We have an ignorant administration and they must be kept in check.It is a dark time for the US that governs with complete lack of awareness . May they soon be history including Pence.Thank you Juan for your excellent article.
Thanks Juan for your excellent article. I saw last nite a white Nationalist ego maniac Trump/Hitler and the crowd cheering with Seig Heil. The police were frightening in their violence against the protesters after the debacle inside. Whats worse is there are no progressive voices and sadly I feel both Parties are broken.
Thank you Juan for pointing out how mainstream news is addicted to these useless stories that get ratings and obscures the truth. News coverage in the US,( I include CNN and MSNBC ) keeps America uninformed and dumb. To listen to the endless (" supposedly balanced to keep it fair) " talking heads is an affront to intelligence and does a great disservice to all who watch.
Maurisurfer whatever you believe occurred from US miscalculated and dead wrong actions in Syria(where they should never have been involved militarily or otherwise) Juan Cole is a trusted progressive who would not be involved with neocon propaganda.
Israel is not weak. There is no democracy for a country that engages in an illegal occupation and genocide. Zionism has destroyed any possibility of a "best self" beginning in 1948.
This is so terribly disturbing and distorted . If the US would withdraw its support of occupation and genocide, the illegal actions of Israeli government could not survive. US cowardly support of Israel's war crimes will haunt those who are complicit as a crime in itself. US and Germany are notorious enablers.
Disgraceful continuous use of military force and threats. US. has become a monster of aggression unable to use diplomacy . Another grave error pushed by Obama.
I see Israel self destructing, on a downward spiral created by a paranoid, self deluded regime isolated and shameful. If it were not for the support of the US and Germany, Israel might have been helped to reinvent itself, end the occupation and helped to move towards a democratic bi-national country. Until then, we must continue to resist!
Thank you Juan for this piece. In a just society Manning and Snowdon would be honored and given a peace prize. U.S. exceptionalism is a metaphor for mediocracy and tunnel vision.
There are too many ignorant people who have been disenfranchised and abandoned , poorly educated without a safety net , jobs, affordable housing and health care. Their anger appeals to the fascistic rantings of a Trump and also to the evangelical rantings of Cruz, another dangerous reactionary. The rise of Nazi Germany in the thirties has many similarities. The monster of Trump et al is a creation of a government that has for decades lost its way.
Thank you Juan for this piece. It should appear in every main stream newspaper. The cable news has succumbed to the worst non journalism as it unwittingly supports this most dangerous candidate. The Republican party is a disgrace and the dysfunction of congress with its obstructionists have pave the way for the extreme nationalistic views that speak to disenfranchised folks who need to follow and obey a "strong" leader. Brings to mind Germany in the 1930's .
Racism, violence and slaughter in Israel/Palestine must end. The US, Germany and the UN are needed to assist Israel to dismantle the occupation. What will it take before hope is lost?
Racism continues to flourish where a population suffers from the effects of inequality, corporate dominance and an intolerable military industrial complex. We have no gun laws , no safety net for struggling families and the US has created a horrific refugee tragedy beginning with the Iraq war fought on deceit and lies. We have brought down middle East countries for personal gain, god knows why. Violence begets violence.
I have been looking for a German Jewish voice to protest the destructive behavior of the Israeli Govt and the Gaza Barricade. I have felt isolated in my protests and am thrilled to become a part of this group. As a human rights activist , age 75, I want to join the protest and be pro active. I am a German Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany and committed to defend all abuses to human rights. How do I contact this group directly. Have been to Israel and germany and have felt quite powerless in the face of Israel's (and the US) military debacle.
Isn't it time for americans to get out?
Thanks Juan. This is uplifting . A nightmare of ignorance rules as the US sinks into darkness.Lets hope 2018 elections will bring in some light.
Thanks Juan. Keep up the fine journalism and may the New Year bring some light to lift us all from darkness. Viva Palestina!
We have an ignorant administration and they must be kept in check.It is a dark time for the US that governs with complete lack of awareness . May they soon be history including Pence.Thank you Juan for your excellent article.
