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The Dragon's Long Game: How China Is Targeting America from Within

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0000

June 4, 2026 37th Anniversary — Tiananmen Square Massacre

Two women who survived China's communist machinery — one a Cultural Revolution survivor turned bestselling author, the other a libertarian activist and PRC émigré — offer a chilling, firsthand account of Beijing's ambitions on American soil.

Interviews with Xi Van Fleet (American Freedom Alliance, Los Angeles, March 31, 2025) and Mrs. Li Schoolland (FreedomFest 2025) · Speech by Dr. Ming Wang (Anthem Film Festival at FreedomFest). Published June 4, 2026

Today is June 4th. In most of the world, that date means very little. In China, it means so much that the government has banned the numbers six and four from appearing together on the internet. The anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre — when the People's Liberation Army rolled tanks over unarmed students demanding democracy — is not merely a historical wound. It is, as two Chinese-American women explained in separate interviews, a template: a window into exactly how the Chinese Communist Party treats inconvenient truths, inconvenient people, and inconvenient nations.

Those women are Ms. Xi Van Fleet, Cultural Revolution survivor and author of the newly released Made in America: The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat, and Mrs. Li Zhao Schoolland, a PRC émigré, libertarian activist, and speaker at FreedomFest 2025. Their accounts converge on an unsettling conclusion: the CCP's campaign to weaken and ultimately dominate the West is not a future threat. It is already underway.

A Book America Needs to Read

Xi Van Fleet is used to being heard. In 2021, a two-minute speech she delivered to a Virginia school board against Critical Race Theory went viral, drawing comparisons between Mao's Cultural Revolution and America's woke movement. Her first book, Mao's America: A Survivor's Warning, became a conservative bestseller. Her follow-up — co-written with renowned Chinese dissident Yu Jie — goes further and deeper, tracing how American elites, over more than a century, helped build the very monster that now threatens them.

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Made in America — Xi Van Fleet & Yu Jie

The untold story of how misguided U.S. elites transformed China from a communist wasteland into a global superpower — at America's expense. Available wherever books are sold, including Amazon.

Xi van Fleet at American Freedom Alliance event

"It's titled Made in America," Van Fleet explained at the American Freedom Alliance event in Los Angeles. "The subtitle — The Hidden History of How the U.S. Enabled Communist China and Created Our Greatest Threat — is very important." The book's central argument is that China's rise was not an accident of history or an inevitability of economics. It was built, piece by piece, with American money, technology, and willful blindness.

What Communism Is Really About

Van Fleet pushes back hard against the assumption that politicians aligned with socialist or communist ideology are simply misguided idealists who wish to improve other people's lives. That framing, she argues, fundamentally misunderstands the nature of the ideology.

"Communism is really about power. It's nothing about improving people's lives. Never. That's just a tactic — before they take over, that's how they try to convince the public. Once they get power, they will try to maintain power. That is their focus. Always."
Xi Van Fleet American Freedom Alliance, Los Angeles

The question of whether Western politicians who embrace socialist rhetoric are true believers or cynical opportunists, she suggests, may be less important than the structural outcome: one-party dominance. "State like California is good," she said pointedly, "but they want the whole country that way."

She also addressed the fear — common among critics of the left — that communist-style authoritarianism would require the kind of mass violence that characterized Mao's China. Not necessarily, she warns. "They don't have to kill millions. As long as they're in power, they can do all sorts of things." The Cultural Revolution's 20 million deaths, she noted, were mostly inflicted not by government agents with guns, but by ordinary citizens turned against each other — a fact she finds more disturbing, not less.

The Street and the Square: A Revolutionary Parallel

When the conversation turned to the wave of protest movements that have swept American cities in recent years — from the 2020 racial justice demonstrations to the "No Kings" rallies — Mrs. Li Schoolland drew an immediate and visceral parallel.

"That reminds me of the Chinese Cultural Revolution. Mao encouraged young people to go on the street and condemn everything good — knowledge, history, art, music, anything with culture or thinking or philosophy. They went on the street to condemn all that."
Mrs. Li Schoolland FreedomFest 2025

Li Schoolland, author of "A Survivor's Story" poses with
Dr. Ming Wang, author of "From Darkness to Sight" at
FreedomFest '25 in Southern California

But she stopped short of despair. America's constitutional foundations, she argued, provide a buffer that China never had. "Our country is founded on the principle of liberty, freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. So even though they have many demonstrations, it's not going to change anything." The critical difference, she emphasized, is that in America the demonstrators cannot become the government by force. In China, they already were.

Xi Van Fleet, meanwhile, traced the funding behind the current protest wave to sources far closer to Beijing than most Americans realize. She pointed to investigations by journalist Asra Nomani, which reportedly traced financing for recent "No Kings" protests to American tech billionaire Neville Roy Singham — a self-described Marxist living in Shanghai who reportedly funnels hundreds of millions of dollars through a network of pro-China activist groups. "That's how China is reaching out and influencing," Van Fleet said.

The Invisible Occupation

Perhaps the most startling claims in both interviews concern not geopolitical maneuvering, but the physical presence of CCP influence on American soil. Mrs. Schoolland did not mince words.

"They have Chinese police stations — not just in Chinatown, everywhere. On campuses. And they have students paid by the Chinese government coming here not to study, but to spy on other Chinese students and to make trouble."
Mrs. Li Schoolland FreedomFest 2025

She described Chinese nationals who drove luxury cars in 2020 protest parades — not out of solidarity, she argued, but out of satisfaction. "Anything that hurts the United States, they're happy about. But they're sitting in the United States, enjoying our taxpayer-funded benefits and technology and freedom. They cannot do the same thing back in China — there's no way."

On the question of CCP influence within American political parties, Mrs. Schoolland was careful but clear. "I don't know, but I'm sure there's a lot of money going to candidates. A lot of influence." When asked whether she would be surprised to learn the CCP was behind funding current demonstrations, she replied: "I won't be surprised at all. Because that's what they want. They think the US is the enemy. They want to hurt us in every means."

Racism, Envy, and the Psychology of a Rising Power

One thread that runs through both interviews, and that rarely surfaces in mainstream discourse, is China's internal racial hierarchy. When critics of Chinese government policy are dismissed as "racist," Mrs. Schoolland offered a pointed rebuttal.

"If you talk about racist — China is the most racist nation. Chinese people will not sit next to a person with darker skin than theirs. They think those people carry some kind of disease. That's the attitude. And they look at the West with envy — envy that leads to hate. So they have to put themselves up in order to look down at other people, especially the United States."
Mrs. Li Schoolland FreedomFest 2025

The goal, she argued, is not simply economic competition or geopolitical rivalry. "They want to be the world power — in control. But they also know they can't control America directly. What they can do is influence the politicians, the government. Bring America down enough that they rise by comparison."

CCP Chinese tanks fire upon civilian protesters in Tiananmen Square, June 4th, 1989

June 4th: The Wound That Must Not Be Named

Which brings us back to today's date. Mrs. Schoolland's account of what happened at Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989 — and what has happened to the memory of it since — is perhaps the most intimate part of either interview.

"Deng Xiaoping ordered tanks and nearly the entire military to Beijing," she recounted. "They killed innocent, unarmed citizens and students by the thousands." She described a woman she knew personally who lost her legs under the treads of a tank, and who was forced to tell people she had been hit by a bus. "What would happen if someone mentioned it was a government shame?" she was asked. "You disappear," she replied. "In prison — or just disappear. Some forever."

The numbers 6 and 4 cannot appear together on Chinese social media. The generation that lived through it does not dare speak of it. The generation that came after does not know it happened. In Hong Kong, where annual candlelight vigils once drew tens of thousands, Victoria Park this year hosted a government-organized carnival — a deliberate act of cheerful erasure. The June 4th Museum was forced to close. Its organizers were jailed.

Mrs. Schoolland pointed those who want to learn more toward several organizations: Dialogue China, the Chinese Human Rights Foundation, and the June 4th Memorial Museum. For a government that controls an economy of 1.4 billion people and a military of two million, it is telling that a few websites and a memorial museum are still considered threatening enough to suppress.

What Is to Be Done?

Both women resist fatalism. Mrs. Schoolland places her faith in America's libertarian and constitutional tradition — in the idea that the rule of law, properly defended, cannot be toppled by street theater alone. Xi Van Fleet places her faith in knowledge: the belief that Americans who understand what communism actually is, and what it actually does, will refuse to sleepwalk into it.

"Understanding this hidden history," Van Fleet has written of her new book, "is essential for Americans in confronting the CCP's global ambitions and stopping the spread of communism at home." The word "hidden" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. The history is not secret. It is simply inconvenient — and, like the events of June 4th, 1989, subject to a kind of voluntary amnesia that the CCP did not need to impose, because enough people in the West were willing to impose it on themselves.

