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Erasing The Palestinians’ National Identity: Netanyahu’s Means Of Achieving Greater Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu does not seek a negotiated peace with the Palestinians; instead, he perpetuates constant hostilities as a means to incrementally seize ever more territory in the West Bank... Continue reading

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Trump And Netanyahu Are Chasing An Illusion In Iran

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have launched a campaign against Iran with maximalist aims and minimalist means. They speak the language of regime change, but the political, military, and social preconditions are not present. The result will not be transformation in Tehran, but a high-risk spiral toward open-ended war that may engulf the region and…

From Anti-Russian McCarthyism To Pro-Russian Trumpism

Back in the 1950s, in the United States, even a whisper of sympathy for Russia or the Soviet Union was unthinkable and seen as almost traitorous. The eventual rise of McCarthyism was all about rooting out what were presumed to be “un-American activities”, i.e., anything that could be perceived as socialist or communist. A curious…

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Trump’s rhetoric and policies on immigration and citizenship consistently elevate white, especially European, migrants while targeting non-white communities for exclusion, removal, or diminished political power. His efforts collectively push a racial hierarchy embedded in state policy. Framed as “security,” “merit,” or “rule of law,” these measures function to narrow the American electorate and safeguard long-term…

Immigrants Are What Made America Great

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Open-source accounts indicate that Netanyahu was a central, sustained advocate of military action against Iran. Reporting reconstructs months of joint US–Israeli planning, framed publicly as preemption and regime change after stalled nuclear talks. Netanyahu pressed Trump repeatedly to abandon diplomacy, including in a December 2025 Mar-a-Lago meeting where he sought a green light for Israeli strikes, and in an Oval Office session on February 11, in which the two leaders discussed “prospects of war” and even possible dates. These efforts aimed to ensure Washington would not block, and ideally would join, an Israeli move. The decision to strike is seen as a “victory for Netanyahu,” yet it should be stressed that Trump’s own instincts, Saudi lobbying, and domestic political calculations were integral to the final US choice, which may well blow up in Trump’s and Netanyahu’s face.

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Open-source accounts indicate that Netanyahu was a central, sustained advocate of military action against Iran. Reporting reconstructs months of joint US–Israeli planning, framed publicly as preemption and regime change after stalled nuclear talks. Netanyahu pressed Trump repeatedly to abandon diplomacy, including in a December 2025 Mar-a-Lago meeting where he sought a green light for Israeli strikes, and in an Oval Office session on February 11, in which the two leaders discussed “prospects of war” and even possible dates. These efforts aimed to ensure Washington would not block, and ideally would join, an Israeli move. The decision to strike is seen as a “victory for Netanyahu,” yet it should be stressed that Trump’s own instincts, Saudi lobbying, and domestic political calculations were integral to the final US choice, which may well blow up in Trump’s and Netanyahu’s face.

Today’s podcast guest is Abdülhamit Bilici, a veteran journalist, editor, commentator, and media executive with over 25 years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, and international affairs. He served as CEO of Zaman Media Group until its seizure by the Turkish government in March 2016, after which he went into exile in the United States.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss the current war on Iran’s impact on Turkey, what role Turkey may play in trying to find an end to the current conflict, and how this and other regional conflicts impact Turkish domestic issues, particularly in relation to the Kurds.⁠
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Today’s podcast guest is Abdülhamit Bilici, a veteran journalist, editor, commentator, and media executive with over 25 years of experience in journalism, editorial leadership, and international affairs. He served as CEO of Zaman Media Group until its seizure by the Turkish government in March 2016, after which he went into exile in the United States.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss the current war on Iran’s impact on Turkey, what role Turkey may play in trying to find an end to the current conflict, and how this and other regional conflicts impact Turkish domestic issues, particularly in relation to the Kurds.⁠
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Listen now; link in bio

Every Supreme Court Justice must remember that the world is watching and that history is recording every vote they cast. Will they put aside partisanship and save the country, or allow a sick man to sacrifice our democracy on the altar of an evil he exemplifies?

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Every Supreme Court Justice must remember that the world is watching and that history is recording every vote they cast. Will they put aside partisanship and save the country, or allow a sick man to sacrifice our democracy on the altar of an evil he exemplifies?

