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Author Archives: Luke Ford
I talk to Matt aka ‘History Speaks’ about the Middle East Conflict (11-5-23)
01:00 My guest for 2.5 hours is a pro-Palestine PhD student in History, https://twitter.com/History__Speaks3:14:00 John J. Mearsheimer on America’s Russaphobia, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuhQYs_imyo3:20:00 Is diplomacy possible in the Hamas-Israeli war? Prof. John Mearsheimer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmxFN_arNv43:21:00 Dehumanizing Palestinians provides a rationale for occupying Palestinians3:22:00 … Continue reading
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Israel’s October 7 Massacre Hit Kibbutzniks, Not Settlers
October 7’s Hamas massacre in south Israel would not have happened against West Bank settlers. Settlers are armed. The kibbutzniks in Israel’s south were not well-armed. They were left-wing peaceniks and they were not prepared to do battle with people … Continue reading
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Aish: From Christian Missionary to Observant Jew
Bluma Gordon writes for Aish.com: Shannon Nuszen’s mission was to convert as many Jews as possible. Her fealty to the truth sent her in an unexpected direction. The recent story of Michael Elkcohen, the undercover Christian missionary who masqueraded as … Continue reading
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The Nix (2016)
I’m reading Nathan Hill’s novel The Nix. Here are some highlights: * “Porn is a problem for the whole project of enlightenment,” Alice said. “If otherwise rational, educated, literate, moral, and ethical men still need to look at this, then … Continue reading
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Idea Deflection Is A Symptom Of Under-Earning
One of the 12 symptoms of under-earning according to Underearners Anonymous is: “Idea Deflection – We compulsively reject ideas that could expand our lives or careers, and increase our profitability.” I’ve been thinking about my character trait of dismissiveness. It’s … Continue reading
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