What are the risks of Israel becoming ‘the unquestionable regional military power’? Vali Nasr joins Prem Thakker for a breaking town hall on Israel’s latest attack on Iran.
As someone who has hated how the Israeli government has violated the norms of humanity, I wrote my Representative this morning, along with my two Senators.
My headline was "NO More Aid For Israel". I gave multiple reasons for this ask.
I immediately received an email response from Rep. Steube. In it, he said (among other things) that he strongly supported Israel's actions against Hamas and would support it forever.
So, maybe, writing to your representatives is useless? Do they even care one iota what you think? Can they even read?
It's easy, it's automated! (And if your computer saves your information from forms you fill out online, it's easy to write over, and over again using online forms!)
If you don't want to use the website provided by US Congress, you could try the Digital Actions provided by a group with views like yours!
If you can't think of the right thing to say at the moment, why not ask ChatGPT for help, perhaps saying "rep. Steube supports Israel's genocide of Palestinians, what would should I, as a person of good conscience and his constituent, say to him?
The U.S. government- Congress, WH, and military are infiltrated by Zionist Jews and Xians. They’re also AIPAC whores - money talks. Butcher Biden/Genocide Joe’s administration and the Democrat party ignored their base regarding Israel’s genocide. Both parties don’t give a fuck what the people think or want because they are beholden to oligarchs - many of which are Zionists- for their lavish lifestyles and power. The Democrat silence on Iran is more proof of the party leadership complicity with Israel’s militarism and genocide.
It can't be long now, until everyone in Gaza (other than Israel's thugs), is dead.
Israel doesn't need to distract us for long, does it?
This criminal assault against Iran, doesn't just serve Israel's twisted intentions in that relationship; it is surely intended to try to shift public outrage to Israel's new atrocities, long enough to make sure there's no one left in Gaza to save.
The longer Israel is allowed to exist, the longer I'm forced to look at the perverse nature of the British & German authorities, which decided that a group of innocents, from the Holy Land would suffer & die for Germany's sins.
Let’s not be naïve: Israel and the US would love to see the Crown Prince come to power. Pahlavi and his wife are zealous, unconditional supporters of the current Israeli regime (by now everyone has seen Yasmine waving the flag), and are nurtured by the ultra-right in the US, which wants to see the entire Middle East under military control of an Israeli-Saudi alliance, with Iran et al. as compliant puppets of its Neoliberal / Neocon agenda.
I am not Iranian but I would argue that I might have better chances of ruling Iran than one the Pahlavis. It is rotten family, corrupt to the core and share no values with the great people of Iran.
Very good, clear, informative interview. Thanks. Israel has total impunity to do whatever it wants, whether it's blatant genocide or an unprovoked war of agression, and the only thing that might stop it is the US but with the current crop of handpicked AIPAC representatives and senators and a POTUS in its pocket, that is not going to happen soon. All Americans can do for now is to drive their elected representatives crazy, allow them no rest until they put America and not a rogue foreign state first and also - don't vote for anyone that has received even $1 from AIPAC. This will take time, today's politicians are a lost cause, but there are younger, less corruptible politicians coming forward now, most of the students' hearts are absolutely in the right place, and the more liberal and younger diaspora Jews are also starting to show fairly acute discomfort with all the horrors being enacted in their name. There is hope but the road ahead will be long and rocky.
Hi Hannibal Barca - the questions were posed by those who joined the town hall earlier today Live. We will be having other town halls soon, which are generally announced the day before or the morning off. This one was arranged quite quickly due to breaking news.
Iran is fucked. Israel’s warmonger society has infiltrated the West and so the West will do little to restrain Israel’s barbarism, violence and destruction - as we’ve seen in Palestine.
"AI Mode" on Google search seemed worth a try, so I asked "How does the history of United States involvement in the toppling of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953 impact the current situation in Iran and it's relationship with Israel and the West?"
(AI Mode reply via Google, without the footnotes it provided) =>
The U.S. and British involvement in the 1953 coup d'état that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh continues to significantly impact the current situation in Iran and its relations with the West and Israel.
The 1953 coup had significant and lasting effects on Iran and its relationships with Western countries and Israel.
Impact on Iran:
* It created a deep-seated mistrust of the West due to foreign intervention in Iran's affairs.
* The reinstatement of the Shah's authoritarian rule contributed to the conditions that led to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
* Anti-American sentiment became deeply ingrained in Iranian politics and public opinion.
* Some analysis suggests the removal of moderate forces allowed more radical groups to gain influence.
Impact on Iran's relationship with the West:
* U.S.-Iran relations have been marked by tension and hostility since the 1979 Revolution.
* The legacy of mistrust from the coup has complicated negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
* The event continues to foster antagonism and make diplomatic efforts challenging.
Impact on Iran's relationship with Israel:
* The relationship shifted from relatively good under the Shah to hostile after the 1979 revolution.
* This change has contributed to regional tensions and conflicts, with Iran supporting groups opposing Israel.
The 1953 coup, driven by U.S. and U.K. strategic and economic interests, continues to influence U.S.-Iran relations, Iran's internal politics, and its relationships with the West and Israel. This history highlights the complex nature of these relationships.
As someone who has hated how the Israeli government has violated the norms of humanity, I wrote my Representative this morning, along with my two Senators.
My headline was "NO More Aid For Israel". I gave multiple reasons for this ask.
I immediately received an email response from Rep. Steube. In it, he said (among other things) that he strongly supported Israel's actions against Hamas and would support it forever.
