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Ah. I guess I’d never heard of them and with such an…unusual name I figured it may be best during these times to stick to more known sources.

Israeli media saying Israeli officials claim his body was found and he is dead…

I know. So why not link to that or Jerusalem Post or Haaretz or wherever instead of….unusual whales???

Is there a confirmed source on this other than….”unusual whales”?

Evergreen

Donald Trump campaigned on the promise of 'no new wars. Under the cloak of night, without congressional authorization or even a clear rationale, he broke that vow to launch a massive military operation against Iran. Iran's violations of human rights and sponsorship of global terror are well documented. But our Constitution is clear - the power to declare war lies with Congress. Trump has refused to seek authorization from the People's House before rushing into another military conflict in the Middle East. All while acknowledging his actions pose grave danger to our service members. Families do not want another war. They want a reasonable cost of living. They want health care they can afford. They want an end to ICE's terror in their neighborhoods. And they do not want their sons and daughters placed in harm's way by a reckless President. The people of this country deserve better. Speaker Johnson should call the House into session immediately to vote on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution. If not, House Democrats will force a vote. Now is the time to stand with the American people and the Constitution.

Here’s my Congresswoman’s statement. #mapoli #ma05

Iran has been attacked by US and Israel when peace was within reach It appeared that diplomacy was working, but the strikes by the US and Israel now risk destroying any chance of a peaceful resolution of this crisis.

“What is most striking is not merely that diplomacy failed, but that it failed amid visible progress. Mediators were openly discussing a viable framework; both sides had demonstrated flexibility... Peace was not naïve. It was plausible.”
theconversation.com/iran-has-bee...

So, this is undoubtedly good advice.

At the same time, I feel compelled to keep reading the news on trusted sites, and, yes doomscroll in a perhaps ill advised bout of needing to feel “informed” (whatever that means in this information ecosystem).

To go where

Being an antiwar Diaspora Jew at this historical moment means being caught between an Israeli government that thinks we’re disloyal and doesn’t care if its actions lead to more global antisemitism, and populists on right and left who think we’re loyal to Israel above all else.

Lolsob I should say

lol days not weeks

It’s illegal, yes, but it’s also wrong. Saying “Trump broke the rules! We had to say yes too!” doesn’t instill confidence

Yes…. And….if he *had* gotten Congressional approval…would it be ….good???

That not just on the other site — that’s on CNN!!!

Trump tweet dated 9/25/2013 Remember what I previously said—Obama will someday attack Iran in order to show how tough he is.

Trump tweet dated 10/9/12 Now that Obama's poll numbers are in tailspin - watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran. He is desperate.

It’s pretty obvious and predictable what he’s doing. But that does not take away from how shocking and awful it is.

Critics rightly point out this is entirely illegal / Unconstitutional without Congressional approval. But, I can’t help but feel like…we are so far beyond that. This Administration is totally lawless in every way — why would they follow the Constitution when it comes to war?

Fascists need war. It is entirely unsurprising in every way that our power-hungry fascist is starting a war as poll numbers tumble. Predictability of course does not diminish the horror or immorality of this war, or the potential devastating consequences.

White Tesla with the license CYAGAS, which is like, okay I don’t like gasoline either, but really

I saw one like that last weekend!!!!

The Courage to Be Yourself: E.E. Cummings on Art, Life, and Being Unafraid to Feel “To be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight.”

"To be nobody-but-yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight."

Wonderful read from a wonderful mind: www.themarginalian.org/2026/02/27/e...

It’s the “Congratulations! You won capitalism!” policy — once you hit a billion, you’re done with the game.

For the first time in Gallup history —

More Americans sympathize with Palestinians in the “Middle East Situation” than with Israelis.

41% Palestinians (+8)
36% Israelis (-10)

Democrats: Palestinians +48
Independents: Palestinians +11
Ages 18-34: Palestinians +30
Ages 35-54: Palestinians +18

For fifty million I could finally start my Dadaist Super PAC to send weird political messages across the country

This is the way! This is absolutely the answer. Also even if it weren’t the answer, yeah for fifty MILLION I would find a mechanism to get it done.

Imagining a whole bevy of Shakespeare quotes with that line

To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub;
Hey, Bitch, the goyim are waking the fuck up

Following for more!!!!

I am unfamiliar with Ami Fields-Meyer but this is a very good thread