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Independent news and investigative journalism on politics and empire.

Journalist with The Grayzone, where I host "Pushback." Contributor to Real Clear Investigations. Temporary co-host of "Useful Idiots." In 2019, won the Izzy Award for outstanding achievement in independent media for Russiagate coverage in The Nation.

Pushback with Aaron Maté is an independent media show hosted by Aaron Maté and presented by The Grayzone.

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Gabor Maté and sons Aaron and Daniel got together in Vancouver BC to discuss what's happening in Gaza, Israel, and the worldwide Jewish community.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23787647

When a Useful Idiot goes on Piers Morgan Uncensored, the world stops to watch. But, as was the case with Aaron’s first three appearances as well as Katie’s clash with Alan Dershowitz, the other guests on the panel don’t ever seem to stop talking. From ad-hominem smears to ridiculous Zionist talking points, the opposing debaters have talked, whined, and yelled over Aaron and Katie in an effort to block their message.

But this week, there was an unprecedented silence during Aaron’s fourth time on Uncensored. Jonathan Conricus, former IDF spokesperson and recurring offender of the shouting strategy, sat wordlessly while Aaron dropped facts on Palestine and Syria, marking a rare moment on establishment TV where Israeli and Western messaging is actually checked.

We break down some of Aaron’s top arguments in this week’s Thursday Throwdown.

Plus: News Nation tries to make the argument that it isn’t Luigi Mangione but Brian Thompson (United Healthcare CEO) who is actually the ‘everyman’ the working class should be celebrating, the State Department admits that the US’s $10 million terrorist bounty on Mohammad al-Julani (HTS leader who founded al-Qaeda in Syria) is still active even as Western leaders are meeting with him to celebrate his rise, and Jake Tapper airs a new interview in which he fawns over Mitt Romney.

It’s a wild episode of Thursday Throwdown – watch with Katie and Aaron so you can laugh instead of cry at it all. Thanks for supporting independent media, subscribe to watch the full episode here:

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/23027400

US Objectives in the Middle East

- The discussion begins by questioning the true objectives of the United States in the Middle East, particularly regarding the removal of dictators like Bashar al-Assad.
- It is highlighted that the US has historically supported various authoritarian regimes in the region, such as those in Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, despite their oppressive practices.
- The speaker posits that the US rhetoric about promoting democracy is misleading, as the actual motivations for US actions often relate to geopolitical interests rather than a genuine desire to liberate oppressed peoples.
- The historical context of US-Syrian relations is explored, noting that the animosity towards Syria dates back to the rule of Hafez al-Assad, Bashar's father, due to Syria's support for Palestinian resistance and its opposition to Israel.
- The speaker references leaked emails, including those from Hillary Clinton, which express the belief that overthrowing Assad would benefit Israel and enhance US control in the Middle East.
- The US and Israel's strategy is described as maintaining a monopoly on violence in the region, viewing Syria and its alliances as threats to their dominance.

Reactions to Assad's Regime

- The speaker discusses the mixed reactions among Syrians to the potential fall of Assad, highlighting that while some celebrate his ousting, others remain fearful for their lives amid escalating violence.
- The past actions of insurgent groups, particularly under leaders like Galani, are mentioned, noting that these groups have committed atrocities against minority communities in Syria.
- An investigation by Human Rights Watch is cited, revealing systematic violence against Alawites and other minority groups, contributing to a climate of fear among these populations.
- The speaker expresses skepticism about the possibility of a peaceful resolution, given the history of sectarian violence and the ongoing conflict in Syria and similar contexts in Iraq and Libya.

Israel's Strategic Interests

- The conversation shifts to Israel's perspective on the conflict in Syria, noting that Israeli leaders, including Netanyahu, have expressed satisfaction with Assad's removal.
- Netanyahu's remarks suggest that the ousting of Assad is seen as beneficial for weakening Hezbollah and Iran's influence in the region, despite the potential risks posed by extremist groups taking power in Syria.
- The speaker highlights the paradox of Israel's position, as it benefits from the chaos in Syria while simultaneously facing the threat of extremist factions emerging near its borders.
- Israel's military actions in Syria are discussed, including airstrikes targeting Syrian military positions to prevent any resurgence of Syrian power that could threaten Israel's control of the Golan Heights.

