Decent conservatives? Not in the Democrat Party either, in lockstep with Republicans on war before people. As evidence, Brian Berletic condensed and filled in context for this Senate Armed Services Committee meeting,
Thanks Tarik. This will not end well for Trump or his Israeli handlers. Such a shame as for years he had the far left on the run. Your stars may be lining up as principled members of the Left could turn out be the sanest amongst us. Throw in respect for life from start to finish and it’s a winning combo.
~ NO,... sorry to say it, but, you have made the common but ignorant --OR-- deliberate mistake of making it 'Judaica' !!!
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~ It is a #Zionist #Israeli influence,... as can be distinguished by the origins of funds donated via their NGO-style bodies such as AIPAC or Friends-of-Israel,... and also the growing global hoards of practicing Jews & or, of Jewish origin, openly demonstrating against the Genocide-in-Gaza & against the Pax-Israeli-Zionism influence embedded within most countries & their institutions.
Corruption exists in most countries, communities, even families.
The problem is that when one entity is super-powered as is USA, (even without Israel), its maneuvering affects many other entities also.
This current "situation" has been in the works and budding since WWII with the birth of the OSS, with the trafficers they organized, and with whatever enforcement groups were willing and able to help, in whatever country. (For example, the Taliban was/is a US "frenemy". )
Likewise, Israel's right wingers couldn't exist without the collaboration of Hamas, Qatar and UAE more recently.
Pointing fingers at countries, or parties is pointless imho.
And as you point out, Massie, the incorruptible one in hus party and country is unelected. However, he may also be one of the few respected politicians in the USA and further away, even by those who have different ideologies. . (Idem for Ro Khanna. Let's see if he makes it in his next promary☝️)
Two important events occurred this week: 1. The awareness that the 2027 NDAA is being considered where one section allows the militaries of Israel and the US to be formally merged. 2. The awareness that Thiel is exploring developing a Networked Sovereign State while living in Argentina. Answer to question I posed to ChatGpt:
In principle, advocates of Network States would argue that any community, including Palestinians or Lebanese, could try to organize around a Network State model. The idea is not tied to any particular nationality.
However, whether it would actually benefit Palestinians or Lebanese is a much more complicated question.
For Palestinians, one of the central issues is that many seek:
* recognized sovereignty,
* territorial continuity,
* control over borders,
* freedom of movement,
* international recognition of statehood.
A Network State does not automatically solve those problems. An online community, digital identity system, or investor-backed autonomous zone is not the same thing as internationally recognized statehood.
For Lebanon, the challenges are different:
* economic instability,
* political fragmentation,
* sectarian power-sharing arrangements,
* infrastructure and governance issues.
Some might argue that local autonomous communities, special economic zones, or digitally organized institutions could improve governance or attract investment. Others would argue that such arrangements could further fragment the country and weaken national institutions.
There is also a deeper philosophical question.
Supporters of Network States often assume that:
people should be able to choose governance systems much like they choose organizations, platforms, or communities.
Critics respond that:
citizenship, territory, and political rights are not simply consumer choices, and that governance by wealthy networks may not provide the accountability associated with democratic institutions.
Applied to Palestine, for example, some people would see a Network State proposal as innovative and flexible. Others might view it as a substitute for self-determination rather than a path toward it.
Applied to Lebanon, some would see it as a way to bypass dysfunctional institutions. Others would worry that it could create new centers of power that are accountable primarily to investors rather than citizens.
So the answer is not really a technical one. A Network State could potentially provide:
* economic coordination,
* digital governance,
* investment networks,
* educational and technological infrastructure.
But whether that constitutes a benefit depends on what the people involved are seeking. If the goal is economic opportunity and community organization, such a model might offer some advantages. If the goal is internationally recognized sovereignty, territorial control, and traditional statehood, a Network State is not necessarily a substitute.
Historically, many communities have created parallel institutions when they lacked political power—diasporas, religious communities, merchant networks, and self-governing cities are examples. The debate today is whether modern technology makes such arrangements powerful enough to complement states, compete with states, or eventually evolve into something state-like themselves.
Watch Tarik every Friday on Syriana analysis. Well worth listening to!!!
