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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
Author: Gail Honeyman
Narrated By: Cathleen McCarron
Gail Honeyman (Author, Scottish writer and novelist, won the 2017 Costa First Novel Award for “Eleanor Oliphant”.)
“Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” is a commentary on life’s loneliness which seems a self-imposed choice. There is a comic and mysterious quality to Honeyman’s story. Genetics and life experience inherent in every life is what the story of Oliphant is about. As an observer of life, one may believe experiences of life only reinforce genetic predisposition. If one accepts that belief, little of who we become is under our control. Honeyman’s story infers that is only partly true.
Waxing hair removal.
Life is a struggle for Eleanor. It is not that Eleanor does not make choices about life but that her choices appear other directed rather than inner directed. Life may be just a matter of chances and circumstances rather than inner directed motivation. Her story begins with a visit to a salon for an intimate waxing of her labia majora. (Hot or cold wax is applied to her intimate parts that pulls the roots of pubic hair off.) Eleanor is shocked by the experience. One presumes she is shocked because of the pain but surprisingly Eleanor explains it is because of the appearance it leaves of her naked woo-hoo. She thinks she now looks like an infant rather than a fully mature woman. This is a somewhat comic beginning to the author’s story. On the other hand, it shows Eleanor’s life seems more determined by society than inner direction.
Eleanor is a bookkeeper in a small business.
There is a mystery in this story that is slowly revealed by the details of Eleanor’s life. She lives alone in what is a subsidized apartment paid by social services. She is visited by a case worker and there appears some mysterious reason for her receiving help from the State. The mysterious reason is implied by the interview of Eleanor by a social case worker who pauses as she looks at the last part of a file as she interviews Eleanor. The case worker’s pause is about something written about Eleanor’s past. That past is made more mysterious as one finds Eleanor’s mother is institutionalized for some reason not disclosed.
Cultural differences.
The striking point made by this case worker’s visit to an American reader is the difference between Great Britain’s philosophical and cultural differences in regard to social policy. America rejects socialism while Great Britain endorses it. Great Britain practices democratic welfare capitalism while American democratic welfare is more limited. Healthcare is publicly funded in Great Britain while it is mostly private in America. These differences do not change the truth of Eleanor’s life story but it contextualizes Honeyman’s view of a life in a democratic socialist system rather than a democratic capitalist country.
The waxing incident is a comic beginning to Honeyman’s story, but it reflects on urban life as emotionally isolating despite being surrounded by other people.
Eleanor drinks half or more of a bottle of vodka alone in her apartment at the end of a work day. Her life is depressingly humdrum with hints of a trauma earlier in life. Whatever that trauma may have been urges one to keep listening or reading the author’s story. One’s interest is heightened by a young man that seems interested in Eleanor as a future companion. The young man is Raymond, a co-worker. Raymond is a loved son which is quite different from the family in which Eleanor appears to have been raised
Nearly half way through the book, one finds Eleanor has a scar on her face.
Like stepping into a darkened room, Honeyman shines a light on humanity. We become who we are from genetics and life experience. Honeyman gives many hints in her story that suggest there is a connection between Eleanor’s appearance, her reclusive and withdrawn behavior, her alcohol consumption, her mother’s confinement, and the aid she receives from Great Britain’s welfare system.
The perspective one gains from this story ranges from the horror of human selfishness to the value of caring for others.
One may compare American Capitalism with British Socialism thinking of their strengths and weaknesses or view the story of Oliphant as something that can occur in any social system of government.
Oliphant is rescued from a horrible family environment by Great Britain’s social welfare system to become an independent and productive British/Scottish citizen. One wonders if the same could happen in America with a less liberal system of welfare that relies on self-interest to change people’s lives. Of course, that is an unanswerable question because Oliphant could have been rescued in either country. On the other hand, would more citizens be saved by a more socialist system of democratic capitalism?
The details of Oliphant’s life are horrific. The cruelty of family life is real in every culture, whether authoritarian or democratic. The conclusion one may draw from “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” is that government liberality is better than authoritarianism.
REVIEWS AND VIEWS OF LIFE 
Selective Memories
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Historical Events
NOTE: This is not necessarily about the current mash-up in Gaza just a few observations that I have made in my many years.
I would like to reiterate that I am NOT anti-Jew, personally I do not give a shit about their religious beliefs.
This post is more about the selective memories of the American people than it is about the current situation.
WARNING: This post may include some offensive language that may offend the sensibilities of some readers….so if you are easily offended then maybe this post is not for you.
The date is 04 November 1979….US ally Iran has had months of protests against the policies and tactics of the Shah and on this date Iranian students stormed the walls of the US embassy in Tehran breaching them and taking 52 Americans hostage which were held for 444 days until their release on 20 January 1981.
Since that fateful day Americans have despised anything remotely Iranian. (There so much more to that action than just a bunch of pissed off students)
To this day they, Iran, can do nothing right in the eyes of most Americans….for they are evil.
The date is 08 June 1967….during the 6 Day war when Israel was fighting against the combined forces of the Arab nations.
The US signit ship, USS Liberty, was patrolling in the Eastern Mediterranean….when suddenly the ship was attacked by Israeli jets and gunboats….the attack left 34 American sailors dead and 174 wounded.
Yet Americans ignore this murderous attack and support Israel in everything they do….why?
If you are interested, which you are not, I have a post the has articles about this attack….fucking read them and see what our good ally is capable of doing.
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Prior to the outbreak of the 2nd Israeli War of Independence, commonly referred to by Goyim as the June 6 Day War, France – not the US – functioned as the key ally to the Jewish state. Charles de Gaulle duplicated the British treachery. In 1939 PM Chamberlain’s London passed the 2nd White Paper which sealed the borders of the League of Nations Palestine Mandate to Jews seeking to flee from the Nazi barbarians. FDR supported the British White Paper betrayal of the League of Nation Balfour Declaration Palestine Mandate of 1922 when the US closed its borders as well to all European Jews seeking refuge from the Nazi barbarians. Neither Churchill nor FDR consented to bomb the rail lines leading to the Death Camps, despite this Nazi abomination clearly known and exposed by 1942.
