Decoding The Winning Strategy Of The Palestinians Part Two (6-25-24)

01:00 Great Netflix documentary on the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/06/americas-sweethearts-dallas-cowboys-cheerleaders-netflix/678779/
07:00 A Blockade Is An Act Of War, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155919
16:30 Media BLATANTLY LIES About LA Synagogue Protests, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnLwmXTTWWM
30:00 WSJ: Mob Targets Synagogue As LAPD Stands By, https://www.wsj.com/articles/mob-targets-synagogue-as-lapd-stands-by-los-angeles-jews-anti-israel-protesters-d4c2c681?mod=opinion_lead_pos8
36:00 Dooovid joins, https://x.com/RebDoooovid
37:00 Jewish activist Adam King, https://x.com/TheAdamKingShow
42:00 The appeal of conspiracy theories, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X22000719
45:00 Alice Miller’s The Drama of the Gifted Child, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/suffer-the-children/201206/the-drama-the-gifted-child
54:00 Gurus like to use common terms in contrarian ways to get attention
57:00 Loneliness makes us vulnerable
1:06:00 Luke & Dooovid as micro-celebrities unwilling to follow the conventional path to podcasting success
1:09:00 Senseless brawlers are losing at life
1:22:00 Vaccine mandates, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155921
1:26:00 The War on Noticing | Guest: Steve Sailer | 6/26/24, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUMFv0__qXI
1:35:50 Fox: Israel-Hamas war: Terrorists strike aid convoy carrying children
https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2023/12/21/an-unhealthy-definition-of-rights-constitutional-contagion-parmet/
1:37:20 Revolutionary War and the Development of International Humanitarian Law, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155888
1:39:00 What’s wrong with human rights? https://www.theamericanconservative.com/whats-wrong-with-human-rights/
1:40:00 Revolutions in International Law: The Legacies of 1917, https://www.amazon.com/Revolutions-International-Law-Legacies-1917/dp/1108495036
1:41:00 The case against rights, https://thelampmagazine.com/issues/issue-21/against-human-rights
1:42:00 Is Israel Committing Genocide? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155365
1:43:00 Who determines the winning narrative? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155583
1:44:00 The Ethics of Violence: Recent Literature on the Creation of the Contemporary Regime of Law and War, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155758
1:45:00 Filling the Gaps: The Expansion of International Humanitarian Law and the Juridification of the Free-Fighter, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155753
1:47:50 The Last Utopia: Human Rights in History, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqtFJZB27M8
1:48:00 The “Good War”: Preparations for a War against Civilians, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155491
1:49:00 A Short History of International Humanitarian Law, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=155471
Show transcript: https://lukeford.net/blog/?page_id=155928

Podnotes AI summary: “America’s Sweetheart” on Netflix is a mesmerizing series about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, especially Reese. She dances for Jesus and captivates audiences with her commitment and talent, even performing to AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck.” Despite their fame, these cheerleaders earn little, around $500 per game plus promotional work totaling roughly $60,000 annually. They balance full-time jobs with rigorous practice schedules.

Many cheerleaders endure physical strain leading to surgeries; it raises questions about their well-being. Some impress like the nurse who leads them, but others seem driven by a need to feel beautiful after childhood insecurities—paralleling some women’s reasons for entering adult entertainment.

The dedication of these cheerleaders mirrors my Orthodox Jewish community’s devotion —both are deeply rooted hero systems in their cultures.

Protests blocking access to Jewish facilities resemble acts of war under international law—they disrupt lives and could warrant severe consequences if persistent enough. This blockade mentality was evident at a recent Los Angeles protest where violence erupted because Jews had no choice but to push through the barriers set up by pro-Palestine activists.

Breaking Points discussed this event as merely a protest when it was actually an aggressive blockade against Jews attending synagogue—an act that incites inevitable violence due to restricted freedoms.

In conclusion, while protests can be legitimate expressions of dissent, blockades that impede people’s daily lives cross into aggression deserving strong rebuttal or legal action.

I believe the critique is valid; this event revolves around real estate, and that’s key to understanding why there were protests. This detail should be highlighted early in any discussion about the incident.

Online rhetoric questions why certain lands are being bought up, but it’s not just about purchase—it’s about usage. Religious sites serve dual purposes: spiritual and practical for their communities. The protest wasn’t against prayer; it was over a real estate affair.