On this anniversary, two women who lost years of their lives to communist China are doing what the CCP most fears: remembering out loud.

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Dr. Ming Wang of Nashville's Wang Vision Institute delivers inspiring Anthem Film Festival acceptance speech for his triple-award winning ,"Sight" film dramatization of real-life for individuals under societal-imposed Socialism and Communism. The film brings out the value of the freedoms we conditionally enjoy - if we continue to defend and uphold them against growing tyranny.

Watch the interviews Xi Van Fleet spoke at the American Freedom Alliance, Los Angeles, March 31, 2025. Mrs. Li Schoolland was interviewed at FreedomFest 2025 — search "Whistleblower: China's Agenda, Goals, and June 4th Taboo – Mrs. Li Schoolland" on YouTube.

Further resources Made in America by Xi Van Fleet & Yu Jie (available on Amazon) · Dialogue China · Chinese Human Rights Foundation · June 4th Memorial Museum

Wisdom about civic responsibility from diverse veterans at Memorial Day Ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 May 2026 12:03:46 +0000

Veterans of South Korea at L.A. National Cemetery's Memorial Day Ceremony

How Argentinian-raised, Robert ("Bob") Johnson helps additional Allied veterans (living and deceased) who participated in defeating Nazism in France to receive Legion of Honor recognition at annual D-Day Ceremony there.

Reinhard Kargl (L) and James Kargl share thoughts on
the lawn where the ceremony chairs are being collected.
See the field of tombstones on the right, and association-
sponsored wreaths on the left

What the experience of enlisted US Marine, Col. James Field in Vietnam has motivated him to attend Memorial Day at a National Cemetery annually (Arlington, Virginia until now) for decades. What this Marine vet-turned-Karate sensei thinks about the US impeding imperialist Iran's nuclear weapons program.

Brothers Braden and Payton Salazar of Boy Scout Troop 218 in Torrance, Calif. salute the
souls of veterans (and their spouses) by name after planting a flag above their marker
(photo courtesy: Axel Koester)

How Austrian-Immigrant, Reinhard Kargl, salutes US veterans (whether alive or deceased) who contributed to defeating National Socialism and Communism.

L.A. Cemetery Foundation chair, Glenn Schecter awards Luna Stolar-Calazara for helping coordinate
Scouts of America who planted thousands of U.S. flags on the graves of those buried there

How Immigrant G.I. Vet Regards Immigrants and Youth Not Honoring Memorial Day.

Zoroastrian-Iranian veteran of US Army discusses his military service in Iraq and his views of whom he considers alien immigrant men who have not contribute to America through national service.

Buffalo Soldiers enactors teach history Memorial Day at Veterans Cemetery L.A. - Major A.J. Simien

The Cost of Freedom? Korean-American Chief Warrant Officer II Steve Cho, California State Guard

Trump Is Pushing Jew-Haters Out of the "America First" Coalition

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:53:03 +0000

Joe Kent Didn’t Resign. He Was Undone By His Own Anti-Zionist Rot

by Bob Goldberg in The New Zionist Times, March 17th

Media outlets are framing Joe Kent’s resignation as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center because of principled opposition to the Trump Administration’s war on Iran. Principles had nothing to do with it.

He left (more likely shoved out), accusing the administration of entering war with Iran because of “pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby” (that’s AIPAC in case you missed the subtlety), while insisting Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States. There, in one tidy little package, was the full intellectual collapse of a part of the American right: not realism, not prudence, not restraint, but the old reflex that when events become complicated, blame the Jews.

This is how anti-interventionism curdles into something rancid. It begins with a sensible warning against quagmires and crusades. It ends with the suggestion that America has no enemies in the Middle East worth worrying about, only allies worth resenting. Iran’s aggression? Secondary. Its terror proxies? Background noise. Its imperial ambitions? Mere detail. The real culprit, we are told, is Israel, with its magical ability to make American officials forget where America’s interests lie.

That is not foreign-policy realism. It is your run-of-the-mill Blood Libel.

Kent matters because he is not your average groyper. He occupied one of the government’s top counterterrorism posts. Kent was supposed to be the serious face of “America First” discipline. Instead, on his way out the door, he sounded like a man who had absorbed too much of the Carlson catechism: every Middle East crisis is a trap, every ally a burden, every Jewish concern a manipulation.

And one cannot ignore the possibility that Kent’s departure was less an act of a lonely conscience than a politically convenient separation. Officially, he resigned over the war in Iran. Unofficially, he was not just an ally of Tucker Carlson; he was, in no small measure, a Carlson creation.

A quick public check turns up at least six Carlson appearances that are easy to verify in the public record—August 26, 2021; September 8, 2021; December 2, 2021; January 21, 2022; June 9, 2022; and April 8, 2023—and local coverage at the time described those bookings more broadly as “frequent appearances” that helped elevate Kent’s campaign.

Carlson did not treat Kent as just another guest. He showcased him as an “America First” candidate, giving him repeated prime-time exposure while Kent was running for Congress. Tucker praised his analysis so effusively that he told him, “the fact that you’re not in Congress tells you a lot about the forces you’re up against,” before wishing him “godspeed.” He later publicly grouped Kent among the candidates he was “standing behind.” (ManoWhisper)

Nor did it help Kent that he was so closely identified with Tucker Carlson, just as Carlson’s increasingly deferential posture toward Iran was coming under growing scrutiny.

Joe Kent and his J’Accuse Resignation Letter

And if that wasn't enough, Candace Owens cast Kent as the man bold enough to track down how (as Owens alleges) the Trump Family and the Mossad assassinated Charlie Kirk. Public reporting says Kent reviewed FBI files to examine possible foreign involvement, alarming FBI leadership, who feared interference with the criminal case against the accused shooter. That was enough to make him a hero to the conspiratorial right, which requires very little evidence and thrives on dark insinuation.

That is the pattern now. Every institution that resists these fantasies is corrupt. Every investigation that refuses to validate them is a cover-up. Every refusal to blame Israel is proof that Israel is to blame. This is not skepticism. It is the Protocols of the Elders of Zion-induced paranoia with a geopolitical vocabulary.

The larger issue is not Kent himself. It is what his exit exposes. There are still conservatives who believe “America First” means a disciplined ranking of interests, a dislike of foolish wars, and a sober recognition that allies and enemies are not interchangeable categories. Then there is the newer faction, for which “America First” means something rather simpler: Israel last, Israel always, Israel somehow at fault.

That faction has contributed one unoriginal idea to American politics: that every conflict involving Jews can be explained by Jewish influence. It is a marvel of economy. No need to study Tehran. No need to understand deterrence, proliferation, proxy warfare, or regional power politics. Just mutter darkly about “the lobby,” and Netanyahu being the puppet masters of the US government (along with the banks, media, etc.), the world suddenly becomes legible to the aggrieved.

We have seen this before. The vocabulary changes. The animus does not.

Kent’s departure should therefore be read as more than a resignation letter. It is a declaration that the President and the conservative movement have had it with Carlson’s cult of displacement, in which responsibility for the world’s disorders is shifted steadily, obsessively, almost liturgically onto the Jewish and the Jewish state.

And once a political movement reaches the point where its first instinct is to look at Iran’s aggression and ask what Israel did to provoke it, the lurch is complete. It is no longer merely non-interventionist. It is anti-Zionist. It is no longer merely skeptical. It is credulous toward enemies and contemptuous toward Jews.

In the end, Joe Kent’s resignation tells us less about one man than about a faction. A faction that no longer knows the difference between prudence and cowardice, between realism and resentment, between legitimate debate and the ancient pleasure of blaming the Jew.

That is not just a course correction.

It is, one hopes, a collapse.

U.S., Israel, Iran, & Qatar: Leverage, Timing, and the Next Phase of Power

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:20:00 +0000

Analysts, Kenneth Abramowitz and Rev. Dumisani Washington on force-posture, mediation leverage, and the Iran horizon

The Washington–Qatar–Israel–Iran crisis is no longer a single storyline. It is a convergence of pressure points: Gaza’s unfinished war, Iran’s nuclear trajectory, Chinese-Iranian military ties, and the role of mediators whose influence shapes what Washington considers “realistic.”

Recent Pentagon movements complicate the simple narrative that the United States is hesitating. Reports indicate U.S. refueling aircraft have shifted from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base, while the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group has been positioned near Israel’s northern coast. Those moves can signal deterrence, strike preparation, force protection, or leverage in ongoing negotiations. They do not resemble abandonment.

That context matters when revisiting two DemoCast interviews that now feel prescient.