Trump's Stance on Syria

- The discussion culminates with a review of Donald Trump's statements regarding Syria, where he indicates a lack of interest in the conflict and suggests that the US should not intervene.
- The speaker critiques Trump's approach, noting that while he attempted to withdraw US troops, he ultimately faced resistance from military leaders and did not follow through on his withdrawal plans.
- Trump's actions, including sanctions that have impacted ordinary Syrians and the ongoing military presence to secure oil resources, are scrutinized as contradictory to his stated intentions.
- The speaker reflects on Trump's previous criticisms of US involvement in the Syrian conflict and questions whether his administration would adopt a significantly different policy in light of current developments.
- The conversation concludes with skepticism about whether Trump's instincts regarding foreign policy will translate into effective action, given the entrenched interests within the US government.

Conclusion and Future Implications

- The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing the complexities of the Syrian conflict, cautioning against simplistic narratives about good and bad actors.
- The potential for a shift in US policy under a future Trump administration is acknowledged, but concerns remain about the influence of established political and military figures who may resist such changes.
- Overall, the dialogue highlights the intricate interplay of regional politics, US foreign policy, and the humanitarian crisis in Syria, underscoring the need for a nuanced understanding of these issues.

Independent, Unencumbered Analysis and Investigative Reporting, Captive to No Dogma or Faction.

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Briahna Joy Gray is filling in for Katie Halper.


Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to.

If it's Monday Morning, it's #mondaymourning

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Mike sits down with one of our favorite journalists, Aaron Maté, to talk about the United Healthcare CEO assassination, Gaza, stand-up comedy, and crypto scams.


About:

A podcast with life advice for when your dad leaves for smokes. Hosted by Mike Recine, Scott Chaplain, and Sean P. McCarthy. New episodes every Friday and a bonus episode for Patreon subscribers every Sunday.

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Aaron Maté : Biden and Permanent War.


About:

Hard-hitting legal/political news from a man who knows and respects the Constitution and the importance of defending individual freedoms. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano.

A daily discussion of news from the perspective that government is the negation of liberty, and the individual is greater than the state. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings.

JudgeNap is nationally known for watching and reporting on the government as it takes liberty and property.

The Judge is the author of nine books on the U.S. Constitution, two of which have been New York Times Best Sellers. Learn more at JudgeNap.com

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GrayZone journalist and host of the Useful Idiots Podcast, Aaron Maté, comes in to argue about Ukraine, Israel, and all the rest.

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Katie and Aaron make fun of Meet the Press's recap of the week.


Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalists @aaronjmate and @kthalps

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Key Points:

  1. Neoconservatism’s Resurgence: The potential for a neocon-dominated State Department under Trump raises concerns about continued aggressive foreign policy. This could lead to more military interventions and support for contentious allies like Israel.
  2. Accountability in Gaza: The discussion about investigating Israeli leadership during the conflict highlights the need for accountability, yet raises questions about the likelihood of genuine investigations.
  3. Stalemate in Ukraine: The acknowledgment that the U.S. is supporting a stalemate in Ukraine indicates a shift in strategy, but without a clear path to resolution, this prolongs suffering and instability.
  4. Historical Context: Maté’s references to previous military strategies and failures underline the cyclical nature of foreign policy decisions that often prioritize short-term gains over long-term peace.
  5. Political Dynamics: The split within the Republican party regarding support for Ukraine suggests a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy, which could lead to more isolationist approaches in the future.
  6. Human Cost of War: The emphasis on manpower shortages in Ukraine reflects the tragic reality of war, where human lives are often sacrificed for political goals.
  7. Future of U.S.-Russia Relations: The skepticism about Russia’s perspective on Trump’s presidency reveals the complexities of international relations, where past actions heavily influence current perceptions and potential negotiations.

Aaron Maté : Russia On the March.

