The Morning Report — 10/19/23

Good morning, kids. I had thought that the unprecedented barbaric massacre of nearly 1,500 unarmed, innocent civilians would finally have been the straw to break the camel's back in Israel unleashing a terrible swift sword on Gaza. Alas, as time drags on and the IDF delays the full on assault, I'm fearing that what needs to get done will once again be shelved. And this rather disturbing report underscores my fears:

Speaking from her home in Israel, [real journalist Caroline] Glick said, “We are in danger of losing ... sovereign control over our military.”

She then presented what sources told her really happened when secretary of state Tony Blinken met with Israel’s war cabinet on Monday.

“From what came out of the meeting, Tony Blinken wasn’t trying to help Israel at all.  What he was doing was demanding that Israel enable resupply to Gaza, the euphemism of which is ‘humanitarian aid.’”  She continued to say that Blinken threatened to withhold American war materiel from Israel, such as bunker buster bombs and regular ordinance.

And Israel didn’t just decide to invite Biden.  His [junta] demanded that Israel invite him, she said, adding, “I don’t know; ask his presidential campaign.”

While Israel’s forces have been being held in limbo at the Gaza border, those charged with carrying out the mission began demanding they be allowed to go in.  They cited difficulties in maintaining the readiness and morale of troops as well as a loss of the momentum they had after the October 7 massacre.  Glick said that lapse in time also allowed the international media to turn on Israel.  “We have all these Hamas supporters throughout the Western world who are feeling empowered, and not unreasonably given the backing they’re receiving from the media.”

Most disturbingly, Glick said commanders at the southern border were told, “We can’t do anything until Biden leaves.  So that Biden is literally acting as a human shield for Hamas — so long as he hasn’t arrived yet, and hasn’t left yet, their terror state is going to be free from invasion.”

She continued to stress that demands to get humanitarian aid to Gaza are demands to resupply Hamas because they control every person and inch of land in Gaza. . .

. . .Making matters worse, the U.S. said they would supply Israel with the bombs, but they weren’t allowed to use them against the missile launching sites — i.e., the UNRWA schools and hospitals.

It is well known that “Hamas military headquarters have been, for years, located under Shifa Hospital,” Glick said.

What Glick described about Blinken’s demands amounted to extortion: if Israel didn’t open up a humanitarian corridor — i.e., allow Hamas to be resupplied — the U.S. wouldn’t provide the bunker buster bombs and the ordinance for Israel’s fighter jets.  Without those things, IDF ground forces would likely be slaughtered like the victims of October 7.

Adding insult to injury, Glick’s sources said the U.S. told Israel they weren’t allowed to “open up a war” with Lebanon despite being bombed from Hezb’allah in the north. . .

. . . Responding to Biden’s one word for those threatening Israel — “don’t” — Glick asked, “Where’s the ‘or else’?  What are you going to do?  Because [on Wednesday, October 18] the U.N. sanctions that bar Iran from selling or purchasing ballistic missiles on the international market are set to expire ... Iran is going to be able to purchase and sell as many ballistic missiles wherever it wants, to whoever it wants, at whatever price.”

Concluding her remarks, Glick questioned the roles of agents in Biden’s administration like Ariane Tabatabai, who, despite being outed for checking in with Iran’s Foreign Ministry before U.S. policy meetings, has never been fired.  Also in her focus were Hady Amr, the 1st United States special representative for Palestinian Affairs (born in Lebanon) and appointed by Biden in 2022, as well as Maher Bitar, the Palestinian American in charge of the flow of intelligence for the Biden White House.

So, now we have a pretty good idea why Israel, despite dropping a shit-ton of ordnance have not gone in with as massive an armored ground assault from the moment they could secure their own territory and mobilized their forces, and why Biden was shoved into AF-1 and sent into a war zone. Because his handlers knew, or at least took the chance that Hamas would see this as a tactical if not strategic victory in restraining the inevitable onslaught.

And Bibi has seemingly blown it, harder than Kamala Harris during Fleet Week.

This illegitimate, illegal junta that seized power via a stolen election is holding Israel hostage every bit as much as Hamas is holding Israeli civilians (assuming they're still alive). "We fully stand behind Israel" Joey Sponge-Brain Shits-Pants declared without a dementia freeze. Yeah, Biden is standing behind Israel ready to shove it off a cliff.

All that fake puffery was just that. Words hastily written out for him in a panic when the initial images of burned bodies, beheaded infants, desecrated corpses and shrieking women carried off to be gang-raped temporarily short-circuited the propaganda machine and for once allowed the world to see at long last the reality of who the barbarians really are and who the victims. Speaking of the media and anti-Semites, one of the biggest tropes around is that Jews control the media. Considering the instantaneous newsflashes around the world that the Estes rocket that took out a few cars in a parking lot was an evil Joo-missile that killed 500 civilians in a hospital, with Jews like that, who needs Hamas? But I digress.

Despite that misfired Hamas missile being confirmed as just that, the media damage was done. To a crisp. They succeeded in setting off not only massive sales for the glycerine tears industry, but perhaps lit the fuse not only on another Arab spring, but perhaps a faked casus belli for the Iranians to openly declare war on Israel either from southern Lebanon or Iran itself via MRBMs. In fact, things are heating up in the Bekaa Valley as we speak.

Funny how Biden and the world never called upon Zelensky to show restraint in retaliating against Russia. And I can't find anywhere in my history books the time when FDR told Ike to keep the landing craft on standby off Omaha Beach so he can fly into Berlin and hand Hitler some pallets of cash as "humanitarian aid." He trusts old Adolf to use that money for civilian aid and not bullets. Or Zyklon-B.

Back to Iran, for the past 44 years, that captured nation has been the leading source of global terrorism, be it financial, logistical or in many cases operational. Jimmy Carter and the same America-last and least anti-Semites at Foggy Bottom who, like every other agency and department in our government have the least qualified most inept people leading them and making policy, are the root cause of this problem. When the Shah of Iran, who was a staunch ally in a most strategic part of the globe, was under the gun, Carter threw him under the bus and embraced Ayatollah Khomeini, who turned around and kicked him in the peanuts. Lest we forget the Camp David accords which included the gun at the head of Menachem Begin to "negotiate" with Yasser Arafat. By negotiate, I mean of course lay the groundwork for surrender and the wave of terrorism and intifadas that followed.

So, what to do about Iran? They are at the heart of this. Without the mullahs in power, this greatest attack on Israel in 50 years, which is turning more and more into its greatest existential threat, never would have happened. Some are making the case to finally take them out. Oh boy.

Now Israel is facing the difficult task of neutralizing Hamas to ensure such carnage like 10/7 never happens again. The Biden administration has made the right sounds with its rhetoric of support, the president’s visit to Israel, and the deployment of two Carrier Strike Groups to the region. But mere deterrence is not going to solve the biggest problem: Iran and its genocidal regime that for 44 years has attacked this country and stained its hands with American blood, as well as financing and training Israel’s terrorist enemies.

Now is the time to defeat this enemy, before it starts producing nuclear weapons and raises the stakes exponentially. The U.S. certainly has the means to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. The two Carrier Strike Groups now in the region are the most powerful non-nuclear weapons in the world. Tom Sharpe in the Daily Telegraph has detailed the awesome firepower of a CSGs:

“The ship itself is the largest aircraft carrier ever built and she carries an air group more powerful than many national air forces. Add to this a Ticonderoga class cruiser and three Arleigh Burke destroyers, all four ships loaded for bear with Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles and the Aegis missile shield capable of knocking down any threat from sea-skimming ship killers to satellites in low orbit. Then there are special forces, US Marines, logistics support and a couple of force elements that don’t appear in the photos. The firepower is remarkable even before you factor in other USN assets not directly associated with the CSG.”

Deploy these lethal assets to the Persian Gulf, and supplement them with GBU-72 “bunker-buster” bombs, and there’s more than enough destructive power to eliminate Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities, or at the very least set the program back for multiple decades. As for Israel, we should support her not just with words but with whatever action and materiel will help her to prevail.

All we need is the will, and the confidence that our cause is just enough to accept the “awful arithmetic” necessary in a fallen world.

Bruce Thornton is right. Except he's a few years too late. Even if we could turn back time five or even 10 years, I would not be so sanguine about direct military action.

If elections have consequences, extrapolate that out to stolen elections. Iran was absolutely on the ropes in January of 2020 after one of its major players Qassem Soelimani was taken out by PDT. And then, we all know what happened to us and the world after that. What’s done is done. Considering the situation on the Risk board right now, engaging in a first-strike on Iran would result in touching off Armageddon.

We don’t even have the munitions thanks to the madness in propping up Ukraine, to say nothing of the morale and preparedness of the troops thanks to the insane “woke” agenda of the DOD. Iran can be neutralized much more strategically and covertly. Given the internal strife, the regime can still crumble from within with just a little covert help and international pressure.

But given the players involved and what their allegiances are and their belief systems about who are the good guys and who the bad, and worse what the purpose of war really is, a US military strike on Iran right now is folly to the point of madness. An attack on Iran draws in China and Russia and then a whole lot of heads of hair are going to get mussed, good and hard.

Meanwhile, we had an honest to goodness insurrection at the Capitol yesterday and neither Malig-Nancy Pelosi, Jamie Raskin nor Adam Schiff-for-Brains could be found calling it "the greatest threat to our precious democracy since the Civil War and 9/11 combined."

Heh. "9/11." Remember that one?

ABOVE THE FOLD, BREAKING, NOTEWORTHY
• Daniel Greenfield: "It’s not about Israel, colonialism, globalism or capitalism; it’s about Islam."
  It’s Islam, Stupid
  
• "It really shouldn’t be Joe Biden. Or, frankly, any other one single person."
  It’s 3 AM — Who Gets the Call?
  
• "If globalists want Americans to fight for them, they need to give back a future worth dying to protect."
  Will Americans Fight for Globalism?
  
• "Someone is using decentralized blockchains to evade government censorship."
  Globalists Fear Spartacus and His Slave Rebellion

ISRAEL AT WAR
• "Renowned journalist and Middle East expert Caroline Glick says Israel is now facing dangers from a quarter no one anticipated." (Just like the attack itself? - jjs)
  Is Israel’s Biggest Danger from the Biden White House?
  
• "They are living in a fantasy land." (What the hell else is new? - jjs)
  The US Foreign Policy Establishment Looks to Restrain Israel
  
• "The report said that U.S. officials were confident of their assessment after looking at their own intelligence, open source intelligence — videos posted of the incident online — and communications of Hamas terrorists that Israel intercepted that showed Hamas acknowledging privately that the explosion was caused by a rocket fired by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group."
  U.S. Intelligence Indicates Palestinian Terrorists Responsible for Explosion at Hospital
  
• Biden in Tel Aviv: “The vast majority of 'Palestinians' are not Hamas. Hamas does not represent of the 'Palestinian' people.”  (That's funny since the majority of Gazans elected them – unlike what happened here in 2020 - jjs)
  Biden Tells Israel to Restore ‘Humanitarian’ Aid to Gaza, Promises $100 Million From U.S. for Gaza and West Bank
  
• "Israeli officials are concerned that Hezbollah — which is estimated to have approximately 20,000 soldiers — is preparing to launch a full-scale attack on Israel’s northern border. The terrorist group has approximately 150,000 rockets in its arsenal that could easily dwarf the recent rocket attacks launched by Hamas."
  Multiple Nations Urge Citizens to Evacuate Lebanon as Iranian Terrorists Escalate Attacks on Israel
  
• "We can't let this happen again."
  IDF Soldier Gives On-the-Ground Perspective From Israel
  
• "Fatah knows why Hamas is really waging war against Israel."
  "Moderate" Fatah Praises Hamas Murderers, Vows to Expand War to Judea and Samaria
  
• "The GoPro footage shows how these Hamas units were initially based in civilian homes in Gaza, and how heavily armed units with motorbikes attacked Israel’s border defenses."
  GoPro Footage Shows Hamas Fighters Breaching Border, Shooting Civilians
  
• "As Hezbollah threatens to open a second front against Israel, revisiting my 2013 trip to the border town of Metula, and the overview of the village built by Hezbollah as a launching point for invading Israel."
  Keep Your Eye on Metula and the Fake Hezbollah Village
  
• "Egypt’s population has exploded from around 27 million in 1960 to roughly 110 million today, so taking in a million Gazans would not present any serious issues for the country in terms of its demographics or age structure. They would also pose fewer cultural and social issues than in Europe, as both Gazans and Egyptians are predominantly Arabic-speaking Sunni Muslims. Nevertheless, it is leftist politicians in small European nations even outside the EU, such as Humza Yousaf in Scotland, who seem most keen on taking in Palestinians."
  Egypt Threatens to Send a Million Gazans to Europe
  * * * * *

• "By producing baseless lies that dishonestly paint Israel as the immoral aggressor in the Israeli-Hamas conflict, corporate 'journalists' are all but asking for another Benghazi-like attack on Americans stationed throughout the region."
  Are Media Lies Setting the Stage for Another Benghazi-Style Attack on American Embassies?
  
• "Ariel Zohar, 13, buried his entire family on Wednesday after they were murdered by Palestinian Hamas terrorists in the Oct. 7 terror attack in Kibbutz Nahal Oz in southern Israel. Ariel was the sole survivor; he had gone out for a jog alone that morning."
  Israeli Boy, 13, Buries His Entire Family, Murdered in Hamas Terror Attack
  
• "This is something that no family wants to have to face. And this situation is grave,” he added. “I don't put much hope in her return, to be blunt. Because at this point, there's really no incentive for Hamas to do much more than use her for purposes of trying to delay the offensive that's coming.”
  Intel Officer Tony Shaffer Says Israeli Woman Held Hostage by Hamas Appears to be "Instructed What to Say" in Terrifying Video
  
• "A first-hand account."
  What Many Israelis Are Now Living Through
  
• “Look, I spent an hour and a half about with the 17 or 18 before and–, I don’t know how to say this,” he said. “Virtually every–, mass shooting–, every–, circumstance where large number of people have been victimized and lost, I’ve spoken with them.”
  Biden Rambles When Asked on Air Force One About Meeting Survivors of Israel Terror Attack
  
• "The insurrectionists, many who wore face masks and dressed in black and flew a banner demanding that Israel stop defending itself from rocket attacks against civilians, occupied the ground floor of the Cannon Office Building, one of three main buildings where congressional staff and lawmakers work." (Did Malig-Nancy Pelosi soil her girdle? Yeah, sure - jjs)
  Video: Pro-"Palestinian" Insurrectionists Occupy Federal House Office Building in Washington DC
  
• Daniel Greenfield: "The IRS has allowed Pro-Hamas groups to benefit from tax-exempt status."
  Congress Can End the Nonprofit Status of Pro-Hamas Groups
  
• "Tlaib’s comments come after U.S. and Israeli officials rejected allegations by Hamas that Israel bombed the Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday. Video evidence and signal intelligence indicated that the explosion outside the hospital—which was far less damaging than initially reported—was caused by a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad."
  "Rancida Taliban" Tlaib Repeats Debunked Claim That Israel Bombed Hospital
  
• The protest comes after a militant activist group, Palestine Action published footage of themselves attacking a supposed “Israeli military drone factory” in Leicester after ramming through a gate. The group said that their “actionists” intended to block the entrance to the building in order to stop the “export of weaponry to be used in the massacre of Gaza.” The activists squared off with police as they “occupied” the roof of a police van.
  Anti-Israel Protesters Descend on Downing Street After Media Blamed Israel for Explosion at Gaza Hospital
  
• Starbucks threatened to sue the union. It knows it will hurt business: “This matter must be resolved immediately. If it is not, we will seek all appropriate legal relief, including without limitation monetary damages.”
  Starbucks Faces Boycotts After Barista Union Showed Support for Hamas
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• "Large numbers?" WTF?! How about "Do Not Dare Bring Even ONE!" - jjs
  House Republicans Tell Mayorkas To Not Bring "Large Numbers of 'Palestinians’" Into U.S.
  
• "Chalk up another brilliant idea from the Biden brain trust."
  Who Better Than an Israel-Hating Terrorist Sympathizer to Vet Potential Terrorists?
  