At the Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership Summit on November 2, 2025, geopolitical analyst Ken Abramowitz argued that ideological regimes rarely stop voluntarily. Negotiations may be attempted first, he said, but enforcement ultimately determines outcomes.

VIDEO: Ken Abramowitz Interview (Nov. 2, 2025)

Two Power Blocs, One Strategic Reality

Mr. Abramowitz frames the Middle East as shaped by two dominant ideological blocs: an axis centered around Qatar and Turkey aligned with the Muslim Brotherhood, and Iran’s revolutionary regime. Whether one agrees with every descriptor, the structural observation stands. Both systems expand influence through proxy networks, financing channels, media ecosystems, and diplomatic positioning.

His strategic claim was blunt: in military affairs you need capability and willingness. Israel, he argues, clearly retains both. The present question is whether the United States is pacing its use of capability — or withholding willingness.

Hostages, Mediation, and Leverage

Speaking with DemoCast at the NRB Convention in Nashville on Friday, February 20, 2026, Rev. Washington warned that frameworks relying on voluntary disarmament by Hamas were structurally unsound and that political loyalty should never override accountability.

The hostage-first approach in Gaza inevitably created leverage for Hamas. If hostages are prioritized, the party holding them retains bargaining power. When bargaining power exists, mediators become indispensable.

This is where Qatar’s role becomes structurally significant. Mediation itself is not malign. But when a mediator becomes indispensable, mediation can turn into leverage. The party that controls access controls tempo.

Rev. Washington warned that expecting Hamas to voluntarily disarm misunderstands both its charter and its incentives.

VIDEO: Rev. Washington Interview (NRB Nashville, Feb. 20, 2026)

Rev. Washington believes that if enforcement mechanisms remain theoretical, peace frameworks risk becoming messaging frameworks.

China, Iran, and the Expanding Perimeter

The crisis is not limited to Gaza. Reports that Iran is nearing acquisition of Chinese-made anti-ship missile systems, alongside U.S. sanctions targeting supply chains feeding Iranian drone networks, reflect a widening strategic perimeter. This does not equate to a formal proxy war between Beijing and Washington. But it does indicate that Iran’s military ecosystem intersects with global procurement and partnership channels.

At the same time, homeland security assessments describe a dynamic domestic threat environment shaped by terrorism risks, espionage concerns, and potential retaliatory activation of aligned networks. Major military decisions are never taken in isolation from domestic vulnerability calculations.

Strategic Ambiguity or Strategic Leverage?

The emerging picture may not be surrender or retreat, but coercive diplomacy under guard — military assets positioned visibly enough to deter, negotiations extended long enough to test intentions, and strike capacity held in reserve.

If force posture adjustments are designed to pressure Iran into ceding enrichment capacity or accepting verifiable limits, then delay may function as leverage rather than hesitation.

The evidence suggests stated objectives remain intact: dismantling Hamas’s governing capacity and preventing a nuclear-armed Iran. What appears unsettled is method and sequence.

Major military decisions reflect multi-theater risk assessment: Iranian retaliation, proxy activation, maritime disruption, cyber escalation, and domestic security exposure all factor into the calculus. Strategic pacing may reflect layered risk calculation rather than reversal.

But pacing carries risk. Time can extract concessions — or strengthen the adversary’s depth. Deterrence does not fail when force is delayed. It fails when force is no longer believed possible.

The coming weeks will determine whether current ambiguity produces enforceable constraints — or forces confrontation under less favorable conditions.

Mr. Abramowitz’s warning about capability and will still stands. Rev. Washington’s warning about confusing messaging for enforcement still stands.

The difference now is that the chessboard has become visible. The question is not whether the United States is deciding. It is whether its adversaries believe it will.

How Hatred Enables Tyranny: Nazi German Techniques Re-applied

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:54:00 +0000

On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, it’s worth reflecting on a disturbing pattern: how propaganda has been used to vilify Jews in different eras. The lessons we thought we learned from World War II— about the dangers of hateful narratives—seem to be fading. Today, some of the same tactics used by the Nazis are being deployed by Islamist/ Marxist movements and their supporters to turn public opinion against Israel, with worrying consequences.

A copy Adolf Hitler’s sick autobiography, “Mein Kampf,” was found inside a child’s bedroom at a Hamas base in the
Gaza Strip, Israeli authorities said. The copy of the Nazi leader’s 1925 autobiography outlining his deadly journey into antisemitism and the genocide of millions of Jews and other ethnic minorities during the Holocaust included “annotations and highlights,” The book was discovered among the personal belongs of one of the terrorists,” the IDF said in the online post. “Hamas embraces the ideology of Hitler, the one responsible for the annihilation of the Jewish People.” - NY Post 11/12/23

What Happened in Nazi Germany

The Nazis used propaganda to convince Germans that Jews were the root of society’s problems. Newspapers, posters, and films portrayed Jewish people as subhuman and dangerous, blaming them for economic woes and cultural decay. These messages played on centuries-old prejudices in Europe, where anti-Semitic stereotypes had taken root in Christian doctrine and culture. The propaganda worked. Ordinary Germans accepted these lies, enabling the persecution and eventual genocide of six million Jews.

How It’s Happening Again

Fast forward to today, and we see a similar playbook being used by Hamas and its allies, including Qatar. Through modern media and social networks, they spread the message that Israel is an oppressor, responsible for all Palestinian suffering. Casualty figures from the Gaza Ministry of Health—controlled by Hamas—are often inflated or misleading, but they’re repeated by Western media without much scrutiny. Staged events and manipulated images also flood the internet, painting Israel as a brutal aggressor.

Phrases like “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” or “Free Palestine” have become rallying cries in protests worldwide. But few stop to question the implications—these slogans call for the elimination of Israel. Meanwhile, Israel’s side of the story, including its right to defend itself against rocket attacks and terrorism, is often ignored.

Why It Matters

Just as Nazi propaganda dehumanized Jews to justify their persecution, today’s anti-Israel narratives have made it acceptable to vilify and scapegoat Jewish people once again. In cities across the West, we’ve seen people tearing down posters of kidnapped Israelis, vandalizing Jewish schools and synagogues, and chanting slogans that call for Israel’s destruction.

This isn’t just about spreading lies and hatred; it’s about how those lies pave the way for authoritarian tyranny. The Islamo-Marxist scapegoating of the Jewish state echoes Nazi tactics: using propaganda to consolidate power by uniting people against a common enemy. In Nazi Germany, this propaganda enabled National Socialists to dominate Europe, suppress dissent, and commit atrocities not only against Jews but against all who opposed their rule. Today, Hamas and its allies exploit similar methods to justify their authoritarian agendas and silence diverse voices within their societies.

The Bigger Picture

What’s most alarming is how easily the media and the public have bought into this propaganda. On this solemn day of remembrance, we should ask ourselves: Have we really learned the lessons of the Holocaust? The Nazis taught the world that scapegoating Jews isn’t just dangerous for them—it’s a tool for tyranny that harms everyone. If we fail to recognize and challenge these tactics, we risk enabling the rise of new authoritarian movements that use hatred and division to manipulate society under absolute power.

Beacon of Light Awards: “Republican Women” honor 3 patriots in Southern California

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Beacon of Light: Service, Commitment, and Community at the Republican Women of Thousand Oaks, CA Luncheon

The annual autumn holiday gathering of the Republican Women of Thousand Oaks brought together community leaders, longtime supporters, and guests for an afternoon devoted to service, civic responsibility, and shared values. Held at the Sherwood Country Club, the event combined reflection, recognition, and celebration — grounded in a commitment to community and continuity.

Opening: A Spirit of Welcome

The luncheon opened with holiday carolers greeting guests as they arrived, setting a warm and communal tone for the afternoon.

Carolers welcoming guests

Holiday, Dove Flock release ceremony by Beatrice and Rosemary of Republican Women of Thousand Oaks

A Moment of Reflection: The Dove Release In the lead-up to the award presentation, the program staged a traditional symbolic moment — the release of doves — representing peace, continuity, and shared purpose. Organized by co-leaders Beatrice Restifo and Rosemary Licata, the three honorees, Karen Siegemund, Bob Donovan, and John Duffy were presented doves to release with the flock.

Dr. Karen Siegemund, one of the recipients of a Beacon of Light Award, reflects on the moment of holding and releasing the dove. She spoke about the meaning behind the gesture and the responsibility it represents.

“When you hold something living in your hands, you feel how much care it requires. That’s what this work is about — responsibility, compassion, and connection.”

Dove Release quotes by Karen Siegemund and Mrs. Rosemary Licata

The program then began with remarks from Rabbi Michael Barclay, who offered words of gratitude and reflection on the importance of community, service, and shared responsibility.

“We ask your blessing upon the people gathered here… upon those who serve and give of themselves.”

