Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/14/23: Israel Claims Total Gaza Control, Biden And Xi Meet, Newsom Cleans Up SF For China Visit, LA Highway Up In Flames, Tucker Joins Spanish Protests, And SCOTUS Creates Fake Ethics Code
Nov 14, 2023
Discussion launches into Israel's total control of Gaza and the internal dissent it's stirring. Biden meets Xi in a critical diplomatic effort amid rising tensions. Newsom's cleanup of San Francisco raises eyebrows just before a China visit. A devastating fire engulfs an LA highway, complicating local traffic. Backlash brews in Oregon over drug decriminalization policies. Supreme Court introduces a contentious ethics code, while Tucker Carlson joins major protests in Spain, highlighting global political unrest.
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Netanyahu's 9/11 Analogy
- Netanyahu invoked 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, arguing against immediate accountability for the October 7th attacks.
- He believes focusing on victory and hostage retrieval is his current responsibility, mirroring past responses.
Israeli Public's Discernment
- The Israeli public understands Netanyahu's long-term interests don't align with their immediate needs.
- They see his judicial takeover attempt and West Bank settler empowerment as weakening factors.
Israel's Crackdown on Dissent
- The Knesset criminalized criticizing the war, supporting Palestinians, and consuming specific news.
- Thousands face arrest or job loss for online posts, like sharing Palestinian children's names.