• Earlier this week, Yazmeen Deyhimi, a junior at NYU, was one of several students “who brazenly ripped down posters of Israeli hostages,” according to the New York Post. Deyhimi participated in this despite previously working as an intern for the ADL, an organization that hailed her as an activist “extremely passionate about fighting racial profiling.” After her actions went viral on social media, Deyhimi semi-apologized on Instagram in a now-deleted post.
  ADL Scrubs Website After Intern Caught Removing Posters of Israeli Hostages at NYU
  
• "They see Israel as a kind of mini-me of the West and America," Gonzalez told the Washington Free Beacon. "They hate the West. Jerusalem is one of the founding blocks of Western thought, so if they're going to hate the West they have to hate Israel."
  Inside Black Lives Matter's Long History With Hamas-Friendly Activists
  
• "Why should we redouble efforts that have already failed in bringing stability to the Levant?"
  There Is No American Sword for the Israel–"Palestine" Gordian Knot
  
• "What we need in order to triumph over this threat." (Sorry, Bruce Thornton, but a US military strike on Iran right now is folly to the point of madness - jjs)
  Israel, Iran and the "Awful Arithmetic"
  
• "So here are five things you can do today to help, assuming you can’t throw on an IDF uniform and hop over to Jerusalem . . . "
  A Liberal Jew and Conservative Catholic Walk Into a Bar
  
• "All non-Muslims are potential prey and victims of Islamic extremity."
  We (Non-Islamists) Are All Jews Now
  
• "Broad cultural differences led them down divergent paths."
  Why Couldn’t Gaza Be Another Hong Kong? (Get rid of Koran Kong first - jjs)
  
• The writing on the wall is clear and straightforward; to suggest a worldwide Holocaust rerun can happen isn’t hyperbole — it’s actually already begun. The notion that the commies are here to bring Maoism to the United States — and concentration camps for “undesirables” — is no longer fiction. And please understand, by undesirables, I don’t just mean Jewish folks who are once again being persecute
  The Holocaust 2.0 Is on the Horizon, and a Lot of Americans Are Okay With It

  WE-ALL-SLAM-FOR-I-SLAM

• Lloyd Billingsley: "Terrorist’s grandson, now in the U.S. Navy, touts 'original glow that once graced the face of Islam.'” (I'd like to see Islam glow again, from a 200 megaton blast - jjs)
  From Munich to Gaza to America
  
• "When you look at the Muslim world’s familial dysfunction, you can discern patterns in its pathological hatred for Jewish women." (In light of the opening paragraph, how does one explain the Einsatzgruppen? - jjs)
  Sexual Violence in the Arab World Drives Some of its Grotesque Violence
  
• "For certain entities, the existence of Israel – and Jews – is intolerable."
  Islamic Jew-Hatred, Dhimmitude and the Doctrine of Sacred Space

  OFFICIAL DEMOCRAT PARTY/LEFTIST-ENDORSED ANTI-SEMITISM, ANTI-CHRISTIANITY

• "To American Jews who have continuously attached themselves to whatever the leftist cause du jour happens to be, humor me on this. After witnessing the abominable reactions of your fellow leftists to the biggest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, have you seen enough? As both Hamas leaders abroad and secular leftists at Harvard blamed you for the campaign of genocide being waged against you, are you finally convinced? As your supposed allies in Black Lives Matter valorized your murderers, are you still deluded?"
  After This, Why Would Anyone Jewish Still Vote Democrat?

  SHAMPEACHMENT 1.0, 2016 CLINTON/OBAMA COUP, CONGRESSIONAL PERSECUTION, SPYGATE, DEEP STATE, MUELLER DECEPTION

• “That’s not what this case is about. It has nothing to do with this. Because the statement of financial condition was actually low. The statement of financial condition didn’t include Trump’s ‘brand’… If you take Trump Tower and you take the Trump name off of that building and you put Letitia James’s name on that building, it will not be what it is worth when Donald Trump owns it.”
  WATCH: Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Torches Letitia James in Courthouse Broadside

  CIVIL WAR 2.0: J-6 FBI FALSE FLAG "RIOT" & AFTERMATH, LEFTIST PERSECUTIONS, DEMOCRAT PUTSCH, AMERICAN DISSOLUTION

• "ASU Professor of English David Boyles, co-founder of Drag Queen Story Hour Arizona, was caught on video attacking a TPUSA cameraman after a reporter began asking questions about his support for drag queen story hour. In response to Boyles’ apparent attempt to hit the cameraman, the TPUSA reporter shoved Boyles who fell and quickly rose to his feet, footage shared by TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk shows."
  Turning Point USA Feud With Arizona State Escalates After Queer Professor ‘Attacked’ Cameraman
  
• "It looks pretty silly to call conservative Americans ‘terrorists’ when there’s so much real terrorism going on in the world."
  Leftists Can’t Acknowledge Real Terrorists Without Exposing ‘Terrorist’ Smears of Republicans as Ridiculous
  
• ". . . opens in theaters October 23 and 25. Find showings in your area at PoliceStateFilm.com."
  Part 1: Q&A with Dinesh D’Souza About His New Film, Police State
  
• "How America's changing demographic reality makes reparations a non-starter."
  Who Pays for Reparations?

  FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES, CENSORSHIP, FAKE NEWS, MEDIA, BIG BROTHER TECH

• "There was no evidence of an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital, but that didn’t stop a corrupt left-wing media from repeating Hamas claims."
  Corporate Media Are Waging An Information War Regurgitating Hamas Propaganda
  
• Robert Zimmerman: "This bankrupt press repeatedly treats claims by these terrorists with utter faith, while doubting everything said by a democratic and law-based country like Israel. This bankrupt press also goes out of its way to spin these terrorists as innocent defenders of their homeland, while making Israel look like a brutal murderer trying to kill innocent civilians. In other words, this bankrupt press turns the truth on its head."
  Our Utterly Bankrupt "Mainstream" Press
  
• David Harsanyi: "The disinformation is coming from inside the house!"
  The Gaza Hospital Fiasco Offers a Vivid Example of Journalism’s Rot
  * * * * *

• “Avoid the line. Vote from home,” it stated. “Text ‘Hillary’ to 59925. Vote for Hillary and be a part of history.”
  Twitter Troll Slapped With Prison Sentence Over Misleading Election Memes
  
• "While the initial deadline for Member States was February 2024, the Commission is encouraging nations to move up the clock on their compliance with the directives."
  EU Commission Recommends Nations "Fast-Track" Implementation of Censoring "Illegal Content" on the Internet After Hamas Attack
  
• "A thorough examination of the company’s recent reports reveals ‘toxic narratives’ are synonymous with ‘conservative arguments.’"
  Censorship Ally VineSight Flags True Social Media Posts as ‘Toxic’ Misinformation
  
• "If the ‘left wing’ is all about fighting the establishment, well, who are the only people doing that anymore?"
  Republicans, Welcome to the Left Wing

  AMNESTY, IMMIGRATION, BORDER SECURITY

• Good news, but I'll celebrate only when it's 100 times that figure on a daily basis for the next 10 years or so - jjs
  Over 100 Migrants Deported from US to Venezuela as Repatriation Flights Resume
  
• "State and local governments are spending billions on migrants and asylum seekers—and the bill will only grow steeper."
  Illegal Immigration’s Terrifying Cost

  CRIME & PUNISHMENT, NON-DOSTOYEVSKY

• "The order is pretty clear from the cartel: Continue shipping or die."
  Mexico’s Largest Cartel Orders Ban on Fentanyl-Trafficking
  
• ". . . since being in office, crime has skyrocketed in New Orleans, with the carjacking rate alone rising by nearly triple what it was compared to 2019. It is also the official 'Murder Capital' of the United States, boasting 52 homicides for every 100,000 – far outdoing St. Louis’ 45 per 100,000."
  Soft-on-Crime Soros Judge Carjacked in New Orleans
  
• "WalletHub assessed statistics from the 40 most populated cities in the U.S. and found Washington, D.C., had the highest homicide rates in 2023, and when assessing the change in rates between this year, 2022 and 2021. Just behind the nation’s capital was Memphis, Tennessee, followed by Detroit, MI, Milwaukee, WI, and Atlanta, GA."
  And the Award for Highest Homicide Rate of 2023 Goes To … The Most Obvious City Ever
  
• "The Wharf was recently developed into an upscale dining and nightlight hotspot, stretching over a mile along the Anacostia River waterfront which also features high-end retail, restaurants, music venues, and several flagship hotels. Prior to the facelift, the area was mostly consisted of warehouses, seedy nightclubs, and a handful of seafood restaurants."
  WATCH: Ski-Mask Clad Gang Robs DC Diners In Swanky New Neighborhood

  AMERICA AND THE WORLD IMPRISONED: CHINESE CORONAVIRUS FICTIONS AND FACTS

• "Vaccine manufacturers see a drop in profits as demand plummets."
  More Americans Are Avoiding [Chinese] COVID Vaccines

  EDUCATION, AND WHAT PASSES FOR IT

• "It’s inevitable for an ideology that demeans an entire group of people while accusing them of perpetrating massive injustice. When you stoke that kind of division and anger, you unleash fires you can’t control. Sure enough, the fire of antisemitism is now burning bright on college campuses."
  I Was a DEI Director –DEI Drives Campus Anti-Semitism
  
• "Ohio State's Pranav Jani, a Students for Justice in 'Palestine' faculty adviser, has long praised 'Palestinian' terrorists."
  It's Not Just Students: Meet the Professors Leading the Academic Embrace of Hamas
  
• "Willful blindness to genocidal anti-Semitism." (Connecticut = Cohens' neck to cut - jjs)
  Hamas and Universities in Connecticut
  
• "A few mega-donors recently announced they would withhold donations to some of the nation’s elite schools for their persistent failure to address antisemitism on college campuses."
  Champagne Marxists at Elitist Universities Deny Anti-Semitism When Dollars are On the Line
  
• "The unwillingness of many college and university leaders to condemn Hamas’s atrocities outright suggests not confusion but subservience to an ideological view."
  Morally Perverse
  
• "It isn’t getting any better."
  Free Speech? Not on College Campuses.
  
• "Thomas Jefferson High School is among the schools trying to circumvent the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions."
  Meet the New “Massive Resistance”
  
• "America’s grasp of civics is embarrassing, and the country is at risk because of it."
  Civic Irresponsibility

  DEMOCRAT/LEFTIST AND RINO SCANDALS, MESHUGAS, CHUTZPOCRISY

• "Merritts received five $2,500 payments from Cori Bush for Congress despite campaign finance complaints from multiple organizations, according to the FEC records. The payments were previously classified as security services until the Bush campaign changed the classification in April, previous FEC filings indicate."
  Filthy, Sub-Literate, Jew-Hating Shit-Whore Cori Bush Continues Paying Husband’s Salary Despite Campaign Finance Complaints, Records Show
  
• "The liberal group until recently helmed by California senator Laphonza Butler pledged to return millions of dollars from disgraced cryptocurrency kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried. Instead, the organization has funneled nearly $1.6 million to the pro-abortion movement."
  California Senator's Group Pledged to Return FTX Cash. It Funneled Millions to Pro-Abortion Group Instead

  POLITICS

• "After the second round of votes, Jordan was shy of the necessary 217 to win the Speakership. The final quorum call put the House attendance at 432, meaning 217 remains the majority threshold unless members voted “present” during the roll call vote for Speaker."
  Jim Jordan Fails To Become Speaker of the House In Second Round Of Votes
  
• "Democrats have already gone through their Great Sorting. Now it’s the Republicans’ turn. I don’t know if the process will give us the GOP the country needs or a party somehow even more useless than the one we now have — but I do know the process is one the GOP must endure."
  In Praise of GOP Chaos
  
• "Like Kevin McCarthy before him, Jim Jordan is trying to wrestle the Speaker’s gavel from twenty holdouts."
  Jim Jordan Wrestles With a New Twenty
  
• "A 10-point drop in support among Republicans for Trump with RFK Jr. on the ticket." (This makes no sense to me - jjs)
  Poll: RFK Independent Run Will Swing Election To Biden
  
• This week, popular black rap artist ‘Waka Flocka Flame’ endorsed Trump, as an increasing number of Black Americans report they were more financially secure under Donald Trump. Now, as a result of the clear ploy to use RFK to as a spoiler, anti-Trump candidate, the so-called “independent” is arguing that repair is necessary for communities targeted by discrimination.
  RFK Suddenly Wants Reparations for Black Americans, Just as Biden is Losing Them to Trump
  
• “Big Jim Justice, the governor of the Great State of West Virginia (I LOVE WEST VIRGINIA!), is BIG in every way, but especially in his wonderful HEART!” Trump posted.
  Trump Announces Endorsement In Pivotal West Virginia Senate Race
  
• "Pascucci, 38, told POLITICO she is running as an independent Democrat to appeal to California’s 40% Latino population and undecided voters while positioning herself as a moderate consensus builder."
  Former Los Angeles TV News Anchor Announces Bid For U.S. Senate

  FOREIGN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL

• "Putin aims to 'mirror' the United States which signed but has never ratified the treaty that was established in 1996. The Russian President visited Beijing on Tuesday with the Kremlin subsequently releasing video footage of him being accompanied by officers carrying the “nuclear briefcase” in an apparent attempt to remind the West of Russia’s nuclear capabilities. The briefcase has been reported to be able to order a nuclear strike at any time."
  Russia Revokes Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
  
• The state told Chinese company Syngenta, whose parent company ChemChina is reportedly a Chinese “state-owned enterprise,” to sell their farmland in Arkansas “within two years” because of their Chinese state-run affiliation.
  Get Out! Arkansas Tells Chinese 'State-Run' Company to Sell Farmland and Leave

  DEFENSE, MILITARY, SECURITY AFFAIRS

• While the Pentagon seemingly can’t find enough funds to support service members in acquiring basic needs, it’s been more than willing to spend countless U.S. taxpayer dollars for its female employees to get abortions.
  The Pentagon Would Rather Fund Troops’ Abortions Than Their Overseas Living Expenses

  FEMINAZISM, TRANSGENDER PSYCHOSIS, HOMOSEXUALIZATION, WAR ON MASCULINITY/NORMALCY

• "2 years in prison for using the wrong pronoun."
  TERFtime
  
• "Where's the outrage at men erasing women from sports, beauty pageants, dictionaries?"
  Oh, Feminists, Come Out … Come Out … Wherever You Are!
  
• "'Liz' Kocab, who is six feet tall, took the title at this year’s FIE Veteran Fencing World Championships in the 70+ age category. USA Fencing was all-in on the win, congratulating Kocab, who is now an eight-time world champ."
  "Entitled Cheat": Transgender Fencer Beats 14-Time Champ For Women’s World Title

  CULTURE WARS, NATIONAL SUICIDE

• "According to Breitbart, pictures of Tarantino were published on the Israel War Room account on X (formerly Twitter) on Oct. 13, featuring him posing with members of the Israeli Defense Force in front of a helicopter."
  Pulp Fiction Director Quentin Tarantino Pays Visit to Israeli Military Base to 'Boost Morale' in War Against Hamas
  
• "The iconic brand has already begun to re-sexify, bringing back their vaunted fashion show after a four-year hiatus, and hiring more classically beautiful women like Emily Ratajkowski and Hailey Bieber for ad campaigns, according to Business of Fashion."
  Victoria’s Secret Went Woke, Went Broke And Now Wants To Bring Back ‘Sexiness’
  
• "Daily Wire announces its newest venture into kids’ entertainment."
  Can Conservative Entertainment Not Be Cringe?
  
• Christian Toto: "Exiting correspondent defends Hasan Minhaj, predicts late night TV is dying."
  Roy Wood Jr. Compares Daily Show Gig to Being a Marine

  HITHER & YON

• "John Silber was one of the most important college presidents of the last century, but he was not easy to work with."
  The Autocrat of Boston University
  
• "Young had over 160 film and television credits to his name, including Chinatown and Once Upon a Time in America." (RIP - jjs)
  Burt Young, Rocky Co-star, Dead at 83

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1 Hola

Posted by: Thanatopsis at October 19, 2023 07:50 AM (sNtYB)

2 Hola back

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 19, 2023 07:51 AM (K6vwr)

3 Good morning!

Posted by: Lotta nerve at October 19, 2023 07:51 AM (JdcHc)

4 Just got off a call with Israel
One thing most people here in the US do not realize is that with the huge Reserve call up, all schools being closed, and the frequent Missile alerts, Israel's economy has crawled to a halt and that is a huge issue for the Country and for people individually

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:53 AM (PQ4m2)

5 hiya

Posted by: JT at October 19, 2023 07:54 AM (T4tVD)

6 Word is that Mitt had no friends in the Senate and ate his dinners alone in his DC townhouse.

Mitt's used to being alone.

