The Global finaincial Crisis of 2008,2009: The Role of Greed, Fear and Oligarchs

Rebranding Genocide: When Killing Learns New Words

There are moments in history when crimes do not end — they simply learn new language. Gaza is living inside such a moment. The bombs have not stopped falling. The children have not stopped dying. The displaced have not stopped freezing in tents pitched atop rubble that was once their homes. What has changed is the vocabulary . And in the modern age, vocabulary is power . If you can rename atrocity, you can anesthetize conscience. First, it was called self-defense — a phrase emptied of meaning by its repetition. Then it became a war , despite the grotesque imbalance: one side armed with one of the most advanced militaries on earth, backed by the world’s most powerful empire ; the other a besieged civilian population without an army, navy, air force, tanks, or safe shelter. Now it is branded a ceasefire — a word invoked not to stop violence, but to conceal it. This is not peace. It is genocide with a quieter soundtrack. The Illusion of Restraint A slowed rate of killing is not m...

The Politicization of Antisemitism: Randy Fine, AIPAC, and the Fight Over Anti-Israel Speech

Randy Fine. Brief introduction of Randy Fine. Randy Fine is a U.S. Representative-Elect for Florida's 6th Congressional District and a former Florida State Senator . Born on April 20, 1974, in Tucson , Arizona , Fine holds degrees from Harvard College and Harvard Business School . He began his political career in 2016 as a member of the Florida House of Representatives and later served in the Florida Senate. Fine is known for his strong pro-Israel stance, earning him the nickname " Hebrew Hammer, " and his socially conservative views . He has been involved in contentious legislation and has faced both support and criticism for his policies and rhetoric. Detailed overview of Randy Fine 's stance and legislative efforts related to criminalizing the distribution of anti-Israel flyers, along with broader context about his political agenda and controversies : --- 1. Randy Fine’s Legislative Efforts Against Anti-Israel Flyers - Florida’s Hate Crime Law (2023): ...

The Berlin Wall of Silence: A Masterclass in "Protecting Democracy" by Choking It

Welcome to Germany, the land of poets, thinkers , and apparently, riot police who are absolutely terrified of Zoom calls. If you’ve been following the news—or trying to, assuming your localized algorithm hasn’t shadow-banned it—you might have noticed that the German state has been busy. Very busy. They are currently engaged in a heroic struggle to protect democracy from its greatest existential threat: people asking for a ceasefire. Here is a celebration of the German police’s most "valiant" efforts to keep the streets safe from the menace of human rights. 1. The "Dangerous" Conference Call In April 2024, Berlin’s finest pulled off the tactical raid of the century. Their target? The Palestine Congress , a gathering of international scholars and activists . The threat level was evidently " Avenger Level," because 900 police officers were deployed to protect the city from... speeches. In a move that screams " stable democracy ," pol...

A Society Pulling Apart: Emigration, Fear, and the Fracturing of Israeli Jewish Resilience

One of the least discussed—and most dangerous—developments in Israel today is not unfolding on its borders, but within its society. The fissures that have opened inside Israeli Jewish society are widening by the day. What began years ago as ideological disagreement has hardened into social estrangement, demographic anxiety , and a growing willingness—especially among secular and liberal Israelis—to imagine a future outside the country. This is not conjecture. It is measurable . The Quiet Indicator of Insecurity: Who Is Thinking of Leaving According to repeated surveys by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) , roughly one-quarter of Israelis have seriously considered emigrating , with the numbers rising sharply among secular Jews , young professionals, academics, and high-skilled workers. Among secular Israelis, the share expressing willingness to leave has approached 40% in some surveys —a staggering figure for a country whose national ethos was built on ingathering, permanen...

Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism: Navigating the Complexities of Anti-Zionism and Anti-Semitism. JVP.

Key points from the statement by the Academic Advisory Council (AAC) of Jewish Voice for Peace regarding the firing of Maura Finkelstein by Muhlenberg College , along with further explanations: 1. Condemnation of Firing - The AAC condemns the firing of Maura Finkelstein. - The AAC views the firing as unjust and demands her immediate reinstatement. They also call for the removal of key administrative figures at Muhlenberg College, including President Harring , Provost Furge, and Board Chair Lance Bruck . 2. Reason for Termination - Finkelstein was fired for reposting an Instagram message by Palestinian poet Remi Kanazi. - The reposted message was critical of Zionists, which Muhlenberg College cited as the reason for her termination. This action has been reported and corroborated by external sources¹,². 3. Academic Freedom - The AAC argues that the repost falls within the bounds of academic freedom. ...

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