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900-word document cites Gaza as motive

Someone take away his Twitter account.

Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly, who edged out New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) for a top Democratic post in December before stepping down, died from esophageal cancer on Wednesday, becoming the third Democrat to die in office this term.

The late congressman made headlines in December when, with support from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, he defeated AOC to lead the House Oversight Committee, despite reportedly violating stock trading laws, according to Raw Story. AOC would have been the youngest Democrat to chair a House committee at 35 years old.

In order to conquer and seize Gaza, “We need to do it in a way” where the world “won’t stop us," Netanyahu says.

Israel has allowed a handful of trucks to enter Gaza since Monday, but it was described as a “drop in the ocean” by UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher. He warned that 14,000 babies are at risk of dying within 48 hours if more aid doesn’t enter Gaza quickly.

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YERRR – the one and only Senator Bernie Sanders sat down with us to talk about the failures of the Democratic party, Elon & corporate interests upending modern democracy, and why the system’s still rigged against the working class person. From taking on billionaires to clashing with Congress, Bernie keeps it blunt: he breaks down socialized healthcare, fixing student debt, and why he is still bitter about the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn. All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.

Timestamps:

1. 0:00 Start and introduction to Senator Bernie Sanders
2. 1:11 Bernie reflects on the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn and how it exposed him to politics
3. 6:03 Bernie watched Jackie Robinson play & can still name the starting rotation
4. 8:44 the 3 questions of REAL politics & how they apply to the US
5. 14:31 America’s lack of care for educators
6. 16:52 Elon’s wealth & uber capitalist rulers
7. 20:40 Citizens United & Super PACs explained and how billionaires use it in elections
8. 26:25 US funding Israel, speaking out against Netanyahu & AIPACs power
9. 30:10 “Bernie Bros” origins & podcast similarities
10. 31:35 Bernie on “Bernie Bros” & “Podcast Bros” similarities
11. 35:40 Are Americans better off now than in 40 years ago?
12. 39:20 Democrats failures with the status quo & Trump’s acknowledgement of the working class person
13. 42:58 Are the Democrats also a threat to democracy?
14. 47:30 Politicians trading stocks
15. 49:01 Has Trump changed the American culture and dream?
16. 56:22 is it possible to tax billionaires effectively?
17. 1:03:45 Is college tuition and debt fixable?
18. 1:08:10 States should provide their own health care and why they do not
19. 1:11:14 Trump’s new bill to lower drug prices
20. 1:17:40 Will Bernie run for President?
21. 1:17:51 is AOC next in line?
22. 1:19:48 Bernie’s bravery and does he have fear from powerful people?
23. 1:21:55 how can YOU help Bernie?

A lot of legal professionals have to defend the indefensible as part of their jobs, but arguing that rampant lawlessness is legal — as government attorneys now do in many of the 240-plus lawsuits filed against the current Trump administration — requires a particular flair for impudence.

The effort to deport Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil offers a case in point. The Trump regime abducted Khalil, a green card holder, in the lobby of his New York apartment building in March, and has since held him in a sprawling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Louisiana.

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Glenn Greenwald Joins RBN Live. Is Trump Really Turning on Israel? Free Speech Under Attack!

#Trump #DonaldTrump #Netanyahu #Israel #Gaza #Palestine #GlennGreenwald #Freespeech

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Main Topic:

The video features a discussion with Glenn Greenwald about various political issues, including Donald Trump's evolving stance on Israel and Iran, hypocrisy surrounding free speech, and the changing dynamics within both the Republican and Democratic parties.

Key Points:

• Trump and Iran: Trump is reportedly pursuing a nuclear deal with Iran, similar to the one he previously abandoned, which is causing anger among neoconservatives and Israel-first Republicans.
• Free Speech Hypocrisy: The discussion highlights the hypocrisy of some right-wing figures, particularly Zionists, who previously championed free speech but are now advocating for restrictions on anti-Israel speech, especially on college campuses.
• Changing Public Opinion on Israel: There's a noted shift in American public opinion regarding Israel, with declining support across many demographics, leading to desperation and crackdowns on dissent from pro-Israel voices.
• Trump-Netanyahu Rift: While the US and Israel still share policy goals, there's a growing strategic divergence between Trump and Netanyahu. Trump is prioritizing deals that benefit the US, even if they conflict with Netanyahu's agenda.
• Democratic Party's Pro-Israel Stance: The Democratic party is criticized for its unwavering support for Israel, with figures like AOC accused of promoting pro-genocide propaganda.
• Rewriting History: The media is accused of attempting to rewrite history regarding Biden's cognitive decline, with figures who previously denied it now acknowledging it.