Decent conservatives? Not in the Democrat Party either, in lockstep with Republicans on war before people. As evidence, Brian Berletic condensed and filled in context for this Senate Armed Services Committee meeting,
https://youtu.be/x9ban3AI5oE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTlUKqZSo4c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyXGuyJ5F2k
Thanks Tarik. This will not end well for Trump or his Israeli handlers. Such a shame as for years he had the far left on the run. Your stars may be lining up as principled members of the Left could turn out be the sanest amongst us. Throw in respect for life from start to finish and it’s a winning combo.
Great piece. Thanks!
It's Pax Judaica.
~ NO,... sorry to say it, but, you have made the common but ignorant --OR-- deliberate mistake of making it 'Judaica' !!!
.
~ It is a #Zionist #Israeli influence,... as can be distinguished by the origins of funds donated via their NGO-style bodies such as AIPAC or Friends-of-Israel,... and also the growing global hoards of practicing Jews & or, of Jewish origin, openly demonstrating against the Genocide-in-Gaza & against the Pax-Israeli-Zionism influence embedded within most countries & their institutions.
.
Corruption exists in most countries, communities, even families.
The problem is that when one entity is super-powered as is USA, (even without Israel), its maneuvering affects many other entities also.
This current "situation" has been in the works and budding since WWII with the birth of the OSS, with the trafficers they organized, and with whatever enforcement groups were willing and able to help, in whatever country. (For example, the Taliban was/is a US "frenemy". )
Likewise, Israel's right wingers couldn't exist without the collaboration of Hamas, Qatar and UAE more recently.
Pointing fingers at countries, or parties is pointless imho.
And as you point out, Massie, the incorruptible one in hus party and country is unelected. However, he may also be one of the few respected politicians in the USA and further away, even by those who have different ideologies. . (Idem for Ro Khanna. Let's see if he makes it in his next promary☝️)
Two important events occurred this week: 1. The awareness that the 2027 NDAA is being considered where one section allows the militaries of Israel and the US to be formally merged. 2. The awareness that Thiel is exploring developing a Networked Sovereign State while living in Argentina. Answer to question I posed to ChatGpt:
In principle, advocates of Network States would argue that any community, including Palestinians or Lebanese, could try to organize around a Network State model. The idea is not tied to any particular nationality.
However, whether it would actually benefit Palestinians or Lebanese is a much more complicated question.
For Palestinians, one of the central issues is that many seek:
* recognized sovereignty,
* territorial continuity,
* control over borders,
* freedom of movement,
* international recognition of statehood.
A Network State does not automatically solve those problems. An online community, digital identity system, or investor-backed autonomous zone is not the same thing as internationally recognized statehood.
For Lebanon, the challenges are different:
* economic instability,
* political fragmentation,
* sectarian power-sharing arrangements,
* infrastructure and governance issues.
Some might argue that local autonomous communities, special economic zones, or digitally organized institutions could improve governance or attract investment. Others would argue that such arrangements could further fragment the country and weaken national institutions.
There is also a deeper philosophical question.
Supporters of Network States often assume that:
people should be able to choose governance systems much like they choose organizations, platforms, or communities.
Critics respond that:
citizenship, territory, and political rights are not simply consumer choices, and that governance by wealthy networks may not provide the accountability associated with democratic institutions.
Applied to Palestine, for example, some people would see a Network State proposal as innovative and flexible. Others might view it as a substitute for self-determination rather than a path toward it.
Applied to Lebanon, some would see it as a way to bypass dysfunctional institutions. Others would worry that it could create new centers of power that are accountable primarily to investors rather than citizens.
So the answer is not really a technical one. A Network State could potentially provide:
* economic coordination,
* digital governance,
* investment networks,
* educational and technological infrastructure.
But whether that constitutes a benefit depends on what the people involved are seeking. If the goal is economic opportunity and community organization, such a model might offer some advantages. If the goal is internationally recognized sovereignty, territorial control, and traditional statehood, a Network State is not necessarily a substitute.
Historically, many communities have created parallel institutions when they lacked political power—diasporas, religious communities, merchant networks, and self-governing cities are examples. The debate today is whether modern technology makes such arrangements powerful enough to complement states, compete with states, or eventually evolve into something state-like themselves.