President Truman, to his great credit, the first country to recognize the independent Jewish state in 1948. Eight years following Israeli Independence England and France engaged a military alliance with Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion. England and France sought to seize the Suez Canal away from Nasser after the Egyptian President nationalized the Suez Canal as a means to pay off the huge expense required to build the Aswan Dam/Nasser Lake.
England and France mutually faced the collapse of their respective empires. Both Algeria and Vietnam demanded their National Independence and freedom from their French aristocratic feudal over-lords. The loss of the crown of the British empire – India & Pakistan directly threatened the First World Great Power status of England post WWII. Hence both London and France consoled the collapse of their respective world empires by dreaming of stealing the Suez Canal away from Nasser’s Egypt.
Incompetent France and England both failed to seize the Suez Canal, despite tiny Israel’s success at capturing the whole of the Sinai desert from the Egyptian Army. What a disgrace! President IKE compounded this 2nd tier status of both England and France in the Middle East by insisting that Israel return the captured Sinai and England and France peddle their papers elsewhere. Israel obeyed the command of President IKE – the post WWII Super-Power of the Planet Earth.
The USSR successfully competed with the dominance of the US when it acquired nuclear capabilities in August 1949. Both President IKE and Secretary Stalin directly rejected the notion that England and France could seize the Suez Canal. Such a radical action would have dramatically changed the balance of power in the Middle East, wherein England and France would sit as equals to the US and USSR. President IKE forcibly declared: “HELL NO!”
The French turn to betray Israel came just prior to the outbreak of the June War of 1967. President Nasser swore that in this war the Arabs would complete the Nazi Shoah and throw the Jews into the Sea. Tel Aviv took Nasser serious and ordered the digging of mass graves. The June War of ’67 turned out to become the 2nd Israeli War of Independence! Charles De Gaulle like PM Chamberlain before him betrayed the French alliance with Israel, by declaring French neutrality just prior to the outbreak of hostilities. London and Paris gambled that Nassers’ horse would win the Derby Race. Ooops.
During the June War President LBJ – tied down in Vietnam. LBJ too broke faith with President IKE just like he might have involvement with the Kennedy assassination! President IKE demanded that Israel return the Sinai back to Egypt in return for both Stalin and himself slapping London and Paris as second rate powers in the Middle East. LBJ permitted England and France to become the chief authors of UN Security Council Chapter VI Resolution 242. A UN Chapter VII Resolution resulted in the Korean War. UN 242, despite being merely a Chapter VI “suggestion” has evolved unto a “Pie in the Sky” ONLY two-state solution dictate! This Resolution constitutes revisionist history which pretends that Israel lost the June 1967 War; that Israel merely illegally occupies Samaria and Gaza! This UN propaganda stinks as bad as the UN joining Hamas in the Oct7th 2023 pogrom invasion of Israel; and the ICC declaration which assumes that Israeli leaders bear the Shoah guilt of genocide!
LBJ elevated England and France back to a first tier status in determining the balance of power in the Middle East by allowing the European disgraceful lie that pretends that Arabs did not lose the June 1967 War. That England and France as first tier Great Powers have the right to dictate to Israel the terms of UN peace, known collectively as UN Resolution 242. Where does the USS Liberty fit into this equation of betrayal?
Prior to the June 1967 War the US in no shape manner or form qualified as a major ally of the Jewish state. Post the ’67 War with the coward betrayal by De Gaul, only then did the US become the key major power ally of the Jewish state. The USS Liberty served the purpose as a spy ship. It had acquired key information of Israeli strategic tank formations positioned within the Sinai desert. It attempted to communicate these critical Israeli tank formations using a code that the Mossad knew that the Soviets had broken and deciphered. Israel could ill afford to permit the Egyptians to gain this critical information. Therefore the IDF bombed the USS Liberty spy shit into submission.
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Correct I opened with loboteroin Saner’s take on the Israeli attack on the USS Liberty. Then follow up with my response as to why felt threatened by that spy ship during the height of the June War in 1967.
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DISGRACEFUL. The story of a Jewish convert to the Catholic Church during the Xtian Shoah pogroms.
Ehrenberg lived during a time when antisemitism was prevalent in many parts of Europe, including Germany. This period saw the rise of nationalist movements and ideologies that often scapegoated Jews for various societal issues. The rise of the Nazi Party in the 1930s brought about extreme antisemitic policies, culminating in the Shoah.
This environment profoundly affected Jewish intellectuals and communities, including Ehrenberg. As an assimilated Jewish intellectual who converted to Catholicism, Ehrenberg likely encountered antisemitism firsthand, which directly influenced his perspectives and writings. His experiences provide an assimilationist traitors’ counter-narrative to the prevailing antisemitic attitudes of his time. Hans Ehrenberg converted to Xtianity in 1926.
His conversion was significant in the context of the rise of Hitler to power. Especially as it reflected the complex interplay between his former Jewish heritage and his active engagement with Xtian theological dogma. Ehrenberg’s experiences and perspectives as a Jewish convert to Catholic Xtianity contributed to his philosophical and theological explorations, particularly regarding the relationship between Judaism and Xtianity.
Ehrenberg’s views as a Xtian convert regarding the Talmud and Judaism reflect the broader tensions between Judaism and Xtianity during this time of Xtian pogroms. After converting to Xtianity in 1926, Ehrenberg felt a need to reconcile his Jewish heritage with his new faith. This often led earlier Jewish converts to adopt openly hostile & critical views of their former faith which prioritized the righteous pursuit of justice as faith and fear of Heaven. His hostility did not limit itself to only the Talmud. His coward racial hatred included the Hebrew T’NaCH as the foundation of Jewish common law legalism. The Talmud which asserted a central to Jewish law and tradition following its publication in about 450CE. Ehrenberg joined their ranks of the many other assimilated “Reform Jews” who grew to despise the Torah obligation to pursue judicial justice among the Jewish people.