In Utah, you see, the Huntsmen speak only to Romneys, And the Romneys speak only to God.

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 19, 2023 07:54 AM (K6vwr)

7 Morning Sefton News!

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 07:54 AM (Y3Tss)

8 Good morning again dear morons and I'm almost afraid to go back and read your essay JJ

There's been a dearth of good news

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 07:55 AM (RIvkX)

9 WTFO??

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 19, 2023 07:55 AM (lwOKI)

10 Morning all

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 07:56 AM (+lnIr)

11 a person who was cynical enough might have predicted that this would be the ultimate outcome.

the father of lies rejoices at his servants' success.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 19, 2023 07:56 AM (+vFC3)

12 Mornin’, All.

Israel has freakin’ nukes, and they still rely on us for military hardware? WTF?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 07:56 AM (JrojV)

13 4 Just got off a call with Israel
One thing most people here in the US do not realize is that with the huge Reserve call up, all schools being closed, and the frequent Missile alerts, Israel's economy has crawled to a halt and that is a huge issue for the Country and for people individually

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:53 AM (PQ4m2)

Indeed. Yet, an existential threat like this makes all other things pale. But the longer they willingly or not let this drag on, the worse it gets for life post-crisis. Assuming Israel and the world are still in one piece.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 07:56 AM (x0n13)

14 Yonder Horde

Blood red sky this morning..... omen? Or is it just going to rain later on?

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2023 07:57 AM (Q4IgG)

15 MFM b.s. demonstrated in successive chyrons:

Gaza's Ministry of Health says at least 3,785 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since October 7.

U.S. President Joe Biden says Israel must not be "consumed by rage" like America after 9/11.

Health authorities in Gaza revise death toll from blast at a hospital from 500 to 471.
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Not too stilted putting those three in that order.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 07:58 AM (krqg6)

16 Indeed. Yet, an existential threat like this makes all other things pale. But the longer they willingly or not let this drag on, the worse it gets for life post-crisis. Assuming Israel and the world are still in one piece.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 07:56 AM (x0n13)

And my family near Tel Aviv who never had weapons in their house are getting some.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:58 AM (PQ4m2)

17 Health authorities in Gaza revise death toll from blast at a hospital from 500 to 471.

Horseshit.

If it even topped 50, I'd be amazed. It was only a fuckin parking lot

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:59 AM (PQ4m2)

18 States that rely upon the Regime for weapons, etc, nearly always come to regret the dependence. Bibi should proceed to do what is in Israel's interest, and ignore threats etc from the Regime. Will he? Kind of doubt it.

Posted by: Ex GOP at October 19, 2023 07:59 AM (qS8WV)

19 16 And my family near Tel Aviv who never had weapons in their house are getting some.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:58 AM (PQ4m2)

Prayers, brother.

I always used to have the notion of going to Israel in the back of mind in this kind of situation. Now that notion has moved up a few notches at a pretty good clip.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 07:59 AM (x0n13)

20 My take: the U.S. carriers are there to prevent any Israeli strike on Iran

My cousin's take: they're there to offload their ammo supplies to resupply the Israelis, the ground assault is delayed due to a lack of artillery

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 07:59 AM (RIvkX)

21 slippery hickory dock

Posted by: Ciampino - Thanks but I don't use a spork at October 19, 2023 08:00 AM (qfLjt)

22 “From what came out of the meeting, Tony Blinken wasn’t trying to help Israel at all. What he was doing was demanding that Israel enable resupply to Gaza, the euphemism of which is ‘humanitarian aid.’” She continued to say that Blinken threatened to withhold American war materiel from Israel, such as bunker buster bombs and regular ordinance.
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If that's true, it's depressingly unsurprising.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:00 AM (d04cU)

23 Good morning! A glorious day in Texas with Morons is on the horizon.

Posted by: Ben Had at October 19, 2023 08:01 AM (HAga6)

24 So that Biden is literally acting as a human shield for Hamas — so long as he hasn’t arrived yet, and hasn’t left yet, their terror state is going to be free from invasion.”
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What we speculated, though better articulated.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 08:01 AM (2ZnX0)

25 One of my kindergarten buddies has an older brother in Jerusalem. I learned this weekend he has 45!! grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and all ok so far.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:02 AM (RIvkX)

26 Funny how Biden and the world never called upon Zelensky to show restraint in retaliating against Russia. And I can't find anywhere in my history books the time when FDR told Ike to keep the landing craft on standby off Omaha Beach so he can fly into Berlin and hand Hitler some pallets of cash as "humanitarian aid." He trusts old Adolf to use that money for civilian aid and not bullets.
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No, but you will find the equivalent - over and over again - for the USSR. The key distinction, of course, is that Stalin was sending wave after wave of men into the German meat grinder and keeping the Nazis busy on the Eastern Front but even if he hadn't been, he would have been kept flush with Studebaker trucks, machine tools and cash.

The US is - and always has been - choosy about the diabolical and destructive "friends" it grooms abroad.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:03 AM (d04cU)

27 I forgot b"h

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:03 AM (RIvkX)

28 The rules in Israel must have changed since their founding. My in-laws, when they lived in Ashkelon, had guns everywhere in their house. It was a matter of survival. The arabs are the reason they left everything behind and immigrated to the US in '56.

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 08:03 AM (ZV+pB)

29 From what came out of the meeting, Tony Blinken wasn’t trying to help Israel at all. What he was doing was demanding that Israel enable resupply to Gaza, the euphemism of which is ‘humanitarian aid.’” She continued to say that Blinken threatened to withhold American war materiel from Israel, such as bunker buster bombs and regular ordinance.

I believe that 100%

the U.S. carriers are there to prevent any Israeli strike on Iran

My cousin's take: they're there to offload their ammo supplies to resupply the Israelis, the ground assault is delayed due to a lack of artillery

Yeah no

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:04 AM (PQ4m2)

30
Israel should agree to resupply Gaza. All aid and money though must be offloaded onto Israeli vehicles and driven by Israelis. To a holding area until Israel deems it safe to transfer.

Wink wink.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:04 AM (x0n13)

31 Glick questioned the roles of agents in Biden’s administration like Ariane Tabatabai, who, despite being outed for checking in with Iran’s Foreign Ministry before U.S. policy meetings, has never been fired. Also in her focus were Hady Amr, the 1st United States special representative for Palestinian Affairs (born in Lebanon) and appointed by Biden in 2022, as well as Maher Bitar, the Palestinian American in charge of the flow of intelligence for the Biden White House.[/]
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Biden himself wants Iran to be the hegemonic power in the ME. Permanent Jihad is the future these Junta foreign policy goons are leaving to America and the world.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (2ZnX0)

32 ZOD IMPERIAL.

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (5HQE5)

33 oops

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (2ZnX0)

34 The two USN carriers; USS Ford and Eisenhower are positioned poorly to do anything other than defend Israeli airspace, attack targets of opportunity in southern Syria, Lebanon or, potentially northern Egypt.

They can also attack all of Israel too.

To go after Iran they need to be in the Persian Gulf, which is narrow and contested, or the Arabian Sea. IIRC there's a "marine expeditionary force" in that region. Nowhere near a carrier's strength, but still capable.



USAF assets in the region are another matter.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (Q4IgG)

35 Happy Thursday everyone. It's a beautiful day in FL as the wife and I are taking a week long break from the GPROMD. Yes, yes; I'll pick up some snacks for everyone. Sheesh.

Posted by: NR Pax at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (kT+SO)

36 Afraid this was going to happen.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (PCK5/)

37 The rules in Israel must have changed since their founding. My in-laws, when they lived in Ashkelon, had guns everywhere in their house. It was a matter of survival. The arabs are the reason they left everything behind and immigrated to the US in '56.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 08:03 AM (ZV+pB)

yes they did.
But after this slaughter they just revamped them again to make it a lot easier to get a weapon but they still have limits on ammo from what I can ascertain. And I am not sure if the new rules are an emergency regulartion of permanent

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (PQ4m2)

38 Now is the time to defeat this enemy, before it starts producing nuclear weapons and raises the stakes exponentially. The U.S. certainly has the means to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. The two Carrier Strike Groups now in the region are the most powerful non-nuclear weapons in the world. Tom Sharpe in the Daily Telegraph has detailed the awesome firepower of a CSGs:
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Oh, really? *Now* is the time? After a decade (less the three years of the Trump administration) of direct subsidy and support and the two decades prior of "diplomacy" that kept them just off the ropes? What, finally getting cold feet? And the answer is ... to launch another direct war, this time against a major state that is flush with our money and has bottomless caches of offensive weapons in a region where we now have zero actual allies?

Good plan. The country hasn't won a war in 70 years, has no money, has a seriously depleted industrial base, has a corrupt and incompetent officer corps, has a brain-damaged foreign policy and rules of engagement, has an aggressively destructive domestic press and is mighty short on weapons thanks to a proxy war with Russia is going to successfully conquer Iran?

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:07 AM (d04cU)

39 Glick said that lapse in time also allowed the international media to turn on Israel.

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Unexpectedly!

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:07 AM (c82bI)

40 While Trump was president Biden's buddy John Kerry was advising Iran not to deal with Trump and to wait him out. We used to frown on this kind of thing when we were a real country.

Empowering Iran to become the power center in the Middle East has been the goal of the modern left since before Obama. It's a completely idiotic strategy but so is everything else the left endorses.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:07 AM (ZLI7S)

41
Israel's economy has crawled to a halt and that is a huge issue for the Country and for people individually

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 07:51 AM

I heard on the radio recently that Israel's economy is 30% dependent on tourism. I went looking for a bottle of Israeli wine at a PA State Liquor store. They have sections labelled 'French' and 'Italian' but no 'Israeli'. I assume it is in the 'Other' section of the store. I looked around in there but didn't spot anything, and ran out of time. I tried, anyway. Next time. If anyone has a name of a good Israeli wine let me know, white or red.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 08:08 AM (enJYY)

42 But given the players involved and what their allegiances are and their belief systems about who are the good guys and who the bad, and worse what the purpose of war really is, a US military strike on Iran right now is folly to the point of madness. An attack on Iran draws in China and Russia and then a whole lot of heads of hair are going to get mussed, good and hard.
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If you're looking for the final and unquestionable end of an empire and global chaos for a couple of generations - with the possibility of general global conflagration - this seems like a decent way to achieve it.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:08 AM (d04cU)

43 Mornin’, All.

Israel has freakin’ nukes, and they still rely on us for military hardware? WTF?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus


The problem with nukes, is using them and the proximity to them.

I, probably wrongly assume, that Israel using nukes is a last ditch "danger close, expend all ordnance my position" scenario. Especially for somewhere as close as Gaza.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 08:09 AM (+lnIr)

44 IIRC there's a "marine expeditionary force" in that region. Nowhere near a carrier's strength, but still capable.



USAF assets in the region are another matter.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (Q4IgG)

USS Bataan amphibious assault ship with the 26th Marine MEU

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:09 AM (PQ4m2)

45 If Caroline Glick is right (and she usually is), that is the most depressing thing I’ve heard in…. I don’t know how long. The prophet Isaiah could’ve been talking about the current US fed guv when he wrote: “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!”

Everything is upside down and I never thought I’d see the day when we turned our back on Israel in favor of murdering death-cult terrorists. Isaiah also wrote (in chapter 3 of his prophecy) that weak rulers were a judgement on a nation. Perhaps we’re under judgement (see Biden, Joseph R)

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 19, 2023 08:10 AM (3WbjW)

46 Breaking911 @Breaking911 Oct 18
During her booking and processing at the jail, deputies, using X-ray equipment, discovered a concealed black vape pen 'inside her person.'

Attorney Dropped Off 2 Small Kids On A Florida Beach, Cops Say — Then She Got In Her Car And Left
A Tampa-based lawyer found herself under arrest after leaving two young children unattended on a beach, according to an arrest report from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Breaking911 @Breaking911 10h
Attorney Dropped Off 2 Small Kids On A Florida Beach, Cops Say — Then She Got In Her Car And Left
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crazy eyes

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:10 AM (krqg6)

47 The Venn diagram of people who support Hamas over Israel and support American intervention in Ukraine forms a perfect circle. There just isn't the political will for either, except among NPCs.

Our regime can hurl all the money and weaponry it wants into these conflicts, but I think, for now anyway, that's about all it can do.

In Israel's shoes, I'd tell us "look, we know you love Hamas. Fund them all you like. But never, ever darken our door again. We're going it alone from here on out."

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at October 19, 2023 08:10 AM (0FoWg)

48 Afraid this was going to happen.
Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:06 AM (PCK5/)
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KNEW this was going to happen.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 08:11 AM (OiikL)

49 They depend on DC. There is a problem inherent.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:11 AM (PCK5/)

50 If anyone is curious, by the way, about what actual power looks like, you need only look at Biden's trip to Israel.

A foreign head of state essentially bullied his way into the country, compelled them to welcome him publicly and give an address to its people and during that address, that foreign head of state announced that he would be resupplying the country that invaded them and that they'd better not be too mean about it - and then they let him leave outside of a body bag.

*That* - for better or worse - is what real power looks like. America still has it. In some venues. For now.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:11 AM (d04cU)

51 If anyone has a name of a good Israeli wine let me know, white or red.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 08:08 AM (enJYY)

I don't really drink much anymore and I never drank much wine except when I was in Sicily. But when I did drink wine in Israel, I often drank wine from the Golan

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:11 AM (PQ4m2)

52 Good morning JJ and horde

Posted by: Skip at October 19, 2023 08:12 AM (ExdPx)

53 Biden quoted on Newsmax regarding Hamas missile hitting the hospital parking lot.”Hamas has gotta learn to shoot straight “.

Posted by: Jen the original at October 19, 2023 08:12 AM (c0pEW)

54 Israel should sell Gaza to Marriott.

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:12 AM (5HQE5)

55 Biden quoted on Newsmax regarding Hamas missile hitting the hospital parking lot.”Hamas has gotta learn to shoot straight “.
Posted by: Jen the original at October 19, 2023 08:12 AM (c0pEW)

Yeah, that is one of the stupidest thing he has ever said. Meaning if they shot straight and only killed Jews, it would be ok

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:13 AM (PQ4m2)

56 I, probably wrongly assume, that Israel using nukes is a last ditch "danger close, expend all ordnance my position" scenario. Especially for somewhere as close as Gaza.
Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 08:09 AM (+lnIr)
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Our idiom isn't "the nuclear option" for no reason. It's the last-ditch option - the thing that will probably work, but will come at terrible cost.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:13 AM (d04cU)

57
I always used to have the notion of going to Israel in the back of mind in this kind of situation. Now that notion has moved up a few notches at a pretty good clip.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 07:59 AM

My father, despite not being Jewish* did it in the 90's. He ended up doing kitchen duty for six months or so, but that freed up someone in the IDF to do something else.

* My sisters DNA came up hot for Ashkenazim a couple of years ago, so in a sense he was somewhat. I don't think he had any idea of it or I'm sure he might have told his children.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 08:13 AM (enJYY)

58 Our idiom isn't "the nuclear option" for no reason. It's the last-ditch option - the thing that will probably work, but will come at terrible cost.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:13 AM (d04cU)



The Samson Option

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:14 AM (PQ4m2)

59 With the situation Israel faces, why would the IDF be in a position to need US munitions anyway? Why wouldn't they be able to manufacture everything they need? They sure as hell have the technology. The tech sector in Israel is easily a match for anywhere in the world. I've worked in it. Especially with the common knowledge that the globalist left has taken control of the hollowed-out and desiccated former United States, why would the Israelis be in a position to need US globalist-leftist approval to conduct military operations?

Posted by: Marcus Gravey at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (+Wap0)

60 Breaking911 @Breaking911 Oct 18
NY Stockbroker Who Abandoned His Family To Become An ISIS Sniper Gets Life Plus 70 Years

NY Stockbroker Turned ISIS Sniper Gets Life Plus 70 Years - Breaking911
NEW YORK (DOJ) – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Ruslan Maratovich Asainov, a U.S. citizen and former resident of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, was sentenced by United States District Judge...

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (krqg6)

61 Hamas terrorists likely used North Korean weapons during brutal attack on Israel, evidence shows
Hamas terrorists have been documented using North Korea's F-7 rocket launcher, the Bulsae guided anti-tank missile and the Type 58 self-loading rifle

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (PQ4m2)

62 Everything is upside down and I never thought I’d see the day when we turned our back on Israel in favor of murdering death-cult terrorists.
Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 19, 2023 08:10 AM (3WbjW)
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Siege of Beirut, 1982. Reagan. Schultz. Habib.

