Thank you for your courage and moral clarity on this issue. I am so proud of you as a fellow American, and I am so disgusted by the Zionist sell-outs Trump and Biden
The idea of the United States died the day JFK was assassinated. Today is the day that Israel has openly and unapologetically showed the world who is in complete control of the entire country once and for all. Trump turned out to be just another cuck in the corner.
I was caught off guard how quickly he was willing to give into this Zionist mission to continue the genocide. 2 weeks in. Didn’t try to cloak it - No mention of a 2 state solution. I don’t know, Matt. He almost looked like a hostage up there. And then to keep citing taking it over to develop it…
I think it’s a bit of a chicken and egg type of quandary. The relationship between the US and Israel is so deep and convoluted that trying to pull it apart to understand where it begins or what takes prominence is incredibly difficult.
Overwhelmingly, it's their little elite club to which the dues include allowing lies to flow freely. We need a room full of Sam Husseinis if true accountability has any chance.
Members of the American military better get clear they are not there to serve the President's son-in-law's obscene real estate and luxury resort investment plans. Any member of the American military who would participate in occupation of Gaza and the West Bank would be complicit in genocide and other war crimes and complicity with war crimes is guilt of war crimes. Being an ally of a fascist state and fascist Israeli "Defense" Force troops is a betrayal of our nation.
Soldiers, sailors and air men, you have a choice to make: be a coward and trot off to commit war crimes, or be courageous and resist the fascist putsch now unfolding before us
Forward my note above to your family member to avoid being dragged into war crimes. There are peace groups that help active duty military members get conscientious objector status and discharge from the military. This is the time for people of honor to get out of the United States military.
I used to be friends with a couple who were Jehovah’s Witnesses, and lovelier people one could never meet. They are not even allowed to handle firearms and were conscientious objectors during Vietnam. They too might have useful information.
When will the world wake up and stop this? Where are the Palestinians allies in the Middle East? Are the Yemini the only people with courage over there? It’s hard to believe this is happening.
"I have stated continually that the Israelis cannot carry out their ethnic cleansing of Gaza at the same time as their annexation of the West Bank. They can do that, however, if the US plays a direct role on the ground."
I really hope this situation doesn't come about, but perhaps it's time for us to all decide how we're going to act if it does. Can we support our young people who refuse to be drafted into doing the unspeakable? Are we all strong enough to keep up our protest until we bring this genocide to an end? I certainly hope so.
I have read on more than one occasion - I believe it comes from a Russian, though whether pre- or post- Revolution I can't say - that if you stand beside a river long enough, you'll see the bodies of all your enemies float by. But no one has ever said anything about where to stand as you watch your country die. I'll be 71 in May, and have spent the last six years as an expatriate living in Europe, but I never thought I'd live to see such days. O tempora, O mores ...
Like you, Matt, I know that land. It is indeed beautiful and valuable; that’s why everyone wants it. I would love to see some credible adult, perhaps a foreign leader, offer to create, with Trump and Kushner, a coalition of investors to help the Palestinians develop their own land. Hotels, resorts, golf. There’s mo need either to steal the land or to offer charity.
What logical or practical objection could they offer? Trump is a developer, and the people of Gaza would be admirable partners in a magnificent project. (That sound you hear is me not holding my breath.)
And zionists especially most Israelis are bigoted fanatical war participants who look at all us who are nonZionist Jews as subhuman. I get that now. They need lobotomy. Why wasn’t any one able to arrest Bibi?! UN official on behalf ICJ?
I meant that only as a rhetorical strategy. I understand that greed guided by racism is the force behind Zionism, and theft is their only means of acquisition.
don’t these people have any agency? or is everyone just a compromised zionist whore blindly following the whims of trump and satanyahu? last i checked, we quite literally can’t afford a war. its in times like this that we need to grow a pair and take out the trash for good.
Matt, I found this particular analysis of what’s happening pretty enlightening and different. Any thoughts on the below anyone?
Point of Order
By: Mona Hawwa
🔹 Can Trump annex Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal? Can he forcibly displace Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza?
The clear answer: No.
But does this mean that merely discussing these ideas has no impact? Also no.
What Trump and Netanyahu are doing is not just political rhetoric; it is a calculated strategic maneuver designed to create an illusionary reality—one where the impossible becomes a topic of debate and the unfeasible appears as a plausible scenario.
This is not improvisational politics; it is a deliberate approach rooted in political and media theories aimed at reshaping public perception and pushing opponents into a defensive stance rather than allowing them to remain on the offensive.
