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Willem de Kooning Police Gazette 1955

 

 

Two weeks ago, I wrote about Benjamin -Bibi- Netanyahu, Israel PM:

Bibi

Benjamin -Bibi- Netanyahu has always been a warmonger. He thinks he, and his people, are superior to the Palestinians, and come to think of it, to Muslims in general. And when he first appeared on the scene some 30 years ago, he might have had a point, at least from a military point of view. But he does not today, and that is very dangerous for his people. Bibi lives in the past, because he liked that past – he could feel superior. He does not recognize to what extent the world, including his, has changed. But change it did, while he was dreaming of winning warfare.

But that didn’t cover everything I think should be covered. So here’s some more. Let’s do a few quotes. First, Scott Ritter a few days ago:

Israel Failing in Global PR Campaign to Demonize Hamas

“Remember, Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, was teetering on the brink of political collapse prior to the Hamas action of October 7,” Ritter recalled. “He is a man who is under the shadow of some very serious corruption charges, charges which, again, you’re innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, but if there was a court of law of relevant jurisdiction who heard the case, he probably be found guilty – and he knows it, which is why he is collaborating with his party in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, to change the Israeli Basic Law so that there is no longer a separate-but-equal branch of government called the judiciary, but rather a judiciary that is subordinated to the Israeli parliament. And the Israeli parliament can basically veto any judge that they disagree with. They can impeach at will. So any judge who heard a corruption case against Ben Netanyahu, who allowed it to go forward would be subjected to impeachment, removal. It makes Benjamin Netanyahu literally above the law.”

Bibi would have been in jail if he wasn’t PM. How did he make it to PM again? He formed a coalition with extreme right, or whatever you call it. People like present-day Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Who is so extreme that the EU cancelled a reception in May 2023 because he was supposed to attend. The same EU who now supports Israel no matter what. Israel’s Opposition Leader Yair Lapid said: “Ben-Gvir is not a legitimate person in the international community (and not really in Israel either), and sometimes you have to be both wise and just and simply send someone else”. And Bibi’s cabinet – and wider government- holds many more people like that. Bibi sold his soul to the devil to stay in power, lest he’d be in shackles.

James Tweedie 4 days ago:

Netanyahu Dragging US Into War With Iran to Save His Political Career

And now we’re reaching a point where Israel, as we now know, could be extinguished if the Sunnis and the Shia unite and take on Israel all at once in a swarm approach from all directions.” He said Netanyahu had good reason to allow the situation to erupt on October 7 and to escalate it further, as he was “not in control” of the more extreme members of his coalition government while also facing criminal charges when he leaves office. “Netanyahu could make this an endless war just to stay in office and to protect himself personally.” Maloof argued. “There’s clear evidence now that he knew, he had information and intelligence that Hamas […] was planning an action. He was warned, but he let it happen.”

Ergo, Bibi’s not in charge. The right wing appears to be -as if he’s not right wing enough. If he doesn’t do what they want, they can cancel their support, and he will be locked up. I know, simplified, but still.

So it’s kind of puzzling when he doesn’t do what they desire. And you can be sure they desire bloodshed. These people are Old Testament, an eye for an eye, not turn the other cheek.

Netanyahu Refuses To Order Wide-Scale Ground Operation In Gaza – NYT

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to sign the order on beginning of a wide-scale ground operation in the Gaza Strip out of fear of losing trust of the people, should the operation fail, the New York Times reported citing sources in the Israeli government. According to two sources, who were present during meetings of the emergency cabinet, Netanyahu “outraged senior officers by refusing to sign the plan” of the. His refusal, the sources note, was partially motivated by the Prime Minister’s desire to obtain a unanimous approval of this step from the emergency cabinet, established jointly with the opposition after the October 7 attacks.

The NYT claims that Netanyahu’s refusal indicates disagreements within the cabinet, with some ministers considering a less ambitious invasion plan, which includes several operations covering a small portion of the enclave instead of a single wide-scale one. Analysts say that the Prime Minister is unwilling to approve the action plan out of concerns that he will be blamed for the operation’s potential failure amid the falling public trust. On October 25, Axios reported citing US officials that Netanyahu is skeptical about the armed forces’ command plans and intends to postpone the beginning of the ground operation in the Gaza Strip.

There’s Bibi, there’s the right wing that controls him, but there is a still bigger force that neither of them dares contradict. Turns out, it’s the US. Who claim they merely “advise” Israel, but who in actual fact call the shots regardless.

Bibi’s right wing pals would have gone in right away 3 weeks ago, he himself might have waited a week or so longer, but it’s not their decision. They have to sit tight until they get their orders.

