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Real Coffee with Scott Adams

Episode 2256 Scott Adams: Coffee With Scott

Oct 9, 2023
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, discusses various topics including the TikTok ban, a lawsuit involving Mike Lindell, the disappearance of atrocities on social media, and the motivations of Hamas in the Middle East conflict.
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Quick takeaways

  • Hamas's objective in the conflict with Israel is to weaken Israel's Holocaust narrative and gain more militant supporters across the region.
  • The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas may lead to a war with Iran, indicating the necessity of preventing Iran from funding its enemies and developing nuclear weapons.

Deep dives

Hamas's Long Game

Hamas's strategy in the ongoing conflict with Israel may appear insane on the surface, with no obvious hopes of conquering Israel or improving the situation for Palestinians. However, their capability and success in mounting coordinated operations suggests they are not simply crazy. The Iranian connection further adds to their strategic capabilities. Instead, it appears Hamas's objective is to weaken Israel's Holocaust narrative, gaining more militant supporters across the region. By creating civilian hardships in Gaza and influencing public opinion against Israel, Hamas hopes to achieve its long-term goals.

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