Episode 195: A Morbid Tale Involving Bari Weiss, Destiny, The IDF, And A Very Angry Squirrel
Dec 16, 2023
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Bari Weiss, a perpetual Twitter villain, is accused of Literal Murder. The podcast discusses the Zei Squirrel vs Destiny origin story. The contentious Palestinian professor, Refaat Alareer, teaching Israeli Poetry is also mentioned. Drew Pavlou's comments on Alareer's tweets are highlighted.
The podcast highlights the potential consequences of social media interactions and the tense nature of discussions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The podcast emphasizes the darker aspects of online feuds and the consequences of Twitter interactions, including threats and harassment.
The podcast delves into the complexity of discussing sensitive topics on social media and demonstrates how retweets can escalate tensions and have unforeseen consequences.
Deep dives
The Palestinian Activist and the Israeli Baby Incident
The podcast discusses a Twitter exchange involving a Palestinian activist, Rafat Al-Ariar, and journalist Barry Weiss. Al-Ariar retweeted a tweet joking about an Israeli baby burned alive by Hamas terrorists, to which Weiss responded by quote retweeting him. This exchange led to Al-Ariar receiving disturbing and hateful messages. The incident highlights the tense nature of discussions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict, as well as the potential consequences of social media interactions.
The Squirrel's Feud with Destiny
The summary outlines the ongoing feud between a Twitter user known as the squirrel and popular streamer Destiny. The squirrel, known for their extreme left-leaning views, clashed with Destiny, who had shifted from debating alt-right figures to criticizing left-wing ideologies. The feud included DMCA takedown notices and intense online exchanges. The summary emphasizes the darker aspects of this online feud and the consequences of Twitter interactions, including threats and harassment.
Barry Weiss's Involvement in the Twitter Controversy
The summary delves into the controversy sparked by journalist Barry Weiss's retweet of Palestinian activist Rafat Al-Aree's comment about an Israeli baby burned alive. This retweet led to accusations against Weiss, including claims that she issued a public kill order and incited violence. The summary highlights the complexity of discussing sensitive topics on social media and demonstrates how retweets can escalate tensions and have unforeseen consequences.
Rumors and Misinformation in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
The summary discusses the spread of rumors and misinformation during the Israel-Gaza conflict. It emphasizes the importance of verifying information before sharing it, particularly in a climate of war and chaos. The summary highlights the need for nuanced discussions and fact-checking, especially in journalism, to avoid adding to the already heightened tensions in such a sensitive and volatile situation.
1. Lack of evidence for targeted attack on Rafat Allarir
There is currently no conclusive evidence to support the claim that Rafat Allarir was specifically targeted and killed by the Israeli government. Experts in the field of forensic analysis and military operations have emphasized the need for forensic evidence, eyewitness accounts, and video footage to establish the veracity of such claims. While Israel has the technical capability to carry out targeted strikes, there is currently insufficient evidence to prove that Allarir's death was intentional.
2. Spread of baseless conspiracy theories regarding Barry Weiss's involvement
Conspiracy theories suggesting that Barry Weiss, a prominent pundit, played a role in Allarir's death have emerged without any concrete evidence. Some individuals, including podcast host Noah Colwin, have amplified these unfounded claims, attributing Allarir's death to Weiss's influence and tweets. Such baseless accusations not only lack factual grounding but also pose a potentially dangerous threat to Weiss's personal safety. The focus on these unfounded conspiracy theories detracts from the larger discussions surrounding Israel's conduct during the ongoing conflict.
This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss allegations of Literal Murder against perpetual Twitter villain Bari Weiss. Plus, the Zei Squirrel vs Destiny origin story.