About:

Hard-hitting legal/political news from a man who knows and respects the Constitution and the importance of defending individual freedoms. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano.

A daily discussion of news from the perspective that government is the negation of liberty, and the individual is greater than the state. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings.

JudgeNap is nationally known for watching and reporting on the government as it takes liberty and property.

The Judge is the author of nine books on the U.S. Constitution, two of which have been New York Times Best Sellers.

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Independent news and investigative journalism on politics and empire.


The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on Secretary of State Tony Blinken lying about Israel blocking US humanitarian aid to Gaza, a clear violation of US law

#TheGrayzone

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@aaronjmate

Hillary Clinton declared Trump to be an “illegitimate” president based largely on the Russia scam that her campaign concocted. Sounds like denying a result to me.

Trump’s election denial resulted in a three-hour riot. Compare that to the multi-year results of Hillary’s scam: a president and his aides got investigated by the FBI for being Russian assets; campaign members got wiretapped and imprisoned (for unrelated charges); Democrats became obsessed with moronic “collusion” conspiracy theories; diplomacy with Russia got effectively criminalized and relations worsened as a result, fueling Trump killing the INF treaty and deepening the US commitment to a proxy war in Ukraine.

So yes, there is no equivalency between Trump’s election denial scam and Hillary’s election denial scam. One of them has put the whole world in danger.

[Image of Clinton with caption: "Hillary Clinton: Trump is an 'illegitimate president'"


@jimsciutto

A four-year-old false equivalency given that only one president has denied the results of an election and attempted to use the powers of the office, including but not limited to allegedly pressuring state election officials and creating false slates of electors, to overturn it. You may also note the pattern: any vote he’s lost he claims is rigged. For instance: the Iowa GOP primary and popular vote in 2016. Other elections are apparently fraud-free, including those of GOP congressman elected on the very same 2020 ballots under the same state election laws as those that supposedly were tampered with.


@aaronjmate

I would argue that Democrats framing Trump as a Russian agent — abetted by the FBI, CIA, and the entire US media — is arguably a much more impactful disinformation campaign 🤷🏻‍♂️


@jimsciutto

Trump’s attack on the election is arguably the most impactful disinformation operation in recent memory - driven solely by his refusal to accept his loss, he has undermined virtually an entire party’s confidence in the electoral system.


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1836843268052521171

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Hard-hitting legal/political news from a man who knows and respects the Constitution and the importance of defending individual freedoms. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano.

A daily discussion of news from the perspective that government is the negation of liberty, and the individual is greater than the state. Judge Andrew P. Napolitano is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey. He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings.

JudgeNap is nationally known for watching and reporting on the government as it takes liberty and property.

The Judge is the author of nine books on the U.S. Constitution, two of which have been New York Times Best Sellers. Learn more at JudgeNap.com


Rough Summary

  1. Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses recent statements by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding a potential invasion of Lebanon.
  2. He questions the genuineness of Netanyahu's threats, suggesting they may be driven more by political survival than strategic considerations.
  3. Napolitano highlights the historical context of Israeli military actions coinciding with U.S. political events, speculating that Netanyahu might delay aggression until after U.S. elections.
  4. The discussion touches on the balance of power, noting Israel's struggle to defeat Hezbollah without U.S. support due to Hezbollah's significant military capabilities.
  5. He emphasizes that elements within the Israeli government recognize the risks of regional conflict but are influenced by a desire for dominance.
  6. Reports of Iran supplying missiles to Russia are mentioned, with Napolitano suggesting these claims might be exaggerated to justify increased military support for Ukraine and Israel.
  7. The conversation also critiques the Biden administration's response to the recent killing of an American citizen by the Israeli Defense Forces, noting a lack of outright condemnation.
  8. Napolitano points out a pattern of Israel not being held accountable for similar incidents involving American citizens in the past.
  9. The discussion shifts to Netanyahu facing increasing opposition due to his handling of the Gaza situation and the deaths of Israeli hostages.
  10. Lastly, the speaker references comments by Victoria Nuland regarding U.S. blocking of a peace deal in Ukraine, arguing that this could have saved lives and ended the war.
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@aaronjmate

Israeli media has confirmed that a widely circulated claim about a purported "witness" of Hamas sexual violence on Oct. 7th committing suicide was yet another hoax.