Understanding Their Discourse:
1️⃣ Smoke and Mirrors Theory: Transforming Illusions into Media Realities
This strategy revolves around generating a massive media spectacle around an unfounded concept to divert attention or achieve hidden objectives.
🔹 How is it applied here?
• Repeatedly discussing Palestinian displacement, despite its impossibility, is not meant to suggest its feasibility but to make it a subject of discussion rather than outright rejection.
• Shifting the discourse from Israel’s military failure in Gaza to a debate on “Where will the Palestinians go?”—as if their departure is inevitable and the only dispute is over the destination.
• Positioning targeted states (Egypt, Jordan, the Gulf countries) as if they are negotiating a deal, rather than categorically rejecting the notion from the outset.
🔹 The outcome?
• The public begins to perceive forced displacement as an option under discussion rather than an outright war crime.
• Arab and international actors are forced to issue denials and clarifications, putting them in a defensive position and inadvertently giving the narrative undeserved credibility.
• The core issue shifts from “Should Israeli aggression be stopped?” to “What are the possible alternatives for Palestinians?”—which is precisely the intended outcome of this deception.
2️⃣ Flood the Zone Theory: Controlling the Narrative Through Chaos
This strategy relies on overwhelming the media and public discourse with a torrent of statements and proposals—regardless of their feasibility—to dominate the political narrative.
🔹 How do Trump and Netanyahu employ this tactic?
• Trump frequently makes sweeping statements about grand plans—forced displacement, border walls, sanctions, and travel bans—even when he knows they are unworkable.
• The goal is to overwhelm the media and opposition, making it impossible to respond to every claim or expose every contradiction.
• Netanyahu, politically besieged due to military failures, resorts to issuing dramatic and repeated threats—not because he can execute them, but to keep everyone in a reactive mode instead of scrutinizing his crimes and failures.
🔹 The result?
• Media and the public are trapped in an endless cycle of responding to new statements, rather than focusing on the fundamental reality: Israel has failed militarily, and Trump is engaging in media maneuvering.
• The louder the noise, the easier it becomes to push through dangerous policies under the cover of chaos.
3️⃣ Manufacturing Consent: The Power of Repetition in Normalization
This strategy hinges on the relentless repetition of ideas until they become familiar, gradually reducing public shock and fostering passive acceptance.
🔹 How does this happen?
• A few months ago, the forced displacement of Palestinians was an outrageous notion. But now, due to repeated statements, it is being debated in media as if it were one among several legitimate options.
• This goes beyond repetition; the same idea is disseminated through multiple channels—American statements, Israeli threats, media leaks, and strategic analyses—until it appears inevitable.
• This tactic was used before in the Iraq War, where the myth of weapons of mass destruction was transformed from a falsehood into a war pretext through relentless repetition.
🔹 The result?
• Forced displacement becomes a topic on the table, even if Arab and international rejection remains strong.
• The debate shifts from “Is this possible?” to “What is the best way to implement it?”—which is precisely the goal of Trump and Netanyahu.
⚠️ Conclusion:
This is a highly dangerous development—not because Trump and Netanyahu can execute their plans, but because they are succeeding in making people consider them plausible.
🔹 The real threat is not their ability to implement their agendas, but their success in framing them as debatable possibilities.
🔹 The response must go beyond rejection—it must refuse to even entertain such ideas as a legitimate political discussion.
🔹 Avoid the trap of responding to every contradictory statement or media maneuver; instead, remain focused on the fundamental truth: this is a deliberate deception aimed at deflecting attention from Israel’s failures and creating false political pressures.
🚨 Remember:
• Threats are not plans—they are bargaining chips. Trump and Netanyahu’s goal is to turn the impossible into contingencies, and this manipulation must be exposed and countered at every turn.
Matt,
Thank you for your courage and moral clarity on this issue. I am so proud of you as a fellow American, and I am so disgusted by the Zionist sell-outs Trump and Biden
Thank you Kevin.
The idea of the United States died the day JFK was assassinated. Today is the day that Israel has openly and unapologetically showed the world who is in complete control of the entire country once and for all. Trump turned out to be just another cuck in the corner.
I don't know. Bibi's obsequious flattering of Donald Trump shows an American emperor with real power only surpassed by his ego.
I was caught off guard how quickly he was willing to give into this Zionist mission to continue the genocide. 2 weeks in. Didn’t try to cloak it - No mention of a 2 state solution. I don’t know, Matt. He almost looked like a hostage up there. And then to keep citing taking it over to develop it…
I think it’s a bit of a chicken and egg type of quandary. The relationship between the US and Israel is so deep and convoluted that trying to pull it apart to understand where it begins or what takes prominence is incredibly difficult.