So if you want a biblical verse: "There is nothing new under the sun."

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (OiikL)

63 All we need is the will, and the confidence that our cause is just enough to accept the “awful arithmetic” necessary in a fallen world.

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I think I see the problem with Mr. Thornton's proposal ...

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (c82bI)

64 Israel needs its own BDS movement against the perfidious GAE.

Make your own damn bombs, and tell pervy Uncle Sam to fuck off.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (9UlRk)

65 Scary Thought:

What are the chances that Iran actually has a nuke(s) and is readying it for use? They might not yet have exploded their own as we would have detected it. But what if Pakistan gave them a few already weaponized warheads?

Yikes.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (x0n13)

66 Breaking911 @Breaking911 Oct 18
NY Stockbroker Who Abandoned His Family To Become An ISIS Sniper Gets Life Plus 70 Years
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DOW!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 08:17 AM (OiikL)

67 “The ship itself is the largest aircraft carrier ever built and she carries an air group more powerful than many national air forces. Add to this a Ticonderoga class cruiser and three Arleigh Burke destroyers, all four ships loaded for bear with Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles and the Aegis missile shield capable of knocking down any threat from sea-skimming ship killers to satellites in low orbit. "


What about diversity? If there is not enough diversity, all of that is worthless.

Posted by: Ripley at October 19, 2023 08:17 AM (PTDkx)

68 So if you want a biblical verse: "There is nothing new under the sun."

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (OiikL)

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* "The Gods of The Copybook Headings" have entered the chat *

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:17 AM (c82bI)

69 It's National Seafood Bisque Day.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 08:17 AM (NpAcC)

70 60 Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:15 AM (krqg6)

Bay Ridge used to be solidly Italian-American. Ugh.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (x0n13)

71 Hostages?

What hostages?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (RIvkX)

72 Captagon, a drug used by Hamas members, has been discovered on the bodies of Hamas members and prisoners.

- Also known as "cocaine for the poor," Captagon is believed to enable Hamas members to carry out their acts with composure and indifference.

- The drug is reportedly produced in Lebanon and Syria, and extremist Salafist elements, including ISIS, have been known to use it.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (PQ4m2)

73 I remember in 1979 Jimmy Carter, asshole democrat, denied military and other aid to both the Shah of Iran and that fat gangster Somoza in Nicaraaagguua because of "human rights" abuses.

Hopefully, Death is coming for Jimmy soon and those who voted for him can eat shit.

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (R/m4+)

74 @65 Don't doubt that Iran can get nukes. How do they deliver them?

Posted by: Ignoramus at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (K6vwr)

75 Mornin Horde. JJ I don't know how you put that all together but thank you.
Getting some work done and then off to the cabin to do some grouse hunting, fix some stuff and get ready for deer season, Love fall. Will be nice to tune out for a few days. I love being away from the noise.

That being said. It does not surprise me at all that a piece of shit like Biden who would give OUR money to Nazi scum like Hamas would also hold the Israeli's back from doing what they need to do to win. I mean afterall, this is the architect of the stunning achievements like pulling out of Afghanistan. We are not allowed to win anymore. Because war is ugly and every SJW MFM knows how to work the system. If there ever was a time to actually destroy an enemy, this would be it. The left is my enemy.

Posted by: Minnfidel at October 19, 2023 08:19 AM (GwxCX)

76 Scary Thought:

What are the chances that Iran actually has a nuke(s) and is readying it for use? They might not yet have exploded their own as we would have detected it. But what if Pakistan gave them a few already weaponize warheads?

Yikes.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (x0n13)
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I kind of doubt it, but something like that is possible. Or they've built a couple but opted not to test before engagement because it would let the cat out of the bag and they'd rather risk a dud than show their hand.

Iran has an open and clear *desire* to use a nuke - only the capability is question. The Mullahs are not known for patience or circumspection and so my guess is that if they have one, they'll use it more or less immediately. Is this recent action out of Gaza setting the conditions for them to use a nuke? Dunno.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:19 AM (d04cU)

77 Israel's economy has crawled to a halt and that is a huge issue for the Country and for people individually
Posted by: Nevergiveup

***

It is to Israel that we should send humanitarian aid, not to Gassa

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at October 19, 2023 08:19 AM (vHIgi)

78 How do they deliver them?
Posted by: Ignoramus at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (K6vwr)

DHL.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:19 AM (9UlRk)

79 22 “From what came out of the meeting, ......
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I'm not into diplomacy but my response to the Biden Junta's ultimarum would have been: "If you don't resupply us then we'll just have to use our nuclear weapons and there's nothing you can do about it."

Posted by: Ciampino - tell FJB to go FJB at October 19, 2023 08:19 AM (qfLjt)

80 In 2001, only 18% of Democrats sided with the Palestinians. As of 2022, that number more than doubled. For those under 30 years of age, 61% support the Palestinians.

I am not saying that means that 61% think it is ok to go after the Jews but the numbers seem to point that way.

Posted by: rhennigantx at October 19, 2023 08:20 AM (lwOKI)

81 Captagon, a drug used by Hamas members, has been discovered on the bodies of Hamas members and prisoners.

- Also known as "cocaine for the poor," Captagon is believed to enable Hamas members to carry out their acts with composure and indifference.

- The drug is reportedly produced in Lebanon and Syria, and extremist Salafist elements, including ISIS, have been known to use it.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (PQ4m2)
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Drugging your infantry to make them better killing machines isn't exactly a new idea.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:20 AM (d04cU)

82 Newsmen interning a NY Republican rep who is voting against Jordan. Says Jordan will lose more votes today and rep is pushing to make McHenry the permanent speaker.

Posted by: Jen the original at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (c0pEW)

83 It's National Seafood Bisque Day.
Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 08:17 AM

So soon after day of unusual outrage and pride month? How gauche.

Posted by: Minnfidel at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (GwxCX)

84 So sincere. So moving. Xi wept.

Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 2h
JUST IN - China says “deeply disappointed” by the United States’ decision to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a “humanitarian pause” in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (krqg6)

85 I just don't listen or read much news anymore. I'm numb. But hey, RINOS want McCarthy or Boehner back as House Speaker for the Republicans. They must miss those good ole days of bold faced lying to their constituents so they can "cut deals" with Democrats, for their personal financial benefit of course. And so while the world burns to the ground, the Chamber of Commerce - a true domestic enemy of the country - seeks to keep their paid whores in check. Gotta keep grifting away! Thus RINOS.

I honestly can't wait for that moribund political party to finally die, either through their base leaving them in droves or perhaps an invading army's firing squads. FUCK THE G.O.P.!

Posted by: Tracy at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (mVsw6)

86 DOW!
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey,
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LOL.

I understood that reference.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:22 AM (krqg6)

87 "It really shouldn’t be Joe Biden. Or, frankly, any other one single person."

It’s 3 AM — Who Gets the Call?

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While Obama & Reggie are still "playing Spades," Hillary is pale, restless, bitter, wobbly, drunk, and ready for "Benghazi 2: What Difference Does It Make Boogaloo."

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:22 AM (c82bI)

88 82. Stupid autocorrect. Interviewing. Rep is Mike Lawler,R.

Posted by: Jen the original at October 19, 2023 08:22 AM (c0pEW)

89 84 So sincere. So moving. Xi wept.

Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 2h
JUST IN - China says “deeply disappointed” by the United States’ decision to veto a UN Security Council resolution calling for a “humanitarian pause” in the Israel-Hamas conflict
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (krqg6)


Why would we veto that given the gravamen of Caroline Glick's discourse re Biden and Blinken?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:23 AM (x0n13)

90 Why would we veto that given the gravamen of Caroline Glick's discourse re Biden and Blinken?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:23 AM (x0n13)

Cheap grace.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:23 AM (9UlRk)

91 Haven't seen any polling but Im going to guess that Joe's "humanitarian intervention" will be wildly popular among most D and independent voters, including but not limited to most American Jews. There just isn't any appetite, here anyway, for old fashioned ass whippings of the type commenters here have been calling for.

Down here in South Florida, from immediately after the Hamas terrorist attacks to present, the loudest calls have been for Peace. Against this background, Joe's humanitarian intervention was a political no-brainer.

Again, my view: Israel should ignore him and take care of biz. But it won't happen.

Posted by: Ex GOP at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM (qS8WV)

92 >>Why would we veto that given the gravamen of Caroline Glick's discourse re Biden and Blinken?

What you say in private vs what you say in public.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM (ZLI7S)

93 81 Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 19, 2023 08:18 AM (PQ4m2)


Calgon > Captagon.

Meh, who needs drugs when the Koran and brainwashing since birth is a helluva combo by itself?

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM (x0n13)

94 I say we should move the Useless Nations to Peshawar Pakistan. We should also cut our part of their budget to $1000 a month.

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM (ZV+pB)

95 Some time soon we will all be talking about something else. The Information Industry drives us all, and that industry is driven by “ them”.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (PCK5/)

96 ... I honestly can't wait for that moribund political party to finally die, either through their base leaving them in droves or perhaps an invading army's firing squads. FUCK THE G.O.P.!
Posted by: Tracy at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (mVsw6)
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They're almost - but not quite - the Whigs now.

The problem that will cause is in the future. There are many mechanical problems to be sorted out - state laws that assume the GOP exists for election rules, for example - but those aren't too big a problem. The bigger problem is the political environment. When the Whigs imploded, the GOP was able to rise in a comparatively fair and open legal and political environment. That environment does not exist anymore, and hasn't for a long time (in part thanks to the GOP itself, either through action or inaction). If the GOP collapses, *can* another party rise to replace it in the current environment? If not, we are left like any other single-party state, where the factions within the Party battle for control. Look to Mexico or South Africa for an example of how that works. It's a fairly dark prospect.

But the GOP is working manfully to make sure we find out.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (d04cU)

97 By my reckoning, "humanitarian intervention" would be sweeping through, killing everything that has a green headband on, and not stopping until you see pyramids.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (9UlRk)

98 The Junta's stated policy for Israel and the Palis is a Two-State Solution. There won't be a Two-State Solution if Israel occupies Gaza for "as long as it takes." (Take that Joe) Everything the Junta does, not says, must be viewed thru a Two-State Solution lens.

Posted by: GL at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (X9NFn)

99 So soon after day of unusual outrage and pride month? How gauche.
Posted by: Minnfidel at October 19, 2023 08:21 AM (GwxCX)
*****
It's also,
LGBTQ Center Awareness Day.
Which celebrates the "safe space" centers for the 🌈 people.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 08:27 AM (NpAcC)

100 I say we should move the Useless Nations to Peshawar Pakistan. We should also cut our part of their budget to $1000 a month.
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM (ZV+pB)
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I disagree. Why saddle the Pakis with those bastards?

Send it to its own favorite place: Gaza.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:27 AM (d04cU)

101 63-year-old man charged after allegedly ripping Palestinian flag off vehicle, leaving note with offensive message in Pickering. [East of Toronto.]

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:27 AM (krqg6)

102 Is this the line to get into Bruce's pool party?

Posted by: Little Petey Buttplug at October 19, 2023 08:28 AM (8KfDy)

103 97 By my reckoning, "humanitarian intervention" would be sweeping through, killing everything that has a green headband on, and not stopping until you see pyramids.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (9UlRk)


I said it at the end of my post yesterday: Take all their children, deprogram them and raise them as either atheist or Christian.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:28 AM (x0n13)

104
I suppose this isn't a surprise at all.

If one thing has distinguished, President Biden's administration-excuse me!

If one thing has distinguished President-Regent Blinken's administration,

it's a complete disregard, disrespect, and contemptfor the citizens of this country. It's the actual attempt to damage the country culturally, physically, economically, securitywise, militarily and to make the lives of Americans worse through runaway inflation, elimination of the borders and the importation of hostiles, criminals, perverts, terrosrists and drug-cartels.

If President-Regent Blinken's goal is to destroy the US in favor of China, et al,

why shouldn't Israel be let on in the fun?

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (QzZeQ)

105 101 63-year-old man charged after allegedly ripping Palestinian flag off vehicle, leaving note with offensive message in Pickering. [East of Toronto.]
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:27 AM (krqg6)

I was about to look for my English to Pickering dictionary . . .

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (x0n13)

106 >>I disagree. Why saddle the Pakis with those bastards?

>>Send it to its own favorite place: Gaza.

How about we just disband the fucking thing? Not only have they not produced any positive results, well, ever, they are actively working against nation states in favor of the WEF globalist agenda.

They aren't just neutral they are our enemy.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (ZLI7S)

107 Meh, who needs drugs when the Koran and brainwashing since birth is a helluva combo by itself?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:25 AM

And an I.Q. of 53.

Posted by: Minnfidel at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (GwxCX)

108 Scary Thought:

What are the chances that Iran actually has a nuke(s) and is readying it for use? They might not yet have exploded their own as we would have detected it. But what if Pakistan gave them a few already weaponized warheads?

Yikes.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (x0n13)

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I've considered that possibility in the past, but assume that had they acquired (or developed with the help of) some nukes from Pakistan (or elsewhere) the Mad Mullahs likely could not have resisted already having "tested" them all at once ... over Israel ... to finally summon the Hidden Imam and usher in The End of Time.

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (c82bI)

109 What are the chances that Iran actually has a nuke(s) and is readying it for use? They might not yet have exploded their own as we would have detected it. But what if Pakistan gave them a few already weaponize warheads?
Yikes.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:16 AM (x0n13)

I remember in "The Odessa File" the SS general in charge of massing the rockets to fire on Israel from Egypt was happy that all the Jews were assembled in one place. The leadership in Iran must be destroyed as I think they will use a nuke if they got one.

More coffee...

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at October 19, 2023 08:30 AM (R/m4+)

110 98 The Junta's stated policy for Israel and the Palis is a Two-State Solution. There won't be a Two-State Solution if Israel occupies Gaza for "as long as it takes." (Take that Joe) Everything the Junta does, not says, must be viewed thru a Two-State Solution lens.
Posted by: GL at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (X9NFn)


Two-State Solution = The Final Solution.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2023 08:30 AM (x0n13)

111 >>103 97 By my reckoning, "humanitarian intervention" would be sweeping through, killing everything that has a green headband on, and not stopping until you see pyramids.
Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (9UlRk)

Edited to read: Until you see the Atlantic.

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:30 AM (5HQE5)

112 Good morning, J.J.
Good morning, horde.

Posted by: Inogame at October 19, 2023 08:31 AM (53oGX)

113 #61 Addendum:

Insider Paper @TheInsiderPaper 7h
BREAKING: Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show - AP

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:32 AM (krqg6)

114 "Do not fret because of those who are evil
or be envious of those who do wrong;
for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
Trust in the Lord and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart."

Psalm 37:1-4

Posted by: Marcus T at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (vRAKD)

115 The Junta's stated policy for Israel and the Palis is a Two-State Solution. There won't be a Two-State Solution if Israel occupies Gaza for "as long as it takes." (Take that Joe) Everything the Junta does, not says, must be viewed thru a Two-State Solution lens.
Posted by: GL at October 19, 2023 08:26 AM (X9NFn)
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The "two-state solution" is laughable and always has been. It is unworkable, like we saw following the partition of India. The English imposed a "two-state solution" there that looked remarkably like what is proposed for Israel - albeit at gigantic scale. You had the Hindu country and the Muslim country, with the Muslim country split into two parts with a giant chunk of the Hindu country between them. (And, of course, much war and slaughter during and after the division, as there always will be.)

This is an unstable and stupid idea. The two pieces of the "second state" will split. This happened on the subcontinent (and Bangladesh was born out of what used to be "East Pakistan" and became the third state). It also happened in Israel, where Gaza split off, elected its own government, ejected Fatah and quit answering to the PA.

Gaza *is* the "second state" already.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (d04cU)

116 I said at the start of all this Israel wouldn't do what needs to be done.

Yes Biden and his junta are evil, but sorry Bibi, your job is to tell the US to shove it and eliminate Gaza at this point...and you won't do it.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (XqcwY)

117 Good morning!
S'up, ZOD?

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (izj35)

118 Of course Biden is f'ing it up.
of course. . .

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:35 AM (izj35)

119 Not only have the hostages been erased, the international nature of the victims is also unremarked.

The terrorists didn't stop to ask who was who and attacked everyone they saw. But to the junta these lives don't matter. Global junta does not care whose nationals are murdered.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:35 AM (RIvkX)

120 How about we just disband the fucking thing? Not only have they not produced any positive results, well, ever, they are actively working against nation states in favor of the WEF globalist agenda.

