Right-wing House Speaker Mike Johnson demands that Columbia University President Minouche Shafik sic the National Guard against peaceful antiwar protesters. That’s always worked out so well in the past…
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Logic Broad Jump
The linguistic contortions used by supporters of Israel to accuse their critics of antisemitism are truly incredible.
Ceasefire…NOW.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close ally President Joe Biden are both playing for time, pretending to be opposed to what’s going on while not changing anything. As Biden sends Netanyahu more money and more weapons, day by day the Gaza Strip is being ethnically cleansed. Even now, it’s probably too late for a ceasefire to do much good.
Last Supper
At the same time the Biden Administration sends another $60 billion to Israel to help it kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the US Air Force drops food aid into the beleaguered occupied territory. If you must die, don’t die hungry.
The First Step Is Admitting You Are a Problem
The Israeli war cabinet of Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has been on something of a bender lately, with seemingly no limit on how many fronts they are willing to open up militarily.
From the Whiners to the Twee, Right-Wingers Will Be Free
Pro-Israel students at colleges and universities like Columbia claim that they feel endangered when they see pro-Palestine antiwar protests on campus and hear phrases like “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Everyone is entitled to their own baseless feelings, but let’s not forget who has REAL cause to fear for their lives–those in Gaza who are being slaughtered by Israel.
No Assholes, No Cops
Police departments are having trouble recruiting new cops. There may be an explanation.
Silent Spring Has Arrived
Numerous studies are now documenting how natural soundscapes are changing, being disrupted and falling silent. A 2021 study in the journal Nature of 200,000 sites across North America and Europe found “pervasive loss of acoustic diversity and intensity of soundscapes across both continents over the past 25 years, driven by changes in species richness and abundance.” There’s an app for that.
Pro-Rape From A to Z
The Arizona Supreme Court affirmed an 1864 law that bans abortion without exceptions for rape or incest. State legislators then blocked a Democratic attend to repeal the statute. Can Arizona put a positive spin on this mess?
Goldilocks Meets Civilian Death Toll
What causes a tipping point? At what point did Israel go too far in its wildly brutal bombing campaign against the civilian population of Gaza? Somewhere during the past month, but it’s hard to see why then.
“The Stringer”
graphic novel
by Ted Rall & Pablo G. Callejo
“Political Suicide: The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party”
by Ted Rall
“Bernie (Revised 2020 Edition)”
by Ted Rall
DMZ America Podcast Ep 146: Biden Cuts Off Israel, Stormy Daniels Rages, Our Weird Economy
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Political cartoonists Ted Rall (from the Left) and Scott Stantis (from the Right) debate the week in news and culture as friendly adversaries to bring you spirited debate and smart insight. First up: President Biden’s patience with the war cabinet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expired. After warning Bibi not to enter the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Bibi went ahead and did just that, cutting off aid trucks at the border to boot. For the first time in memory, the president put a “pause” on the delivery of 3,500 bombs that were set to be delivered to Israel for use against Gaza. How significant is this? Is this a rupture or just a temporary squabble between allies? Second: Porn actor Stormy Daniels testified in the Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in Manhattan. It says a lot about the current state of politics that the first-ever criminal trial of a former President of the United States, in which he…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/9/24- Biden Puts Foot Down on Bomb Deliveries to Israel
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including the latest out of Gaza amid Israel’s invasion of the region of Rafah. Tyler Nixon – Counselor-at-law Gerald Celente – Trends Journal Publisher and Founder of the Trends Research Institute Paul Bondar – Republican Candidate for Congress Scott Stantis – Cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune The show kicks off with counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon delving into the complexities of Stormy Daniels’ testimony in the Trump hush money trial. Then, Trends Journal publisher Gerald Celente analyzes the recent U.S. decision to pause bomb shipments to Israel amid its ongoing onslaught of Rafah, along with the impact of Gaza solidarity encampments. The second hour begins with Republican candidate for Congress, Paul Bondar, discussing the ongoing legal proceedings involving Fani Willis as the case progresses to the Georgia Court of Appeals. The show closes with cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune, Scott Stantis, weighing in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s unsuccessful attempt…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/8/24 – Stormy Daniels Gives Scathing Testimony as Trump Fights Hush Money Case
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Ted Rall and Angie Wong discuss various topics around the world, including Stormy Daniels’ testimony in Trump’s ongoing hush money trial. Steve Gill – Attorney Dan Kovalik – International Human Rights Lawyer Dr. Wilmer Leon – Syndicated Columnist, Sputnik Host The show begins with attorney Steve Gill discussing the latest developments in Trump’s hush money trial where Stormy Daniels has recently testified. Then, International Human Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik provides an in-depth analysis of the dire situation in Rafah amid the Israeli invasion. The second hour begins with syndicated columnist and Sputnik host Dr. Wilmer Leon exploring the implications of TikTok’s lawsuit against the U.S. government. The show closes with the hosts discussing the ongoing saga of Fani Willis.
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/7/24 – Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand as Trump’s Hush Money Trial Heats Up
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss top news from around the world, including Israel seizing control of the Rafah crossing. Steve Abramowicz – CEO of Heartland Journal Jeremy Kuzmarov – Managing Editor at Covert Action Mark Sleboda – International Relations and Security Analyst Anna Ge – CGTN Host and Reporter The show begins with Steve Abramowicz discussing the Gaza encampments on college campuses across the country and the administrative response. Then, Jeremy Kuzmarov, Managing Editor at Covert Action Magazine, discusses Hamas’s acceptance of a ceasefire deal proposed by Qatar, and Israel’s refusal amid its troops seizing control of the Rafah border crossing. The second hour begins with International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda analyzing the implications of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration for a fifth term. The show closes with CGTN Host and Reporter Anna Ge covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Paris as part of his European tour.
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