Always nice to hear people having a smart and informed analysis, and a genuinely humane and compassionate conversation. It's something that is much needed in our political world today.
Great Interviews. What as American citizens can we do? Here we are again another tax season where I know a portion of my money will go to bomb children. I love my country. I love the people of my country. But I’m so tired of seeing my hard earned dollars go to murdering kids.
Trump is more concerned over a Tesla being torched than families wiped out in US sponsored bombings. I know the explanation for the death grip Israel has on the US government boils down to bribery masquerading as campaign contributions, sex tapes, and the innate cowardice of the majority of our venal Congress (not everyone) but there’s got to be more to the story than that. Is there a threat beyond the obvious ones we can’t see or understand? Because it’s not just the US who grovels — Germany, France, England — all refuse to recognize this genocide. The supposedly richest man in the world, Elon Musk, inadvertently insulted BiBi (or so he said) in the first few weeks of the war and Elon was on the next plane out to apologize. What is going on?
The United States is the leader, setting the trend and example for the other nations you mention. The example the US is currently exhibiting is the welcome disintegration of The Empire. All empires fall as countless historians have documented. I recently heard Richard Wolfe explain some of the common symptoms of falling empires, and how rich the US is in them. I've long thought the disintegration of the US Empire couldn't help but be a good thing, given the immensity of The Empire's crimes. Whatever the domestic, even personal, cost. One worry as Chomsky notes, is that the falling of this empire is potentially the collective extinction of the planet.
Why did Israel impose a merciless siege on Gaza for the 17 years leading up to October 7? Just to ask one pertinent question about this conflict. An occupying power does not have the "right to defend itself."
Pointless and stupid remark. Try to remove your head from your backside. You're not getting any fresh air. "Israelis" are the demons, who revel in death and destruction. Palestinians have been under siege for nearly 80 years. If it were you, you would fight back. Why deny that to others?
All three ignorant. Egypt didn’t want these vile creatures, Jordan doesn’t want them. Non if their fellow ARABS want them.
Why? Because they are philistines.
The three stupids commenting on that they know not.
And there’s not a hair’s difference between these Philistines and the DemonicRAT Party. They all serve the purposes of Satan. Their god is Satan and his prophet is Mohammed, the pedophile.
These philistines used women, children as shields, hide richest in hospitals and schools. And you stupid people think they are oppressed?
Did you guys circulate retracted news about the fliers? I hope you issue a clarification or retraction on next episode. Otherwise you’ll be no better than legacy media. Hope i can continue to trust this show
I agree. Ads are a deal breaker for me. Not only in Useful Idiots, but advertisements in any media by definition ruin the rhythm and quality of the programming. Moreover, and this is a Shame on You Useful Idiots, advertisements are by definition, lies.
Many thanks, Katie and Aaron, for another insightful, noteworthy video.
As a comment on Diana Buttu's observation about the West's maintenance of political division within Palestine: It's the same ploy used throughout the Arab world, where any popular leader is quickly removed, lest he/she promote pan-Arabism and an end to the present colonial order.
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I am convinced that Israel (= the USA) will pursue war with Iran, leading to Armaggedon: May heaven have mercy on our souls.
I'm with you. Advertisement corrupts the best programming. Useful Idiots doesn't need the revenue either. Their bi-weekly super chats by definition are a roster of the significant, and sometimes very significant, financial contributions of real time appreciation from their viewers. Advertisement is a deal breaker for me. Were I to have to endure much more advertisement from Useful Idiots I won't renew my subscription. A huge cultural loss for me. Whenever I get a Useful Idiots list email, or one from Katie Halper, I drop everything to turn my attention there. Because their programming is so uniquely informative and entertaining. Hard to effing believe the Idiots have stooped to advertisement.
I understand Aaron has been radicalized by Hamas. And through his rhetoric, he decries the killings in Gaza...but never reveals that hamas leadership directly and purposefully put the innocent on the fronts of war as fodder. While the hamas leadership and henchmen hide in other countries or in the tunnels built with billions of foreign aid funds that go to Gaza. As hamas claims, Aaron agrees. The state of Israel needs to be eradicated.