They aren't just neutral they are our enemy.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:29 AM (ZLI7S)
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Because we can't dismantle it. It is, after all, an international treaty organization.

But we *can* withdraw from it, halt any and all support to any affiliated organization and kick them out of country. And we should. We should have ages ago.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:35 AM (d04cU)

121 With the situation Israel faces, why would the IDF be in a position to need US munitions anyway? Why wouldn't they be able to manufacture everything they need? They sure as hell have the technology. The tech sector in Israel is easily a match for anywhere in the world. I've worked in it. Especially with the common knowledge that the globalist left has taken control of the hollowed-out and desiccated former United States, why would the Israelis be in a position to need US globalist-leftist approval to conduct military operations?


This is what I was thinking in my first post this morning. If Israel can build its own nukes, why can't they build the rest of the stuff they need?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 08:35 AM (JrojV)

122 There can be no "two state" solution.

The Muslims want to control the Israeli holy sites. That is the core dispute.

And they've been given other land - notably Jordan - but terrorized the people there so much they are no longer welcome.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 08:36 AM (XqcwY)

123 Thanks Marcus !

Posted by: JT at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (T4tVD)

124 Gaza *is* the "second state" already.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (d04cU)

Six state solution.

Gaza, Golan, Transjordan, Judea, and Samaria, with Jerusalem made an independent theocratic enclave like the Vatican.

It could work.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (9UlRk)

125 Gaza *is* the "second state" already.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (d04cU)
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Technically, Jordan is the second state and was two thirds of the initial Palestine mandate.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (RIvkX)

126 This is what I was thinking in my first post this morning. If Israel can build its own nukes, why can't they build the rest of the stuff they need?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 08:35 AM (JrojV)
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They can build a lot of it, but if the war drags on and consumes the stockpiles, they will probably need more faster than they can build it. It is also not a resource-rich country and needs a robust chain of imports to do the building. I suspect they actually don't need much if anything at the moment, but that may change in a month or two - especially if the US is actively resupplying its enemies.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (d04cU)

127 Iran is also a fan of the 12th iman or some muzzy shit. Armegeddon makes the dude come out of his hole.

That's the jist.

Death Cult.

The US gov is a problem here and abroad.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (Z8Yh2)

128 "Someone is using decentralized blockchains to evade government censorship."

Globalists Fear Spartacus and His Slave Rebellion

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Had heard this idea before -- using blockchain technology to preserve historical data and avoid government, MDM-MSM, and Big Tech (BIRM thrice) censorship -- but governments will eventually eliminate any such competition & freedom by banning & criminalizing blockchain technology including, of course, cryptocurrencies.

Posted by: ShainS -- Overimaginative Scamp and AGAAVE Plant at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (c82bI)

129 Michael Dickson
@michaeldickson

Hamas broke into their home.
They tied the hands of the parents.
They tied the kids hands.
They tortured both,
Making them watch each other,
Gouging out an eye,
Chopping off a finger,

https://tinyurl.com/2vh2szt5
All while eating the family’s Sabbath meal. Then they shot them dead

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 08:38 AM (NpAcC)

130 Maybe if Hamas hadn't damaged its own dang hospital they wouldn't need humanitarian aid so badly.

Oh wait, this is what they always do -- put their own people in harm's way and then demand the world take care of/protect them.

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:38 AM (izj35)

131 I dubious a two-state solution would work... anywhere. Certainly not in Israel and certainly not here.

Two factions who disagree on every living aspect can never coexist in peace.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (Q4IgG)

132 Thank you, JJ.

Praying.

Posted by: uniparty, Raping and Mutilating the Children They Do Not Kill at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (gxokI)

133 Blast from the past...

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump 16 Jan 2014
I hope we never find life on another planet because if we do there's no doubt that the United States will start sending them money!
Jan 16, 2014 · 11:34 AM UTC

... from pre-ban Twitter!

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (krqg6)

134 The old meme.. “ Are we the bad guys??”… is so apt in all of what is going on, right now.

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (PCK5/)

135 Technically, Jordan is the second state and was two thirds of the initial Palestine mandate.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:37 AM (RIvkX)
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Was. I don't really count it because it failed completely, as will the subsequent attempts. Palestinians did what they do and got kicked out of Jordan - just like they got kicked out of Lebanon (before Hezbollah went back and started a civil war there), just like they got kicked out of Syria (until their spiritual brothers formed ISIS and started a civil war there), just like they got kicked out of Egypt (until the Muslim Brotherhood executed a coup there and got kicked back out - again - by the current junta).

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (d04cU)

136 The two state two step has always been their plan.

Get acceptance of two states, Israel and Whatever, then get rid of Israel.

Posted by: davidt at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (SYTee)

137 The country hasn't won a war in 70 years, has no money, has a seriously depleted industrial base, has a corrupt and incompetent officer corps...is going to successfully conquer Iran? --Not A Cop.

I'll bet that if you look assiduously through your files you can find a notionally-clothed confused young woman with a quizzical expression and artificially low self-esteem who thinks so. Bet her elbows are sharp, too.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (4PZHB)

138 >>Because we can't dismantle it. It is, after all, an international treaty organization.

>>But we *can* withdraw from it, halt any and all support to any affiliated organization and kick them out of country. And we should. We should have ages ago.

If we withdraw which I agree we should have done years ago, the place will implode. Hell, we pay the vast majority of the bills now, who is going to pick up the slack? Nobody.

The UN is actively promoting mass migration into the US including giving money to illegals. There have been numerous reports of this with illegals showing the proof of UN payments. They are the driving force behind global warming, agenda 2030 and a host of anti-western and specifically anti-American programs. As long as we continue to fund the UN we are funding our own doom.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (ZLI7S)

139 I was about to look for my English to Pickering dictionary . . .
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The roin in Spoin falls moinly on the ploin!

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (krqg6)

140 >>117 Good morning! S'up, ZOD? Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:34 AM (izj35)

Another president, another flaccid "peace in the Middle East" snake-oil show. We should just conquer Israel and give it to the Scientologists, and be done with it. With Xenu on their side, who could defeat them?

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (5HQE5)

141 Really? We need more?
U.S. to create new immigration program for Ecuadorians

https://is.gd/e95xjK

Posted by: Ciampino - tell FJB to go F himself snd blinken at October 19, 2023 08:41 AM (qfLjt)

142 Alright, here's a proposal that American feminists will impulsively support: Send food into Gaza via the U.N. (make sure the Peacekeepers are from France or other counties that are always whining about those poor, poor Palis), BUT the food can only be distributed to women and children under 16.

The fems will be happy about smashing the patriarchy and sticking it to cis white males (let's face it, Palis count when you're talking paper-bag test). The Frenchies etc will be glad to help the poor, poor Palis... until the males come in with guns and show what the Religion of Pieces is all about.

There. That's my compromise.

Posted by: pookysgirl, solving the world's problems one at a time at October 19, 2023 08:41 AM (dtlDP)

143 ... The UN is actively promoting mass migration into the US including giving money to illegals. There have been numerous reports of this with illegals showing the proof of UN payments. They are the driving force behind global warming, agenda 2030 and a host of anti-western and specifically anti-American programs. As long as we continue to fund the UN we are funding our own doom.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:40 AM (ZLI7S)
+++++
You will get no argument from me.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:41 AM (d04cU)

144 With Xenu on their side, who could defeat them?

Apparently some random kid with long hair

Posted by: The plot of Battlefield Earth right? at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (XqcwY)

145 Reality check - without at least nominal US Support, Israel would face 100,000 to 200,000 missiles incoming from Iran and Hezbollah immediately. Iron Dome is useless against an attack on that scale. Large parts of its cities will be destroyed, and Israel will most likely go nuclear in response. But you try to avoid an outcome which will the majority of your civilian population if at all possible.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (S6gqv)

146 Israel could get out from under US control and not be compromised if they built their own weapons and provided for their own defense.

Their dependence on the US is really handcuffing them and threatening their sovereignty.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (kmQ16)

147 Alright, here's a proposal that American feminists will impulsively support: Send food into Gaza via the U.N. (make sure the Peacekeepers are from France or other counties that are always whining about those poor, poor Palis), BUT the food can only be distributed to women and children under 16.

The fems will be happy about smashing the patriarchy and sticking it to cis white males (let's face it, Palis count when you're talking paper-bag test). The Frenchies etc will be glad to help the poor, poor Palis... until the males come in with guns and show what the Religion of Pieces is all about.

There. That's my compromise.
Posted by: pookysgirl, solving the world's problems one at a time at October 19, 2023 08:41 AM (dtlDP)
++++
I like it, but it won't work for the same reason the current plan won't work. Unless you're planning to do the distribution on-site and backed up by a couple of military divisions - e.g., a massive invasion - you will have no way to control who gets what.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (d04cU)

148 (let's face it, Palis count when you're talking paper-bag test).

The US government *officially* determined Arabs were "white" years ago in some court case.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 08:43 AM (XqcwY)

149 Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump 16 Jan 2014
I hope we never find life on another planet because if we do there's no doubt that the United States will start sending them money!
Jan 16, 2014 · 11:34 AM UTC

... from pre-ban Twitter!
Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:39 AM (krqg6)

Hilarious! He missed his calling as a standup comic

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 19, 2023 08:44 AM (3WbjW)

150 Hey Bibi, remember how people were suggesting it would be a good idea for you to release the data Israel almost certainly has on how the Biden junta stole the election here?

Now you are seeing why we told you to do it

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 08:44 AM (XqcwY)

151 Pickering!

Posted by: Henry Higgins at October 19, 2023 08:44 AM (JrojV)

152 Victory is such a non-inclusive word.

Posted by: Black Disabled Gender Bicurious Two-Spirit General Charles Queen Brown at October 19, 2023 08:44 AM (8KfDy)

153 "The US government *officially* determined Arabs were "white" years ago in some court case."

So, corrupt judge. Got it.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 19, 2023 08:45 AM (Z8Yh2)

154 Politics makes people stupid. As the ultimate high stakes form of politics, war makes people even stupider.

The idea of an American attack on Iran, due to its second order involvement in the war crimes of October 7, is some cross between stupid and devious. In other words, it is the Neocon MO all over again, a repeat of the ramp up to the Iraq invasion. The sane response to October 7 is the destruction of Hamas and the prevention of a future Hamas-like entity in Gaza. There are several means of prevention, including Israeli rule, severe restrictions on trade, de-Islamification of the population, or some combination of these.

And, no, Pakistan, a Sunni nation, would never give Iran, a fundamentalist controlled Shia nation, nuclear warheads. Do you know how many times any nation has ever given any other nation nuclear warheads since their inception? No times. The Knowledge has been conveyed between nations before, but never actual bombs.

Iran? We've been in a Cold War with Iran since 1979. Would this change if they acquired some atomic (not hydrogen) bombs? There is little reason to think it. They would remain vastly inferior to the US militarily & they know it.

Posted by: Craken at October 19, 2023 08:46 AM (nSRZX)

155 >>BUT the food can only be distributed to women and children under 16. Posted by: pookysgirl, solving the world's problems one at a time at October 19, 2023 08:41 AM (dtlDP)

Yes...but only gluten-free food, and preferably fake-meat. Also, secretly estrogen-enriched.

So that Gaza becomes San Francisco.

And then something something.

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:46 AM (5HQE5)

156 Reality check - without at least nominal US Support, Israel would face 100,000 to 200,000 missiles incoming from Iran and Hezbollah immediately. Iron Dome is useless against an attack on that scale. Large parts of its cities will be destroyed, and Israel will most likely go nuclear in response. But you try to avoid an outcome which will the majority of your civilian population if at all possible.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (S6gqv)
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Probably. This is also possibly - setting aside the normal motivation of "we are evil and love to destroy" that defines our government - the reason for the recent US actions. Something approaching status quo reduces the odds of a nuclear response.

If Israel decides to finally deal with the Palestinians, it puts the US in a difficult diplomatic position and if it wavers or fails, the odds of a general pan-regional conflagration increase and if that happens, the odds of Israel being cornered and ground into dust increase and if that happens, the odds of a nuclear retaliation out of existential desperation increase.

So the status quo is externally desirable, even with its periodic bloodletting.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:47 AM (d04cU)

157 I read an NBC interview with a Pali think tank guy and he said that the snackbars need real freedom, not the kind the Israeli's give them. And when they get it, they'll be totally chill. If you don't believe they want freedom, you're a racist.

Deep thoughts by Jack bin Handi

Posted by: MJ at October 19, 2023 08:47 AM (zwDuR)

158 146 Israel could get out from under US control and not be compromised if they built their own weapons and provided for their own defense.

Their dependence on the US is really handcuffing them and threatening their sovereignty.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (kmQ16)

That potentially breaks down their relationship with the nearby Arab states and also leaves them alone against Russia or China + Iran.

Realistically the only way that would work is if they could somehow flip to Russia.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 08:47 AM (eYoxG)

159 Israel could get out from under US control and not be compromised if they built their own weapons and provided for their own defense.

Their dependence on the US is really handcuffing them and threatening their sovereignty.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (kmQ16)
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The same is true of most U.S. allies.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at October 19, 2023 08:47 AM (RIvkX)

160 If only Solomon hadn’t effed up and started building temples to other gods…

Posted by: Henry Higgins at October 19, 2023 08:48 AM (JrojV)

161 There better be a happy, soothing painting today...

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 19, 2023 08:49 AM (TGPs7)

162 Let's see if this glimmer of recognition lasts:

@bendreyfuss
Oct 18
I actually don’t think that the left has begun to grapple with how angry they have made many American Jews. I am incredibly mad at them. I just saw a tweet that had nothing to do with this and I almost retweeted it just to own libs but then was like “wait Ben you’re pro-trans”

*Lays a $20 on the table for "no, he won't"

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:49 AM (izj35)

163 Oops. Off phonetics professor sock.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 08:50 AM (JrojV)

164 I like it, but it won't work for the same reason the current plan won't work. Unless you're planning to do the distribution on-site and backed up by a couple of military divisions - e.g., a massive invasion - you will have no way to control who gets what.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (d04cU)

Oh, I know it's not going to work for more than a few hours. (Also note I proposed UN Peacekeepers-the UN's always in Gaza anyway.) I just want to give the Left what they want and prove once and for all, in an immediate fashion, why none of the ME peace deals work.

Posted by: pookysgirl with the Clue-bat Of Reality at October 19, 2023 08:50 AM (dtlDP)

165 Craken your analysis is flawed.

Main issue is you're using logic. Try it from the wacko perspective...like people that open up on civilians minding their own business. People that make rockets out of water mains.

Through that lens the truth can be found.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 19, 2023 08:50 AM (Z8Yh2)

166 >>I read an NBC interview with a Pali think tank guy and he said that the snackbars need real freedom, not the kind the Israeli's give them. And when they get it, they'll be totally chill. If you don't believe they want freedom, you're a racist.


So, like, they're totes chillaxin' while they live in Europe, Canada and the U.S.? No hatred or violence?

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:51 AM (izj35)

167 >>161 There better be a happy, soothing painting today... Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 19, 2023 08:49 AM (TGPs7)

Thomas Kinkade, the world yearns for you in these disordered times...

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 08:51 AM (5HQE5)

168 It sounds like the junta told Israel that if the US can deal with a massive influx of invaders hell bent on destruction, you Jews can too, so suck it up.

The result? The Israeli government relaxing gun restrictions, for now and leaving the issue to the public to deal with.

Clown world indeed. 🤡

Posted by: Martini Farmer at October 19, 2023 08:51 AM (Q4IgG)

169 Iran? We've been in a Cold War with Iran since 1979. Would this change if they acquired some atomic (not hydrogen) bombs? There is little reason to think it. They would remain vastly inferior to the US militarily & they know it.
Posted by: Craken at October 19, 2023 08:46 AM (nSRZX)
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I disagree with this part of the assessment. It would change if they got nukes.

During the cold war (the real one), the *ability* for the parties to destroy the world was never in doubt. We could, the Soviets could, the Red Chinese probably could. The entire intelligence and political apparatus was tuned to determining the *desire* (or willingness) of one of the parties to actually do so. The strategic positioning was all geared toward reducing the potential for that desire in the opponent (MAD, proxy wars, etc.).