Israel Scaled Back Gaza Ground Campaign After US Intervention – NYT

The Israeli military has limited the scope of its “expanded” ground operation against the Palestinian armed group Hamas in Gaza following consultations with senior White House officials, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing sources. According to the paper, the initial plans “alarmed” officials in Washington, who voiced concern that they “lacked achievable military objectives,” with fears that the IDF was not yet prepared for a full-scale ground assault. However, an unnamed US government source told NYT that after discussions with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and other officials “the Israelis improved and refined their plan” for the offensive. As a result, the report said, the IDF’s actions in Gaza have so far been “smaller and more narrowly focused” than Israeli officials initially proposed to their US counterparts.

What’s the US afraid of? Well, plenty. First of all, a repeat of the humiliation they’re suffering in Ukraine. Then, Israel not being able to defeat Hamas. After that, Hezbollah. Then Iran. And at the end, if it would come to that, confronting the entire Muslim world. Russia would choose the Muslim side. China would pick Russia’s side. OPEC countries would cut the oil supply.

The US tries to make you believe that Israel conducts its own actions. They do not. Everything Israel did do so far has required US permission. Which also means that the US is ultimately responsible for a campaign that has killed some 4,000 Palestinian children, and many more to come. That’s on Joe Biden’s head. And ultimately yours, if you’re American or European. Something’s off. That’s not what you want, you don’t want 1000s of children dying in your name. So why do you let it happen?

 

 

 

 

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  • #145599

    Willem de Kooning Police Gazette 1955     Two weeks ago, I wrote about Benjamin -Bibi- Netanyahu, Israel PM: Bibi Benjamin -Bibi- Netanyahu
    [See the full post at: Why Do You Let It Happen?]

    #145615
    Veracious Poet
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    Everything Israel did do so far has required US permission.

    There is no “US” anymore. There is *only* the UniParty GlobaCap Empire.

    Which also means that the US UniParty GlobaCap Empire is ultimately responsible for a campaign that has killed some 4,000 Palestinian children, and many more to come.

    That’s on Joe Biden’s head. And ultimately yours, if you’re American or European.

    Perhaps you forgot that Resident Biden wasn’t actually “elected” by “US“?

    Something’s off.

    That’s not what you want, you don’t want 1000s of children dying in your name.

    So why do you let it happen?

    Something’s been off for a long, long time now.

    I’ve personally been a voice in the wilderness, but few listened & even fewer understood & cared…

    Illegal wars, murder of untold “innocents”, banned munitions deployed far & wide, fomented by entities known, & unknown, with no one able to *STOP* Them.

    As the insanity grows worse, almost by the day now, most people react by scapegoating EACH OTHER, pointing fingers at the WRONG people, apparently too dumbed-down-to-succumb to notice the PARADIGM has changed.

    Not just a little bit either…

    We’re talking an existential crisis for, perhaps, *all* human life. As. We. Know. It.

    It’s a Brave New World & the *majority* of “humanity” does not have a ticket to the show 😐

    I posted something yesterday concerning the Clear & Present *danger* of Ai & *crickets* 🙄

    Perhaps it’s beyond the grasp of the avg. TAE “participant”, but as many (over the last 3+ years) have noticed, “Something’s off”…

    25+ years ago some of us noticed & tried to warn others, but all the kool kids were too busy calling us names to consider the message 😐

    Perhaps it’s about time consider that “humanities” previous archetypes are inadequate to grasp/grock/comprehend how emerging technologies + human “obsolescence” is driving/shaping/enabling this War To End All Wars, now unfurling across the planet.

    Presently the UniParty GlobalCap Empire & the CCP are racing to achieve Superintelligence Ai, with *massive* implications, applications & dangers to existing monetary, economic, food supply, logistics, military et al. systems in the balance.

    5 Reasons Why Governments/Militaries Already Want AI for Information Warfare

    1. Militaries are perhaps the oldest institution on earth to research and exploit human psychology.

    2. Information warfare has long hinged on SOTA psychological knowledge and persuasive skill.

    3. Information warfare is about winning over high-intelligence elites, not the ignorant masses.

    4. Digital information warfare capabilities were already a prominent feature of the US-China conflict by the late 2010s.

    5. SOTA psychological research and manipulation capabilities have already started increasing by an order of magnitude every ~4 years.

    Nukes are no longer the ultimate WMD..

    Thus far, there is little transparency concerning the Totalitarian Technocrats’ goals, controls, status & intentions concerning the race for Superintelligence Ai ~ But clearly “Something’s off” as “They” have *clearly* abandoned The Social Contract, Rule-Of-Law, Rules-Of-Engagement.