A Jewish Xtian convert caused the Church of Rome in 1242 to burn all the hand written Talmudic manuscripts in Paris. This stark precedent aroused the Nazi book burnings in the 1930s. Ehrenberg’s work often exposed his hostile relationship between Judaism and Xtianity. His reflections on the Shoah and the Church’s evil responses directly influenced his views on interfaith denunciations which sought to invalidate any need for church to acknowledgment its Av tuma past war crimes and guilt against Humanity.
Many Jewish intellectuals and other leaders during and after the Shoah expressed their deep absolute revulsion and anger at the Catholic Church’s immoral indifference to the plight of Jews. Particularly the cowardly and utterly immoral crimes committed under Pope Pius XII, who betrayed “its” sub-human moral authority to speak out against the atrocities committed by both the Nazis and the Allies.
Jewish intellectuals and leaders denounced Pius XII for not speaking out forcefully against the Nazi regime or the Allied White Paper and US closing its borders to Jewish refugees, and refusal to bomb the rail-lines leading to the Death Camps. This “sentiment”, widespread among Jewish communities and intellectuals during and after the war. Ehrenberg did not denounce the guilt of the Xtian church. But he did denounce the Talmud in his writings, reflecting his negative perspective on its impact upon shaping the cultures and customs observed by the chosen Cohen people.
Ehrenberg criticized the Talmud as a source of legalism and as a barrier to understanding the essence of faith. He viewed it as contributing to a rigid interpretation of Judaism that he believed violated the Gospel Good News doctrine. In his works, he often and repeatedly articulated his negative views on the differences between Jewish and Xtian thought, often positioning the Talmud in a despicable light. His ignorance of T’NaCH and Talmud as common law which rejects Roman statute law exposes his racial bias coupled with his total ignorance of what separates and distinguishes Jewish common law ruled by lateral courtrooms from vertical State bribed and employed Judges and prosecuting attorneys whose job served to defend and maintain the statute laws imposed by the State and their bureaucrats. This total failure to discern between the Jewish concept of faith – which revolves around judicial fair compensation for damages inflicted – with the Xtian notion of faith, which employs theology and creeds to define a Top-down dictate how the faithful sheep MUST believe in God.
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The Revisionist History Fraud the post WWII United Nations, which makes a public pedophile debauchery of the League of Nations Palestine Mandate based upon the 1917 Balfour Declaration.
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The Trial of Aung San Suu Kyi: From Icon to Inmate
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“In politics, there are no permanent enemies, and no permanent friends—only permanent interests.” — Winston Churchill. Or perhaps just Bhola again, rearranging the furniture of wisdom while…
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I hate Winston Churchill. He authored the 1st While Paper in 1923 which proved that London had no intention to respect the 1917 Balfour Declaration upon which the League of Nations based its 1922 Palestine Mandate. In 1939 the Two-State Solution coward PM Chamberlain following the disgrace to surrendering the Czech Republic to Hitler in ’38, then passed the 2nd White Paper which determined an international decision starting with FDR’s US to close all international borders to Jews seeking to flee from the European Nazi sub-human barbarians. Europe has a reputation for back stabbing treachery. De Gaul betrayed its alliance with Israel just prior to the outbreak of the June 1967 war wherein President Nasser of Egypt swore that in this war the Arabs would complete the Nazi Shoah genocide of the Jews. Prior to the outbreak of that war Tel Aviv ordered the digging of mass graves!
Neutral England and France did not long maintain their “neutrality”. The UN forced a cease fire after only 6 Days of fighting. The countries of the Middle East – all of which – only recently attained their “political independence as nation state” had not stomach for a long drawn out war. Israel, just for an example, its population – about 2.5 million people. Our economy could ill afford a million soldiers fighting at the front for more than just a few days.
Post war just as England and France attempted and failed to seize the Suez Canal – and therein dominate the balance of power across the Middle East, so too and how much more so after Stalin and Ike told those 2nd rate European powers to peddle their papers elsewhere, (with LBJ tied down in Vietnam) Britain and France attempted a revisionist history at the UN with their UN SC Resolution 242 which sought to pretend that the Arabs did not disastrously lose the 6 Day War.
LBJ raped the leadership of President Eisenhower ’56 agreement cut with PM David Ben Gurion wherein Israel agreed to return the captured Sinai Desert back to Egypt in return of the US reducing the Great Power status of both England (who won WWII) and arrogant France (who lost WWII). LBJ permitted both London and France to once again pretend themselves to be Great Powers who possessed the power to dominate the balance of power in the Middle East.
The huge distinction of character between Ike an LBJ compares to the stark contrast between Obama (who passed UN SC Resolution 2334 which utterly negated the Israeli victory in the June 6th Six Day War), with that of the integrity of Donald John Trump who established the Abraham Accords which utterly negated the British and French 242 and later post ’73 UN 338 Resolutions of revisionist history.
In 1948 Israel won its political and National Independence as a nation. Regardless, the UN continually attempt to make revisionist history and pretends, to this very day, that it has the rightful authority to determine the Capital City of Israel and its international borders! Bunk. Utter and complete horseradish. Israel, as an independent nation, the wars it fights and either wins or loses with its closest and immediate neighbor nation states – the outcome of these fought wars – they and only they determine the international borders Israel shares with Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon.
And here’s the rub. Second rate pretend “Great Powers” rape the UN in order to impose revisionist history upon the tiny Jewish state of Israel. In the Oct 7th Abomination War, South Africa’s revisionist history pretends that it has the moral mandate to declare Israel guilty of duplicating the Nazi Shoah genocide of Gaza Arabs. No nation ever accused post Dec7th 1941 Pearl Harbor America of committing genocide or starving the populations of the Japanese or the Nazis during WWII. Israel drops leaflet warnings to the general populations of an area within a town before actually bombing the region. The US made 1000 plane raids over Tokyo and Dresden; and dropped two atomic bombs. Yet South Africa and the ICC Rome treaty court of the Hague accuses Israel of committing genocide?!