With states like Iran, desire is the one thing that is not in question. Everything has to be geared toward a different task: gauging and managing the *ability* to do so. A smart country (or just one with a self-preservation instinct) would work hard to avoid their acquisition. We went the opposite direction on that one.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:52 AM (d04cU)

170 The GOP prez field really isn’t all that impressive…

Nikki! & Pence - Brought to you by the MIC and CoC
Christie - I hate Trump and so should you
Scott - Just lost his main money backers
Vivek - The shine is off the rose as he says a flood of stupid things in wake of Hamas attack
DeSantis - Great governor but can’t get traction
Trump - Massive front runner but facing 8,000 indictments and 900 years in prison plus judges and AGs are trying to destroy/confiscate his wealth

It’s a bleak picture. I feel like Alfred E. Neumann… What, me worry?

Posted by: LinusVanPelt at October 19, 2023 08:52 AM (3WbjW)

171 thx for 114, Marcus T! a good read

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 19, 2023 08:52 AM (+vFC3)

172 162 Let's see if this glimmer of recognition lasts:

@bendreyfuss
Oct 18
I actually don’t think that the left has begun to grapple with how angry they have made many American Jews. I am incredibly mad at them. I just saw a tweet that had nothing to do with this and I almost retweeted it just to own libs but then was like “wait Ben you’re pro-trans”

*Lays a $20 on the table for "no, he won't"
Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 08:49 AM (izj35)

Can't see we really want a wave of "Trans"cons who are just coming over due to one issue like the neocons back in the day anyways.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 08:52 AM (eYoxG)

173 >>Send food into Gaza via the U.N. (make sure the Peacekeepers are from France or other counties that are always whining about those poor, poor Palis), BUT the food can only be distributed to women and children under 16.

Posted by: BEN at October 19, 2023 08:53 AM (izj35)

174 FREE TURTLEBOY!

Aidan Kearney
@DoctorTurtleboy

I officially have a criminal defense attorney. We start fighting back today. Michael Morrissey and the corrupt State Police messes with the wrong award winning journalist.

Posted by: Mister Ghost at October 19, 2023 08:53 AM (TGPs7)

175 Amen folks. Amen

Posted by: Marcus T at October 19, 2023 08:53 AM (vRAKD)

176 What’s the Turtleboy thing all about?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 08:54 AM (JrojV)

177 >>I just want to give the Left what they want and prove once and for all, in an immediate fashion, why none of the ME peace deals work.

You know what did work? Israel kicking the shit out of Arab countries during the 6 day war. Realigned the power structure of the Middle East and put the dogs back on a leash.

We've been trying peace deals ever since and none of them have ever held. Sometimes you have to let people fight.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (ZLI7S)

178 I pray American Jews are mad enough to vote for President Trump. Yeah, I know, asking for a miracle.

Posted by: Eromero at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (NxC5+)

179 That potentially breaks down their relationship with the nearby Arab states and also leaves them alone against Russia or China + Iran


Any alliance between Iran, China and/or Russia is purely one of convenience.

Those countries have historical conflicts and distrust with each other as well.

But until the US takes the sanctions knee off of their necks and stops try to destabilize their political systems, they recognize the US as a bigger threat then the psychopaths on their doorsteps, which is certainly saying something.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (kmQ16)

180 Harvard students hold ‘die-in’ to demand end of ‘genocide in Gaza’ after signing letter blaming Israel for Hamas terrorist attack

https://tinyurl.com/48xz5hsd

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (NpAcC)

181 >>Send food into Gaza via the U.N. (make sure the Peacekeepers are from France or other counties that are always whining about those poor, poor Palis), BUT the food can only be distributed to women and children under 16.


IT'S FUNNY BECAUSE WHERE DO YOU THINK YOUNG PALESTINIAN MEN THAT WANT KILL ALL THE JEWS?

Posted by: BEN ROETHLISBERGER at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (izj35)

182 #115 Yes, Prime Minister:

"Normally we partition the place. It's what we did in Ireland, Cyprus, India and Palestine. It always worked."

"Doesn't partitioning always lead to civil war?"

"Well it did in Ireland, Cyprus, India and Palestine but it kept them busy fighting each other so we don't' have to have a policy about them."

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (krqg6)

183 What’s the Turtleboy thing all about?

IIRC, a reporter believes the cops went after the wrong person for a death.

And this made the cops mad enough to arrest him for looking into it.

Sorry, "intimidating witnesses" by asking them questions.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 08:56 AM (XqcwY)

184 Israel could get out from under US control and not be compromised if they built their own weapons and provided for their own defense.

Their dependence on the US is really handcuffing them and threatening their sovereignty.
Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:42 AM (kmQ16)
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You've just described an empire.

Most of the world is and always has been indefensible for one reason or another. Sometimes it's because of the people, sometimes it's because of resources, sometimes it's because of geography, or various things in combination. The indefensible yet valuable places get colonized or ingested into empires. Once they are part of the empire, they are bound by that empire for better or for worse. If worse, they can try to find another empire to shack up with or they can try to secede - but the deck is stacked against secession because if it were strong enough to stand alone, it likely wouldn't have been part of an empire in the first place. There are of course notable exceptions to the latter (we are one prime example).

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 08:56 AM (d04cU)

185 no argument from me, either, JS

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 19, 2023 08:56 AM (+vFC3)

186 179 "That potentially breaks down their relationship with the nearby Arab states and also leaves them alone against Russia or China + Iran"


Any alliance between Iran, China and/or Russia is purely one of convenience.

Those countries have historical conflicts and distrust with each other as well.

But until the US takes the sanctions knee off of their necks and stops try to destabilize their political systems, they recognize the US as a bigger threat then the psychopaths on their doorsteps, which is certainly saying something.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (kmQ16)

Alliances are generally ones of convenience. It remains the case though that if Israel exits the US coalition in the Middle East, they're either dangerously isolated in a region contested by several Great Power coalitions, or they need to join someone else's coalition. The most likely candidate in this case being Russia given previous diplomacy.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 08:57 AM (eYoxG)

187 We've been trying peace deals ever since and none of them have ever held. Sometimes you have to let people fight.
Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (ZLI7S)

The only peace deals the world has ever known is either two nations leave each other alone to begin with, or one nation gets completely pantsed by the other one so hard that they neither can nor will mess with the other anymore.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 08:57 AM (9UlRk)

188 In order to have a humanitarian crisis, doesn't one have to have some humanity present within the population of Gaza?

Just wondering.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 19, 2023 08:58 AM (SAX5G)

189 Sounds like Israel is between a rock and hard place in terms of munitions on hand. That would indicate some pretty poor planning. I'm skeptical.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 19, 2023 08:58 AM (YRsIm)

190 Transgender Fencer Beats 14-Time Champ For Women’s World Title

*******

Overheard at the awards ceremony:

"Objection!!
'E pees standing up!"

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (l4B/J)

191 Israel has a bitterly divided government, yes?

Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (PCK5/)

192 "Objection!!
'E pees standing up!"
Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (l4B/J)

I know I'd be pretty piste off.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (9UlRk)

193 191 Israel has a bitterly divided government, yes?
Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (PCK5/)

In recent years yes, though they're temporarily working together due to current affairs.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (eYoxG)

194 " ... Alfred E. Neumann… What, me worry?"

'bout as OT as it gets; I have always wanted to get that face & motto engraved on one of my J-frames.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez - these lying bastardi e stronzi have been lying for decades at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (+vFC3)

195 Isreal needs to remember who they are and stop relying upon the arm of flesh.

The aid they need will come when they need it.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (4+aln)

196 I think the time for a ground invasion that actually deals with the problem is over.

They waited too long.

Posted by: MJ at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (zwDuR)

197 Overheard at the awards ceremony:

"Objection!!
'E pees standing up!"
Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (l4B/J)

Overheard from the second-place finisher:

"Curses, foiled again!

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at October 19, 2023 09:00 AM (PiwSw)

198 We've been propagandized and psy oped so much that I am dubious of that story about the elderly guy who, it is reported, stabbed a Muslim boy to death shouting "Muslims Must Die" or similar.

Yesterday it was reported a man with some sort of Muslim headpiece punched a woman in the face in NYC, explaining "because your'e Jewish" --and the stabbing story was worked in as apparent context ("extremists on both sides you see..)

Who heard the stabber shouting "Muslims must die"? Not the boy, who is unfortunately dead. Did he admit to that? Doubtful? So is that the story being told by Muslim Mom and/or Dad? How conveeenient....

Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:01 AM (5FPX4)

199 Once again, fuck Joe Biden.

Posted by: Archer at October 19, 2023 09:02 AM (gmo/4)

200 Eh, fencing puns.

What's the point?

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:02 AM (l4B/J)

201 Overheard at the awards ceremony:

"Objection!!
'E pees standing up!"
Posted by: Muldoon

I see what you did there.

Posted by: Tonypete at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (SAX5G)

202 Someone has already posted this, right?

Canadian candidate eats apple while owning a lib journalist

https://tinyurl.com/mr2ct5fh

Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (izj35)

203 >>The only peace deals the world has ever known is either two nations leave each other alone to begin with, or one nation gets completely pantsed by the other one so hard that they neither can nor will mess with the other anymore.

When you have one or more countries openly and continuously stating that their number one goal is not the betterment of their people but the destruction and complete annihilation of another people and country it is moronic to think there is any deal that is going to assuage them.

Many muslims are as dedicated to their goal of destroying Israel as the frigging terminator and just like with the terminator the only way to stop them is to destroy them. I don't know any sane person who wants war but then I don't think many muslims are particularly sane in their bloodlust. Israel either destroys them or they destroy Israel.

Posted by: JackStraw at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (ZLI7S)

204 We've been propagandized and psy oped so much that I am dubious of that story about the elderly guy who, it is reported, stabbed a Muslim boy to death shouting "Muslims Must Die" or similar.
-------
The mother is the only source for that claim BTW.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (krqg6)

205 But until the US takes the sanctions knee off of their necks and stops try to destabilize their political systems, they recognize the US as a bigger threat then the psychopaths on their doorsteps, which is certainly saying something.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 08:55 AM (kmQ16)

It's enlightening to understand the Iranian's long term goal, outside of the 12th imam and the religious nonsense - there is a much more serious game playing out there, and it has been for a long time. The middle east has always been a place of Empires, and the Iranians/Persians have never forgotten that theirs was one of the first and one of the greatest. They have always dreamed of a new Persian Empire, stretching from Constantinople to Cairo to Yemen, just like the old one did. And this Empire would control *all* of the oil that Europe and China depend on, and so they believe they would control those two areas as well. That is their deepest dream; that's what they are after. Israel is an annoying burr under their saddle, and they will use the all resources they can muster to annihilate it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (S6gqv)

206 200 Eh, fencing puns.

What's the point?
Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:02 AM (l4B/J)

Just a bunch of saber rattling.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (9UlRk)

207 202 Someone has already posted this, right?

Canadian candidate eats apple while owning a lib journalist

https://tinyurl.com/mr2ct5fh
Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (izj35)

Yeah, it was in the content so understandable that people would've missed it.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (eYoxG)

208 Look at you with your rapier-like wit....

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (YRsIm)

209 Legendary lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret said its sales took a nose dive after featuring woke soccer player Megan Rapinoe as a brand ambassador. Following the news of poor sales, the company has announced that they’re going back to basics and steering clear of ‘woke’ ad campaigns.

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:04 AM (RHGPo)

210 I will not be the foil for your fencing puns.

Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:04 AM (5FPX4)

211 Did someone say "Fencing puns?"

I'll take a stab at it!

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:04 AM (l4B/J)

212 As I type, numerous Qassams launched against the Israeli towns and communities outside of Gaza's borders.

But maw humanitarian aid!

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 09:05 AM (OiikL)

213 I will not be the foil for your fencing puns.
Posted by: Zek

I wonder if there was parry-mutuel betting on the match?

Posted by: Tonypete at October 19, 2023 09:06 AM (SAX5G)

214 The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft

Obviously, the reintroduction of conscription is an extremely disturbing prospect given America’s propensity for getting involved in meaningless wars that accomplish nothing other than empowering our enemies, killing and maiming our soldiers, and wasting vast resources.

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:07 AM (RHGPo)

215 #204 And the stabber is Polish extraction but Catholic.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:07 AM (krqg6)

216
Fencing puns being played to the hilt.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 19, 2023 09:07 AM (XeU6L)

217 JK Rowling says she would 'happily do two years in jail' if a future Labour government makes it a hate crime to call someone by wrong pronouns

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (NpAcC)

218 Fencing puns being played to the hilt.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at October 19, 2023 09:07 AM (XeU6L)

Of course. We got Muldoon here, in the fleche.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (9UlRk)

219 191 Israel has a bitterly divided government, yes?
Posted by: tubal at October 19, 2023 08:59 AM (PCK5/)

The elected government is pretty much together. The Deep State is as bad there as it is here, and the legal establishment, meaning judges and courts, is hopelessly hostile. BUT they have been shocked into silence by having to face the fact that yes, Hamas truly is trying to carry out a new Holocaust.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (S6gqv)

220 BBC: Russia's Putin seeks to stimulate birth rate

President Vladimir Putin has announced a series of plans to increase the number of children being born in Russia from an average birth rate of under 1.5 per woman to 1.7 within four years.

Last year he promised tax breaks for bigger families.

On Wednesday he told parliament "the birth rate is falling again" before pledging state funding for new mothers.

"Maternity capital" has until now only been paid to families with at least two children.

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (RHGPo)

221
Canadian candidate eats apple while owning a lib journalist


I've been noticing of late a number of youtubers I listed to have moved from Canada to the US. In passing they'll say things like, "Its much safer in the US to actually talk about controversial things"

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (XqcwY)

222 Fencing puns being played to the hilt.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

Some of them are quite barbed.

HA!

Posted by: Tonypete at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (SAX5G)

223 Fencing puns being played to the hilt.
Posted by: Mike Hammer

******

That seems to bee the general thrust of the conversation.

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (l4B/J)

224 Some of the NeverTrump folks were attacking Trump because he criticized Bibi.

But how long do we have to sit quietly while he dillies and dailies, doing nothing but a few limited air strikes?

He's not charting a supply line 10,000 miles long, gathering troops from across the world--both are already less than 10 miles from the front.

As others have stated, there's just no way Bibi remains in power after this is over.
Suicidally, he's attempting to position to save himself for the post-war ("I was humane and measured") before the actual war.
He's letting the perfect be the enemy of the good--any attack now is better than the perfect attack next year, when you finally get all the munitions your liberal armchair generals are demanding.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (4+aln)

225 This whole "invasion" was an exquisitely laid trap and Israel fell for it. The root blame other than the Palestinian bloodlust (which is a given) lies on the malfunction of Israeli intelligence.

It was all an op. The US is playing it's part just like the media and the Euroweenies. It's amazing how predictable these things are when it come to Jews.

The terrorists read the room and pulled this off remarkably well for a slaughter.

Posted by: pawn at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (5g9YU)

226 Polls are for strippers update

Bloomberg has Trump winning PA, WI, AZ and GA.

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (bWsRe)

227 I can't claymore than one fencing pun.

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (krqg6)

228 "The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft"

And there will be widespread exemptions if you want to join the Climate Force or Antiracism Service. And voila, we have a million Red Guards with government funded weapons.

Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (5FPX4)

229 The pictures of Hamas atrocities should be published everywhere. Make them see it whether they want to or not.

Posted by: TC at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (FjlUt)

230 The UN is(Has Been) an Islam sympathizing/promotion organization for quite a while.

Let them take their Hamas, Hezbollah, et al loving 'United Nations' organization to any Islamic shithole they desire. We lose nothing by their departure. You could make a case we gain something when the UN leaves the USA.

Posted by: Voter theater. at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (5xvZ1)

231 Legendary lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret said its sales took a nose dive after featuring woke soccer player Megan Rapinoe as a brand ambassador. Following the news of poor sales, the company has announced that they’re going back to basics and steering clear of ‘woke’ ad campaigns.
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:04 AM (RHGPo)
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We will see how it goes, but I think it won't work.

Victoria's Secret pulled off a neat trick - and one most brands don't - when it successfully converted from being a Boomer brand to also picking up Gen X and some of the Millennials. It has never been as strong with the Millennials as it was with the prior generations it's worse with the Zoomers. Right at that transition point - and probably in a misguided attempt to achieve the next pivot - it embraced wokeness. It failed, and it apparently cost them a good chunk of their existing customers. Now they have to essentially start over again from a reduced base.