Rabbi Michael Barclay praises Republican Women's of Thousand Oaks' group and leaders at Sherwood Country Club luncheon.

The Meaning of the Moment
Mrs. Rosemary Licata leads Beacon of Light - Awards Presentation

Bob Donovan accepts "Beacon of Light - Patriot Award" Recipient

In his remarks, Bob Donovan reflected on the values that shaped his life and his belief in civic responsibility, personal accountability, and the importance of standing by one’s principles. His remarks emphasized gratitude for the country, respect for community, and the obligation to contribute rather than withdraw.

John Duffy accepts "Beacon of Light - Americanism Award"

The Americanism Award was presented to John Duffy, recognizing his long-standing commitment to civic engagement and public responsibility.

In his remarks, Duffy spoke about his personal journey — one shaped by reflection, growth, and an evolving understanding of civic duty. He spoke openly about how his views developed over time and the importance of remaining grounded in principle while engaging respectfully with others.

“I’ve come to understand that citizenship isn’t passive,” Mr. Duffy noted. “It requires responsibility, thoughtfulness, and the willingness to stand for what you believe in.”

Karen Siegemund, who heads the American Freedom Alliance accepts Americanism Award for Community Leadership / Service. Focus: stewardship, continuity, dedication.

Beatrice Restifo addressing the gathered attendees

As host and long-time leader of the organization, Beatrice Restifo addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of service, civic engagement, and supporting those who give back.

She spoke about the group’s ongoing commitment to veterans and community programs, noting that meaningful impact comes from consistent, hands-on involvement.

“This organization exists because people care enough to show up and to serve,” she said. “That commitment is what keeps our community strong.”

Mrs. Restifo, who has long helped guide the organization’s mission, spoke about the deeper purpose behind the gathering and the work it represents. She described the group not simply as a social organization, but as a community built around service, responsibility, and care for others. For her, the heart of the organization lies in its willingness to step forward — to support veterans, to assist those in need, and to create a space where people feel welcomed and valued. She spoke of continuity and commitment, emphasizing that the group’s strength comes from individuals who show up year after year, not for recognition, but because they believe in contributing something meaningful. In her remarks, she underscored that the organization’s purpose is not symbolic but active — rooted in action, generosity, and a shared sense of duty to the broader community.

Interview with John Duffy, recipient of the Patriot Award. He spoke about the values that have shaped his life and his belief in the enduring strength of the American people.

“We have the greatest country in the world,” he said, reflecting on the responsibility that comes with that privilege. “What makes it work is the people — their willingness to step up, to care, and to contribute.”

Mr. Duffy emphasized that civic responsibility is not abstract, but lived out in everyday actions and personal commitment.

Luncheon guests enjoying Republican Women of Thousand Oaks' Holiday Party

For more information regarding the group, its activities, meetings, and you becoming a member - please visit the Thousand Oaks Republican Women .

Douglas Murray Warns: 'Israel’s War Is Won—but America’s Is Just Beginning'

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:58:58 +0000

David McCormick interviews Douglas Murray at R.J.C. 10/31

[00:00–04:30] Opening Banter & The “Two Wars” Framework

Senator David McCormick introduces Douglas Murray as a leading voice on antisemitism, Israel, and the struggle against “death cults” in the democratic world. Murray jokes about Lindsey Graham leaving early and notes that, after spending so much time in Israel, he “feels a bit Jewish,” a nod to the cultural energy in the room.

Murray outlines his central framing: the existence of two simultaneous wars. The first is the kinetic war Hamas began on October 7. The second—and, in his view, the more neglected one—is the ideological war unfolding in America and the broader West.

He praises the IDF and IAF for “generational achievements” since the last RJC gathering: crushing Hamas in Gaza, degrading Hezbollah, and operating freely in a hostile region with American support.

[04:30–10:00] The Second War: Anti-Israelism as Anti-Westernism

Murray shifts focus to “the war at home.” Across the West—from the U.S. and U.K. to France, Canada, and Australia—he sees large anti-Israel protests that echo each other regardless of geography. He cites Melbourne, where thousands chant against Israel: “You’re in Melbourne—what’s it got to do with you?”

This isn’t simply pro-Palestinian sentiment, he argues, but the mainstreaming of support for Hamas. He notes that at Princeton, protesters chanted “Glory to our martyrs,” explicitly adopting Hamas’ cause as their own.

McCormick recalls students in Pennsylvania assaulting a young man carrying an Israel flag and his campaign shirt. As a non-Jew, he asks: What is the root cause of this sudden explosion?

[10:00–15:30] The Woke Guilt Machine & Projecting Sin onto Israel

Murray cites Soviet writer Vasily Grossman: “Tell me what you accuse the Jews of, and I’ll tell you what you’re guilty of.” The Nazis accused Jews of racism and world domination; Iran accuses Israel of colonizing while it extends influence

Freedom’s Friends: A Marine Veteran, Israel’s Soldiers, and the Cost of Defense

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:28:00 +0000

Steven Mizel speaks with I.D.F's Nahal Infantry troops headed towards Gaza, May 2024

Few men leave the U.S. Marines without retaining the Corps inside them for life. Octogenarian Steven Mizel still does. Though long out of US uniform, he still moves with a soldier’s sense of duty—this time to America’s closest ally, Israel, a nation resisting the same Islamo-Marxist revolution that seeks to unmake the West from within. Where the front lines shift, the moral fight is the same: to preserve western civilization.

At November’s Republican Jewish Coalition Leadership Summit, Mizel stood before American patriots and Jewish activists, his foundation honoring wounded IDF reservist Itay Sagy with the Defender of Freedom and Security Award. “To the soldiers wounded in this war—those to whom so much is owed,” Mizel said, introducing a young man who turned near-death into testimony. The Marine’s salute to the Israeli fighter framed the day’s theme: courage, duty, and the shared defense of liberty itself.

Setting the Stage: Steven Mizel’s Introduction

Presenter Steven Mizel framed the award as a tribute to the wounded “to whom so much is owed,” then introduced Sagy — a reservist in the elite Sayeret Maglan unit — and summarized the ambush that would change his life.

0:13 – 0:49 — “on the soldiers wounded in this war… to whom so much is owed.” (STOP at 0:49)
0:50 – 1:04 — Sagy’s Sayeret Maglan service & mission profile (STOP at 1:04)
1:05 – 1:44 — Ambush near a shelter; “gunfire from all directions.” (STOP at 1:44)

“I Choose Life”: Itay Sagy’s Account

Sagy opens with disarming warmth — “I can’t be scared in a room full of people that cherish and love me” — before recounting the sprint south after October 7, five days of combat, and a point-blank fight with terrorists “who fought from hate,” while his unit fought “out of love for Israel… and for each other.”

“I feel something loving me… I see my future… a big house in the north full of kids… And I choose life.”

Gravely wounded by a grenade — neck torn open, right side unresponsive — Sagy recalls a teammate shielding him with his own body. Shattered by the loss of brothers-in-arms, he struggled with failure until a comrade reminded him that his actions saved nine others. From then on, he resolved to “be a hose and not a bottle” — to pour goodness forward and help others heal.

0:08 – 0:29 — “I’m excited… I can’t be scared in a room full of people that cherish and love me.” (STOP at 0:29)
1:03 – 1:19 — “we fight out of love for Israel… and for each other” (STOP at 1:19)
3:42 – 4:00 — Close-quarters engagement; neutralizing attacker (STOP at 4:00)
6:01 – 7:18 — “I choose life” (near-death calm → resolve) (STOP at 7:18)
10:13 – 10:21 — Teammate: “You saved nine other lives.” (STOP at 10:21)
11:02 – 11:10 — “Be a hose and not a bottle.” (STOP at 11:10)

Ethics vs. Hatred: Sagy on Hamas, the IDF, and the Media

In a post-event interview, Sagy contrasts Hamas’s hatred with the IDF’s ethic of restraint — including cancelling missions if civilians are in the perimeter. “War is terrible… mistakes happen,” he concedes, but the standard is protecting innocents. He’s frank about skewed coverage abroad, yet prefers “educate” over “advocate,” trusting reasonable people to respond to facts plainly told.

0:13 – 0:31 — On avoiding press & distorted coverage abroad (STOP at 0:31)
1:13 – 1:33 — “They fought us because they hate us; we fight because we love Israel.” (STOP at 1:33)
2:11 – 3:03 — Cancelling operations to avoid harming civilians; “This is the standard.” (STOP at 3:03)
4:29 – 6:04 — From fighting to educating; tell the truth plainly (STOP at 6:04)

Leadership and Resolve: Steven Mizel on the Free World

In a candid conversation at last year's Summit, Steven Mizel laments a world “in disarray,” and an America that no longer leads with confidence — contrasting the present with periods when U.S. resolve was unmistakable. The implications, he argues, touch every American; hyper-focus on Israel can distract from the wider threat network backed by Iran.