But it's worth stressing: even if these debunked Israeli propaganda claims about Oct. 7th were true, Israel still wouldn't have the right to fire a single bullet into Gaza.

https://youtu.be/wAC4UmCmbeM

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Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1829176867183595520/pu/vid/avc1/1282x720/t9C1kUTY0FTomaQT.mp4

Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1829177548808356108

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@aaronjmate

Israel and their media/political allies claim there was mass rape by Hamas on Oct 7. But nearly one year later, they have yet to provide a single identified victim, dead or alive; a single shred of physical or forensic evidence; or a single piece of visual evidence.

All they’ve provided are claims from purported “witnesses” — mostly anonymous — who have all been shown to be liars.

Now comes a new step in the propaganda campaign: an anonymous “witness” whose claims cannot be scrutinized because, we’re told, they’ve just anonymously committed suicide.

Do you know who is not anonymous? The tens of thousands of Palestinians murdered by the Israeli purveyors of the Hamas rape hoax. And the many Palestinians who have suffered actual, documented sexual violence by the same Israeli forces.


@HenMazzig

TW: suicide & rape

Here is a suicide letter of a Nova survivor, published by his family.

After miraculously surviving the October 7 massacre, the young Israeli man decided to end his life after witnessing too many horrors, including the rape of a girl. The overwhelming weight of everything he saw, heard, and experienced, along with his inability to save the girl being assaulted nearby, made him feel incapable of continuing his life.

Here is the letter translated from Hebrew.

May he rest in peace 💔

“Hey you, please forgive me!

It all started on Thursday, we were dancing and having fun, and come Friday - so much fun all around, seeing friends we haven't seen in years - we all met to dance and celebrate life. Come Saturday morning, the sun begins to rise, it's so beautiful as it starts to shine all over everyone.

We're dancing and happy, hugging, and some of my friends start to leave. Suddenly, rockets start flying over us, I know this, this is my life -I'm from the South.

But then there are paragliders- I hope nothing happens to them... Then starts the gunfire - what is going on?

We see the truck coming, paratroopers dressed in foreign uniforms - they are killing everyone.

They just killed Shay, they killed Adi.. They're kidnapping that girl, who is sitting there hugging her murdered boyfriend. Suddenly you run to the bushes where I sit and hide, not uttering a sound from my lips.

You're in the bush next to me, so close, the cries gush out from within you. A terrorist is right above the bush I'm hiding in and I pray he won't see me, I pray so hard, something I haven't done my entire life... God can hear my prayer.

But you won't stop crying out loud because with every second, someone gets shot and murdered.

They saw you, they're dragging you out of the bushes. They're four and you're one.

You scream for help.

One of them punches you to silence you, and you try to fight them while looking towards my direction, for me to save you.

But if I step out, we will both get murdered. I want to live!

I sit there silently, they start undressing you!

I'm crying, I feel like I need to scream but a hand silences me!

Maybe it's the hand of God, or I don't know who...

They turn you on your stomach and they start raping you, one by one.

They turn you around again and they yell at you in English, they want you to see for yourself how they have defeated you. You try to crawl in my direction and I pray for something to happen, for someone to kill them so you can get out alive, but as you crawl towards me and they're on top of you - the shot comes.

They murdered you, but before they murdered your body they murdered your soul.

I sat there, in the bushes, for hours, I did not come out.

I saw a bottle of water next to you and I was so incredibly thirsty, but I couldn't bear the thought that I should have saved you, so how can I be so disrespectful and drink your water?

I have reached rock bottom, I can't live anymore. Your look follows me every single day - in the shower, in my sleep, in my room. I couldn't go back to work, I wasn't able to.

I've been to your house. I didn't tell your parents what you've been through, but they've been told that your body was abused, I was a witness.