I don't think they can do it. Like other great fashion brands before it, it will probably die. Fashion has a lifespan and Victoria's Secret did better than most, but I doubt it will become of one of the tiny number of evergreen brands.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:10 AM (d04cU)

232 Democratic Braintrust Fetterman shreds fellow Democrats blaming Israel in Hamas war: 'Truly disturbing'

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:10 AM (RHGPo)

233 While things are going to hell, I look at, at least a third cup filled.

The events continue to pull the masks off people.

If the administration does not fully support Isreal, EVERYONE will know Joe is a liar. This wi be unavailable by the MSM. They will not be able to cover with a"yeah, but." They will try mightily.

Things are going to get hot.

Posted by: Steve_in_SoCal at October 19, 2023 09:11 AM (FxH7T)

234 Last year he promised tax breaks for bigger families.

IIRC paying people to have kids only has a marginal affect on fertility rates.

In the US a lot of the problem is our toxic feminized culture - Russia has less of that however though so its an interesting question how they can fix things.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 09:11 AM (XqcwY)

235 Reports of 500 people coming back to life outside a Gaza hospital where 500 died the other day

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:11 AM (RHGPo)

236 Start evacuating the women and children from Gaza via ship. Send them to terrorist supporting countries like Qatar, Iran, Pakistan, Russia. Leave the men in a safe zone. Any male who steps out of the safe zone is automatically considered an enemy combatant and can be neutralized. Rinse, repeat. Last step, clean up and annex the Gaza strip permanently. Let no one return.

Posted by: Inisfree at October 19, 2023 09:11 AM (3g6r+)

237 I’m going to protest these fencing puns. Maybe form a picket line.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (JrojV)

238 Polls are for strippers update

Bloomberg has Trump winning PA, WI, AZ and GA.

Well, he got more votes from actual citizens in each of those in 2020 anyway for all the good it did him.

Posted by: 18-1 at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (XqcwY)

239 Who heard the stabber shouting "Muslims must die"? Not the boy, who is unfortunately dead. Did he admit to that? Doubtful? So is that the story being told by Muslim Mom and/or Dad? How conveeenient....

Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:01 AM (5FPX4)

There was no mention of the dad and the mom had so many stab wounds that she barely lived. So, what made the cops immediately say HATE CRIME!!1! and CASE CLOSED? No clue, the whole thing stinks like last week's hummus.

Posted by: pookysgirl, a lifelong cynic at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (dtlDP)

240 There already is a two state solution. Jordan is the second state. The hashemites tried to kill the king of Jordan and were kicked out of the country.

Posted by: Thomas Paine at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (AMzFE)

241 Maybe because I spent all yesterday in a cemetery digging the greats out from under the overgrowth, but I m starting to think that things won't change until Americans start dying.
In America. By Americans.
Sad.

Posted by: From about That Time at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (4780s)

242 The US Military Is Laying the Groundwork to Reinstitute the Draft

Oh, look! All these military-aged males we've let in to the country can be enlisted and made citizens as long as we keep the war tensions high...

Posted by: SecDef Lloyd Austin at October 19, 2023 09:12 AM (CaJIi)

243 Love this idea that Palestinians don't support Hamas.

Where in any of these political speeches does one find the phrase, "If you're a Palestinian against Hamas, here is your chance to break free!"

Nah, no calls to arms against Hamas. Just tacit acceptance that there are fine folks on both sides.

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 19, 2023 09:13 AM (KbCG3)

244 "The pictures of Hamas atrocities should be published everywhere. Make them see it whether they want to or not."

I have not and could not bear to watch them. I've involuntarily seen a short clip of dog racing after a terrorist and getting gunned down which upset me tremendously. I've seen enough to know what evil is and that it must be destroyed.

Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:13 AM (5FPX4)

245 Last year he promised tax breaks for bigger families.

On Wednesday he told parliament "the birth rate is falling again" before pledging state funding for new mothers.

"Maternity capital" has until now only been paid to families with at least two children.
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (RHGPo)
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We'll see if it works for them. Tax breaks aren't going to do it. Direct subsidies might - if they are structured to require marriage first, and disappear upon divorce. But in-kind might also work. "If you have another kid, the state will help you get a bigger place to live" or "if you have kids, the state will help you find (and pay for) high-quality schools for them to attend" would likely go a long, long way.

So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed. Places like Germany and Korea haven't made much of an effort. It will be interesting to see how Russia fares.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:14 AM (d04cU)

246 JK Rowling says she would 'happily do two years in jail' if a future Labour government makes it a hate crime to call someone by wrong pronouns

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (NpAcC)

She should be publicly delighted at uninterrupted time to write her next book series.

Posted by: pookysgirl could go for some uninterrupted writing time at October 19, 2023 09:15 AM (dtlDP)

247 I have not and could not bear to watch them.
Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:13 AM (5FPX4)
-

Yup. Haven't clicked on a thing and the few "safe" cover pics on articles was more than enough. It's bad enough I know what happened.

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 09:16 AM (OiikL)

248 She should be publicly delighted at uninterrupted time to write her next book series.
Posted by: pookysgirl could go for some uninterrupted writing time at October 19, 2023 09:15 AM (dtlDP)

"Letters From A Birmingham Jail. No, not that Birmingham. The other one, over here."

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (9UlRk)

249 That is their deepest dream; that's what they are after. Israel is an annoying burr under their saddle, and they will use the all resources they can muster to annihilate it.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:03 AM (S6gqv)


I don't disagree with you.

But I think we have to accurately understand what that means in terms of foreign policy strategy.

If Israel is an egg that we will protect at all costs, then Iran understands that the way to manipulate the United States is to mess with the egg.

The Iranians, by and large, really have no true allies. The Russians don't like them from any historical standpoint. Neither do the Chinese. And the feeling is mutual.

And worse for Iran is that really on other Muslim nations like them either. But if you can goad the United States into bombing a few rival by pricking Israel, then you keep the more rational (relatively speaking) Muslim world from normalizing.

Trump made inroads for peace by essentially taking the position that "Israel isn't always right in every situation, we will listen to both sides and find common ground" with the more stable, wealthier, and less radicalized Islamic nations.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (kmQ16)

250 243 Love this idea that Palestinians don't support Hamas.

Hamas was re-elected with 90%+ of the vote

Either they actually like Hamas or they are intimidated into making the election a sham (which nobody would admit)

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (RHGPo)

251 Reports of 500 people coming back to life outside a Gaza hospital where 500 died the other day

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:11 AM (RHGPo)

The doctors should all get raises!

Posted by: pookysgirl wishes she could get a performance raise at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (dtlDP)

252 A call to hate, from Romans 12:9 --

"Hate what is evil; cling to that which is good."

Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (45fpk)

253 Meat Giant Tyson Foods Buys Stake in Insect Protein Company

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (RHGPo)

254 Last year he promised tax breaks for bigger families.

On Wednesday he told parliament "the birth rate is falling again" before pledging state funding for new mothers.

"Maternity capital" has until now only been paid to families with at least two children.
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:08 AM (RHGPo)
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We'll see if it works for them. Tax breaks aren't going to do it. Direct subsidies might - if they are structured to require marriage first, and disappear upon divorce. But in-kind might also work. "If you have another kid, the state will help you get a bigger place to live" or "if you have kids, the state will help you find (and pay for) high-quality schools for them to attend" would likely go a long, long way.

So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed. Places like Germany and Korea haven't made much of an effort. It will be interesting to see how Russia fares.
Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:14 AM (d04cU)

Time for a second look at "The Handmaiden Tale".

Or islam.

Either/or.


I denounce myself.

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (QzZeQ)

255 Meat Giant Tyson Foods Buys Stake in Insect Protein Company
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (RHGPo)
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Meat Giant Tyson Foods needed a kickback from someone.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (d04cU)

256 Govt paying people to have kids is a regarded idea. We do that here with welfare for single mothers. How’s that working out?

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (bWsRe)

257 While reading fencing puns, one needs to be en garde for the stabbing sarcasm.

Posted by: Archer at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (gmo/4)

258 Israel should make public then the demands Joe made.
Make public that he made these demands to "improve his reelection campaign."
Make public the munitions Joe is withholding.
The quid pro quo.

And then go through Gaza.

But Bibi won't.
Because there is a reason he wanted to be the 1st to congratulate Joe on winning.
He cares more about the words in the press than doing the right thing.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (4+aln)

259 While reading fencing puns, one needs to be en garde for the stabbing sarcasm.

Posted by: Archer

Oh, touche'!

Posted by: Tonypete at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (SAX5G)

260 While reading fencing puns, one needs to be en garde for the stabbing sarcasm.

Posted by: Archer


Touche

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (+lnIr)

261 So the US policy is to destroy Israel and promote Iran. Who could have seen this coming? Be sure to enlist and vote harder fuckwads.

Posted by: Pudinhead at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (XetL6)

262
I pays to be en garde for fencing jokes.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (enJYY)

263 Meat Giant Tyson Foods Buys Stake in Insect Protein Company

********

You have got to be chitin me!!

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (l4B/J)

264 Polls are for strippers update

Bloomberg has Trump winning PA, WI, AZ and GA.
Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:09 AM (bWsRe)

***

Are you talking actual votes, or counted ballots...

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:20 AM (ZV+pB)

265
Shit I did a search for garde right before I hit post.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 09:21 AM (enJYY)

266 Touché or not touché. That is the question.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:22 AM (JrojV)

267 Govt paying people to have kids is a regarded idea. We do that here with welfare for single mothers. How’s that working out?

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (bWsRe)


Kind of depends on how it's structured.

Hungary, for instance, says have four kids and you never pay taxes again.

America, conversely, says crank out four kids and we will take money from other people and give it to you.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 09:22 AM (kmQ16)

268
I don't disagree with you.

But I think we have to accurately understand what that means in terms of foreign policy strategy.

If Israel is an egg that we will protect at all costs, then Iran understands that the way to manipulate the United States is to mess with the egg.

The Iranians, by and large, really have no true allies. The Russians don't like them from any historical standpoint. Neither do the Chinese. And the feeling is mutual.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (kmQ16)

The US position in the ME is about Saudi Arabia, not Israel. Israel is a military position, the oil is what we(and everyone else) is there for.

Absent the US exiting the ME entirely, there's little reason for Iran's relations with China or Russia to break down.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (eYoxG)

269 Hungary, for instance, says have four kids and you never pay taxes again.

__

'fo shizzle?

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (bWsRe)

270 Who’s the big mouth on the far left in today’s pic?

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (JrojV)

271 Meat Giant Tyson Foods Buys Stake in Insect Protein Company
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (RHGPo)

***

Meat Giant was my nickname in college

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (ZV+pB)

272 255-reminded me that I have not denounced myself in a while.

If anyone deserves a good denouncing it's me.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (Z8Yh2)

273 Time for a second look at "The Handmaiden Tale".

Or islam.

Either/or.

I denounce myself.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2023 09:19 AM (QzZeQ)

I've heard that there's a lot of people from Ecuador looking for a nice place to live.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (S6gqv)

274 Meat Giant was my nickname in college
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (ZV+pB)
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Until graduation.

After that, it was "graduated cylinder."

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (d04cU)

275 The response to Hamas shows feminist movement has lost its moral compass:

https://tinyurl.com/yrupmtt8

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (RSbhh)

276 Try this one weird trick:

slap AOC's face, then immediately yell "ceasefire"

Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (RHGPo)

277 A call to hate, from Romans 12:9 --

"Hate what is evil; cling to that which is good."
Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (45fpk)
-

We can mutually agree with Psalms 139, especially the last several verses:

https://mechon-mamre.org/p/pt/pt26d9.htm

Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (OiikL)

278
Meat Giant Tyson?

Is that Mike Tyson's kid?

Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (QzZeQ)

279 Who’s the big mouth on the far left in today’s pic?
Posted by: Bulga

******

It looks like Rashida Tlaib, IIANM

Posted by: Muldoon at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (l4B/J)

280 275 The response to Hamas shows feminist movement has lost its moral compass:

__

Hard to lose something you never owned.

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (bWsRe)

281 BTW, the main issue of 2024 hasn't taken shape yet. A lot of what we're arguing today will be irrelevant next November.

But, the misty outlines are suggesting it's very favorable to Trump.

Trump, in his latest speeches, is starting to gain his stride.
Not 2016 speed yet but warming ....

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at October 19, 2023 09:26 AM (4+aln)

282 Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (JrojV)

Rhashida Tllalib

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:26 AM (RSbhh)

283 251 243 Love this idea that Palestinians don't support Hamas.

Hamas was re-elected with 90%+ of the vote

Either they actually like Hamas or they are intimidated into making the election a sham (which nobody would admit)
Posted by: SMOD at October 19, 2023 09:17 AM (RHGPo)

Either way, this is their chance to break free of Hamas. And yet, I see no one pushing that idea to them.

Curiouser and curiouser...

Posted by: The Central Scrutinizer at October 19, 2023 09:26 AM (KbCG3)

284 Who’s the big mouth on the far left in today’s pic?
Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (JrojV)

***

Looks like Ratshit Taleeb

Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:26 AM (ZV+pB)

285 Hey, Fen! Top o’ the mornin’ to you!

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:27 AM (JrojV)

286 We'll see if it works for them. Tax breaks aren't going to do it. Direct subsidies might - if they are structured to require marriage first, and disappear upon divorce. But in-kind might also work. "If you have another kid, the state will help you get a bigger place to live" or "if you have kids, the state will help you find (and pay for) high-quality schools for them to attend" would likely go a long, long way.

So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed. Places like Germany and Korea haven't made much of an effort. It will be interesting to see how Russia fares.
Posted by: Joe Mannix


Fuck tax breaks. Make it cheaper to have them. All across the board. A $6 box of cereal now only costs you $2.25. A $4.00 box of hamburger helper now costs $1.75. A gallon of milk now costs you .75 cents. A $12.00 box of diapers now costs you $3.00.

Tax breaks help once a year. If governments want to help, truly help, help families the other 51 weeks.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 09:27 AM (+lnIr)

287 Posted by: grammie winger - I don't belong here at October 19, 2023 09:18 AM (45fpk)

grammie -
Haven't seen you around the Horde in quite a while. How is life treating you?

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at October 19, 2023 09:27 AM (N39Ws)

288 269 Hungary, for instance, says have four kids and you never pay taxes again.

__

'fo shizzle?

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (bWsRe)

.....

Yep.

For married couples. Another difference between their policy and ours.

I bet if you have three kids in Hungary, you walk around all day with a perma-boner for your wife.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger at October 19, 2023 09:27 AM (kmQ16)

289 Hamas was never particularly strident about keeping people from leaving. Everyone who hated them, left. Everyone who stayed, aren't all that fussed.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (9UlRk)

290 Meat Giant Tyson?

Is that Mike Tyson's kid?

Posted by: naturalfake


Mike Obama.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (+lnIr)

291 >>Many muslims are as dedicated to their goal of destroying Israel as the frigging terminator and just like with the terminator the only way to stop them is to destroy them.

Allahu Akbar = "Your clothes. Give them to me. Now."

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (5HQE5)

292 This news is about as bleak as it gets for Israel. First Blinkin and then Biden make a big show of supporting Israel but really hog-tying them to the max. And U.S. carriers lurking about, as it turns out, just to make sure Israel doesn't actually go whoop-ass on the savages. Is Netanyahu relieved or no, that he is not allowed to make mince-meat out of Gaza? And Biden making a light-hearted quip about the failed rocket launch really adds a nice touch.

I cannot tell you how forlorn and angry I am.

Posted by: washrivergal at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (RC+Rb)

293 Psalm 46

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9hssXUg1s0

1:52 minutes

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (krqg6)

294 have not and could not bear to watch them.
Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:13 AM (5FPX4)
-

Yup. Haven't clicked on a thing and the few "safe" cover pics on articles was more than enough. It's bad enough I know what happened.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 09:16 AM (OiikL)
*****
I make myself look at. I think it's important that we never forget what Hamas has done and that it stays seared in our brains.

Trey Yengst from FNC is showing the blood and horror to document this for the deniers.

Posted by: redridinghood at October 19, 2023 09:28 AM (NpAcC)

295 The US position in the ME is about Saudi Arabia, not Israel. Israel is a military position, the oil is what we(and everyone else) is there for.

Absent the US exiting the ME entirely, there's little reason for Iran's relations with China or Russia to break down.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:23 AM (eYoxG)

And few people can be realistic about why we are interested in Saudi Arabia - it is because without their energy supplies, Europe collapses economically and militarily, and when they go down, our system goes down with them. It's all interlinked.