Veterans Day Reflection: Shared Courage, Shared Duty

The bond between American and Israeli veterans is more than alliance; it is kinship formed in the hard school of duty. Listening to Sagy choosing life in the midst of death, and to Mizel insisting on moral clarity in a murky world, we’re reminded: the defense of freedom isn’t abstract. It is personal, sacrificial, and — when rightly led — deeply humane.

This Veterans Day, we honor those who stand watch for all of us — who hold their fire when a civilian might be in the way, who run toward danger to pull friends from it, and who, when the shooting stops, teach the truth patiently. May their courage steady our resolve; may their example guide our words and our vote.

Gen. Richard Clark, left, U.S. Air Force 3rd Air Force commander, and Israel Defense Force (IDF) Commander of the Aerial Defense Array, Brig. Gen. Zvika Haimovich, shake hands during the combined missile defense exercise Juniper Cobra 2018 in Israel.

At R.J.C., Save the West expresses concern over NYC Mayoral Election

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:53:00 +0000

Ken Abramowitz Sounds Alarm on NYC Mayoral Candidate at Republican Jewish Coalition 2025

Ken Abramowitz, President of Save The West, delivered pointed remarks about the upcoming New York City mayoral election at the Republican Jewish Coalition 2025 conference. Speaking just days before the election, Abramowitz expressed deep concerns about candidate Zohran Mamdani and what he sees as a systemic failure in the electoral process.

The Threat to New York

Abramowitz, a former New Yorker, expressed sadness (0:24–0:30) about the current state of New York City. He characterized the leading mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as representing foreign interests rather than American values.

According to Abramowitz (0:51–1:13), Mamdani represents Iranian interests and adheres to an ideology fundamentally opposed to the principles that have made New York a diverse, thriving metropolis. He questioned how someone with such views could be allowed to run for mayor of a city with the world's second-largest Jewish population.

Constitutional Concerns

At 1:51–2:27 in the video, Abramowitz raised concerns about what he describes as coded language around “globalizing the intifada,” which he interprets as incitement to violence. He argues that anyone running on such a platform should be disqualified from public office.

“We do not need alien invaders to come to New York and say they're going to violate the Constitution because they don't care about the Constitution.” – 3:48–3:59

He emphasized (4:06–4:27) that candidates who openly oppose American constitutional principles should not be permitted to seek office, comparing it to allowing known criminals to run for public positions.

The Three-Colored Threat

Abramowitz outlined his framework (6:27–6:59) for understanding what he sees as America's major adversaries, color-coding them as:

Reds – Communists
Greens – Islamists
Blues – Globalists

Systemic Failure

Starting at 7:15–7:53, Abramowitz argued that allowing such a candidate to run represents a failure at every level of government—federal, state, and local. He drew parallels to other moments of systemic failure in American history, including Pearl Harbor and 9/11, and in Israel with October 7th.

He stated (8:00–8:40) that candidates should be required to publicly renounce Sharia law and affirm their acceptance of the Constitution and Bill of Rights in English, Arabic, or Farsi before being permitted to run for office.

Cultural Protection

Using analogies about golf clubs and hypothetical scenarios in Saudi Arabia (9:12–9:54), Abramowitz emphasized his belief that societies must protect their founding values and cultural identity. He argued that just as other nations protect their cultural norms, America should do the same.

“Every culture has to protect its culture and can't allow foreign agents to come in and upset a culture of a country.” – 9:39–9:53

In his final analogy (9:55–10:38), Abramowitz compared the situation to someone joining a golf club but wanting to convert it into a tennis facility—illustrating his point that organizations and societies must maintain their core identity and values.

A Call to Action

Abramowitz concluded by emphasizing that protecting American institutions and values requires vigilance. He called for mechanisms to prevent candidates who he believes represent foreign interests or oppose constitutional principles from seeking public office.

The full interview provides a stark warning about what Abramowitz and Save The West see as threats to American civic life, particularly in major urban centers. As New York voters head to the polls, these concerns highlight the intense debate over immigration, integration, and what it means to be American in the 21st century.

Watch the complete interview above to hear Ken Abramowitz’s full remarks and analysis.

On October 7th, gaming-industry conventioneers organize to witness testimony of Nova Festival massacre survivor

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:30:00 +0000

At G2E Expo, gaming-industry executives, Benjie Cherniak and Joe Asher introduce Israeli photographer, Inor Kagno, who testifies his experience and views since surviving the Oct 7th massacre 2-years ago.

It's a cruel irony that Israelis who built some of the world’s most trusted verification and compliance systems now find themselves defamed by outlets that republish, without scrutiny, the unverifiable claims of a terror regime.

That inversion of truth set the stage for Inor "Roni" Kagno’s remarks. Standing before gaming professionals who live by evidence, he told them he had nothing to sell and no platform to promote — only the story of survival that began at dawn on October 7, 2023, when his camera stopped being a tool of art and became a witness.

Mr. Kagno described the Nova Music Festival not as a battlefield but as a trap sprung on civilians — thousands of young people caught between gunfire and flaming cars, running through open fields that offered no cover. Kagno refused to call it “cross-fire.” “There was only one side shooting,” he said. “And there were no soldiers among us.”

In recounting how information was manipulated after the massacre, Mr. Kagno warned: “And the same people giving this information to Hamas.” He explained that roughly three thousand infiltrators crossed from Gaza that morning — “a thousand of them soldiers with a uniform, Nukhba and stuff … just to kidnap, just to rape civilians.” His point was clear: the same networks that feed Western reporters unverifiable casualty tallies were, in many cases, the very pipelines through which Hamas coordinated its atrocities.

He told the audience how Hamas filmed its own massacres — the deliberate mutilations, the executions in traffic jams — and how those videos now circulate as recruitment propaganda while global media amplify casualty numbers supplied by the perpetrators. “The same organizations that cannot account for the bodies of the hostages,” he said, “are the ones the press still trusts to count the dead.”

Kagno warned that Hamas’s failure even to deliver the cadavers of Israeli hostages in the agreed numbers revealed not only contempt for human life but also for truth itself. In negotiations, he said, the terror group substituted random corpses to meet quotas — and still the world called it diplomacy.

“Integrity,” he told them, “is not a luxury of peace. It’s the only thing that survives when peace collapses.” The line drew a long silence in the room — a rare pause at a convention built on the mathematics of chance.

From there he pivoted to the information war, urging his listeners — many of them data analysts and compliance officers — to recognize the parallel between statistical integrity in gaming and moral integrity in reporting. He said that if their industry demanded provable odds and verifiable data, the world should demand no less from those narrating this war.

Kagno’s closing words turned from indictment to invitation: that those who build systems of transparency, verification, and trust in commerce must be willing to defend those same principles when they’re assaulted in public discourse. “Because if truth becomes negotiable,” he said, “then so does every contract, every partnership, every life.”

The audience rose in spontaneous applause — not the perfunctory kind reserved for keynote speakers, but the quiet, standing kind that marks the boundary between professional respect and moral recognition.

During the Question and Answer period, several attendees asked questions that reflected both professional curiosity and personal unease. One compliance officer from a European sportsbook said he had never heard a survivor speak so directly about “the information pipelines behind atrocity.” Kagno answered that he had no monopoly on truth — only firsthand experience. “I saw who they shot, who they dragged, and who they filmed,” he said. “Everything else is commentary.”

A data-security consultant asked whether he still believed in communication across divides. Kagno paused. “You cannot make peace with people who believe murder is prayer,” he replied quietly. “But you can still make peace with the truth.” The room fell silent again.

Another attendee asked what message he wanted the gaming industry to carry forward. Kagno said that people who work with risk understand that every system has an edge case — the one event that proves whether the model can withstand chaos. “October 7 was Israel’s edge case,” he said. “It showed which values hold under fire, and which dissolve.”

When the session ended, Benjie Cherniak, who had organized the memorial gathering with Joe Asher, took the microphone. He thanked Kagno for his courage and reminded the audience that the event was not an official G2E session but an act of conscience by colleagues who felt they could not let the anniversary pass unmarked. Cherniak said the intent was simple: ““to create a space to pause, to remember, and to be decent human beings for a few minutes before we go back out there.”

He acknowledged that among the crowd were Israelis and diaspora Jews who had spent the past two years under a cloud of hostility, caricatured for defending their own right to exist. “We wanted to give them a place to stand upright,” Cherniak said, “and remind everyone that truth still matters in business — and in history.”

As people filed out, some paused to shake Kagno’s hand, others simply nodded. Outside the ballroom, the convention floor buzzed again with lights and pitches and the sound of deals being made. But for those who had stepped into that side room, the metrics of value had shifted.

