republic of South Africa has more than amply documented the case in its brief for genocide against the State of Israel.
I am fully aware that my government and its allies will pressure the members of your esteemed body to refrain from arriving at the determination of genocide. Hence my humble letter appealing to your conscience and to your humanitarianism, and also to your sense of posterity of how history will judge the ICJ and, in fact, all of us should Israel's Gaza genocide run its full course.
The world is counting on you to stop the slaughter, stop the genocide.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nabil Brahim, Ph.D.
United States of America
I can't copy and paste. Where did you find it originally?
I got it from @Due Dissidence on X.
I Deleted that app but I'll do a search or try from my laptop
thanks. done
The last hurrah of Western Civilization writing its own obituary
I can only hope that's true..the end of usa and Israel hegemony is going to be painfull
Not painful, Chaz—wonderful!
If only the idiots in Washington realized that.
October 7!!!!!!
We all bear some great burdens for allowing this zionist Holocaust of the Palestinians to have gone on since the planning stages of the early 1900s. Also not condemning the usa, uk, ... for allowing this massive zionist genocide to have gone on for some 15 times longer than the G Holocaust. Why would any group of people do this deep an evil to others for 3/4ths of a century after having been screaming about what had been done to them over some 4 to 5 years?
Number 1: because they are lost within a bubble of group-think, and Number 2: because there is a higher proportion of sociopaths among them. That their soldiers have posted videos of themselves mockingly trashing humble Palestinian homes demonstrates that a very sick mindset is rampant in Israel.
See this brief Wikipedia article on "Political Ponerology," which examines the transformation of a society from normal to evil through increasing control by more and more evil leaders. Ponerology is the study of evil.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_ponerology
Over time, a society can transition from near-normal to evil as its psychologically normal, or near-normal, leaders are succeeded by ones who are more and more pathological. This has clearly happened both in Israel and the United States.
Here's how it happens:
MASS PSYCHOSIS - How an Entire Population Becomes MENTALLY ILL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09maaUaRT4M
The video covers many contributing factors among the commoners, but control or at least partial control by psychopathic leaders is essential for the mass psychosis to be actionable.
And how does that happen in a democratic republic? That’s where we need serious self analysis and sharing—not the endless finger pointing so popular today.
Thank you bill wolfe. Excellent video!
All the sycophants had hope to cash in on it..
It informs me that this reply is to me, Jon. I must ask, why such a guilt complex? If that is what it is. I KNOW that I did not mention you by name so I could hardly have been finger pointing you when I have never heard your name ever before. Has your 50 plus years been constructive criticism or simply racism. There is certainly much of the former needed, none of the latter.
It sounds like we agree on more things than we disagree on, Jon. zionists are a major problem within the relatively tiny bit of land that is Palestine. But they became the problem there due to the white "christians" that have done all the Holocausts you mention. Not all Jews are to blame for the zionists' Genocide.
Please watch this video if you haven't already:
The World's Most Documented Genocide in History (10min video)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e_woWJ3q8o)
When people ask: "How was the holocaust allowed to happen?" I laugh.
You’re seeing exactly how it was ALLOWED to happen, right here before our own eyes...in our own time.
One day future generations will ask: "How was it allowed to happen AGAIN ?" !
“Few people are willing to brave the disapproval of their peers, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world that yields most painfully to change.”
Be on the right side of history!
https://www.1948movie.com/
Just to balance
Yes, that is a good documentary.
Exactly. Can’t hide behind “we were propagandized” now, can we?
We can't hide behind having been propagandized, but we can admit that we have been and look it in the face.
Still being propagandized.
Just some getting wise to it.
Yep.
Have a best as you can, Jon.
Can’t do nuthin but say.
Can we?
Maybe more.
Shootin’ the $hit iz won thing.
Hittin’ back iz another.
Yemen 🇾🇪 iz the $hit.
"This genocide is being live-streamed." - hence maybe it'll actually work this time and that geographical cancer called Israel will get chemo'd into Dead Sea.
Well put RB! 😁
You're so right and thank you for forcing me to look at myself. I'm donating tomorrow and that's a commitment. I realized tonight that after losing so many friends, my faith in people and my lifelong political affiliation over COVID, I detached and gave up making my feelings and opinions known. I don't know what else I can or will do, but at the very least I can donate.
Much love to you France. And thank you for your honest post.
The biggest problem with Americans is that they don't know what it is to be bombed.
They have never experienced the fear of being invaded, and they don't understand what it's like to be afraid that bombs will begin raining down on you at any moment.