What the hell, it's all coming down soon anyways, this crazy interlocked system of tinkertoys is falling apart everywhere you look.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (S6gqv)

296 Yeesh. I can see why JJ compares Tlaib to a coelacanth.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (JrojV)

297 have not and could not bear to watch them.
Posted by: Zek at October 19, 2023 09:13 AM (5FPX4)
-

Yup. Haven't clicked on a thing and the few "safe" cover pics on articles was more than enough. It's bad enough I know what happened.
Posted by: Biden's Dog sniffs a whole lotta malarkey, at October 19, 2023 09:16 AM (OiikL)


Be a shame if prison holding pali prisoners caught fire.

Posted by: runner at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (hht4k)

298 Meat Giant was my nickname in college
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (ZV+pB)

*swoon*

Posted by: Mayor Buttplug at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (eTnDQ)

299
So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed.

Two countries with some of the highest IQ's on the planet. Wonder what is holding them back?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (enJYY)

300 Looks like Ratshit Taleeb
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:26 AM (ZV+pB)

Looks like Joe E. Brown.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:30 AM (S6gqv)

301 Q: How do fencers tell jokes?

A: With a rapier wit!
--
What's a fencer's favorite movie?

"The Sword In The Stone"

Posted by: Ciampino - engarde -- These are pointed jokes at October 19, 2023 09:30 AM (qfLjt)

302 Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (bWsRe)

Really not intrested in debating feminism with someone who didn't read the article (You responded too quickly),

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:30 AM (RSbhh)

303
At this point, given how and what the junta is doing here in open daylight, daily, attacking USA law and the Constitution, you could be somewhat surprised the junta is trying to hide anything in terms of destroying Israel.

Kalorama Kontrol sense they can now be rather open about what they are doing. They fooled no one sending their Meat Puppet to Israel. IMO they intended to fool no one,
Just have a feeling it would have made no difference whatsoever if Israel has told Kalorama GFY.

Posted by: Voter theater. at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (5xvZ1)

304 The response to Hamas shows feminist movement has lost its moral compass:

https://tinyurl.com/yrupmtt8
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:25 AM (RSbhh)
++++
No it didn't. Women like the one who wrote this article are suckers, duped by lies.

This is what the feminist movement has always been about. It wasn't about women, it was about *using* women as a wedge to achieve radical revolution in the west (and particularly in the US, which is necessary because it is the head of the empire). It is why the "feminist movement" has embraced men (trannies) in the latest chapter, and why that same movement has consistently backed regimes that oppress women throughout the world.

It ain't about women and it never was, not even for a femtosecond. It was about, from its very inception, using women as a cudgel to achieve revolution. It's all it ever was. If you are confused by the actions - or inaction - of feminists in the wake of Hamas' atrocities, you never understood what the feminists were about. It was not about women, it was about bringing Marxist - and more recently, the weird neo-Maoisim of the Postmodern era - revolution.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (d04cU)

305 299
So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed.

Two countries with some of the highest IQ's on the planet. Wonder what is holding them back?
Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (enJYY)

well, looks like those high IQ's. They're too smart and self fulfilled to get down and dirty and do the nasty.

Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (S6gqv)

306 So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed.

Two countries with some of the highest IQ's on the planet. Wonder what is holding them back?
Posted by: Divide by Zero


At least with China, having extra kids removed from the family or being shot over it tends to dampen the spirit.

Posted by: rickb223 at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (+lnIr)

307 Looks like Joe E. Brown.


Well, nobody’s perfect.

Posted by: Bulgaroctonus at October 19, 2023 09:32 AM (JrojV)

308 >>So far, Chinese and Japanese attempts to deal with birth rate collapse have failed.

No joy divisions.

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 09:32 AM (5HQE5)

309 Lol.

"Femtosecond".

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:32 AM (9UlRk)

310 well, looks like those high IQ's. They're too smart and self fulfilled to get down and dirty and do the nasty.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (S6gqv)

High iq means you can clearly see how disgusting and worthless the world is, and refuse to inject another person into it against their will. Low faith means you just take that at face value.

Posted by: Warai-otoko at October 19, 2023 09:35 AM (9UlRk)

311 It was not about women, it was about bringing Marxist - and more recently, the weird neo-Maoisim of the Postmodern era - revolution.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (d04cU)

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE NAIL.

Posted by: pookysgirl had to rewatch that video recently at October 19, 2023 09:35 AM (dtlDP)

312 298 Meat Giant was my nickname in college
Posted by: Truck Monkey Report at October 19, 2023 09:24 AM (ZV+pB)

*swoon*

Posted by: Mayor Buttplug at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (eTnDQ)

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I LOLed

Reminded me of a B.C. cartoon involving a caveman on a mammoth's trunk, coming over the hill. The observing cavewoman also *swoons*.

Posted by: Ciampino - bulky or girthy at October 19, 2023 09:35 AM (qfLjt)

313 Even trying to prosecute a citizen over speech would have been laughed out of court up until the post-Obama era. Overturning the First Amendment because of Hillary butthurt amazes me.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 09:36 AM (GCbmd)

314 well, looks like those high IQ's. They're too smart and self fulfilled to get down and dirty and do the nasty.
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They've been panda-ized!

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:36 AM (krqg6)

315 re: Hungary thing

In AmeriKa, most families with 4 kids also don't pay taxes. Remember 50% of tax payers pay no income tax. 4 kids is $8K in child tax credits right off the bat. Then all the other deductions for things like childcare, 529 contributions, etc.

So for a middle class family with 4 kids, they ain't paying taxes for the most part.

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:36 AM (bWsRe)

316 Nobody wants to answer how Hamas was able to gather troops and equipment, and then breech, the most surveiled border on the planet.

All those $2 billion B-2 bombers we built and all we needed was lawnmowers and parachutes. Makes a taxpayer feel kinda silly, doesn't it?

Posted by: t-bird at October 19, 2023 09:37 AM (e2onP)

317 >>well, looks like those high IQ's. They're too smart and self fulfilled to get down and dirty and do the nasty.
Posted by: Tom Servo at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (S6gqv)

Them: Samisen, tea ceremony, geisha culture
Us: Incense, wine, candles

Posted by: ZOD at October 19, 2023 09:37 AM (5HQE5)

318 Art nood

Posted by: andycanuck (krqg6) at October 19, 2023 09:38 AM (krqg6)

319 Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:31 AM (d04cU)

You write very well. I'm simply not interested in debating it. I agree with some of her points, but these sorts of discussions usually inevitably de-evolve into the "The He-Man Women Haters club" or "All Feminists are this. All feminists are that." I'm older than you are and have known a lot of feminists, including my mother who loved my dad, raised a family-most of it by herself- and also worked full time to support them.

Aa an early morning poster says "Buh-bye" and no, I'm not flouncing. No doubt I'll be back some other day.

Have a good day all.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:40 AM (RSbhh)

320 315 re: Hungary thing

In AmeriKa, most families with 4 kids also don't pay taxes. Remember 50% of tax payers pay no income tax. 4 kids is $8K in child tax credits right off the bat. Then all the other deductions for things like childcare, 529 contributions, etc.

So for a middle class family with 4 kids, they ain't paying taxes for the most part.
Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:36 AM (bWsRe)

Tax credits are different from not paying taxes. No taxes scales with the income system such that you're incentivized to work. Tax credits are just cash money payments.

Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:40 AM (eYoxG)

321 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. The lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Posted by: Archer at October 19, 2023 09:41 AM (gmo/4)

322 Two countries with some of the highest IQ's on the planet. Wonder what is holding them back?

Posted by: Divide by Zero at October 19, 2023 09:29 AM (enJYY)

Neighbor girl has been "good friends" with Pooky's nephew for years. He finally asked her out this week and she said no. My guess as to her reason was that she "didn't want to disrupt the friend group" (a reason she's given before) and the idea that she's too busy with XC, orchestra, giving cello lessons, etc. I just want to tell her "Honey, there's never going to be a better time than when you're under 20." But what do I know, I married my high-school sweetheart, never had a "career" and would be happily surrounded by kids if my husband's balls hadn't gotten nuked.

Posted by: pookysgirl, asuccess story in the weirdest way possible at October 19, 2023 09:41 AM (dtlDP)

323 Tax credits are different from not paying taxes.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy - The Republic is already dead! at October 19, 2023 09:40 AM (eYoxG)

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Huh? If my tax obligation is $10K and I have $10K in tax credits, then I pay $0 in taxes. Which is the same thing as if my tax obligation were $0.

Posted by: Montec at October 19, 2023 09:42 AM (bWsRe)

324 You write very well. I'm simply not interested in debating it. I agree with some of her points, but these sorts of discussions usually inevitably de-evolve into the "The He-Man Women Haters club" or "All Feminists are this. All feminists are that." I'm older than you are and have known a lot of feminists, including my mother who loved my dad, raised a family-most of it by herself- and also worked full time to support them.

Aa an early morning poster says "Buh-bye" and no, I'm not flouncing. No doubt I'll be back some other day.

Have a good day all.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at October 19, 2023 09:40 AM (RSbhh)
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Have a good one.

Most feminists are dupes. The masters of that movement - the ones who direct it and the ones who set its agenda and do the recruiting - were always communists. They were - and largely remain - very, very successful at duping most of their supporters to gain a broad basis of popular support - even if only casual affiliation like, "yeah, equality sounds good" - while skillfully recruiting the next generation of leaders to push the next phase of radicalism behind closed doors.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:44 AM (d04cU)

325 Posted by: pookysgirl, asuccess story in the weirdest way possible at October 19, 2023 09:41 AM (dtlDP)
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A mother wrote a letter to the editor of the local college newspaper advocating college females seek out mates before graduating, telling them "you'll never have a better chance" and marriage really matters to happiness. Nowadays, I know any number of lonely 30-somethings and also plenty of bitter young women going through IVF.

Young people should reconsider what's important.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 09:49 AM (fnAb4)

326 A mother wrote a letter to the editor of the local college newspaper advocating college females seek out mates before graduating, telling them "you'll never have a better chance" and marriage really matters to happiness. Nowadays, I know any number of lonely 30-somethings and also plenty of bitter young women going through IVF.

Young people should reconsider what's important.
Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 09:49 AM (fnAb4)
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The great victory of the feminist movement and its associated cultural revolution was exactly that. It convinced young people to reconsider exactly that - and to conclude that short-term pursuits were more important and, long term, cost free (get laid, go to work, don't worry about it, have it all because yours will come).

The same battle now has to be fought again, in the other direction - but with a much less appealing message because it requires the hard-won understanding of long-term success factors to be relearned.

Posted by: Joe Mannix (Not a cop!) at October 19, 2023 09:53 AM (d04cU)

327 Dear Congressman Mike Lawler (R) of New York:

With all due respect sir, the very LAST thing the worthless, traitorous Republican Party needs is to find a "consensus" Speaker candidate. We all know well enough by now that "consensus" means the Business First wing of the G.O.P. gets everything they want by giving away the majority power that the Conservative/MAGA wing gave them, in order to keep on with the grift and graft.

So with all sincerely, FUCK YOU Congressman! Will your party just hurry up and die as a political entity?

2020: NEVER FORGET, NEVER FORGIVE!

The collapse is coming. My only joy will be to watch your party go down first.

Posted by: Tracy at October 19, 2023 09:58 AM (IPIyO)

328 Good morning, all & thanks, J.J.

Had an opportunity go onboard the USS Whitney, LCC-20, - a magnificent, self-contained headquarters complex, in the late 70's when it was serving as the flagship for Commander Second Fleet/Commander Striking Fleet Atlantic. Now she's U.S. 6th Fleet's command-and-control ship, heading to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. To me, that seems like a very BFD.

Israel promptly called up 360,000 reservists after the 10/07 Hamas attack - a lot of military to shelter, feed, arm, fuel...U.S. support needed & promised.

(On 10/10, Seattle Times etal reported Boeing sped delivery of 1,000 bombs to Israel, part of a “direct commercial sale” between the contractor & Israel that was already on the books.

In part, "The May 2021 sale was controversial when Congress was notified of it by the Biden administration. Sen. Bernie Sanders and some House members moved to block the proposed sale in protest over Israeli attacks in Gaza at the time, but it wasn’t voted on, according to the Congressional Research Service.")

And so the Admin began a game of benevolent referee. Now, it too seems 'contained' here, there & everywhere.


Solidarity w/Israel

Posted by: L - Can never make 'em love you more or hate you less at October 19, 2023 10:02 AM (GshMh)

329 Israel is done. The changing demographics in Western countries, declining IQ in Israel and the rise of China signals the end of Israel by the end of this century.

Posted by: George Kennan at October 19, 2023 10:03 AM (dom/0)

330 Bibi should have told the US that AF1 will NOT be permitted to land. Under no circumstances. How many times does Israel have to be attacked before they wake the hell up?? Level Gaza while Biden is there. Set up a viewing spot for him. Right on the border. With a Bud Light.

Posted by: thatcrazyjerseyguy now with twice the crazy at October 19, 2023 10:05 AM (h4nev)

331 Just reminding folks once again...

Donald Trump unleashed ALL hydrocarbon energy development in the United States thereby neutering all Middle Eastern enemies. Oh, and he sent ONE missile to kill the Chief Terrorist(Soleimani)...

The result was Peace and stability and deflation and the highest purchasing power of our lives. Common sense that our globalist republicans do not have or are paid to subdue.

Posted by: Danimal28 at October 19, 2023 10:07 AM (klw0w)

332 Danimal28 is absolutely SPOT ON with his post!

Spot
Fucking
On

Posted by: Tracy at October 19, 2023 10:27 AM (MZGYS)

333 Perdicaris alive or Rasuli dead!

Posted by: Henry O. at October 19, 2023 10:28 AM (vJbDA)

334 Israel has nukes. They can't build bunker busters? Buck Fiden.

Posted by: leber at October 19, 2023 10:35 AM (rovGg)

335 During the big divorce I went on a dating site...I was in my forties...the gals I was interested in spent their youth travelling and such and were interested in families now.

I was like, hey, I did that shit twenty years ago.

Many pictures of babes on vacations.

Posted by: DOYLE at October 19, 2023 10:41 AM (Z8Yh2)

336
JJ is still getting giggles every time he tries to promote "the election was stolen" gag

[If by giggles, you mean a greater percentage of the populace that at a minimum believe the election was at least compromised to make the accusation of theft plausible, not to mention those who believe it was, then we're all giggling louder than you getting rogered in a subway toilet glory hole. Hit my tip jar, cheapskate! - jjs]

Posted by: Paul Who Is Kurt, the only male with penis envy at October 19, 2023 11:01 AM (OxeIR)

337 Paul exemplifies the problem, calling a stolen presidential election a "gag". Fucking idiots on the left don't seem to realize the obvious endgame here.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at October 19, 2023 11:09 AM (xLio4)

338 The one part of Joran Van Deersloot’s story I don’t buy is when he says she kneed him in the groin then he kicked her in the face and bashed her head in with a rock. That sounds like a bad Hollywood story where the girl kicks a guy in the nuts, he goes down groaning and then gets up just a few seconds later and he’s fine.

This happened 18 years ago. He’s embellishing and doesn’t accurately remember. If she had kneed him in the groin he would have gone down and stayed down long enough for her to casually stroll back to town.

Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at October 19, 2023 11:11 AM (GD2xa)

339 So, what will it be Joe? Extortion? Treason? Murder? OR an injection of Draino? IT's YOUR call.

Posted by: Ray Mota at October 19, 2023 11:11 AM (sw3xv)

340 Mr. Sefton, excellent, sobering, depressing analysis - as always.
I shouldn't be, but I am regularly stunned at the huge numbers of people simply incapable of recognizing that Hamas's fiendish terroristic tactic of using human shields is precisely and exclusively what is responsible for the ugly collateral death and destruction of Gazan civilians. Israeli soldiers are incidentally (and reluctantly) the instruments of these unfortunate deaths - but they are not the murderers. Hamas intentionally putting Palestinians in harms way are the murderers. Plain and simple.

Posted by: Bach in Black at October 19, 2023 02:52 PM (dBoDT)

341 For instance, if some terrorists somehow managed to hijack another Boeing 747 and turned it toward a skyscraper laden city, the US pilots who would (hopefully) be ordered to shoot down that plane would not be responsible for the deaths incurred. The suicide-bombers on that plane would be the murderers.

I cannot express in polite words my FRUSTRATION AT SO MANY DAMNED FOOLS who refuse to do what amounts to a basic moral assessment!

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