For a few minutes on October 7, 2025, in a city built on odds, integrity had the final word.

Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden — How a Community Turned Remembrance Into Action

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:19:00 +0000

Beverly Hills Fire Chief Greg Barton stands with a wreath following the city's ceremony which commemorates America's suffering from the jihadist war launched in D.C. and NYC on September 11th, 2001

Hidden just off Little Santa Monica Boulevard, at the corner of Rexford Drive beside the Beverly Hills Fire and Police Departments, stands a solemn yet beautiful space: the Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden. Two key figures behind its creation—architect Gidas Peteris and project manager Reggie Sully—shared how this landmark came to be and what it means.

A Vision Anchored by History

Peteris designed the garden around a striking centerpiece: a steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center. “It gives us a little height and more to show—otherwise nobody would know what it was,” he explained. Around it are engraved plaques bearing more than 2,900 names of everyone who perished in the 9/11 attacks, not just first responders. The goal, Peteris said, was to create a focal point that made the loss tangible and unforgettable.

A Hidden Time Capsule

Beneath the foundation lies a sealed time capsule containing deeply personal artifacts: a piece of one of the hijacked airplanes and the ID badge of a pilot, donated through his brother during the memorial’s planning. There’s no set plan to open it; instead, it “memorializes those particular elements” and gives the site a deeper layer of meaning.

Building With Heart and Precision

For Reggie Sully, a veteran expediter with McCoy Construction, this was his first and only memorial project. Normally he manages high-end custom homes, but this garden called for extraordinary coordination: granite imported from China, engravers handling a four-step name etching process, concrete pours, stone masons, and weld inspections. “Timing was everything,” Sully said. Yet he felt as though “angels were looking down” as deadlines were met and materials arrived against the odds.

Community Spirit on Display

Both men highlighted the flood of volunteerism and generosity. Subcontractors and suppliers routinely waived fees. “It was a living tribute to everybody who wanted to participate,” Sully reflected. Peteris added that the board of directors, landscape designer Jim Ply, and local leader Reggie all donated time and services. Together, they turned a vision into reality without a traditional commercial budget.

More Than a Monument

Quotes, inscriptions, and interpretive panels guide visitors through the story of 9/11 and the memorial’s creation. For Peteris, the garden is for “kids, for people that lost somebody, for residents who shouldn’t forget.” Sully hopes visitors take away one message above all: never forget.

B.H. Police Chief Mark Stainbrook
addresses the public ceremony

First Responders and Personal Meaning

First responders pass the memorial daily, and Sully believes they take special pride in it, much as the builders did. On September 11 ceremonies, he’s focused on making sure the steel is coated and the grounds immaculate. “I’m in work mode,” he said, “but I have my private moments with it.”

A Moment That Defined the Project

Sully recounted a moving committee meeting with Brad Berlingame, brother of pilot Chuck Berlingame, whose plane was hijacked on 9/11. Brad told how the FBI returned a singed prayer card from his brother’s wallet—one of the few personal effects recovered. That story, Sully said, deeply moved the entire team and underscored the memorial’s purpose.

Why It Matters

The Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden is more than a destination. It’s a testament to collective remembrance and civic pride, transforming a corner of Beverly Hills into sacred ground. Thanks to the vision of architect Gidas Peteris, the dedication of project manager Reggie Sully, and the generosity of countless contributors, the city now holds a permanent space for reflection—linking a global tragedy to local hearts.

Honoring 9/11 in the heart of Beverly Hills

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:45:00 +0000

The design of the 9/11 Memorial Garden in Beverly Hills pays tribute to the jihadist attacks in both
Washington with a Pentagon shape in center and New York City with Twin Towers of the World Trade Center on the lower right

The architect of the gardens, Gidas Peteris, walked us through the powerful symbolism and collaborative effort behind the Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden. Conceived and built by a volunteer board with widespread community donations, the site transforms a corner of Beverly Hills into a living tribute far removed from the city’s image of luxury shopping.

A Centerpiece from the Twin Towers

At the memorial’s core stands a vertical steel beam salvaged from the World Trade Center. Peteris explained that its height and texture give immediate visual impact— “otherwise nobody would know what it was” — and anchor the space as sacred ground. Surrounding the beam are engraved plaques bearing more than 2,900 names of everyone who perished in the collapse, not only first responders.

A Hidden Time Capsule

Beneath the foundation lies a sealed time capsule containing deeply personal artifacts: a piece of one of the hijacked airplanes and the ID badge of a pilot, donated with help from the pilot’s brother during the memorial’s planning. Peteris noted there is no set plan to open the capsule; instead, it serves as a way to “memorialize those particular elements” and give the site deeper meaning.

Design Collaboration and Community Spirit

Peteris served as the project architect, working alongside landscape designer Jim Ply and a board of directors led by Project Manager Reggie Sully of McCoy Construction. Many materials and services—concrete, construction labor, design time—were contributed at no cost. This spirit of donation and shared purpose allowed the vision to become reality without a traditional commercial budget.

More Than a Monument

Quotes, inscriptions, and interpretive panels encircle the garden, guiding visitors through the story of 9/11 and those who helped create the memorial. Peteris emphasized that the garden is meant for students, families, and residents to remember and reflect—“something that adds to Beverly Hills’ legacy” beyond its famous shopping district.

"Red-Green Axis" – How Communists and Islamists Are Undermining America from Within

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:29:00 +0000

Karen Siegemund, Frank Gaffney, Robert Spencer, Trevor Loudon at Amer. Freedom Alliance

The American Freedom Alliance (AFA) convened a high-stakes panel discussion exploring the mounting convergence between global communism and radical Islam — what was called the “Red-Green Axis: Communism and Islam United to Conquer the West." Held in Los Angeles, the forum was moderated by AFA's President Karen Siegemund and featured national security stalwart Frank Gaffney, Islamic extremism expert Robert Spencer, and anti-communist author Trevor Loudon.

The panel’s purpose was to diagnose how Islamist and Marxist-totalitarian movements are exploiting open societies—especially in the West—to advance authoritarian goals from within. While the event was red meat for conservatives, it aimed to illuminate for liberals and centrists the ideological absolutism threatening American values of freedom and pluralism. (Full panel video is posted courtesy of A.F.A.).

Moderator, Karen Siegemund: America at War with Itself

Dr. Karen Siegemund, A.F.A. panel moderator

Dr. Siegemund framed the evening by emphasizing that the culture war is more than a metaphor—“our way of life is under siege,” she said. Referencing a prior AFA event on Israel’s role in American national security, Siegemund made clear that the current domestic destabilization parallels foreign conflicts. She warned of rising political actors like Zohran Mamdani in New York, representing the Red-Green synthesis of “anti-Semitic, pro-Palestinian, and socialist agendas.” Her goal: mobilize attendees to understand the depth of the threat and become “miracle-worthy” defenders of Western civilization.

Frank Gaffney: The Totalitarian Trifecta

Frank Gaffney of Center for
Security Policy in D.C.

Gaffney extended the Red-Green metaphor into a “totalitarian trifecta”—Red (communists), Green (Sharia supremacists), and Blue (globalists). He warned that these factions, while divergent in end goals, are united in their immediate mission: undermining the United States. “Each envisions running everything,” Gaffney noted. He accused American leadership of aiding this subversion, especially by denying Israel support to neutralize Iranian aggression, and failing to recognize the infiltration of U.S. borders by Chinese soldiers and jihadists.

Gaffney: “We know that 70,000 to 100,000 Afghans brought in after Biden’s withdrawal were not the allies who fought with us. They were selected by the Taliban—and we let them in!”

Trevor Loudon: Communism in Religious Clothing

Author, Trevor Loudon

Mr. Loudon offered the ideological framework: “Communism is a religion pretending to be a political ideology. Islam is a political ideology pretending to be a religion.” He sharply criticized Donald Trump’s diplomatic instincts, arguing that no deals can be made with ideologues—only strength will deter them. Loudon traced how communist strategists in Moscow and Beijing have for a century used mass Muslim immigration to undermine the West, especially by allying with left-wing parties to dilute national identity and sow chaos.

Loudon: “Minnesota didn’t become a Muslim hub by accident. It was built by communists who knew Muslims would be a reliable wrecking ball against Western traditions.”

Robert Spencer: Sharks That Must Devour or Die

Robert Spencer, author, journalist

Spencer invoked a stark metaphor: both communism and Islam are “sharks” that must keep conquering or collapse. Drawing on Islamic doctrine, he described how Sharia is inherently expansionist and intolerant of equality with non-Muslims. He explained why Islamists and progressives find common cause: both seek authoritarian control enforced by terror. Spencer further warned that Muslim immigration to America—backed by political leftists—will result in the same ethnic-religious conflict now destroying European cities like Paris and Stockholm.