I ask for your forgiveness.

I am coming to you, to the next great world, I promise to save you there and protect you. Please forgive me!

And don't worry, I left a note for my family telling them how much I love them, and thanking them for the life they gave me.

My sister is having a baby, I thought about sticking around to get to know my nephew, but I don't think he should know the uncle that couldn't save you.

It's okay, I'll watch him from above.”

[Image from Oct 7th 2023 showing cars and people leaving party near Palestinian concentration camp]


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1828062397141025149

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Journalist Aaron Mate praises TRT World’s documentary ‘Holy Redemption’ for exposing the true nature of Israeli extremist settlers who claim a divine right to steal Palestinian land.

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@aaronjmate

Arsonist heads to pyromaniac to try to clinch an extinguishment. 🤞🏻

[Image of The New York Times, Headline: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Israel today to try to clinch a cease-fire deal.]


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1825137996435165357

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@aaronjmate

Like sending poison gas to Nazi Germany. Both used to murder defenseless people trapped in a concentration camp.


@Antiwarcom

US To Release $3.5 Billion in Military Assistance for Israel by Kyle Anzalone

@KyleAnzalone_ #Israel #Gaza #Palestinians #militaryindustrialcomplex

[https://news.antiwar.com/2024/08/09/us-to-release-3-5-billion-in-military-assistance-for-israel/]

[Image shows the White House funneling money to Israel so as to continue their genocide of the Palestinian people.]


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1822115774464405733

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@aaronjmate

I have a hard time believing that Russia has set on fire the nuclear plant that it’s occupying, and that Ukraine has been trying to recapture for over two years.


@KyivPost

‼️Russians set a fire on the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, — Zelensky

"Radiation levels are currently normal, but the situation cannot be normal while Russian terrorists control the station. We await the world's and the IAEA's reaction."

[Video, link below]

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Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1822711611364093952/vid/avc1/640x364/aT1zG0nmsNrSbQRG.mp4

Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1822713759925715366

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18469633

Independent news and investigative journalism on politics and empire.

Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the latest stage of the Kamala coup, including her brutal hippy punching of anti-genocide protesters, and cover the new wave of pro-rape protests in Israel, as well as the latest from Gaza and the looming retaliation by Iran and Hezbollah.

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@aaronjmate

Biden guaranteed this Israeli escalation with his unconditional backing of its mass murder campaign in Gaza. Hezbollah’s goal all along has been a ceasefire.


@QudsNen

Breaking | Casualties have been reported due to Israeli occupation aircraft bombarding the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

[Video, link below]


Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1818329114400452619/pu/vid/avc1/480x848/OJaYC4ywGCPK_FzK.mp4

Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1818332056759246966

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@aaronjmate

Some questions for US leaders and pundits who support regime change in Venezuela:

  1. How can you call Maduro "autocratic" when you've been trying to overthrow Venezuela's government for more than two decades? Did any Venezuelans vote for you to change their government? Deciding for a foreign population who should rule them and how they should govern sounds autocratic to me.
  1. How can you rail against Venezuelan "socialism" when your government is massively intervening in Venezuela's economy -- with the aim of destroying it? You claim to worship the free market yet employ Treasury Dept. bureaucrats to design sanctions that cut off Venezuela from global markets and even seize its assets. By your definition of it, that sounds pretty "socialist."
  1. How can Trump and others demonize undocumented immigrants when they knowingly create millions of them by destroying Venezuela's economy and forcing them to flee?

@SystemUpdate_

"Who elected Donald Trump or Joe Biden or Mike Pompeo or Fred Fleitz to make a decision on behalf of the Venezuelan people, in this case, who should rule their government and specifically trying to change their government by destroying their economy? I can't think of anything more autocratic."