With a couple of notable exceptions, the White House press corps is one of the most spineless groups of stenographic individuals in journalismism.
Overwhelmingly, it's their little elite club to which the dues include allowing lies to flow freely. We need a room full of Sam Husseinis if true accountability has any chance.
Hear hear Meredith and Tom!
Members of the American military better get clear they are not there to serve the President's son-in-law's obscene real estate and luxury resort investment plans. Any member of the American military who would participate in occupation of Gaza and the West Bank would be complicit in genocide and other war crimes and complicity with war crimes is guilt of war crimes. Being an ally of a fascist state and fascist Israeli "Defense" Force troops is a betrayal of our nation.
Soldiers, sailors and air men, you have a choice to make: be a coward and trot off to commit war crimes, or be courageous and resist the fascist putsch now unfolding before us
ALERT! Know Your Rights Under Trump's Palestine Crackdown & Fascist Putsch: https://mark192.substack.com/p/alert-know-your-rights-under-trumps
NO ... PLEASE. As a military family member and a mother, as well as a US citizen, I am horrified. This cannot be happening...
Forward my note above to your family member to avoid being dragged into war crimes. There are peace groups that help active duty military members get conscientious objector status and discharge from the military. This is the time for people of honor to get out of the United States military.
The Quakers are helpful when it comes to how to become a conscientious objector:
https://youtu.be/wLoUu_YIV3s?si=mcGuAkA5lHIn0-6Y
YES, Thanks for posting the link, RC.
Hi Mark
I used to be friends with a couple who were Jehovah’s Witnesses, and lovelier people one could never meet. They are not even allowed to handle firearms and were conscientious objectors during Vietnam. They too might have useful information.
I don't know.
When will the world wake up and stop this? Where are the Palestinians allies in the Middle East? Are the Yemini the only people with courage over there? It’s hard to believe this is happening.
When will the American people wake up and stop this? It is our government that us supposed to represent us that makes this genocide possible.
"I have stated continually that the Israelis cannot carry out their ethnic cleansing of Gaza at the same time as their annexation of the West Bank. They can do that, however, if the US plays a direct role on the ground."
I really hope this situation doesn't come about, but perhaps it's time for us to all decide how we're going to act if it does. Can we support our young people who refuse to be drafted into doing the unspeakable? Are we all strong enough to keep up our protest until we bring this genocide to an end? I certainly hope so.
I think we are about to find out.
I have read on more than one occasion - I believe it comes from a Russian, though whether pre- or post- Revolution I can't say - that if you stand beside a river long enough, you'll see the bodies of all your enemies float by. But no one has ever said anything about where to stand as you watch your country die. I'll be 71 in May, and have spent the last six years as an expatriate living in Europe, but I never thought I'd live to see such days. O tempora, O mores ...
Thank you for this.
Perfectly said, Matt! I know you are a big name but would you consider discussing this article on my podcast? guzdaj@wcsu.edu
Yes, of course. I will send you an email. Thank you for asking.
Like you, Matt, I know that land. It is indeed beautiful and valuable; that’s why everyone wants it. I would love to see some credible adult, perhaps a foreign leader, offer to create, with Trump and Kushner, a coalition of investors to help the Palestinians develop their own land. Hotels, resorts, golf. There’s mo need either to steal the land or to offer charity.
What logical or practical objection could they offer? Trump is a developer, and the people of Gaza would be admirable partners in a magnificent project. (That sound you hear is me not holding my breath.)
They want to steal it.
And zionists especially most Israelis are bigoted fanatical war participants who look at all us who are nonZionist Jews as subhuman. I get that now. They need lobotomy. Why wasn’t any one able to arrest Bibi?! UN official on behalf ICJ?
I meant that only as a rhetorical strategy. I understand that greed guided by racism is the force behind Zionism, and theft is their only means of acquisition.
So you don't give Palestinians a say in their own destiny, you just have a different plan for them?
Yes…precisely the opposite of what I said.
Nice thought but it's never going to happen.
What a new declaration of horror from President T. I pray for my brothers and sisters in the middle east.
stunning - the world has gone insane
We are only being shown what has been happening since the Zionist state was created.
Monsters!
don’t these people have any agency? or is everyone just a compromised zionist whore blindly following the whims of trump and satanyahu? last i checked, we quite literally can’t afford a war. its in times like this that we need to grow a pair and take out the trash for good.