Spencer: “There has never been a society where large numbers of Muslims immigrated and didn’t attack the host culture. We will not be the first exception.”

What They Want You to See—And What’s Coming

The panelists cited current developments in Texas—like the proposed "Epic City" Islamic development in Plano—as examples of an emboldened Sharia movement inside America. They warned that Islamic centers are being deliberately placed in patriotic strongholds like Texas and Tennessee to shift electoral outcomes and cultural norms. When questioned why communists would align with religious hardliners, Spencer answered succinctly: “Communists think they can ride the tiger. But Islam has had 1,400 years of playing this game. They’ll eat the left when they’re done with us.”

Addressing Misguided Leftists and Moderates

Frank Gaffney and Karen Siegemund

For left-leaning audiences, the panelists posed this challenge: will the left continue defending ideologies that, once in power, outlaw LGBTQ rights, religious diversity, and women’s freedom? Will they remain oblivious to the fact that Islamists and communists hate liberalism at its core?

Siegemund: “It’s not Islamophobic to point out that Sharia law opposes the Constitution. Freedom of religion does not mean freedom to impose authoritarianism.”

Gaffney: “The quiet ones among Muslims are often just trying to stay alive. Apostasy is punishable by death. That’s why you don’t hear from them.”

Full Video of Panel Discussion (courtesy of A.F.A.)

Conclusion

The panel concluded not in despair but in resolve: America can only survive this ideological siege if it reclaims faith in its own traditions—Judeo-Christian ethics, constitutional government, and national sovereignty. Each speaker emphasized the need for political courage, civic education, and a rejection of false multiculturalism that excuses ideological subversion.

Trevor Loudon: “We need to have faith that we’re on the right side of history—and act like it!”

Kassam: Refugee Resettlement & Media Lies Are Destroying the West from Within

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Table of Contents

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief
of The National Pulse at AFA event

1. Islam’s “Muscular” Appeal vs. Western Identity
2. Refugee Resettlement as Treason
3. The Persecution of Tommy Robinson
4. Islamist Penetration of Politics & Policy
5. Criminalizing Criticism of Islam
6. Media’s Role: BBC, AP, and Reuters
7. The Public Backlash & Free Speech Revival

Raheem Kassam: Islamism, Censorship & How the West Subsidizes Its Own Demise

At an American Freedom Alliance gathering in Los Angeles, Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, issued a sobering warning to the West: our governments, institutions, and media are complicit in the erosion of national identity, free speech, and Western civilization itself — all while empowering Islamist and leftist agendas.

1. Islam’s “Muscular” Appeal vs. the Collapse of Western Identity

“Islam gets to say what it wants to say because it’s ‘Islamophobic’ to question it.”

Raheem Kassam recounts how Islam captured young minds with ideological aggression unmatched by Christianity or national identity, importing anti-Western ideologies through mass immigration — a recipe for cultural suicide.

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2. Refugee Resettlement as Treason

“What these people are doing is treasonous... They are presiding over a situation where the nation-state will necessarily be destroyed.”

Taxpayers unknowingly fund their own societal erosion through NGOs, the UN, and Open Society Foundations, all driving mass migration policies that Kassam deems treasonous.

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3. The Persecution of Patriots like Tommy Robinson

“The political establishment sneers at him because he speaks with a working-class accent and speaks for working-class people.”

Kassam highlights Tommy Robinson's persecution as symbolic of the elite's disdain for the working class who resist cultural transformation imposed by unchecked immigration and Islamism.

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4. Islamist Penetration of Western Politics and Policy

“We’re seeing billions funneled to Iran... This is not just bribery — it’s ideological capture.”

Kassam details Saudi and Iranian influence in universities and politics, embedding Islamist sympathizers across Western policymaking institutions.

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5. Criminalizing Criticism: The New Blasphemy Laws

“They are trying to criminalize any criticism of Islam itself.”

With de facto blasphemy laws disguised as anti-Islamophobia protections, Kassam warns that criticism of Islam is increasingly outlawed socially and politically in the West.

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6. Media’s Role: BBC, AP, and Reuters

“The BBC is probably the greatest fake news peddler on a global scale... eclipsing CNN and the AP.”

Kassam criticizes the BBC and other mainstream outlets for amplifying Islamist propaganda and perpetuating anti-Zionist narratives, bolstered by their global prestige.

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7. A Glimmer of Hope: The Backlash is Growing

“People are fed up with what they’re getting from both the red side and the green side.”

Amidst the ideological siege, Kassam sees a public awakening as the free speech movement pushes back against the Red-Green Alliance's cultural dominance.

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📌 Watch the Full Interviews on DemoCast's YouTube Channel:

BBC broadcasts Islamist-Marxist incitement - thousands at Glastonbury Music Festival chant "Death to the I.D.F!"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 01:48:00 +0000

Israel's war on Hamas has taken centre stage at Glastonbury, one of the world's most iconic music festivals. According to Qatari Al Jazeera reporter Mr. Zein Basrav: London-based punk duo Bob Vylan led crowds in chants against the Israeli military, whilst Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap delivered a set that was part concert, part political statement to a crowd of 30,000.

The Israeli embassy condemned remarks made during performances as 'hateful', and UK police are reviewing footage to determine if any laws were broken. -

The controversy has sparked a national debate on free expression and political activism in music.

Whilst some criticized the performances as inflammatory, others defended them as reflecting the spirit of protest that has long been associated with Glastonbury. The festival has once again highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the polarizing nature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the global stage.

The BBC had the ability to stop the broadcasting of Bob Vylan’s ‘death to IDF’ chants at Glastonbury but didn’t, says former UK Culture Secretary, Lucy Frazer.

BBC “are responsible for what they broadcast on national television, paid by you and me, the licence-fee payer […] They have mechanisms to [stop inappropriate speech], they ought to have used them and didn’t!”

Daniel Greenfield - "Hang Together or Separately"

Muslim terrorists killed over 800 concertgoers since 9/11. As concerts like Glastonbury cheer Muslim terrorism, they're cheering for the killing of concertgoers like themselves.

Here are some of the scenes of Muslim concert attacks

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Concertgoers hung from windows to escape during the Muslim terrorist attack at Bataclan in France

"We are here to kill you," the Muslim terrorists announced. They took 20 hostages and killed 90 people. The Bataclan now hosts concerts celebrating Islamic terrorism.

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Muslim terrorists hit an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. People were pulling nails out of the faces of children.

"“Peoples skin, blood and faeces where (sic) everywhere including in my hair & on my bag”, a survivor described./3

Muslim terrorists struck at a Moscow theater in 2002 and at another theater in 2024 killing over 200 people in total

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A Muslim suicide bomber blew himself up at the Open Festival in Ansbach

Fortunately he didn't manage to kill anyone else

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At the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct 7, 2023, Muslim terrorists killed over 400 concertgoers and took 44 people hostage.

In Orlando's Pulse nightclub, Omar Matteen, the Muslim terrorist pictured above, killed 39 people

politicians falsely blamed 'homophobia' to cover up his terrorist allegiances

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at the Dolphinarium nightclub in Tel Aviv, Hamas Muslim terrorists killed 29 people, most of them teenage girls

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The latest Muslim concert attack plot targeted a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Concertgoers cheering for Islamic terrorists are cheering for their own killers.

More than 800 concertgoers were killed by Muslim terrorists since 9/11 -
any concert could be next.

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The Normandy Lesson and the Middle East Delusion: How WWII’s lessons are ignored in today's appeasement of Iran and Hamas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:39:00 +0000

1938: UK PM Neville Chamberlain meets Adolf Hitler to
negotiate the Munich Agreement (photo: FindMyPast)

The Munich Agreement was a pact signed on September 30, 1938, by Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy, aimed at resolving the crisis over Germany's demand for the Sudetenland, a region of Czechoslovakia with a significant ethnic German population. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain also led the Conservative Party during this critical period.

Ultimately failing to avert war, the D-Day invasion of France, which, marking the start of the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Western Europe, landed on June 6, 1944 - 5 years and 8 months later.

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, we honor the valor of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy, confronting the consequences of delayed action against tyranny. Their sacrifice underscores a timeless lesson: appeasement can embolden aggressors, making eventual confrontation more costly. Today, this lesson resonates as Israel faces threats from Hamas and Iran, and the United States navigates complex diplomatic engagements under President Donald Trump's administration.

Here’s a breakdown:

Background Context: In the 1930s, Adolf Hitler, leader of Nazi Germany, pursued an aggressive expansionist policy, claiming to unite ethnic Germans into a greater German state.