Second rate pretend ‘Great Powers’ rape the UN and use this forum which permits nations to conduct public diplomacy together, these charlatan frauds ‘Great Powers’, they without shame attempt to re-write history in their own bloated Ego image. The UN permits nations in the General Assembly and even sitting in the expanded Security Council to condemn Israel who do not even have diplomatic relations with the Jewish state. Bunk. That’s not public diplomacy, but rather political rhetoric propaganda on an imaginary World Government scale!
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Interesting. I agree with your view of Ike. I think his Presidency is under appreciated. I disagree with your assessment of Trump. I think his transactional view of life is too tied to his ego. How much money you have is no measure of human value. If one is poor, it is always their fault in one who measures wealth as a marker for what is good or bad in a person.Wealth is power to do good and harm. A transactional view of life is as likely to do harm as good—a great risk for a Democracy. Trump is a danger to America and Israel.
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Cannot speak of President Trumps’ domestic policies, except from an outsiders perspective. Prior to the Covid-19 plague employment for minorities blacks and mexicans in particular reached record breaking success. Its the minority populations who generally qualify as distressed populations. The proof to the pudding – in the eating; record high voting numbers of blacks and mexicans voted for Trump.
Trumps’ Foreign policy I feel confident upon. In this article I shared with you I showed how the US European alliance had skewed and dominated US foreign policies strategies and perspectives.
IKE having fought in WWII, hardly a supporter of Europe dominating US strategic policies. The US pulled Britain & Frances cookies out of the fire and not the reverse!
Hence IKE used the 1956 Suez Crisis as an opportunity to smack down the top tier status of arrogant Limeys and Frogs.
LBJ reverted back to the Truman era European approach. IKE despised Truman. Truman’s foreign policy stood on two legs. 1. The Marshal Plan 2. The Containment Policy. The former Aid in exchange of US military bases stationed in foreign countries, resulted in US military bases in over 155 countries according to Ron Paul when he chaired some US foreign policy Congressional Committee. Consequently I trust his opinion as an authoritative Primary Source. The latter leg, shaped the Two-State Solution which so utterly dominated LBJ’s foreign policy, as well as President Truman his predecessor. The two-state solution dominated the Korean and Vietnam Wars!
This British foreign policy of imposing two states – a Xtian NT kingdom divided against itself old and utterly bankrupt corrupt idea. This foreign policy defined how the Roman ruled their empire.
Its important not to focus upon personalities steering the boat but rather the course taking by the ship of State. Trump Derangement Syndrome seems bat shit crazy in my estimation. The Democrats have lost the helm direction of the ship of State precisely over their rabid anti-Trump insanity.
Utterly abhor and detest Obama as President. And based upon what Tulsi Gabbard and others have revealed the corruption post ’16 elections the worst scandal in US History. And that’s saying a lot. Recall that Trump ran on the slogan of cleaning up the Washington SWAMP and the Heads of the FBI, CIA, NSA worked in conjunction with CNN NBC CBS and ABC!!! I hope that Trump breaks this Government established media monopoly on the order of Teddy ‘Big Stick’ Roosevelt.
Trump succeeded through the Abraham Accords. This IKE like Foreign policy slapped down the EU/UN alliance. Recall Trump rebuked the EU over its contributions to the NATO alliance in his first term. This policy goes hand in glove with Washington and Jefferson absolute distrust of making strategic alliances with Europe.
The foundation of the US decision to hitch its wagon to Western Europe began with the Wilson Government to made the Government Central Bank monopoly of private banking/Federal Reserve. He slipped this clear refutation of President Andrew Jackson’s closure of the 2nd National Bank in 1825 with only 3 people sitting in Congress prior to Xmas!!!! What a disgrace!
The New government private banking Central Bank monopoly butt fucked the American economy. Its duplicated the European tradition of Central Governments establishing Corporate Monopolies. Recall the US revolutionaries throwing.
The British empire sought to break the Chinese Tea monopoly, dominated by the Qing Dynasty. The British East India Company was initially interested in tea for its popularity in Britain. British officials discovered that the climate in regions like Assam and Darjeeling was suitable for tea cultivation.
As a matter of perspective, the British likewise developed a stain of long stand cotton in Egypt in 1864. Hence England did not join the Confederacy attempt. British textile industries absolutely relied upon Southern long stand cotton prior to Egypt developing a stain of long stand cotton in 1864.
English tea monopoly in India, such as the Assam Company (founded in 1839), were established to manage tea production and export. These companies controlled the entire supply chain, from cultivation to export, effectively creating a monopoly over Indian tea. The establishment of the English tea monopoly in India had lasting effects on the economy, society, and culture, shaping the tea industry as we know it today. This same fact equally applies to Wilson’s government established monopoly known as the Federal Reserve in 1913.
The US joined the British and French alliance during WWI & WWII consequent to huge loans which the non elected Federal Reserve unilaterally decided to give to the governments of London and Paris!
Post WWII Europe stood exhausted and utterly bankrupt. Hence IKE in the Suez Crisis immediately slapped the British and French down. Israel’s government of Ben Gurion agreed to return the captured Sinai with no Egyptian compensation for damages in return for IKE removing England and France as top tier ‘Great Powers’ in the Middle East.
LBJ, tied down in Vietnam, permitted London and Paris to write UN Resolution 242. This UN Resolution serves as the foundation of all hostile UN Condemnations of Israel to this very day! Obama’s UN Resolution 2334 sucked the butt’s of England and France. What an absolute disgrace!
President Trump’s Abraham Accords directly compares to the policies of IKE during the Suez Crisis of ’56. British and French divide and rule hostile imperialism argues that peace in the Middle East depends upon dhimmi stateless Arab refugee populations scattered across the face of the Middle East! President Trump slapped the European hogwash straight across their fat jowls! He argues that peace in the Middle East first and foremost must come from independent nation states in the Middle East making shalom with Israel. And NOT carving up Israel into two hostile states like as did the post WWII Allies did with Germany!! Trump argues its simply not the place of the “international community” rhetoric propaganda to determine NOT the Capital of Israel NOR the international borders of the Jewish state. NO the Arab states who make peace with Israel, like as did both Egypt and Jordan, these peace treaties, THEY and THEY alone determine the international borders of the Jewish state.