    Perhaps the COVID nightmare was a trial run? Imagine what Superintelligence Ai could cook up in a CRISPR 😐

    God speed & good luck Virginia.

    #145616
    Veracious Poet
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    #145618
    Veracious Poet
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    Well heck, speak of the devil ~ Look what just happened!

    President Biden Issues Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence

    Existential Risk Related Actions:

    Require that developers of the most powerful AI systems share their safety test results and other critical information with the U.S. government. In accordance with the Defense Production Act, the Order will require that companies developing any foundation model that poses a serious risk to national security, national economic security, or national public health and safety must notify the federal government when training the model, and must share the results of all red-team safety tests.

    Develop standards, tools, and tests to help ensure that AI systems are safe, secure, and trustworthy. The National Institute of Standards and Technology will set the rigorous standards for extensive red-team testing to ensure safety before public release. The Department of Homeland Security will apply those standards to critical infrastructure sectors and establish the AI Safety and Security Board. The Departments of Energy and Homeland Security will also address AI systems’ threats to critical infrastructure, as well as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and cybersecurity risks. Together, these are the most significant actions ever taken by any government to advance the field of AI safety.

    Protect against the risks of using AI to engineer dangerous biological materials by developing strong new standards for biological synthesis screening. Agencies that fund life-science projects will establish these standards as a condition of federal funding, creating powerful incentives to ensure appropriate screening and manage risks potentially made worse by AI.

    Order the development of a National Security Memorandum that directs further actions on AI and security, to be developed by the National Security Council and White House Chief of Staff. This document will ensure that the United States military and intelligence community use AI safely, ethically, and effectively in their missions, and will direct actions to counter adversaries’ military use of AI.

    Expand bilateral, multilateral, and multistakeholder engagements to collaborate on AI. The State Department, in collaboration, with the Commerce Department will lead an effort to establish robust international frameworks for harnessing AI’s benefits and managing its risks and ensuring safety. This will include accelerating development and implementation AI standards.

    Is someone (TPTB/TBTF?) starting to panic?

    So many experts, so little unity…

    #145619
    oxymoron
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    Raul, I’m really glad you brought up Ben Gvir. He has dominated my off-line discussions and is a potential Black Swan event. I think he is more than a useful idiot but an incredibly dangerous loon who is just the type of personality that build the case for the re-joining of Shiite and Sunni allignment.
    There are so many moves on the chessboard that even bankers look nervous now.
    Thanks for this valuable insight.

    #145621
    Veracious Poet
    Participant

    It’s funny, but suddenly within the last month the importance of Superintelligence Ai rose to the forefront of my consciousness, whereas before I never was really concerned…

    Something is happening, but The People seem too preoccupied with divide & conquer tribalism to notice the grave nature of The Situation (Even on TAE).

    The West is 100% reliant, day-to-day, on technology ~ What would happen if Superintelligence Ai was able to corrupt & cripple even 50% of The People’s systems?

    Bitcoin anyone? lol

    #145624
    aspnaz
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    Ergo, Bibi’s not in charge. The right wing appears to be -as if he’s not right wing enough. If he doesn’t do what they want, they can cancel their support, and he will be locked up. I know, simplified, but still.

    Israel is so proud of itself being a democracy, so these so called “right wing” nutters were elected in greater numbers than the “left wing” nutters. They have the popular support.

    It is all very well trying to rescue Israel’s reputation by blaming this all on Netanyahu, but this war is not just the result of Netanyahu and the “right wing”, it is the result of the Israeli parliaments of all colours over many decades, all culminating in the collapse of the USA and of Israel. The USA put itself in the firing line for Israel, the USA helped Israel to avoid making peace with the Palestinians, the USA even has soldiers in Gaza at the moment, fighting for Israel, so how is this Netanyahu’s fault? If this was really Netanyahu’s fault he would already be gone and the evidence would have been presented of his treachery. Instead we get whispers and innuendo, but no evidence.

    I understand that blaming Netanyahu allows the Israelis to claim that this is an aboration and that they are not really murdering psychopaths, they are baby huggers instead. This is the way all Jewish PR works.

    Sorry, not buying it, all the Israeli Jews are complicit as are the Jews of the USA.

    #145625
    aspnaz
    Participant

    Bibi’s right wing pals would have gone in right away 3 weeks ago, he himself might have waited a week or so longer, but it’s not their decision. They have to sit tight until they get their orders.

    Partially true, but in the past we have seen Israel murdering Palestinians even against the wishes of the USA. The difference this time is that Netanyahu and the USA Jews want to use this to start a war with Iran. Israel cannot do that, so they have to hand control of the entire project to the USA Jews. Netanyahu will do whatever he is told to do if it gets Israel and the USA into a war with Iran.

