12/5/23: Kamala Screws Gaza Future Day One, Israel May Cost Biden 2024, Israeli Stocks Shorted Before Oct 7, Life Expectancy Crisis, Lindsey Flips On Ukraine, Biden Spox Caught Lying On Israel, And Ro Khanna Calls Out Biden
Biden taps Kamala to handle Gaza future; Israeli stocks shorted before Oct 7th; media hides US life expectancy crisis; Lindsey Graham flips on Ukraine; Biden spox called out for lie; Ro Khanna discusses Biden's failed Israel policy
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Quick takeaways
There were suspicious short bets placed on Israeli stocks before October 7th, indicating possible insider knowledge of an attack.
US life expectancy has declined significantly, with deaths of despair such as suicides reaching record highs, necessitating intervention.
Congressman Ro Khanna calls for the enforcement of the Leahy Law to ensure US aid to Israel upholds human rights and international law, emphasizing the need for a permanent ceasefire and inclusion of diverse factions in negotiations.
Deep dives
Short selling surge before October 7th raises questions
Massive bets were placed against Israeli shares in the days before October 7th, indicating insider knowledge of an attack. The scale of short selling cannot be explained by chance or random fluctuations. The identity of those placing the bets remains unknown, but possible actors include Hamas, military intelligence officials, or other state actors. An investigation should be conducted to determine if any US citizens were involved.
Life expectancy decline in the US
US life expectancy, though rebounding from the 2020 decline due to COVID-19, remains well behind the peak in 2014 and is now comparable to levels in 2001. Chronic illness, drug overdose, and suicide have been significant contributors to the decline in life expectancy. Suicides per 100,000 reached the highest per capita rate since 1941, with the actual number of suicides hitting a record high. Deaths of despair have become a significant concern, highlighting the need for intervention and support.
Conditioning US military aid to Israel based on human rights standards
Congressman Rokana calls for the enforcement of the Leahy Law, which requires that US aid to any country upholds human rights standards and international law. He believes that aid to Israel should explicitly uphold the Leahy Law.
The need for a permanent ceasefire and inclusive negotiations
Congressman Rokana emphasizes the importance of a permanent ceasefire and the inclusion of diverse factions of Palestine in negotiations for a Palestinian state, as well as the recognition of Israel's right to exist and the renouncement of violence.
The Biden administration's handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Congressman Rokana has voiced disagreements with the Biden administration's handling of the conflict, particularly concerning the extent of Israel's military actions and the need for more surgical strikes against Hamas perpetrators. He also emphasizes the need to recognize the value and dignity of Palestinian lives.
The controversy over anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism
Congressman Rokana expresses his opposition to a House resolution stating that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. He believes that criticizing Israeli policy should not be equated with anti-Semitism and emphasizes the need to recognize and address genuine cases of anti-Semitism in the United States.
Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden tapping Kamala to handle the future of Gaza, shocking polls show Israel may cost Biden 2024, mysterious person shorted Israeli stocks right before Oct 7th, media hides drastic life expectancy crisis in US, Lindsey Graham flips on Ukraine after failed offensive, Biden spox called out for lie by journalist, and Ro Khanna joins to discuss Biden's failed Israel policy.