@aaronjmate and @mtracey on U.S. meddling in Venezuela and abroad:


Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1818292710505078784/pu/vid/avc1/1280x720/jtrq03Gv_6mK67tX.mp4

Source: https://x.com/SystemUpdate_/status/1818294195431346551

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@aaronjmate

Ahead of Venezuela's election, John Bolton admitted to the Washington Post that he knew that the Trump admin's crippling sanctions and coup attempt against Venezuela would destroy its economy and force millions to flee:

“There was no doubt the sanctions, along with the general economic deterioration before we imposed them, was driving a lot of people out of the country,” Bolton said. “ … That, to me, was a way to put pressure on the country.”

Did any Venezuelans vote for John Bolton, Donald Trump, or Joe Biden (who initially continued the Trump policy) to destroy their economy? Does Trump, who constantly rails against undocumented immigrants, ever take responsibility for knowingly creating millions of them?

Those are pertinent questions as we address the sincerity and credibility of bipartisan US establishment figures who will now question Venezuela's election and denounce Maduro as "autocratic."

To me, there's nothing more autocratic than trying to impoverish a foreign country and install a new government there.

[Image, description below]

The Washington Post | Democracy Dies in Darkness

The disputes went all the way to Trump's Cabinet. In January or February 2019, then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expressed concern to Bolton over potential collateral damage from tighter sanctions, Bolton recalled in an interview.

[Highlighted paragraph] "There was no doubt the sanctions, along with the general economic deterioration before we imposed them, was driving a lot of people out of the country," Bolton said. " ... That, to me, was a way to put pressure on the country."


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1817787723467387117

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@aaronjmate

Israelis have been caught lying so many times about Oct. 7 “Hamas sexual violence” and other fabrications that, nine months later, every new claim should be reflexively treated as a lie:


@zei_squirrel

finally the first Israeli who claims they are a "survivor of October 7 rape" has appeared. Who is it? An anonymous guy who made up a deranged incoherent story with zero corroborating evidence who sued the Israeli state for half a billion shekels (over 137 million dollars). A genocide-grifter

[Image, description below]

THE JERUSALEM POST

[Headline:] Survivor shares testimony of rape during Hamas' 'Nova' party massacre - report

This is the first time a survivor of the massacre has openly discussed his sexual assault by terrorists.

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JULY 23, 2024 22:42

[Highlighted Paragraph] On the morning of October 7, D escaped alone from the terrorists until he was caught. "These were Nukhba terrorists, really pinning you to the floor," he recalled. "You try to resist, and they take off your clothes, laugh at you, humiliate you, spit on you, touch your body parts, and rape you."

D continued to describe the difficult moments: "There's a circle, they're laughing, and you don't know what to do at that moment, whether to resist or let it pass, how to deal with the situation. [Highlighted after] It was a very brutal rape. At some point, more people arrived and called them, so they had to stop."[Highlighted before]

This is the first time a survivor of the massacre has openly discussed his sexual assault by terrorists.

[Highlighted Paragraph] At the beginning of the year, D filed a massive lawsuit against the state for half a billion shekels along with dozens of other survivors. In the lawsuit, they claim they still feel abandoned today. "A large part of them can't return to work, to life," said lawyers Gilad and Anat Ginzburg, who represent the "Nova" survivors.


Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1815846978250760321

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Katie Halper and Aaron Maté go over the worst moments of the Sunday morning news shows that they watch so you don’t have to.

If it's Monday Morning, it's #mondaymourning

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@aaronjmate

Just one day of Joe Biden being off the ticket has given Republicans the opportunity to display that they do indeed lean heavily on bigotry. (She was speaking to a group of disability advocates, including blind people).


@RNCResearch

"I am Kamala Harris, my pronouns are she and her, and I am a woman sitting at the table wearing a blue suit."


Readers added context

This is a recording of a meeting with disability advocates, which included blind and low-vision members. The meeting and recording were intended to be accessible to those with sight and hearing impairments.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/07/11/remarks-by-vice-president-harris-in-roundtable-discussion-on-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/

https://www.ameridisability.com/the-one-main-freedom-vice-president-kamala-harris-addressed-with-disability-advocates/


Direct video link: https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/1551983965665378304/vid/1280x720/jsh4bdvDNQus1Fex.mp4

Source: https://x.com/aaronjmate/status/1815763485290078338

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