    Israel is in control here, but they need the go ahead from the USA Jews, they need the USA Jews to get all their ducks in a row so that Israel can move forward. I suspect that Israel will be the first to attack Iran, Iran will then respond and the USA will then join the fray on the basis that Israel has a right to defend itself.

    The Jews of Israel and the USA are going to make the war with Iran happen; China and Russia know this and will have prepared accordingly. In my opinion, the result will be the end of Israel and the total collapse of the USA.

    #145626
    aspnaz
    Participant

    Everything Israel did do so far has required US permission. Which also means that the US is ultimately responsible for a campaign that has killed some 4,000 Palestinian children, and many more to come. That’s on Joe Biden’s head. And ultimately yours, if you’re American or European. Something’s off. That’s not what you want, you don’t want 1000s of children dying in your name. So why do you let it happen?

    Beg to differ. Israel and wealthy Jews fund AIPAC and other blackmail operations (maybe Epstein) that control the USA congress and government. The Jews of the USA are together with the Jews of Israel, but Israel is the heartland, that is the land of pure Jews, the promised land, so they will use the USA to support Israel to the end. Are the USA Jews or the Israel Jews in command; of course ultimately it is the Israeli Jews.

    #145627
    aspnaz
    Participant

    Looking at the overview of what is happening, the Iran war seems to be inevitable. The USA, Israel’s protector, is now being seen as weak in Ukraine, but is also seen as totally corrupt, in other words, unable to correct its mistakes and recover. Israel is aware that the USA cannot be saved, the USA will have to die before it can rise again (a little something there for the Christians).

    Israel sees Iran as the main threat to its existence and without the USA Iran would prevail, so Israel must have a plan to deal with Iran. It makes sense for Israel to utilise the USA, while it still has some military strength, to collapse Iran and thereby secure Israel’s future.

    Israel would have preferred to do this earlier, by earlier I mean before the USA lost its reputation as being invincible, but the Ukraine war did not go to plan and the USA’s military took a reputational hit, which may or may not be reflected in their real world capabilities. Note that the Israeli war started just as the Ukraine war was being questioned in the media; we were being prepped for the end of Ukraine, then suddenly Israel conveniently takes the place of Ukraine. How convenient.

    Still, Israel needs Iran to collapse before the USA collapses, that way Israel can use the vast wealth of its Jews to buy friends in the region – Egypt, Jordan, Saudi etc – and hopefully survive. Iran is a religious government, they will not succumb to being bribed by the Jews, so the Jews will try to destroy them by other means.

    I assume that Russia and China will make the attempted destruction of Iran extremely painful for America, Israel and Europe. I doubt that will be with their military, it is more likely to be via economic means; maybe even imposing sanctions on the USA and Israel. I suspect that they will use the excuse of protecting their investments in Iran, a valid excuse, when the USA attacks, slapping the USA down and presenting them with a choice of fighting Iran, China and Russia or allowing Israel to be returned to the Palestinians. Fact it, neither China or Russia could accept the USA invading Iran, that would be a step too far and would threaten China’s energy supplies and Russia’s influence in the energy market (OPEC+).

    #145628
    D Benton Smith
    Participant

    @aspnaz

    Are the USA Jews or the Israel Jews in command; of course ultimately it is the Israeli Jews”

    Ya think? Then why is Netanyahu such a Yahoo? I had always pictured the Masters of the Universe as having a bit more sophisticated gravitas, brainpower and real estate acumen. Benji Boy is just a brutal thug and garden variety idiot to qualify as a first string Crime Meister. Is he a congenital criminal? For sure. But MASTER criminal? No fucking way.

    Every boss has a boss, and since the Zionists just haven’t been around long enough to be that boss then they are NOT the boss. That Zionist gaggle of genocidal ex goat pokers from the steppes have proven to be apt pupils and dependably nasty goons, but they can not possibly be the boss. Their newish dynastic bloodline is just too damn short, by many millennia. You mistake the goats for the goatherd, and haven’t even considered that goatherds have chieftains, and that chieftains have kings, and kings have dynastic emperors.

    Taking out “The Jews!” would have about as much effect on the long-term situation as spraying for flies in the kitchen with the windows open.

    #145644
    chris_gee
    Participant

    Israel has an estimated 120+ nuclear weapons. It has wanted to attack Iran before Iran became nuclear armed. Faced with a loss I think it would opt to go out with a bang.
    Other countries would make the bombs available to Iran.
    The US and Russia may agree to hold back but the leading players don’t inspire confidence in their wisdom or judgement.

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