Thank you so very much for putting all of my random thoughts about this tragedy into such a clear and forceful piece. The undercurrents that remain working through the rest of the "deal" offer much food for thought for me and probably more than a few restless nights. Re. the Hindenburg radio reporter's, "Oh, the humanity . . ." this war should coin the phrase "Oh, the INhumanity . . ." Count me among those who've have had enough of "strongmen" and their inconceivable cruelty and vindictiveness.
A very thoughtful piece, David, and your skepticism is warranted, given Trump's and Netanyahu's apparently bludgeoning their way to this deal by accident. Im always listening to DSR, and in coming weeks and months, I'm wondering what your assessment is about how this came to pass. In particularly, what role violent strikes by Netanyahu against Qatar, and Trump's resulting displeasure, might have had. It seems to me that another better, stronger US President would have restrained and guided the Israeli leader to achieve the same result. Some say its Trump's attacks against Iran that gave him the "juice" to compel Bibi. But mightn't it be that the latter's attack on Doha meant that he thought he was the senior partner in the relationship(until Trump put his foot down)resulting in this welcome, if tenuous ceasefire. Thanks for your thoughts.
Thank you for highlighting the facts of this story- and while I listen to Trump (and his managers) as he self congratulates both himself and Bibi, my thoughts were on the countless trips Antony Blinken made to Israel as he worked tirelessly in an effort to craft a true ending to this war, an ending that gave the people of Palestine the safety and security, now and in the future, that they deserve. I hold my breath as I watch this unfold….
Thank you fellow night owl. If I may, a suggestion. Stop calling them the red states and call them what they are: The Welfare States.
Also Democrats need to become the party that fights crime, WHITE COLLAR CRIME. We have too long been enamored and therefore owned by the Wall Street temptation (since Clinton??). It needs to end and the party needs to support blue collar workers against the white collar crime causing all of the income inequality. Possibly the most dangerous risk to our democracy.
No, the return of these hostages is not the central story of the Gaza war -- and the Gaza war, the war on Gaza, horrific and never-ending as it is, is not the central story of Palestine. Did Langston Hughes have Palestine at the back of his mind when he wrote his poem "Harlem" in 1951? Maybe yes, maybe no. I have it in my mind when I think of Palestine. "What happens to a dream deferred?" We watch it happening in real time, year by year, decade by decade. It explodes again and again and now is buried under rubble.
Huge gratitude for these words. Thank you. Watching the genocidaires, in Israel, the US, the UK, around the world, segue now to these gross self-congratulations while colonising this frsgile and unlikely 'peace', parading it like a badge of honour, 'though it drips with human blood and suffering, even while they plan to monetise and capitalise its 'opportunities' and invert its history and meaning ... has seemed like an unbroken continuation of the genocide's horrors. At least the record now has your observation of these facts. Thank you, again.
I’m beyond grateful for each and every person and family whose life has been returned and/or family member is home today, though if we know about trauma, we know this is just the beginning of recovery, and it will never be the same. But, if there was a god/is a god, none of these lives are of more value than those 60K and more who were taken by the evil of mankind in the aftermath and will never come home. My heart breaks for all the loss and suffering in struggles for power that steals the gift of life from others to gain their control through greed and belief that one life is worth more than another. May we choose to find our better selves despite such evil.
And this is why I turn to Rothkopf. Your articulation of the issue is spot on but, more than that, you have brought a voice and order to the conflicting and confused thoughts I’ve had today. And for that, I thank you.
David today on social media I read a letter to Netanyahu from a man in Portland Oregon who was very insulted by Trump saying Obama and Biden hated Israel. There is no bottom to the hate that Trump represents. The man said Obama and Biden gave Israel everything they askd for. He said the American people deserved an apology. Apparently those in the audience clapped when he said that. What a disgrace on the national stage.
a cri de coeur, many of us feel the same even if we lack the context to state is to well. thank you. watching the phony love fest feels like another iteration of the Kirk insanity just a few weeks ago. getting used to riding out these reality-challenged congratulation fests. but I really hate it.
Thank you for this wonderful piece and for the humanity you express. Use of the term “victory lap” to describe the actions of Trump or Netanyahu evokes memory of George W. Bush’s declaration of “Mission Accomplished” during the Iraq war. Alas this declaration was followed by an Iraqi insurgency and sectarian war. This is not to denigrate the return of hostages and cessation of Israeli atrocities, but to support your point that this signed agreement affords no assurance of a halt to future hostilities. For now, providing food, housing and livelihoods to the Palestinian people must be the first priority.
Thank you so very much for putting all of my random thoughts about this tragedy into such a clear and forceful piece. The undercurrents that remain working through the rest of the "deal" offer much food for thought for me and probably more than a few restless nights. Re. the Hindenburg radio reporter's, "Oh, the humanity . . ." this war should coin the phrase "Oh, the INhumanity . . ." Count me among those who've have had enough of "strongmen" and their inconceivable cruelty and vindictiveness.