As of late many countries in the “fraud” international community of nations, have taken up the kudgel to unilaterally recognize an independent Gaza following the Oct 7th abomination. President Trump rejects this arrogance with complete utter revulsion. Reward Arab terrorists for the Oct7th surprise attack upon Israel? You fool foreign countries have utterly lost your rational minds!
Therefore, based upon this general comparison of US foreign policy based upon the roots of the US as an independent nation, I support and approve of President Trumps leadership.
Domestically the 37 Trillion dollar debt takes America straight back to the 1860-65 Civil War. Doge closure of fat corrupt Federal “carpet bagger” bureaucracies – which in ’16 Trump referred to as “The Swamp”, this policy argues that the States of the Union have the Rights (based upon the Commerce Clause of the US Constitution) to bureaucratically regulate all intra-State trade and commerce independent from Big Brother carpet bagger Federal bureaucraps.
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We will see what history says about Trump. One’s opinion on current events is more about whose ox is getting gored than objective truth. Israel certainly has a right and demonstrated ability to exist as a nation-state. The problem with Palestine as a state is they are historically a nomadic people who have no idea of what government for the common good means. Only a Solomon can solve this Middle East crises. Do you believe Netanyahu is up to the task?
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Am pleased with Bibi
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The UN a tits on a boar hog utterly useless nonsense institution. Both the League of Nations and the UN failed from day one because neither “World government” has accountability of its corrupt bureaucraps.
In situations where there are significant conflicts of interest among stakeholders, achieving compliance with environmental agreements, such as those aimed at reducing plastic pollution, becomes exceedingly difficult. Without the ability to impose penalties or sanctions, compliance relies heavily on voluntary participation and goodwill among nations. Only have to examine UN Human Rights Commissions to see how it become a perverted joke on matters of Human Rights.
The comparison to the UN Human Rights Commissions highlights a broader issue in international governance where enforcement mechanisms are often weak or nonexistent. Without robust enforcement mechanisms, such as penalties or sanctions, there is little incentive for countries to comply with agreements. This can lead to a lack of accountability and a perception that violations will go unpunished.
The inability to enforce compliance can erode trust among nations, making future negotiations more challenging. If countries perceive that others are not held accountable, they may be less likely to commit to new agreements. The perception that international bodies are ineffective can lead to public disillusionment with global governance. This can diminish support for international cooperation on critical issues like climate change and plastic pollution.
The absence of strong accountability mechanisms within organizations like the UN can lead to perceptions of ineffectiveness. When member states can act without fear of repercussions, it undermines the credibility of international agreements. Concerns about bureaucratic inefficiency and corruption can further erode trust in these institutions. When stakeholders believe that decisions are influenced by self-interest rather than collective good, it diminishes the legitimacy of the organization. Without enforceable penalties, countries may prioritize their national interests over global commitments, leading to inconsistent adherence to agreements.
Countries, like Israel, feel that others are not held accountable for their actions, they may be less inclined to engage in future negotiations or agreements. Nation states should all together not rely upon the international market place of international diplomacy to conduct their alliance interests with other nation states. Only face to face alliances, following the model of the Rome Treaty which established the International Court of the Hague should merit nation state respect and honor.
International diplomacy stands upon cutting alliances and shared interests between nation states. Public forums which permit nations to air their propaganda accomplishes absolutely nothing. International diplomacy compares to a Man and woman building a family together. Whereas UN propaganda forums compare to a public whore house.
Effective international diplomacy relies on building strong, trust-based relationships between nations. Just as a successful family requires communication, understanding, and shared goals, so too does international diplomacy thrive on mutual respect and collaboration. Alliances formed on shared interests and values can lead to more effective cooperation. When nations work together towards common goals, they can address global challenges more effectively, whether in security, trade, or environmental issues.
Public forums, such as the UN, invarably devolve into platforms of propaganda rather than constructive dialogue. This leads to a perception that these gatherings exist more about posturing than genuine problem-solving. Nation States who do not share diplomatic relations with other countries “international law” should directly bar them from using the UN as a public forum to vent their spleen of hatred toward enemy states. To reform the UN requires that only states sharing embassies and ambassadors have the right to publicly criticize other nation state governments through the medium of UN Resolutions. Diplomacy simply not a popularity contest and how much more so a beauty contest where contestants strut around in bikinis – like chickens with their heads cut off.
The UN international whore-house promotes political venereal diseases and mental insanity – like as suffered by George III during the American Revolution. States with established embassies and ambassadors should have the right to publicly criticize other nation states. This would clearly lead to a more accountable and respectful UN environment. This approach forces nations to engage in diplomacy rather than resorting to public UN denunciations and Resolutions of condemnation. Implementing accountability measures for nations that misuse public forums for propaganda an absolute basic fundamental which the UN currently publicly prostitutes.
Banning Chapter VI UN General Assembly or even Security Council Resolutions of Condemnation: this worthless destructive condition within the UN Charter – merits immediate erasure. The UN simply not in the business of determining the international borders of member nation states, and how much more so the Capital Cities of their country. UN member states have no authority to promote revolution or Civil War in the domestic affairs of other UN member states. The Korean War an international disgrace and disaster. The UN Charter of Chapter VII dictates and direct threats of war has no place in the UN founding Charter.
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As of August 18, 2025, MSNBC will officially change its name to My Source News Opinion World, abbreviated as MS NOW. This significant rebranding is part of a broader corporate restructuring following NBC Universal’s decision to spin off several cable networks, including MSNBC, into a new company called Versant.
The rebranding of MSNBC to MS NOW is not directly attributed to the Russia-Gate controversy, but it does reflect broader shifts in the media landscape and the network’s evolving identity. While the name change to MS NOW is part of a corporate restructuring and an effort to establish a distinct identity, it also signals a desire to move beyond past controversies and focus on future content and audience engagement. The network aims to redefine itself in a rapidly changing media environment, rather than being solely defined by its past coverage of Trump and Russia-Gate.