In the latest episode of my podcast, I spoke with Dr. Wiola Rebecka, a Doctor of Psychology and human rights activist, about Russia`s violations against Ukrainian children, particularly allegations of torture against them. Listen to this and more in my latest podcast episode; link in bio.⁠
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#Russia #Ukraine #ChildrensRights

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In the latest episode of my podcast, I spoke with Dr. Wiola Rebecka, a Doctor of Psychology and human rights activist, about Russia's violations against Ukrainian children, particularly allegations of torture against them. Listen to this and more in my latest podcast episode; link in bio.⁠
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#Russia #Ukraine #ChildrensRights
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Alon Ben-Meir
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Alon Ben-Meir

Open-source accounts indicate that Netanyahu was a central, sustained advocate of military action against Iran. Reporting reconstructs months of joint US–Israeli planning, framed publicly as preemption and regime change after stalled nuclear talks. Netanyahu pressed Trump repeatedly to abandon diplomacy, including in a December 2025 Mar-a-Lago meeting where he sought a green light for Israeli strikes, and in an Oval Office session on February 11, in which the two leaders discussed “prospects of war” and even possible dates. These efforts aimed to ensure Washington would not block, and ideally would join, an Israeli move. The decision to strike is seen as a “victory for Netanyahu,” yet it should be stressed that Trump’s own instincts, Saudi lobbying, and domestic political calculations were integral to the final US choice, which may well blow up in Trump’s and Netanyahu’s face. ... See MoreSee Less

Open-source accounts indicate that Netanyahu was a central, sustained advocate of military action against Iran. Reporting reconstructs months of joint US–Israeli planning, framed publicly as preemption and regime change after stalled nuclear talks. Netanyahu pressed Trump repeatedly to abandon diplomacy, including in a December 2025 Mar-a-Lago meeting where he sought a green light for Israeli strikes, and in an Oval Office session on February 11, in which the two leaders discussed “prospects of war” and even possible dates. These efforts aimed to ensure Washington would not block, and ideally would join, an Israeli move. The decision to strike is seen as a “victory for Netanyahu,” yet it should be stressed that Trump’s own instincts, Saudi lobbying, and domestic political calculations were integral to the final US choice, which may well blow up in Trump’s and Netanyahu’s face.
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When you have a weak minded gullible easily played on his fragile ego. It was too easy to manipulate him.

Jesus bro. Your profile picture. You look like you died 8 years ago. Who the fuck is your plastic surgeon? I know you're all cheap, but damn there are certain things you want to spend some money on

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After a recent visit to Ukraine, UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action, Sofia Calltorp, warned that this war is being waged through cold and darkness. With 65% of Ukraine’s energy capacity destroyed by deliberate attacks, families are left without heating, electricity, or safe shelter in brutal winter conditions. These blackouts are not technical failures; they directly undermine women’s safety, mobility, and economic survival. Darkness means more risk, fewer jobs, and greater exposure to violence. Targeting energy infrastructure is targeting civilians. Since Trump may not lift a finger, the onus falls on the EU to stop treating this as collateral damage and call it what it is: a weapon of war that demands accountability. ... See MoreSee Less

After a recent visit to Ukraine, UN Women’s Chief of Humanitarian Action, Sofia Calltorp, warned that this war is being waged through cold and darkness. With 65% of Ukraine’s energy capacity destroyed by deliberate attacks, families are left without heating, electricity, or safe shelter in brutal winter conditions. These blackouts are not technical failures; they directly undermine women’s safety, mobility, and economic survival. Darkness means more risk, fewer jobs, and greater exposure to violence. Targeting energy infrastructure is targeting civilians. Since Trump may not lift a finger, the onus falls on the EU to stop treating this as collateral damage and call it what it is: a weapon of war that demands accountability.
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The winter is already over, so Ruzzia's effort failed - again

Sounds like they should have negotiated

Inhumane

thank god Trump has taken out the guy that supplied the drones that did most of the damage

women's safety ? but men are fine ??? Is this a joke ?

Not up to President Trump. Even though he is doing more for Ukraine than the EU by cutting off Russian access to missiles, and drones from Iran!

It is a shame that Ukraine has no way to win this war or even hold the Russians back in any meaningful way. The choices open to them are all bad.