Matt, I found this particular analysis of what’s happening pretty enlightening and different. Any thoughts on the below anyone?
Point of Order
By: Mona Hawwa
🔹 Can Trump annex Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal? Can he forcibly displace Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza?
The clear answer: No.
But does this mean that merely discussing these ideas has no impact? Also no.
What Trump and Netanyahu are doing is not just political rhetoric; it is a calculated strategic maneuver designed to create an illusionary reality—one where the impossible becomes a topic of debate and the unfeasible appears as a plausible scenario.
This is not improvisational politics; it is a deliberate approach rooted in political and media theories aimed at reshaping public perception and pushing opponents into a defensive stance rather than allowing them to remain on the offensive.
Understanding Their Discourse:
1️⃣ Smoke and Mirrors Theory: Transforming Illusions into Media Realities
This strategy revolves around generating a massive media spectacle around an unfounded concept to divert attention or achieve hidden objectives.
🔹 How is it applied here?
• Repeatedly discussing Palestinian displacement, despite its impossibility, is not meant to suggest its feasibility but to make it a subject of discussion rather than outright rejection.
• Shifting the discourse from Israel’s military failure in Gaza to a debate on “Where will the Palestinians go?”—as if their departure is inevitable and the only dispute is over the destination.
• Positioning targeted states (Egypt, Jordan, the Gulf countries) as if they are negotiating a deal, rather than categorically rejecting the notion from the outset.
🔹 The outcome?
• The public begins to perceive forced displacement as an option under discussion rather than an outright war crime.
• Arab and international actors are forced to issue denials and clarifications, putting them in a defensive position and inadvertently giving the narrative undeserved credibility.
• The core issue shifts from “Should Israeli aggression be stopped?” to “What are the possible alternatives for Palestinians?”—which is precisely the intended outcome of this deception.
2️⃣ Flood the Zone Theory: Controlling the Narrative Through Chaos
This strategy relies on overwhelming the media and public discourse with a torrent of statements and proposals—regardless of their feasibility—to dominate the political narrative.
🔹 How do Trump and Netanyahu employ this tactic?
• Trump frequently makes sweeping statements about grand plans—forced displacement, border walls, sanctions, and travel bans—even when he knows they are unworkable.
• The goal is to overwhelm the media and opposition, making it impossible to respond to every claim or expose every contradiction.
• Netanyahu, politically besieged due to military failures, resorts to issuing dramatic and repeated threats—not because he can execute them, but to keep everyone in a reactive mode instead of scrutinizing his crimes and failures.
🔹 The result?
• Media and the public are trapped in an endless cycle of responding to new statements, rather than focusing on the fundamental reality: Israel has failed militarily, and Trump is engaging in media maneuvering.
• The louder the noise, the easier it becomes to push through dangerous policies under the cover of chaos.
3️⃣ Manufacturing Consent: The Power of Repetition in Normalization
This strategy hinges on the relentless repetition of ideas until they become familiar, gradually reducing public shock and fostering passive acceptance.
🔹 How does this happen?
• A few months ago, the forced displacement of Palestinians was an outrageous notion. But now, due to repeated statements, it is being debated in media as if it were one among several legitimate options.
• This goes beyond repetition; the same idea is disseminated through multiple channels—American statements, Israeli threats, media leaks, and strategic analyses—until it appears inevitable.
• This tactic was used before in the Iraq War, where the myth of weapons of mass destruction was transformed from a falsehood into a war pretext through relentless repetition.
🔹 The result?
• Forced displacement becomes a topic on the table, even if Arab and international rejection remains strong.
• The debate shifts from “Is this possible?” to “What is the best way to implement it?”—which is precisely the goal of Trump and Netanyahu.
⚠️ Conclusion:
This is a highly dangerous development—not because Trump and Netanyahu can execute their plans, but because they are succeeding in making people consider them plausible.
🔹 The real threat is not their ability to implement their agendas, but their success in framing them as debatable possibilities.
🔹 The response must go beyond rejection—it must refuse to even entertain such ideas as a legitimate political discussion.
🔹 Avoid the trap of responding to every contradictory statement or media maneuver; instead, remain focused on the fundamental truth: this is a deliberate deception aimed at deflecting attention from Israel’s failures and creating false political pressures.
🚨 Remember:
• Threats are not plans—they are bargaining chips. Trump and Netanyahu’s goal is to turn the impossible into contingencies, and this manipulation must be exposed and countered at every turn.
Trump is a bad guy. Thank goodness I didn't vote. He's a rabbi wanna be. He will try to drag America into the sewer and he will fail.