There seems to be selective outrage when land sales involve Jews, yet similar events elsewhere don’t provoke the same reaction. If only Jewish actions elicit such responses, bias is evident.

People often choose neighborhoods where they feel comfortable and can communicate easily with others—this isn’t unique or outrageous. Accusing individuals of racism based on neighborhood choice without context is unreasonable.

Protesting policy decisions makes sense to me—even if I’m not directly affected, I’d understand such actions by others as long as they don’t impede freedom of movement.

Most Americans prioritize domestic issues over international ones like Israel-Palestine conflicts unless directly impacted at home.

Regarding recent events at a synagogue in Los Angeles reported by Alexandra Orbach in The Wall Street Journal: Violence erupted between protesters and attendees at an Israeli real estate fair held there. While President Biden and other officials condemned the violence online, physical intervention was lacking from law enforcement on site—volunteer security groups had to step in instead.

To get deeper insights into these complex dynamics, we should focus on specific points rather than getting lost in multiple angles simultaneously.

The connotative meaning of two words such as “conspiracy theory” differ greatly from their denotative meaning.

Dooovid joins: I’m researching conspiracy theories, examining both the historical and scientific perspectives versus harmful beliefs like CIA involvement in JFK’s assassination. These different uses shape my neutral stance on conspiracies.

I plan to explore how paranoia differs from conspiracy theories. While paranoia involves irrational fears, such as believing others are plotting against you without evidence, a conspiracy theory is an explanation for events that involve secret plots by powerful groups.

In creating online content, it’s crucial to offer unique insights rather than rehashing common views. This approach attracts attention and distinguishes your voice in a crowded space. For example, redefining “conspiracy theory” could intrigue an audience seeking fresh takes on familiar topics.

Live streaming demands something special beyond mainstream news repetition—whether through controversial language or revealing personal experiences—to engage viewers actively.

Finally, loneliness can drive people into vulnerable situations or unhealthy behaviors as they seek connection and validation. Understanding these motivations helps us navigate our own lives and interactions with others more compassionately.

Doov: For me, as someone who has always felt on the margins, it hits hard. From a young age, I designed my personality around being an outsider and never aimed for mainstream acceptance. King seemed to think he was mainstream despite evidence to the contrary.

Luke: People at the center of life—popular and successful—don’t choose marginalization. But if you’re already there, you make the best of it. We’ve all done that here with our marginalized status.

Dooov: Intelligent women turning to pornography might start with using their smarts in manipulative ways as teenagers, realizing they can outwit others. Eventually, this intelligence leads them down paths like prostitution—not because they’re geniuses but smarter than their immediate peers.

Luke: Regarding COVID vaccine mandates—I was initially against government-enforced mandates but now see some merit after reading Linda Greenhouse’s essay in The New York Review of Books discussing religious liberty versus public health protection by the Supreme Court.

My views have shifted towards valuing public good over individual freedom more than before; regulations seem necessary for society’s benefit from my observations reporting on the adult industry. Incentives for vaccination are essential; even personal experience showed me how proof of vaccination affected access to places during COVID-19 peaks.

Finally, discussions around human rights typically focus on suffering elsewhere rather than citizenship rights—a shift worth noting when considering global perspectives on what it means to be human and have rights today.

We can trace the origins of human rights to the 1940s, particularly after the Universal Declaration in 1948. The concept gained prominence during WWII with documents like the Atlantic Charter, emphasizing four freedoms. However, initially, “human rights” didn’t imply international law but were seen as national benchmarks.

In America and Europe, there was a vision of social democracy – a fight against tyranny aiming for positive change. FDR even proposed a second bill of rights in 1944 for social and economic protections. Yet these ideas weren’t globally oriented; they focused on what states could provide their citizens.

Internationally, excitement brewed not over social democracy promises but self-determination – an idea pushed by Lenin and Wilson that seemed to challenge colonialism. Churchill managed to convince FDR that this principle didn’t apply to British Empire’s end.

Thus began a complex relationship between self-determination and human rights: when people couldn’t gain autonomy, they received human rights as a consolation prize without threatening empires’ power structures.

Despite enthusiasm for the Atlantic Charter worldwide due to its anti-colonial sentiment, interest waned for the Universal Declaration outside Western nations—highlighting differing global perceptions about these concepts’ significance.

As time passed, though idealistic talk surrounded international organizations promoting human rights post-1944 drafts revealed limitations—showing that while aspirations were high, actual implementation remained challenging.

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).
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