Qu'est-ce qu'on attend depuis 2014 pour larguer une bombe sur le Kremlin et en finir avec le nazi terroriste Poutine

Oh, so now you pretend to care about Ukraine? Go away, scumbag.

Liberial nonsense as always .just Block these tards.

Somehow all the women over there have their salon hair done and nail salon lmao 😂 during a War what a joke!!! Cut the money to these scammers!!

Don’t men also feel cold? Cmon, man, you can’t help it if you’re stupid, but you don’t have to broadcast it.

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For MAGA’s hard-core white supremacists, it is a do-or-die battle. They will go to any length and take any measure, however sinister, unconventional, or even illegal, to prevent non-white Americans from rising to power. The Democrats cannot reverse MAGA’s course alone. They must be joined by many patriotic Republicans who see the writing on the wall. Many will put country before party, knowing that in trying to prevent the inevitable, they would plunge America into a social turmoil unseen since the Civil War. Time is of the essence. If there is a moment in time when patriots—Democrats and Republicans—must unite to safeguard America’s democracy and ensure the enduring strength of the republic, that moment is now. ... See MoreSee Less

For MAGA’s hard-core white supremacists, it is a do-or-die battle. They will go to any length and take any measure, however sinister, unconventional, or even illegal, to prevent non-white Americans from rising to power. The Democrats cannot reverse MAGA’s course alone. They must be joined by many patriotic Republicans who see the writing on the wall.  Many will put country before party, knowing that in trying to prevent the inevitable, they would plunge America into a social turmoil unseen since the Civil War. Time is of the essence. If there is a moment in time when patriots—Democrats and Republicans—must unite to safeguard America’s democracy and ensure the enduring strength of the republic, that moment is now.
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Wild how brain washed you are

Meir worry about Israel

You are the racist.

propoganda channel

We are A Constitutional Republic and NEVER will be a Democracy Stupid Fucker! FFS, Learn the difference!

You're garbage, POS.

“White supremacist” is a term Jewish supremacists use your project their supremacy into their victims

You lost me at white supremacist. Thanks for showing your true racist self

No thanks! I would rather defend our constitutional republic from your efforts to destroy it. We are not a democracy.

The democrats won’t even put the US before Somalia 😂

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Retired Major General Paul Eaton, who served as an Army Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom, publicly raised the alarm over the Trump administration’s reshuffling of top military leadership. He characterized these personnel changes as resembling loyalty-based purges akin to historical authoritarian tactics, warning that appointing commanders for political loyalty compromises the military’s independence. Such politicization, he argued, risks strategic decisions being made not on merit but to serve presidential political interests. In effect, it could erode the long-standing apolitical nature of the US military, raising fears that operational integrity could be sacrificed to align with political agendas. Presently, there’s controversy around US and Israeli strikes on Iran, where Pentagon briefings revealed no imminent threat to the US despite Trump’s public justification. Eaton’s assessment, made back in January, has proven to be spot-on; without the military’s top strategic thinkers in the room, Trump has been free to conduct military operations not based on intelligence, but based on his personal whims. ... See MoreSee Less

Retired Major General Paul Eaton, who served as an Army Commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom, publicly raised the alarm over the Trump administration’s reshuffling of top military leadership. He characterized these personnel changes as resembling loyalty-based purges akin to historical authoritarian tactics, warning that appointing commanders for political loyalty compromises the military’s independence. Such politicization, he argued, risks strategic decisions being made not on merit but to serve presidential political interests. In effect, it could erode the long-standing apolitical nature of the US military, raising fears that operational integrity could be sacrificed to align with political agendas. Presently, there’s controversy around US and Israeli strikes on Iran, where Pentagon briefings revealed no imminent threat to the US despite Trump’s public justification. Eaton’s assessment, made back in January, has proven to be spot-on; without the military’s top strategic thinkers in the room, Trump has been free to conduct military operations not based on intelligence, but based on his personal whims.
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Bull

False.

Right. 50 of "death to America" is nothing to look at. Right?

People believe the bullshit you peddle. You fucking make up shit headlines and then give a stupid argument that is supposed to support the headline but bears Nono proof. You a disingenuous pice if dog shit that is mentally unbalanced thad needs to disappear. You must have idiots that follow your garbage

You're a Moe Ron.

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