An odd way to start your remark. Why would you understand that, when you clearly don't enjoy his rhetoric. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, if Benjamin Netanyahu knows that the Hamas leadership is hiding in the tunnels why do they continue to bomb civilians? As you stated it is plain to see that the target of their bombings is not actually killing Hamas, but is instead intentionally killing civilians.
Similar to Deir Yassin, right? And the Nakba more widely? Why can't supporters of Israel say, "yeah, we encroached upon the indigenous of this land and appropriated it, making Palestinians an apartheid race. But the conflict's has gotten to such a murderous unleashing of blood and shattering of international reputation as to mandate an end to hostilities. well, hostility to be more accurate. We must negotiate peace. It might be recalled that upon Israeli partition in 1947, Israel was awarded 78% of its traditional homeland. Leaving the other 22% for the victims of the colonial aggression, the Palestinians. That process is known as the Nakba and is continuing today. .
I'm old enough to remember when Israel used its same excuses against the secular PLO. Perhaps, Tom, you should read some non-Zionist history books, before engaging with such an uneducated "observation".
Hamas gained strength, partly through Israeli funding (this is very well documented).
Zionism is racist. And unless Israel is willing to grant equal rights to all within its borders, it has no claim to legitimacy.
Always nice to hear people having a smart and informed analysis, and a genuinely humane and compassionate conversation. It's something that is much needed in our political world today.
Great Interviews. What as American citizens can we do? Here we are again another tax season where I know a portion of my money will go to bomb children. I love my country. I love the people of my country. But I’m so tired of seeing my hard earned dollars go to murdering kids.
Trump is more concerned over a Tesla being torched than families wiped out in US sponsored bombings. I know the explanation for the death grip Israel has on the US government boils down to bribery masquerading as campaign contributions, sex tapes, and the innate cowardice of the majority of our venal Congress (not everyone) but there’s got to be more to the story than that. Is there a threat beyond the obvious ones we can’t see or understand? Because it’s not just the US who grovels — Germany, France, England — all refuse to recognize this genocide. The supposedly richest man in the world, Elon Musk, inadvertently insulted BiBi (or so he said) in the first few weeks of the war and Elon was on the next plane out to apologize. What is going on?
The United States is the leader, setting the trend and example for the other nations you mention. The example the US is currently exhibiting is the welcome disintegration of The Empire. All empires fall as countless historians have documented. I recently heard Richard Wolfe explain some of the common symptoms of falling empires, and how rich the US is in them. I've long thought the disintegration of the US Empire couldn't help but be a good thing, given the immensity of The Empire's crimes. Whatever the domestic, even personal, cost. One worry as Chomsky notes, is that the falling of this empire is potentially the collective extinction of the planet.
Thank you for these two great interviews. And will the food groups return?
The food groups are my favorite part!
Great episode. Thank you for your reporting. We won’t get the truth and clarity from the MSM.
Such a terrible tragedy for the Palestinians. I am an American. The West and primarily the USA are to blame for making this horror possible.
Why does the demonic HAMAS Continue to attack Israel. Why does Islam teach that women are worthless? Why continue to lie?
Why did Israel impose a merciless siege on Gaza for the 17 years leading up to October 7? Just to ask one pertinent question about this conflict. An occupying power does not have the "right to defend itself."
Pointless and stupid remark. Try to remove your head from your backside. You're not getting any fresh air. "Israelis" are the demons, who revel in death and destruction. Palestinians have been under siege for nearly 80 years. If it were you, you would fight back. Why deny that to others?
Methinks CStone isn't playing with a full deck...
All three ignorant. Egypt didn’t want these vile creatures, Jordan doesn’t want them. Non if their fellow ARABS want them.
Why? Because they are philistines.
The three stupids commenting on that they know not.
And there’s not a hair’s difference between these Philistines and the DemonicRAT Party. They all serve the purposes of Satan. Their god is Satan and his prophet is Mohammed, the pedophile.
