Video appears to show Hamas shooting several alleged ‘collaborators’ in Gaza. This is horrific, yet sadly unsurprising given Hamas’s long history of violence against its own people and neighbors. The video depicts extrajudicial killings, a stark violation of basic human rights. The lack of due process and the summary nature of these executions underscore the group’s disregard for the rule of law.
The sheer brutality displayed in the video highlights a pattern of behavior. This isn’t an isolated incident; Hamas has reportedly been carrying out such actions for months, often without uniforms, but now, coincidentally, seem to be uniformly dressed for these actions.… Continue reading
This week’s survey of state-level news begins with the firing of Milwaukee meteorologist Sam Kuffel from WDJT-TV after she criticized Elon Musk on social media. Next, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ prioritization of social media pronouncements over a major snowstorm highlights the state’s political climate. Missouri grapples with the escalating costs of cleaning up a radioactive waste landfill, with costs rising to $392 million due to expanded cleanup efforts. Finally, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s proposal to re-establish the Oklahoma State Guard raises concerns about the creation of an unregulated state militia.
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Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, a gesture his daughter Vivian Wilson unequivocally identified as such. Several media outlets attempted to downplay the incident, offering euphemisms like “awkward gesture” or mischaracterizing the salute. Wilson criticized this downplaying and the attempts to justify Musk’s actions with false historical references. She highlighted the ease with which such actions can be disguised using plausible deniability.
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Following a controversial gesture made by Elon Musk during a speech, left-wing activist groups Led By Donkeys and the Center for Political Beauty projected an image of the gesture onto Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory, accompanied by the words “Heil Tesla” and “Boycott.” These groups are known for provocative actions aimed at highlighting political hypocrisy and social issues. Musk dismissed the controversy, while others offered varying interpretations of his actions, ranging from dismissal to concern. The incident occurred amidst Musk’s anticipated involvement in the Trump administration.
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Following PBS’s description of Elon Musk’s post-inauguration gesture as resembling a Nazi salute, conservative figures, including Representatives Andy Biggs and Marjorie Taylor Greene, ignited calls to defund the publicly funded news organization. These calls, amplified by figures like Tomi Lahren and fueled by Musk’s own statements, cite alleged bias and propaganda in PBS’s reporting. Musk’s defense and counter-accusations against legacy media and Wikipedia were met with criticism, highlighting the ongoing partisan tensions surrounding public media funding. While attempts to defund PBS are not unprecedented, this latest wave occurs within a broader conservative effort to curtail public media influence.
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Elon Musk performed a Nazi salute twice at Donald Trump’s inauguration, sparking outrage. While some media outlets downplayed the gesture as an “awkward gesture” or “controversial hand gesture,” others directly called it a Nazi salute. Journalists criticized the attempts to obfuscate the clear meaning of Musk’s actions, highlighting the hypocrisy of focusing on minor issues while ignoring such a blatant display of Nazi symbolism. The incident underscores a larger debate about media integrity and the willingness to confront uncomfortable truths.
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Trump barely won the election. Why doesn’t it feel that way? That’s a question echoing across the political landscape, and it’s one that deserves a thorough examination. The narrow margin of victory, often overshadowed by the sheer volume of noise surrounding the outcome, doesn’t fully capture the resulting political reality.
The overwhelming sense of a significant win, rather than a narrow escape, is heavily influenced by the control the Republican party now wields. They hold power across all three branches of government: the executive, legislative, and judicial. This complete dominance allows them to push through their agenda with minimal opposition, creating the perception of a much stronger mandate than the actual election results suggest.… Continue reading
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Biden’s incredulous response, “Is that a joke?”, perfectly encapsulates the absurdity of the suggestion that Donald Trump deserves credit for a ceasefire agreement reached while he’s out of office. It’s a question that speaks volumes about the current political climate, where the lines between reality and manufactured narratives blur.
The notion that Trump should receive credit is frankly preposterous. The very idea ignores the complexities of international diplomacy and the direct role of the current administration in brokering the deal. It dismisses the painstaking negotiations, the diplomatic maneuvering, and the sheer weight of the office currently occupied by President Biden. To suggest otherwise is to fundamentally misunderstand the process.… Continue reading
Veteran Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin and former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen launched a new publication, The Contrarian, citing concerns about the Post’s compromised independence and its failure to robustly challenge authoritarianism. The publication, described as pro-democracy rather than simply anti-Trump, will feature diverse voices and utilize a Substack platform, offering some free content alongside a paid subscription model. The Contrarian’s launch follows several high-profile departures from the Washington Post, fueled by controversies surrounding owner Jeff Bezos and the newspaper’s perceived reluctance to criticize powerful figures. The founders aim to provide “unshackled media” to combat what they see as an existential threat to American democracy.
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