A very thoughtful piece, David, and your skepticism is warranted, given Trump's and Netanyahu's apparently bludgeoning their way to this deal by accident. Im always listening to DSR, and in coming weeks and months, I'm wondering what your assessment is about how this came to pass. In particularly, what role violent strikes by Netanyahu against Qatar, and Trump's resulting displeasure, might have had. It seems to me that another better, stronger US President would have restrained and guided the Israeli leader to achieve the same result. Some say its Trump's attacks against Iran that gave him the "juice" to compel Bibi. But mightn't it be that the latter's attack on Doha meant that he thought he was the senior partner in the relationship(until Trump put his foot down)resulting in this welcome, if tenuous ceasefire. Thanks for your thoughts.
Thank you David. I didn’t know how to express everything I was thinking and feeling and you did it for me.
Thank you for highlighting the facts of this story- and while I listen to Trump (and his managers) as he self congratulates both himself and Bibi, my thoughts were on the countless trips Antony Blinken made to Israel as he worked tirelessly in an effort to craft a true ending to this war, an ending that gave the people of Palestine the safety and security, now and in the future, that they deserve. I hold my breath as I watch this unfold….
https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-genocide-lie-is-exposed/
Thank you fellow night owl. If I may, a suggestion. Stop calling them the red states and call them what they are: The Welfare States.
Also Democrats need to become the party that fights crime, WHITE COLLAR CRIME. We have too long been enamored and therefore owned by the Wall Street temptation (since Clinton??). It needs to end and the party needs to support blue collar workers against the white collar crime causing all of the income inequality. Possibly the most dangerous risk to our democracy.
David, you are, as always, thoughtful, sensitive, nuanced and spread the relief and blame in a fair and balanced manner. We thank you for that.
Well done on MSNBC the other night in your 30 seconds of commentary.
No, the return of these hostages is not the central story of the Gaza war -- and the Gaza war, the war on Gaza, horrific and never-ending as it is, is not the central story of Palestine. Did Langston Hughes have Palestine at the back of his mind when he wrote his poem "Harlem" in 1951? Maybe yes, maybe no. I have it in my mind when I think of Palestine. "What happens to a dream deferred?" We watch it happening in real time, year by year, decade by decade. It explodes again and again and now is buried under rubble.
Huge gratitude for these words. Thank you. Watching the genocidaires, in Israel, the US, the UK, around the world, segue now to these gross self-congratulations while colonising this frsgile and unlikely 'peace', parading it like a badge of honour, 'though it drips with human blood and suffering, even while they plan to monetise and capitalise its 'opportunities' and invert its history and meaning ... has seemed like an unbroken continuation of the genocide's horrors. At least the record now has your observation of these facts. Thank you, again.
I’m beyond grateful for each and every person and family whose life has been returned and/or family member is home today, though if we know about trauma, we know this is just the beginning of recovery, and it will never be the same. But, if there was a god/is a god, none of these lives are of more value than those 60K and more who were taken by the evil of mankind in the aftermath and will never come home. My heart breaks for all the loss and suffering in struggles for power that steals the gift of life from others to gain their control through greed and belief that one life is worth more than another. May we choose to find our better selves despite such evil.
And this is why I turn to Rothkopf. Your articulation of the issue is spot on but, more than that, you have brought a voice and order to the conflicting and confused thoughts I’ve had today. And for that, I thank you.
Thanks
No. Thank you.
If like me, you know you're history, they compete with the worst of the worst, killer of souls.
Thank you, David, for your unflinching moral clarity and for speaking what's in my heart too.
Thanks
David today on social media I read a letter to Netanyahu from a man in Portland Oregon who was very insulted by Trump saying Obama and Biden hated Israel. There is no bottom to the hate that Trump represents. The man said Obama and Biden gave Israel everything they askd for. He said the American people deserved an apology. Apparently those in the audience clapped when he said that. What a disgrace on the national stage.
a cri de coeur, many of us feel the same even if we lack the context to state is to well. thank you. watching the phony love fest feels like another iteration of the Kirk insanity just a few weeks ago. getting used to riding out these reality-challenged congratulation fests. but I really hate it.
Thank you for this wonderful piece and for the humanity you express. Use of the term “victory lap” to describe the actions of Trump or Netanyahu evokes memory of George W. Bush’s declaration of “Mission Accomplished” during the Iraq war. Alas this declaration was followed by an Iraqi insurgency and sectarian war. This is not to denigrate the return of hostages and cessation of Israeli atrocities, but to support your point that this signed agreement affords no assurance of a halt to future hostilities. For now, providing food, housing and livelihoods to the Palestinian people must be the first priority.