Commentary

  • Tidal Streams For October

    Tidal Streams For October

    My October listening history from Tidal is in. The number of songs I chose to listen to from these artists appears to be just about equal. Before posting my favourite tracks, I’ll share interesting notes on some artists. I’m sure the first four are familiar artists, but Eivor may be unknown to most people. Eivor Read more

  • The Ambassador who cried wolf

    The Ambassador who cried wolf

    The misuse of antisemitism accusations to silence critics of Israel has escalated since October 7th, undermining genuine concerns and leading to orchestrated smear campaigns against outspoken individuals like Francesca Albanese. Read more

  • Make America have choice again

    The author critiques the US electoral system as corrupt and convoluted, showing that candidates are manipulated by an elitist donor class, leaving voters with an illusion of choice between equally undesirable options. Read more

  • Human shields and self-defense: hiding behind the lies

    Human shields and self-defense: hiding behind the lies

    The content critiques Israel’s military response to Hamas, labeling it disproportionate and unjustified. It also challenges two main justifications used by Israel: self-defense and the claim of Palestinians as human shields. Read more

  • Coining a word: Mencerism

    Coining a word: Mencerism

    The article criticizes David Mencer, an Israeli propagandist, for spreading transparent lies about Palestinian suffering and attacking journalists. It suggests that his deceptions reflect deeper moral depravity within Israeli propaganda efforts. Read more

  • Now is the time of monsters

    Now is the time of monsters

    Antonio Gramsci’s concept of cultural hegemony highlights how dominant powers manipulate ideology to maintain control. This is evident today in America’s unjust support of Israel, contributing to ongoing violence against Palestinians. Read more