Highlights:

• Glenn Greenwald emphasizes the "Israel exception" to free speech and anti-interventionism on the right.
• The discussion points out the desperation of neoconservatives who are losing their grip on the narrative surrounding Israel and Iran.
• The video highlights the hypocrisy of politicians and media figures who are now acknowledging issues they previously denied or downplayed.
• Mark Levin's "Zionist meltdown" is presented as an example of the anger and frustration within the neoconservative movement.
• The discussion touches on the idea that Trump's foreign policy, despite his controversial image, may be more pragmatic and less interventionist than Biden's in some respects.

About Channel, Revolutionary Blackout:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

• The Supreme Court granted a request by Venezuelan nationals seeking an injunction against their removal from the United States under the Alien Enemies Act.

Boeing is set to avoid prosecution in a fraud case sparked by two fatal crashes of its bestselling 737 Max jet that killed 346 people, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The US Department of Justice is considering a non-prosecution agreement, relatives of the victims were told on Friday, through which the US aerospace giant would not be required to plead guilty.

While Boeing had agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay a fine of up to $487.2m during the final months of the Biden administration, O’Connor’s decision meant the Trump administration inherited the case.

Under Donald Trump, the justice department has been overhauled, and his administration has faced questions around how aggressively it intends to pursue big companies that break the law.

The structural conditions that have historically preceded ethnic cleansing are now observable in the administration’s deportation efforts.

Missouri voters passed a voter-led ballot initiative enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution last year.

My guest is Brace Belden, an organizer, an infamous shitposter and co-host of the TrueAnon podcast ‪@TrueAnonPod‬

I’ve spent the last few years interviewing young people who make radical posts online and later find their way into real world politics. Irony and humor play a huge role in this process. For the first episode, I wanted to talk to one of my favorite posters who has also lived his politics in the real world.

0:00 Intro 1:13 Edgy teens 7:16 LARP politics 17:00 Humor & maturity 23:38 Overton window 31:37 Pro union GOP vs China 43:27 Socialism vs anarchism 48:41 Social media vs organization 1:01:40 Reform vs revolution 1:14:28 Being in the real world

After Biden's terrible debate that showed us the Wizard behind the curtain in plain view, my immediate reaction was to re-evaluate the media and establishment Democrat's response to the Robert Hur investigation. The investigation declined prosecution, noting they were convinced Biden was an "elderly man with poor memory." Little did we know, this meant Biden couldn't even recall what year Trump was elected.

The Democratic apparatus went into overdrive to defend Biden, claiming he was young and dynamic behind the scenes. Biden's press secretary stated many times that he was more energized than ever, and no one in his administration ever doubted his mental capacity. In fact they argued it was so strong, that it was offensive to question it. Afterall, did Biden even need to campaign and talk to the press when everyone "knew" just how vigorous he was.

Biden asserted executive privilege over the tapes with Republicans eventually voting to hold Merrick Garland in contempt for failing to provide them. If they had released the tapes after the investigation, they could have left it to the people to judge at the beginning of February, 2024. Instead, we were forced to wait until Biden's shocking June debate performance, where we all saw the emperor had no clothes and that we had been gaslit and lied to by the same people that we felt obliged to trust. Afterall, they kept telling us democracy depended on it.

In this moment, had Democrats not insisted there was nothing to hide and do-nothing Merrick Garland actually provided the tapes publicly, it could have presented a new candidate sooner.

I've felt a delayed sense of intense dread following the election of trump and watched as the Palestinian genocide only got worse

My family members care only with words, my friends are more interested in nationalism, our party is both authoritarian, pro-israel and also lying to their citizens about being Anti-Israel, and not a single major nation has done anything towards Israel that can directly affect it

I send my donations and I attend rallies, but to what end? Do they matter? People seemingly rather distance themselves than have actual progress, seemingly attempting to be at the moral high ground no matter what, even if it means ignoring a genocide, it's disgusting

I don't know what to do, am I meant to only provide a shelter to who can survive? What about the rest? I can't help but fucking shiver and its giving me a panic attack

The Supreme Court is set to hear argumentson the case on May 15, 2025.

The DNC cited a procedural concern, but Hogg said it is “impossible to ignore the broader context” of his criticisms.

Data includes full flight itineraries, passenger name records and financial details which are otherwise hard to obtain.

https://malcontentnews.substack.com/p/are-they-federal-agents-or-federally

The announcement of Steiner’s appointment, which heightened concerns from postal unions over possible efforts to privatize the USPS, was made Friday by Amber McReynolds, chairperson of the USPS’ Board of Governors, during a meeting of the independent group that oversees the service.