These philistines used women, children as shields, hide richest in hospitals and schools. And you stupid people think they are oppressed?
Dumber, dumber dumber
Wow. When did they release you from the asylum? Better up the dosage on your medication.
You really are brainwashed. I couldn't find a single fact in this screed. Maybe you should study history, not fantasy. Israel's god is Moloch.
Why are you so stupid. That's rhetorical.
Wow, another uneducated person opining without an inkling of historical knowledge... or are you even aware of what was the SECULAR PLO?
Furthermore, CStone, would you care to investigate who financed Hamas in its incipience? Might surprise you, who are the real terrorists....
Did you guys circulate retracted news about the fliers? I hope you issue a clarification or retraction on next episode. Otherwise you’ll be no better than legacy media. Hope i can continue to trust this show
NGL I don’t like the new embedded ads or ‘sponsors’ . Paying subscribers should get a clean version.
What’s with the ads in this episode? I’m a paying subscriber so was a bit taken aback by that.
I agree. Ads are a deal breaker for me. Not only in Useful Idiots, but advertisements in any media by definition ruin the rhythm and quality of the programming. Moreover, and this is a Shame on You Useful Idiots, advertisements are by definition, lies.
Many thanks, Katie and Aaron, for another insightful, noteworthy video.
As a comment on Diana Buttu's observation about the West's maintenance of political division within Palestine: It's the same ploy used throughout the Arab world, where any popular leader is quickly removed, lest he/she promote pan-Arabism and an end to the present colonial order.
-
I am convinced that Israel (= the USA) will pursue war with Iran, leading to Armaggedon: May heaven have mercy on our souls.
I am not a fan of your new sponsor ads. Sorry.
I'm with you. Advertisement corrupts the best programming. Useful Idiots doesn't need the revenue either. Their bi-weekly super chats by definition are a roster of the significant, and sometimes very significant, financial contributions of real time appreciation from their viewers. Advertisement is a deal breaker for me. Were I to have to endure much more advertisement from Useful Idiots I won't renew my subscription. A huge cultural loss for me. Whenever I get a Useful Idiots list email, or one from Katie Halper, I drop everything to turn my attention there. Because their programming is so uniquely informative and entertaining. Hard to effing believe the Idiots have stooped to advertisement.
I understand Aaron has been radicalized by Hamas. And through his rhetoric, he decries the killings in Gaza...but never reveals that hamas leadership directly and purposefully put the innocent on the fronts of war as fodder. While the hamas leadership and henchmen hide in other countries or in the tunnels built with billions of foreign aid funds that go to Gaza. As hamas claims, Aaron agrees. The state of Israel needs to be eradicated.
You have had so much Zionist bullshit lies rammed up your ass it all comes out every time you speak like verbal diarrhoea
An odd way to start your remark. Why would you understand that, when you clearly don't enjoy his rhetoric. I guess the question you have to ask yourself is, if Benjamin Netanyahu knows that the Hamas leadership is hiding in the tunnels why do they continue to bomb civilians? As you stated it is plain to see that the target of their bombings is not actually killing Hamas, but is instead intentionally killing civilians.
Similar to Deir Yassin, right? And the Nakba more widely? Why can't supporters of Israel say, "yeah, we encroached upon the indigenous of this land and appropriated it, making Palestinians an apartheid race. But the conflict's has gotten to such a murderous unleashing of blood and shattering of international reputation as to mandate an end to hostilities. well, hostility to be more accurate. We must negotiate peace. It might be recalled that upon Israeli partition in 1947, Israel was awarded 78% of its traditional homeland. Leaving the other 22% for the victims of the colonial aggression, the Palestinians. That process is known as the Nakba and is continuing today. .
I'm old enough to remember when Israel used its same excuses against the secular PLO. Perhaps, Tom, you should read some non-Zionist history books, before engaging with such an uneducated "observation".
Hamas gained strength, partly through Israeli funding (this is very well documented).
Zionism is racist. And unless Israel is willing to grant equal rights to all within its borders, it has no claim to legitimacy.