Thanks Juan for your excellent article. I saw last nite a white Nationalist ego maniac Trump/Hitler and the crowd cheering with Seig Heil. The police were frightening in their violence against the protesters after the debacle inside. Whats worse is there are no progressive voices and sadly I feel both Parties are broken.
Are they insane or lobotomized? Complete ignorance by the US uninformed Republicans who are acting like mindless imbeciles. Must never happen!
Thank you Juan for pointing out how mainstream news is addicted to these useless stories that get ratings and obscures the truth. News coverage in the US,( I include CNN and MSNBC ) keeps America uninformed and dumb. To listen to the endless (" supposedly balanced to keep it fair) " talking heads is an affront to intelligence and does a great disservice to all who watch.
I love it!!
Maurisurfer whatever you believe occurred from US miscalculated and dead wrong actions in Syria(where they should never have been involved militarily or otherwise) Juan Cole is a trusted progressive who would not be involved with neocon propaganda.
What else would you call it if not white nationalism?
Israel is not weak. There is no democracy for a country that engages in an illegal occupation and genocide. Zionism has destroyed any possibility of a "best self" beginning in 1948.
Finally!!! EU is waking up. Next the US. It must!!!
This is so terribly disturbing and distorted . If the US would withdraw its support of occupation and genocide, the illegal actions of Israeli government could not survive. US cowardly support of Israel's war crimes will haunt those who are complicit as a crime in itself. US and Germany are notorious enablers.
Disgraceful continuous use of military force and threats. US. has become a monster of aggression unable to use diplomacy . Another grave error pushed by Obama.
I see Israel self destructing, on a downward spiral created by a paranoid, self deluded regime isolated and shameful. If it were not for the support of the US and Germany, Israel might have been helped to reinvent itself, end the occupation and helped to move towards a democratic bi-national country. Until then, we must continue to resist!
Thank you Juan for this piece. In a just society Manning and Snowdon would be honored and given a peace prize. U.S. exceptionalism is a metaphor for mediocracy and tunnel vision.
Most of us know Kasich and Cruz are just as bad and unqualified as Trump. They are wasting their time.
This is good news and the eyes of those who have remained blind will finally see. Things are changing. There is hope.
Solidarity,
Lillian
There are too many ignorant people who have been disenfranchised and abandoned , poorly educated without a safety net , jobs, affordable housing and health care. Their anger appeals to the fascistic rantings of a Trump and also to the evangelical rantings of Cruz, another dangerous reactionary. The rise of Nazi Germany in the thirties has many similarities. The monster of Trump et al is a creation of a government that has for decades lost its way.
Thank you Juan for this piece. It should appear in every main stream newspaper. The cable news has succumbed to the worst non journalism as it unwittingly supports this most dangerous candidate. The Republican party is a disgrace and the dysfunction of congress with its obstructionists have pave the way for the extreme nationalistic views that speak to disenfranchised folks who need to follow and obey a "strong" leader. Brings to mind Germany in the 1930's .
Racism, violence and slaughter in Israel/Palestine must end. The US, Germany and the UN are needed to assist Israel to dismantle the occupation. What will it take before hope is lost?
Racism continues to flourish where a population suffers from the effects of inequality, corporate dominance and an intolerable military industrial complex. We have no gun laws , no safety net for struggling families and the US has created a horrific refugee tragedy beginning with the Iraq war fought on deceit and lies. We have brought down middle East countries for personal gain, god knows why. Violence begets violence.
I have been looking for a German Jewish voice to protest the destructive behavior of the Israeli Govt and the Gaza Barricade. I have felt isolated in my protests and am thrilled to become a part of this group. As a human rights activist , age 75, I want to join the protest and be pro active. I am a German Jewish refugee from Nazi Germany and committed to defend all abuses to human rights. How do I contact this group directly. Have been to Israel and germany and have felt quite powerless in the face of Israel's (and the US) military debacle.