While the Russia-Gate saga played a role in shaping MSNBC’s identity and audience during Trump’s first term, the decision to rebrand is more about the network’s strategic direction and independence following its spin-off from NBC Universal. The Russia-Gate controversy has been a contentious topic, particularly regarding how various media outlets, including MSNBC and its prominent host Rachel Maddow, covered the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. During the Russia-Gate saga, she focused on various aspects of the investigation, including connections between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
The Mueller Report, released in 2019, concluded that while there were numerous contacts between the Trump campaign and Russian operatives, the investigation did not establish that the campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference efforts. The characterization of Rachel Maddow’s promotion of the Russia-Gate narrative as a “hoax” reflects a polarized political landscape where interpretations of media coverage can vary widely. Media overreach, Trump 2.0 has exposed. Political journalism promoted by a Pravda press corporate established monopoly – that ship has sailed.
The characterization of media outlets, including MSNBC and figures like Rachel Maddow, as part of a “Pravda press” reflects a growing sentiment among some groups that mainstream media serves specific political agendas rather than providing unbiased reporting. This perception contributes to the polarization of public opinion and distrust in traditional news sources. The consolidation of media ownership has raised concerns about the diversity of viewpoints presented in the news. Critics argue that corporate interests can shape narratives, leading to a lack of accountability and a focus on sensationalism over substantive reporting. This has led to calls for more independent journalism that prioritizes transparency and integrity.
The Lame Stream Legacy Media – Fake News – dead in the water. The rise of alternative media platforms and independent journalists presents opportunities for diverse perspectives but also challenges regarding credibility and reliability. The call for a more balanced and accountable media is increasingly relevant in this context.
Streaming media outlets like Google You Tube attract far larger News viewing audience than does Cable Television. Streaming platforms like YouTube have attracted a larger and more diverse audience compared to traditional cable news channels. This is largely due to the accessibility of online content, allowing viewers to watch news on-demand and from various sources. YouTube and similar platforms enable greater interaction between content creators and viewers. Users can comment, share, and engage with news stories in real-time, fostering a sense of community and participation that traditional cable news often lacks.
Streaming platforms offer a wide range of news content, from professional journalism to independent reporting and commentary. This diversity allows viewers to choose sources that align with their interests and perspectives, contributing to a more personalized news experience. Many viewers are moving away from cable subscriptions due to high costs. Streaming services often provide free or lower-cost options, making news more accessible to a broader audience. Younger generations, in particular, are more inclined to consume news through digital platforms rather than traditional cable. This trend is reshaping how news organizations approach content delivery, often prioritizing online engagement and social media presence.
While streaming platforms provide diverse viewpoints, they also face challenges related to misinformation and the spread of unverified content. News organizations must navigate these issues to maintain credibility and trust with their audiences. Face Book, once the biggest player has seen its market share collapse after it together with Twitter threw the 2020 elections by censoring the Hunter Biden laptop scandal and Hillery Clinton’s treason.
The platforms’ decisions to limit the spread of this Hunter Biden laptop story constituted censorship and influenced public perception of both Biden and President Trump as Presidential candidates. Following the election and the controversies surrounding content moderation, Facebook has experienced fluctuations in user engagement and market share. Some users have expressed dissatisfaction with perceived biases in content moderation, leading to calls for alternatives and contributing to a decline in trust. The actions taken by social media platforms during the election have contributed to increased polarization among users. Supporters of former President Donald Trump and other critics argue that the platforms unfairly targeted conservative viewpoints.
The controversies surrounding social media’s role in the election have led to increased scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators. Discussions about potential regulations to address issues of censorship, misinformation, and the power of tech companies have gained momentum. As trust in traditional social media platforms has waned, some users have migrated to alternative platforms that promote themselves as free speech advocates. This shift reflects a broader trend of users.
The narrative surrounding the Hunter Biden laptop story has had a profound impact on public perception, influencing how voters viewed both Joe Biden and Donald Trump as presidential candidates. The narrative surrounding this story became a focal point for discussions about media bias and the role of social media in shaping political narratives.
Following the election, platforms like Facebook have seen fluctuations in user engagement and market share. Many users have voiced their dissatisfaction with perceived biases in content moderation, which has led to a decline in trust. This dissatisfaction has prompted some users to seek alternatives, contributing to a shift in the social media landscape. The actions taken by social media platforms during the election have exacerbated polarization among users. Supporters of Donald Trump and other critics argue that conservative viewpoints were unfairly targeted, leading to a perception of bias that further divides users along political lines.
In response to these controversies, lawmakers and regulators have increased their scrutiny of social media’s role in elections. There is a growing discussion about potential regulations aimed at addressing issues of censorship, misinformation, and the significant power held by tech companies. This scrutiny reflects a broader concern about the influence of social media on democratic processes. As trust in traditional social media platforms declines, many users are migrating to alternative platforms that advocate for free speech. This trend indicates a significant shift in user behavior, as individuals vote with their feet and seek spaces that align more closely with their contempt for content moderation and censorship which rapes Free Speech.
The Lame Stream Media concealment of the mental health of President Biden and the flavor of ice cream he likes soft ball questions has aroused a strong sense among the American people that the Corporate Government established monopolies have betrayed American Constitutional Rights.
Critics argue that the Lame-stream media often downplays or conceals information that could influence public perception. This has led to a growing sentiment among some Americans that the media is not fulfilling its role as an independent watchdog, but rather acting in alignment with corporate interests. The perception that corporate entities, including media organizations, have employed their lobbies to have the government to establish protected monopolies – far from limited to Obama-care corruption – raises concerns about the integrity of democratic processes. Many individuals feel that these government established & protected government monopolies prioritize profits over the public good, leading to a betrayal of American Constitutional Rights. This sentiment, particularly strong among those who believe that the media should provide unbiased information and hold public figures accountable.
