Returning guest Brace Belden joins the crew to discuss Israel's military shortcomings, the IDF's penile obsession, the domestic propaganda war, Gavin Newsom's veto of an anti-Caste based discrimination law, and a Ron DeSantis aide who apparently willed himself to death.
Israeli tank girls' questionable combat tactics highlight concerns about training and decision-making in the military.
Extreme behavior by some pro-Israel individuals underscores the need for diplomatic discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel's offensive and sadistic actions alienate potential supporters, emphasizing the need for a more nuanced approach.
Failed viral videos reveal the extreme attitudes of some pro-Israel individuals, raising questions about credibility and the shaping of the conflict narrative.
Deep dives
Israeli tank girls and their questionable tactics
During the recent conflict in Israel, there were reports of Israeli tank girls who were inexperienced and showed questionable combat tactics, such as shooting at houses without verifying whether civilians were present. These actions raise concerns about the level of training and decision-making within the Israeli military.
Unfiltered conduct of pro-Israel individuals
The conduct of some pro-Israel individuals, like Stuart Saldewitz, has highlighted the extreme and offensive behavior displayed by supporters of Israel. Saldewitz, a former State Department official, was caught on video threatening a halal cart vendor, making derogatory statements, and showing a disturbing level of hate. Such incidents emphasize the need for a more measured and diplomatic approach to discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The decline in Israeli PR machine's effectiveness
Recent events have shown a decline in the effectiveness of Israel's public relations machine. Their actions and behavior have come across as offensive, extreme, and sadistic. This display only further alienates and repels potential supporters, highlighting the need for a more nuanced and thoughtful approach to engage with the public.
The failure to generate viral videos supporting Israel
Efforts to create viral videos that support Israel have consistently backfired, as these videos end up revealing the hateful and extreme attitudes held by some pro-Israel individuals. The inability to gain public support through such means suggests a lack of credibility and a failure to effectively shape the narrative surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill banning discrimination based on caste
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill in California that would have made it the first state in the country to expressly ban discrimination based on caste. Newsom stated that the measure was unnecessary because existing laws already covered this issue. The veto comes after lobbying from influential Indian-American donors, including Kamala Harris' mother. Critics argue that caste-based discrimination does occur in America, especially within tech companies, where hiring practices often favor high castes. This decision raises questions about the Democratic Party's commitment to listening to and addressing the concerns of all its constituents.
Ron DeSantis' election integrity official collapses and dies after a meeting
Peter Antonacci, the hand-picked choice of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to lead the state's elections fraud office, collapsed and died in the hallway of the governor's office after leaving a contentious meeting. The incident was initially kept secret, with authorities only reporting that Antonacci died while at work. The incident raises questions about the governor's office's handling of the situation and highlights the importance of addressing the vulnerabilities of public officials, especially in high-stress environments.
Upcoming Moby Dick marathon at the New Bedford Whaling Museum
This Sunday, January 7th, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will host its annual Moby Dick marathon. Participants will gather to read the entire book of Moby Dick over the course of the weekend. Thomas, one of the participants, will be reading on Sunday evening. The event celebrates this great American novel and offers a unique literary experience for attendees. The marathon allows literature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of Herman Melville's masterpiece and appreciate the timeless themes and stunning prose.
TrueAnon’s Brace Belden returns to the show as the crew continues discussing the war in Palestine. We look at Israel’s military shortcomings, the IDF’s penile obsession, the domestic propaganda war, and some measures Biden could take we might actually support. We also touch on Gavin Newsom’s vetoing of an anti-Caste based discrimination law, and a Ron DeSantis aide who apparently willed himself to death.
Catch Will at the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 2024 Moby-Dick Marathon: https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/moby-dick-marathon-2024/
And keep an eye on TrueAnon’s feed for an upcoming announcement that will “end politics as we know it”.
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