Colonial Outcasts

Bad Hasbara's Matt Lieb and Mark Wayne decompress from the days of their former Zionism while Greg Stoker struggles to digest the insanity of the ideology. Through a hilarious reliving free-fall dive into memory lane, Matt and Mark explore each other's journeys out of the propaganda that often permeates Christian and Jewish communities and reflect on cultural tensions common between Israeli Jews and American Jews.We compare and contrast the key differences between evangelical Zionism and Jewish Zionism while also exploring the deep psychological factors behind philosemitism in Christian communities which Mark fell captive of before falling in love with Palestine and escaping evangelical ideologies equally harmful to Palestinians and Jews.Matt Lieb is the hilarious co-host of Bad Hasbara. Follow them via the links below: https://www.youtube.com/@UCZ8tBifpyuwf0DlTCN44ZpA https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes

It's terrible that the world (The Collective West) values some lives over others, but we are waging an Information War to end the violence in Palestine and must use what levers we can. At this time, the family of the activist has requested privacy as they mourn their loss. Their wish to grieve in peace should be respected by all, as they navigate this tragic and difficult situation. During the weekly demonstration in Beita, Palestine, on the morning of September 6th, 2024, the Israeli army intentionally shot and killed an international human rights activist with the International Solidarity Movement. The demonstration, which primarily involved men and children praying, was met with force from the Israeli army stationed on a hill. The volunteer died shortly after being transported to a local hospital in Nablus.

Check us out on Patreon for exclusive content:   / colonialoutcasts   We’re going to focus on the insane media gaslighting that is going on right now, by examining the reporting of the New York Times over the past 24 hours. It’s been disgraceful. They are literally now running Op-eds that say essentially that the hostages should not be recovered for the greater good. But first, lets talk about what happened to six hostages over the weekend…

Dr. Mohammad Abdelfattah, an American Palestinian critical care physician, shares his harrowing experience volunteering at the European Gaza Hospital. He details the unimaginable conditions faced by medical staff, the heartbreaking injuries of children, and the resilience of local doctors amidst chaos. Dr. Abdelfattah recounts his challenging journey to Gaza and the emotional toll of treating patients under constant threat. He emphasizes the urgent need for advocacy and reveals the deep faith and hope that sustain both caregivers and patients in this war-torn region.

Check us out on Patreon for exclusive content:   / colonialoutcasts   Follow Matt on social:   / matthewenderlein   Israel has a problem on their northern border Called Hezbollah, which it cannot defeat, but it has to do something, and what is easier than fighting Hezbollah? Invading West Bank in a multi-brigade action to “root out criminals” and grab more land. But first, will Bombala Harris, I mean Kamala Harris stop this madness and enforce both international law and our own Leahey Laws, which dictate that we can’t send arms to a country committing human rights violations.

Check us out on patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/ColonialOutcasts Today we are talking about the Haditha Massacre nearly 20 years later with a US Marine who was in sector during the aftermath of the massacre about the blowback that was still taking place two years later. This will be a two part series hopefully. Part one is context, part two will hopefully involve an interview with a Former Marine Judge Advocate General Lawyer who was involved tangentially in the cover-up. He actually texted me last night “Greg, I was involved in Haditha and know of the cover up. Those photos are burned into my memory.” So hopefully that will be part two, but no promises.

In a riveting discussion, Elina Xenophontos, a series regular renowned for her anti-imperialist insights, tackles the dire state of independent journalism amidst media censorship. They dissect the media's role in amplifying imperialist narratives, especially regarding the Middle East. Elina critiques the subjective nature of defining terrorism and how it influences military actions. They further explore the looming threat of a three-front war and the power dynamics at play, stressing the importance of diverse perspectives in a world rife with misinformation.

Because of July’s busy schedule at Colonial Outcasts, we are only now releasing a month-old episode with Wally Rashid, Palestinian American, entrepreneur and social media influencer. Recorded on July 11th, Wally relays the continuing horrors on his family village of Burin as well as other West Bank villages. The violent pogroms which took place on the 4th of July as Americans enjoyed their celebration of false independence are just an example of many that have defined reality for Palestinians struggling to endure under the brutal occupation. As the violent Israeli settlements, fueled by cultish belief systems of religious supremacy and blood lust against the inhabitants of West Bank villages rooted in the landscape for thousands of years, Wally has been working within the United States political structure to get these settlements sanctioned. We discuss the complexity of this work that Wally has taken on as well as the experience of his family’s village during these violent raid by former IDF settlers. Wally also discusses the value of long-term strategies through US politics and finding political avenues outside the box of ideology. While Wally and Mark hold different opinions regarding political strategy and direction, the urgency for any and all avenues in the fight for Palestine’s liberation from the everyday horrors of genocide, settler violence and ethnic cleansing is what drives the comradery within the movement as exemplified with Wally’s critical voice being platformed a third time on Colonial Outcasts.

The conversation dives into the challenges facing the Democratic National Convention, focusing on police brutality against anti-war protesters. It draws parallels between this year's protests and those in 1968, exploring historical violence and the urgency of dissent. The discussion also critiques the fragmentation within political discourse, urging solidarity among marginalized communities. Personal stories emphasize the role of veterans in activism, while the emotional toll of global conflicts on children highlights the need for accountability from political leaders.

Seven days ago the Ukrainian Army (AFU) initiated a surprise counter-offensive into the Russian region of Kursk along the northern border of Ukraine and initially captured over 350 square kilometers of territory, in what is the largest regional gain since the Kharkiv offensive nearly two years ago.  It's going to be a blunder. The AFU is incredibly unlikely to achieve any of their strategic goals...