As a result of these perceptions, there is a growing erosion of trust in both the media and government institutions e.g. corporate protected monopolies, first and foremost Wilson’s 1913 Federal Reserve. Many Americans feel that their rights to access truthful information and engage in open discourse are being compromised. This distrust results in increased polarization which rips the fabric of our society as a nation. A sense of disconnection from the political process, makes Americans distrust the bought and paid for political process that “styles” itself as a “Democracy”.
In light of these concerns, there are calls for greater accountability from both media organizations and government Corporate protected monopoly entities. Advocates argue for the need to ensure that media coverage is fair, transparent, and representative of diverse viewpoints. Rather than a propaganda vomit of emotional opinions and superficial over reactions.
Additionally, there is a push for regulations that address the influence of corporate interests on public discourse and democratic processes. The ongoing discussions about media representation, corporate influence, and the protection of constitutional rights will continue to shape the political landscape and public sentiment in the United States. Addressing these issues is crucial for restoring trust and ensuring a healthy Republic, wherein the State Legislatures determine what Federal Senators and Congress-persons present as bills before Congress.
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First and foremost Rule #1. Both the T’NaCH and Talmud teach Torah common law. Modern Hebrew employs תקדים\תקדימים as the translation for precedent(s). Other Hebrew that you might have heard, I tend to doubt it, in Yeshiva: הלכה פסוקה . The Torah specifically states the precondition for eyewitness testimony in court cases both דני ממון ודני נפשות.
Another example: אין לדיין אלא מה שעיניו רואות. Now compare eyewitness testimony to נצב התורה על ידי ראיות. Now turn to the Siddur and the 13 rules of Rabbi Yishmael. These rules function as a logical corollary to Rabbi Akiva’s kabbalah of פרדס logic. It truly bothers me that your Yeshiva rabbis never refer to the revelation of the Oral Torah at Horev, 40 days after the Sin of the Golden Calf\substitution theology wherein the ערב רב שאין להם יראת שמים attempted to introduce a translation of the שם השם לשמה (((That’s how the first Sinai commandment qualifies as a Torah commandment in the first place! All other Torah commandments: Do a person of the Chosen Cohen people do mitzvot לשמה או לא לשמה? Hence the 1st Sinai commandment: the Greatest most important commandment in the whole of the Torah.)))
Yeshiva rabbis who fail to teach T’NaCH and Talmud as common law directly compare to the ערב רב שאין להם יראת שמים. Yeshivot produce “suits”, uniforms, styles in how to wear ones’ socks! Fancy Fur Burgers they wear on their Heads. The Yiddish term קאפוטע the common garb of the ultra-orthodox in Israel. But the Torah does not address these archaic European nonsense foreign imported cultures and customs which Orthodox Judaism has religified.
Your father learned and became a Torah educator. The modern “Wilderness generation” of the 1920s & 30s, cowardly refused to make aliyah to the Palestine mandate. Chaim Weizmann made the statement “Jews of the world – Where are you?” in 1936. Three years later, the criminal coward in 10 Downing Street Chamberlain imposed the 2nd White Paper which barred Palestine as a refuge for Jews seeking to flee from the European barbarians. The “precedent” of the British White Paper of 1939 directly influenced the decision made by President FDR to close all US borders to Jews attempting to flee from the Nazi Shoah!
Chaim Weizmann’s lamentation, “Jews of the world – Where are you?” reflects his deep concern regarding the Jewish diaspora’s response to the opportunities presented by the League of Nations’ Palestine mandate. He expressed frustration over the limited Jewish immigration (aliyah) to Palestine, especially in the context of rising anti-Semitism in Europe during the 1930s.
Hence it appears a direct connection exists between the Wilderness generation in the Torah to the Orthodox Judaism rabbis of Europe in the 1920s and 30s who forbade Jews to participate in Zionism. Zionism defined through the 1917 Balfour Declaration as Jewish equal rights to achieve self-determination in the Middle East. The League of Nation introduced the Palestine Mandate of 1922 based upon the Balfour Declaration. The Balfour Declaration defines the meaning and intent of Zionism to this day.
Jewish self-determination means for our generations living right now: Can we restore the order and organization of the 12 Tribes “Republic”? Democracy – a word that’s all the rage and fashion today – has its origins from Athens ancient Greece! Think about this when you light the lights of Chanukkah. Do you do this mitzva as just a ritual practicing “suit” robot OR do you understand why Jews light the lights of Chanukkah for thousands of years!
The Oral Torah – a logic system. This 4 part logic system – פרדס – stands in stark contrast to Aristotle’s 3 part syllogism. Akiva’s logic based upon inductive logical comparisons of similar cases – Jewish common law. Aristotle’s logic based upon deductive logical reasoning based upon Order. The siddur has the root of סדר. Rabbi Yishmael’s 13 middot work hand-in-glove with Akiva’s kabbalah of inductive reasoning. בנין אב מכתוב אחד בנין אב משני כתובים.
It disturbs me that your instructors have betrayed their teaching obligations! These basic terms of Common law\משנה תורה totally alien to you. No Yeshiva educator ever differentiated between Judicial common law courtroom laws FROM statute law which Parliaments/Knesset governments imposes as law enforced by the police upon their subject people! You suffer from being “brain-washed”.
Propaganda is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of a population. It often involves the dissemination of information, ideas, or rumors that are biased or misleading, with the intent to promote a particular political cause or point of view. Propaganda can take various forms, including media campaigns, speeches, educational materials, and public service announcements. Governments often use propaganda to foster a sense of national identity and unity among citizens. By promoting a specific narrative about the nation’s history, values, and goals, they can create a shared sense of purpose and belonging. This is particularly important in multicultural societies where diverse backgrounds may lead to differing perspectives.
Through public education, governments can shape public opinion on key issues. By controlling the curriculum and the information presented in schools, they can emphasize certain viewpoints while downplaying or omitting others. This can lead to a population that is more aligned with government policies and ideologies. Governments may use propaganda to justify their policies, especially during times of conflict or crisis. By framing their actions in a positive light and portraying opponents negatively, they can gain public support for decisions that might otherwise be controversial or unpopular.
