The Biden Administration has announced that it does not formally believe that Israel’s actions against Gaza rise yet to the official definition of genocide.
Ted Rall’s Latest Books:
BIbi’s Big Ride
Biden told Israel the US would stop supplying bombs to Israel if it insists on bombing “population centers” in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
The Amazingly Languid Adventures of Bidenman
Joe Biden’s “pause” of a bomb delivery Israel is the embodiment of way too little, way too late to help the Palestinians of Gaza. He’s like the world’s slowest superhero.
No Place for Violence
Even as he funnels tens of billions of dollars in weapons to Israel to help it bomb the Gaza Strip, President Biden lectures college students about being too violent as they try to protect themselves from riot police.
Correlation Does Not Equal Causation, Even in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters keep repeating the talking point that all of the civilian casualties in Gaza should be blamed upon Hamas because Hamas begin the latest conflict with his attack on October 7. By their logic, literally anything that they chose to do after October 7 would be justifiable.
Old Enough to Kill, Too Young to Protest
If you are 18 years old and an antiwar protester, old militarists will say that you’re too young and naïve and ignorant to understand the complexities of foreign policy and should just shut up. But if you’re 18 years old, and you don’t know anything about anything, they are happy to send you to go kill people in those very same foreign conflicts you don’t know anything about.
History Doesn’t Repeat, It Weeps
Right-wing House Speaker Mike Johnson demands that Columbia University President Minouche Shafik sic the National Guard against peaceful antiwar protesters. That’s always worked out so well in the past…
Logic Broad Jump
The linguistic contortions used by supporters of Israel to accuse their critics of antisemitism are truly incredible.
Ceasefire…NOW.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close ally President Joe Biden are both playing for time, pretending to be opposed to what’s going on while not changing anything. As Biden sends Netanyahu more money and more weapons, day by day the Gaza Strip is being ethnically cleansed. Even now, it’s probably too late for a ceasefire to do much good.
Last Supper
At the same time the Biden Administration sends another $60 billion to Israel to help it kill Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the US Air Force drops food aid into the beleaguered occupied territory. If you must die, don’t die hungry.
“The Stringer”
graphic novel
by Ted Rall & Pablo G. Callejo
“Political Suicide: The Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party”
by Ted Rall
“Bernie (Revised 2020 Edition)”
by Ted Rall
DMZ America Podcast #148: Israel the Pariah, Alito’s False Flags, Artificial Journalism
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It’s the DMZ America podcast, where political cartoonists bring their smart takes on the news to spirited, intelligent, civilized dialogue from both sides of the political aisle. Ted Rall (WhoWhatWhy, Creators Syndicate) comes from the Left, Scott Stantis (Chicago Tribune, Dallas Morning News) comes from the Right and sparks fly. First up: the guys react to the increasing diplomatic isolation of Israel, marked by the decision of the International Court of Justice to order Israel to stand down in the Gaza Strip, following on the heels of the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue a warrant for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Scott, a supporter of Israel, debates Israel’s intentions and war aims with Ted, a supporter of Palestinian emancipation. Second: Scott’s expertise as a vexologist comes into play in light of Supreme Court Samuel Alito’s decision to fly flags associated with the extreme Right at his homes. How much should we make of Alito’s flag choices? Scott…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/24/24 – UN Court Orders Israel to Cease Rafah Offensive
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a range of topics from around the globe, including ICJ ordering Israel to halt the offense of Rafah. Armen Kurdian – Political Commentator Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board Gerald Celente – Trends journal publisher and founder of the Trends Journal Institute Mark Sleboda – International relations and security analyst The show begins with political commentator Armen Kurdian weighing in on Hunter Biden’s legal woes, including his upcoming trials. Then, former National Transportation Safety Jamie Finch shares his perspective on the Norfolk Southern settlement, agreeing to pay $310 million over the Ohio train derailment in East Palestine. The second hour starts with Trends Journal publisher Gerald Celente on Senator Schumer vying to invite Netanyahu to Congress and ICJ ordering Israel to stop its offensive on Rafah. The show closes with international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda…
Read MoreMy Stolen Rent Check Shows Why America Is Broken
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When my landlord’s management company informed me that they hadn’t received my rent check, I was surprised. As for most Americans, housing is by far my biggest expense. So of course I noticed when the money vanished from my account. The mystery deepened when I conjured up an image of the canceled check on my bank’s website. There was my check, canceled and endorsed. I sent a screenshot to my management company. Look closer, they responded. We didn’t cash it. That’s the signature of some random person—not us. So it was. How could my bank clear a check for thousands of dollars made out to a company like “XYZ Management Corp.” but endorsed by a completely unrelated individual—one who doesn’t work there, natch—like “John Smith”? What were my rights in this situation? The answers to those two questions provide insight into state of a country that has lost its way. There is a prequel to the…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/22/24 – Fani Willis Wins Democratic Primary, Trump Legal Saga Continues
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall discuss a variety of current events, including Trump’s legal saga and Fani Wilis winning the Democratic primary. Scottie Nell Hughes – Veteran political commentator Jamie Finch – Former Director at the National Transportation Safety Board Esteban Carrillo – Editor of The Cradle, Beirut-based journalist George Szamuely – Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute The show kicks off with political commentator Scottie Nell Hughes sharing her perspective on President Biden’s plummeting approval ratings. Then, Jamie Finch weighs in on the flight turbulence that tragically resulted in the death of a Singapore Airlines passenger and injured 20 others. The second hour begins with Beirut-based journalist Esteban Carrillo discussing the latest out of Gaza amid the latest ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and other top Israeli and Hamas officials. The show closes with Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute George Szamuely discussing…
Read MoreThe Final Countdown – 5/21/24 – Costello Takes the Stand Again in Trump Trial Amid Heightening Tensions with Judge
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On this episode of The Final Countdown, hosts Angie Wong and Ted Rall cover the latest developments from around the globe, including Trump’s hush money trial. Steve Gill – Attorney Dan Kovalik – Human rights lawyer Elijah Magnier – Veteran war correspondent Andrii Telishenko – Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat The show begins with attorney Steve Gill sharing his analysis on the latest developments out of Trump’s hush money trial amid the defense resting the case. Then, human rights lawyer Dan Kovalik shares his expertise on the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, other top officials, and various Hamas leaders. The second hour starts with veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier sharing his analysis of the DRC coup attempt. The show closes with Ukrainian whistleblower and former diplomat Andrii Telishenko to discuss the EU agreeing to give Russia assets to Ukraine.
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