So, maybe, writing to your representatives is useless? Do they even care one iota what you think? Can they even read?
I am totally disgusted.
You can fill up their inboxes forever too!
It's easy, it's automated! (And if your computer saves your information from forms you fill out online, it's easy to write over, and over again using online forms!)
If you don't want to use the website provided by US Congress, you could try the Digital Actions provided by a group with views like yours!
I like Jewish Voice For Peace https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/actions/
But there are others.
If you can't think of the right thing to say at the moment, why not ask ChatGPT for help, perhaps saying "rep. Steube supports Israel's genocide of Palestinians, what would should I, as a person of good conscience and his constituent, say to him?
Thanks for your ideas!
The U.S. government- Congress, WH, and military are infiltrated by Zionist Jews and Xians. They’re also AIPAC whores - money talks. Butcher Biden/Genocide Joe’s administration and the Democrat party ignored their base regarding Israel’s genocide. Both parties don’t give a fuck what the people think or want because they are beholden to oligarchs - many of which are Zionists- for their lavish lifestyles and power. The Democrat silence on Iran is more proof of the party leadership complicity with Israel’s militarism and genocide.
Please don't say "Gaza War."
It can't be long now, until everyone in Gaza (other than Israel's thugs), is dead.
Israel doesn't need to distract us for long, does it?
This criminal assault against Iran, doesn't just serve Israel's twisted intentions in that relationship; it is surely intended to try to shift public outrage to Israel's new atrocities, long enough to make sure there's no one left in Gaza to save.
The longer Israel is allowed to exist, the longer I'm forced to look at the perverse nature of the British & German authorities, which decided that a group of innocents, from the Holy Land would suffer & die for Germany's sins.
Let’s not be naïve: Israel and the US would love to see the Crown Prince come to power. Pahlavi and his wife are zealous, unconditional supporters of the current Israeli regime (by now everyone has seen Yasmine waving the flag), and are nurtured by the ultra-right in the US, which wants to see the entire Middle East under military control of an Israeli-Saudi alliance, with Iran et al. as compliant puppets of its Neoliberal / Neocon agenda.
I am not Iranian but I would argue that I might have better chances of ruling Iran than one the Pahlavis. It is rotten family, corrupt to the core and share no values with the great people of Iran.
Time to set meetings with all our Congreespeople and Senators and call and email them
Given Israhell’s and the U.S.’ track record, how is it Iran did not expect and be prepare to immediately respond to this attack.
Very good, clear, informative interview. Thanks. Israel has total impunity to do whatever it wants, whether it's blatant genocide or an unprovoked war of agression, and the only thing that might stop it is the US but with the current crop of handpicked AIPAC representatives and senators and a POTUS in its pocket, that is not going to happen soon. All Americans can do for now is to drive their elected representatives crazy, allow them no rest until they put America and not a rogue foreign state first and also - don't vote for anyone that has received even $1 from AIPAC. This will take time, today's politicians are a lost cause, but there are younger, less corruptible politicians coming forward now, most of the students' hearts are absolutely in the right place, and the more liberal and younger diaspora Jews are also starting to show fairly acute discomfort with all the horrors being enacted in their name. There is hope but the road ahead will be long and rocky.
Vali Nasr was so REAL here…This was a good interview.
Israel is losing its right to exist as a country
Give it back to the Palestinians, they were never so barbaric and cruel as the Israeli's.
And they were living there longer than the europeans who took it over and kicked them out 74 years ago.
lauriemillerjade.com
Where can questions be posed?
Hi Hannibal Barca - the questions were posed by those who joined the town hall earlier today Live. We will be having other town halls soon, which are generally announced the day before or the morning off. This one was arranged quite quickly due to breaking news.
Iran is fucked. Israel’s warmonger society has infiltrated the West and so the West will do little to restrain Israel’s barbarism, violence and destruction - as we’ve seen in Palestine.
My question is why so called pro Palestine countries are sucking their thumbs? Why not bomb the hell out of Israel?
Thank you
We need more Iran much more
"AI Mode" on Google search seemed worth a try, so I asked "How does the history of United States involvement in the toppling of Iran's democratically elected government in 1953 impact the current situation in Iran and it's relationship with Israel and the West?"
(AI Mode reply via Google, without the footnotes it provided) =>
The U.S. and British involvement in the 1953 coup d'état that overthrew Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh continues to significantly impact the current situation in Iran and its relations with the West and Israel.
The 1953 coup had significant and lasting effects on Iran and its relationships with Western countries and Israel.
Impact on Iran:
* It created a deep-seated mistrust of the West due to foreign intervention in Iran's affairs.
* The reinstatement of the Shah's authoritarian rule contributed to the conditions that led to the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
* Anti-American sentiment became deeply ingrained in Iranian politics and public opinion.
* Some analysis suggests the removal of moderate forces allowed more radical groups to gain influence.
Impact on Iran's relationship with the West:
* U.S.-Iran relations have been marked by tension and hostility since the 1979 Revolution.
* The legacy of mistrust from the coup has complicated negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program.
* The event continues to foster antagonism and make diplomatic efforts challenging.
Impact on Iran's relationship with Israel:
* The relationship shifted from relatively good under the Shah to hostile after the 1979 revolution.
* This change has contributed to regional tensions and conflicts, with Iran supporting groups opposing Israel.
The 1953 coup, driven by U.S. and U.K. strategic and economic interests, continues to influence U.S.-Iran relations, Iran's internal politics, and its relationships with the West and Israel. This history highlights the complex nature of these relationships.