To understand something conceptually is not the same as to know something experientially.
If Americans did, this would have been over before it began.
So right you are! Nothing teaches better than real life experience.
"This genocide is being live-streamed. We can’t say we didn’t know. "
The revolution won't be televised, but this genocide most certainly is. Anyone who denies this fact is mentally unstable or just a plain ol' sociopath.
"It’s not too late to get involved in opposing Israel’s assault on Gaza."
It's never too late to do something good. We need everyone on Gaza's side TODAY.
This is the great Litmus test of who is a psychopath or not...
I would like to think so. But I'm not so sure. Every single one of my family members (including extended family) is so brainwashed on this issue that I don't know what to make of it. I mean, they are good decent people that do acts of community service, etc. But when it comes to some important issues like this one - they are sooo far off-the-wall that I just can't logically explain it.
The only plausible explanation I have come up with so far to explain this behavior is that they lack adequate critical thinking skills. I know, I shouldn't be saying this about my family. But I've racked my brains and can't come up with any other reason as to why they blindly support Israel.
The hollocost industry manipulated their humanity into guilt reparations from the constant holocaust narrative pushed on us..
Ever notice the uptick in ww2 documentary and Hollywood films about it every time Israel goes on another killing spree ?
This is purpusfull.
Your right. They’ve been very effectively brainwashed by the streams of propaganda over years, depicting Palestinians as primitive hateful terrorists. It’s an easy conclusion given the lack of ready info to the contrary. They are victims you could say, and yes, lacking in the sufficient critical tools to defend against such BS
The brilliance of the Zionist mind control is they used the hollocoust to warp perceptions of reality to create an emotional investment into the perpetual guilt reparations they demand from every other human being to shield themselves from scrutiny .. They have created mindless hate keepers (ha that was a typo but so apt) gate keepers to it, I mean ..even by people they despise and are in glee that they are sacrificing themself for the Zionist cause and don't even know it.
ICJ hearing this Thursday
https://www.icj-cij.org/calendar
Case
https://www.icj-cij.org/sites/default/files/case-related/192/192-20231228-app-01-00-en.pdf
Erwin andCaitlin’s readers
Don’t expect the vassal country called Australia to help South Africa and other decent countries in supporting action in the ICJ this week. Biden will say to give it the big finger because Israel told him to turn his weak back on justice, once again. He’ll do it and therefore, Australia will also do it . We’ve been doing what we are told since 1945 and before that, obeying the dicates of an English family called the Royal Family. So we’re used to being told what to do.
As that arch criminal Kissinger said “the US has no friends” and how right he is, but little Australia still keeps hanging in there waiting for the odd bone that they throw our way, the latest being a debt of $360 billion dollars for some submarines in about 20 years time. It's called AUKUS.
What a sham.
.Independent country? The 51st US State more likely. Just one more star on the Stars and Stripes.
Say, how do we vote at the UN , Mr. Biden, sir?….. 'Just do as you’re told, Australia. We have a veto, remember'
What about the ICJ hearing? Do we support it or not? …… 'Give it the big finger, you hear'
But we in Australia supported the death of arpartheid in South Africa….. 'Yes, but the exceptional USA wasn’t involved in that one. Much more importantly, nor was Israel. We have to do what Nasty Netanyahu says because we want him to eventually take over the whole Middle East, oil, gas and land, in case you didn’t know. Killing off Palestine…just the first step. Our Congress is run by Israel, don’t forget’. In fact Australia, don’t you dare forget or we’ll frighten you to death with our AIPAC media mates in Australia, called AIJAC. Thick on the ground too. They’ve got you well and truly covered and with many politicians in their pockets, many in Parliament and both your leaders dancing to our tune. Rightly so.
‘Whatever you say, President Joe. You’re our boss, 100%.’
Stay tuned for the next subservient gesture from our weak Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, most likely.
Also Australian and I’m reporting my local genocidal member using this form:
https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/co-israel/call-submissions-international-crimes-7-october-2023
What makes Australian politicians think they will be awarded the 51st statehood? They should investigate the position that Puerto Rico has found itself in but my guess is that these spineless Zionist lackeys in power don't even care.
I can barely guess at their motivations but our member took a sponsored trip to Israel, ostensibly to get schooled in how to propagandise her constituents, so there must be some gain in it for her. Posting photos in her bulletproof proof vest and firmly telling us all Oct 7 was unprovoked. She’s appeared on so-called News programs bemoaning the student movement and lecturing parents about letting their kids speak out about genocide. Just an utter shitstain.
100 percent correct on all points!