By instilling specific beliefs and values in the education system, governments can cultivate compliance and loyalty among citizens. This can be achieved through the promotion of patriotism, respect for authority, and adherence to societal norms, which can discourage dissent and encourage conformity. Governments may seek to control the flow of information to prevent dissenting views from gaining traction. By promoting a singular narrative in educational settings, they can limit exposure to alternative perspectives, effectively “brainwashing” individuals into accepting the government’s viewpoint as the only valid one.
The effects of propaganda in education can be long-lasting. Individuals who are educated under a specific ideological framework may carry those beliefs into adulthood, influencing future generations. This creates a cycle where propaganda becomes ingrained in the culture, making it more challenging to challenge or change. Propaganda serves as a powerful tool for governments to influence and control the beliefs and behaviors of their citizens through public education. By shaping narratives and controlling information, they can foster compliance, loyalty, and a unified national identity, often at the expense of critical thinking and diverse perspectives.
An example of propaganda education: no rabbi in any Yeshiva you ever learned in throughout your life has differentiated the distinctions between T’NaCH-Talmudic “common law” from Greek-Roman “statute law”; specifically never has any educator in any Yeshiva in Israel denounced the halachic codifications published by Rambam, Tur, and Shulkan Aruch as assimilated Roman statute law. No educator ever pointed out the abomination of the Tzeddukim assimilation to Greek statute law wherein they attempted to cause the Jewish people to forget the “Oral” Torah … which we light the lights of Hanukkah to specifically “remember”.
This shabbat past we discussed the “ORDER” of all Gemara sugyot. The methodology of learning a Gemara sugya by way of a 3 part syllogism logic. When Rabbeinu Tam jumps off the dof of Gemara to some other Gemara sugya you must learn its גזרה שווה comparative Case/Din learning obeys the כלל-פרט logic of rabbi Yishmael. To correctly learn any Tosafot commentary which learns by common law precedents requires that you compare the פרט of the brought גזרה שווה with the כלל of the larger Gemara sugya which includes that גזרה שווה פרט. The framers of the Talmud, Rav Ashi and Rav Ravina – together with the Sovaraim 450 to 600 CE, they edited and organized each and every sugya of Gemara into a כלל\פרט logical format.
An utter disgrace that your Yeshiva educators totally ignore the foundation “editors” of the Shas Bavli. How the Shas Yerushalmi serves as the foundational source of halachic precedents to “understand” (meaning to actively compare like from like to develop the skills required to discern and understand the subtle distinctions and differences. T’rumah and chol grains acquired from the exact same fields! Worlds separate the one from the other. On par with kosher slaughter vs. Goyim slaughter of cattle! Another example: Why does the Gemara of Chullen include the minority opinion of rabbi Yechuda who insists that a shochet with fear of heaven cuts the carotid arteries?
Worked in a slaughterhouse, and none of those kashrut rabbis could answer this fundamental basic question. Answer: A butcher of common beef does not compare to a Cohen who slaughters to gather the “living blood” dedicated on the altar for that korban. That opening Mishna of Chullen, like every other opening Mishna of every Mishna in the Sha’s of rabbi Yechuda’s Great Sanhedrin common law compilation (the Tosefta might include judicial common law rulings of Small Sanhedrin courts), this Av Mishna of Chullen prioritizes the middah of יראת שמים – which means Baal Shem Tov/Master of the Good Name “reputation”.
Chullen rules that if an Apecorkus slaughters an animal – even correctly – its meat remains treif. The Rambam טיפש פשט argues that everything depends upon “knowledge”. Yet this explanation collapses when one addresses the Gemara ruling concerning the Apecorkus! Answer: the Apecorkus lacks ‘Fear of Heaven’, therefore his correctly slaughtered beef remains treif.
Before closing till I hear back from you, the Gemara of קידושין absolutely requires Torah precedents. A man does not love that which he does not own. How does a man “acquire” his wife. That woman, neither a slave or a whore both of which acquired through בכסף בשטר ובביאה. The primary pre-conditions established within the language of the Av Mishna of קידושין.
In the 5 Books of the Torah, בראשית introduces not simply the טיפש פשט of the Avot: Avraham Yitzak and Yaacov. Rather, this first Book of the Torah revelation introduces Av-mitzvot – tohor time-oriented mitzvot which have the power to בראשית the chosen Cohen people from nothing in all generations and times. Genetics and Race does not make the chosen Cohen people. Tohor time-oriented commandments Creates from nothing the chosen Cohen people! The Book of בראשית introduces Av tohor time-oriented commandments.
According to the B’HaG these Av tohor time-oriented commandments include even Rabbinic commandments elevated to Av tohor time-oriented commandments as מצוות דאורייתא. The Rambam, his “egg-crate” organization of Torah commandments limited to commandments found within the language of the Written Torah. This man had the Chutzpah to call his Av tuma avoda zarah assimilation to Greek and Roman “statute law” halacha, by the Name of the Book of D’varim-משנה תורה.
Orthodox Judaism propaganda fails to differentiate between the common law classic commentaries written on the Talmud by Reshonim: the B’HaG, Rif, Rosh and Baali Tosafot from the Av tuma avoda zara statute law assimilated rabbis the Rambam, the son of the Rosh, and Karo. No Yeshiva ever informed you that the rabbis of Paris placed the Rambam into נידוי in 1232. Or that 10 years later the Poop/Pope and the king of France burned all the Talmud manuscripts in Paris France and thereafter expelled all the Jews of France which permanently destroyed the Rashi/Tosafot common law school of T’NaCH and Talmudic scholarship. The failure of Orthodox Judaism in the generation prior to the Shoah which slaughtered 75% of European Jewry in less than 3 years, these rabbis have permanently destroyed their ‘Good Name’ reputations.
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Education cuts two ways as you know.
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The Rambam Civil War fought over and again the P’rushim/Tzeddukim Civil War. Only in the Rambam’s case the Tzeddukim won.
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