Sudetenland: This border region of Czechoslovakia had a large German-speaking population. Hitler demanded its annexation, citing alleged mistreatment of Germans by the Czech government, and threatened war.

Appeasement: Britain and France, wary of another devastating war after World War I, followed a policy of appeasement, hoping to satisfy Hitler’s demands and maintain peace.

Key Players

Adolf Hitler (Germany): Sought to annex the Sudetenland as part of his broader goal to expand German territory.

Neville Chamberlain (UK): British Prime Minister, eager to avoid war, championed negotiation.

Édouard Daladier (France): French Premier, aligned with Britain but skeptical of appeasement’s success.

Benito Mussolini (Italy): Acted as a mediator, proposing a compromise to de-escalate tensions.

Notably Absent: Czechoslovakia and the Soviet Union were excluded from the talks, despite Czechoslovakia being directly affected.

The Agreement

Date: Signed in the early hours of September 30, 1938, in Munich, Germany.

Terms:

Germany was allowed to annex the Sudetenland immediately.

The transfer began on October 1, 1938, and was to be completed by October 10, 1938.

An international commission would oversee further border adjustments and plebiscites if needed.

Britain and France agreed to this in exchange for Hitler’s promise to make no further territorial demands in Europe.

Outcome: Chamberlain returned to Britain, famously declaring “peace for our time,” believing the agreement had averted war. (video: History Bytes)

Consequences

Short-Term:

Germany occupied the Sudetenland, weakening Czechoslovakia’s defenses and economy. Tensions briefly eased, with Chamberlain hailed as a peacemaker by some.

Long-Term:

Betrayal of Czechoslovakia: The Czechs, not consulted, lost key territory, industrial resources, and fortifications, leaving them vulnerable.

Emboldened Hitler: Seeing appeasement as weakness, Hitler occupied the rest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, violating the agreement.

Path to War: The failure of appeasement led to skepticism of diplomacy with Hitler. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, Britain and France declared war, marking the start of World War II.

Legacy: The Munich Agreement is now widely seen as a failed act of appeasement, a cautionary tale about conceding to aggressive demands.

The agreement delayed war but at the cost of Czechoslovakia’s sovereignty and regional stability.

It exposed the limits of appeasement, shaping future debates on how to confront authoritarian regimes.

Today in 2025, veterans and officials have attended memorial services in Normandy to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. this report from Britain's ITV News.

A remembrance service was held at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, which was attended by the ever-dwindling number of surviving veterans in their late 90s and older, remembering the thousands who died that day.

Nazi Germany declared its surrender to the Allied nations 11-months after the D-Day invasion. Thirteen weeks later (on August 15, 1945), Japan would surrender to the Allies - commemorated as V-J ("Victory over Japan") Day.

Veteran pilots of the mighty 8th Air Force of World War II Allied resistance against Axis conquest

D-Day B-24 airmen reunite in L.A. (l-r) Elmo Maiden,
Bill Baird, and Wilbur Richardson Fri 6 June 2014

gathered on the 70th anniversary of D-Day, accompanied by their families and friends commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6, 2014at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys, California.

Several veteran pilots, both of the European and Pacific theaters of operation, shared their experience and attitudes with us about defending liberty from imperialism. The veteran pilots retell their experiences and share perspective on confronting tyranny today.

Wilbur Richardson, a B-17 Ball-Turret Gunner, flew 30 missions in 79 days, and two of them on D-Day. During his 30th mission, the German Axis forces wounded the Air-Force gunner. A highly decorated WWII Combat veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart and DFC / Distinguished Flying Cross just to list a couple.

We asked whether he thought the U.S., Canadian, and British countries' sacrifices to save The West from authoritarian tyranny (then Japanese and Nazi German) was worth its cost. He also shares his perception about applying our defenses nowadays to the threats from imperialist Communism and Islamism.

"Operation Overlord" was the code-name for the Battle of Normandy, the Allied operation that launched the successful invasion of German-occupied Western Europe during World War II.

US Knight in French Legion of Honor, Bob Johnson, has volunteered for over 18-years in veterans recognition programs. Filmed here in 2017. Veterans Day- Franco-American relations on 100th anniv of WWI victory- USAF (ret) Bob Johnson

Bob Donovan volunteers with aging and impoverished veterans, as well as arranging external support through Operation Gratitude C.A.R.E.-type packages and letters from home. In the 2nd half of this clip, Mr. Donovan introduces Lee Levitan, a Jewish-American World War II bombardier who dropped bombs from European-launched US B-26's on Nazi occupied Europe.

Mr. Levitan tells us, "I was aware as a youngster from 1936 or so on, exactly what was happening in Germany and what was being done to the Jewish population. And it just made me feel a lot better about what I was doing and that we were successful with it. Because if we were not, I don't think any of us (for the most part - in the Jewish population) would be here today talking about it today. And what Hitler's mission was - and you hear about it today, I hear about it today what his plans were. Had he come over here he would have exterminated every Jew on the planet, I believe. So thank God for the way it worked out.

Mr. Levitan continued, "Israel is still in jeopardy and has been all these years. They are our front line in in that region of the world. They're right there and I support Israel with every fiber in my being. They're our front line of defense in that region of the world so we have to be very thankful and very supportive of Israel which we are and I'm proud about our country being that way."

On the 2014 anniversary of the US D-Day invasion of France, Marte Cohen, then a teenage, French nurse - served in Nazi occupied Paris. She reflects what the Allied Forces' invasion meant to the French citizenry.

Mrs. Cohen also reflects on how she survived the 4-year Axis Forces' occupation - and pays tribute to the Christian-French patriots who helped to protect their Jewish fellow countrymen.

What is the Kingdom of Belgium's interest in the U.S. Memorial Day and D-Day commemorations? Belgian gratitude to America for combating tyranny in WWI & II. ceremony at Los Angeles National Cemetery.

On the 81st anniversary of D-Day, we recall the blood price exacted by World War II's delayed justice. The Allies had once hoped that diplomacy—the 1938 Munich Agreement—would contain Hitler. Instead, it gave him five years to build a war machine, forcing the free world to fight a more powerful enemy at greater cost. The question confronting the U.S. and Israel today is this: are we repeating the same mistake by letting Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime fester under the illusion of restraint and “deals”?

To act decisively now is costly. But to wait may be worse. Just as the Allies ultimately had to storm Europe after years of delay, Israel and the West may be forced to wage a broader regional war, under worse conditions, due to today’s short-term expedience.

"From Gaza to Boulder: How Vilifying Israel Endangers Western Security"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:15:00 +0000

In a sober and wide-ranging discussion hosted Tuesday 24 May by the American Freedom Alliance in Los Angeles, a panel of national security experts reflected on the enduring strategic ties

The conversation examined whether former President Trump’s evolving Middle East strategy, including delayed Israeli strikes on Iran, arms deals with Gulf states, and the realignment under the Abraham Accords, reflects American interests—or risks compromising them. With concerns about Iranian nuclear ambitions back in the headlines, the panel unpacked how Israel’s fate remains deeply interwoven with America’s national security and moral clarity.

Dr. Karen Siegemund

“Israel sits squarely in the cross-hairs of the Sharia-supremacists’ assault on the Judeo-Christian West—and defending Israel is defending ourselves.”

Dr. Siegemund began by warning that abandoning Israel would amount to abandoning America’s own civilizational integrity. She argued that what stands behind Israel is not just national identity but Western values—reason, freedom, and moral clarity. When we side with Israel, we are choosing civilization over barbarism.

Frank Gaffney

“America’s enemies are colluding: Sharia-supremacism, Communism, and Globalism work in tandem to dismantle our civilization—with Israel on the front lines.”

Gaffney emphasized Iran’s expanding threat, noting the Islamic Republic's pursuit of nuclear weapons and its alliances with anti-American regimes. He described Israel as the forward sentinel of the free world against a global jihadist axis. America’s abandonment of Israel, he warned, would embolden adversaries worldwide and unravel U.S. deterrence.

Daniel Greenfield

“Iran is not just a nuclear threat—it’s a global hub for terrorism and revolution.”

Greenfield brought attention to the ideological war on Israel within American institutions. He examined how campus activism, media narratives, and progressive politics increasingly frame Israel as an oppressor, aligning with antisemitic and anti-American worldviews. Supporting Israel, he argued, is now tantamount to defending American identity and democratic civilization itself.

Dr. David Wurmser

“Israel, as the frontline target of the ideological war by Communist China and Islamist Qatar to destabilize Western Civilization, represents the first line of defense by the West.”

Wurmser provided geopolitical analysis, emphasizing how Israel’s strength stabilizes the region. He outlined the historic shift brought by the Abraham Accords and noted the shared interests between Israel and Sunni Arab states in countering Iranian aggression. A weakened Israel, he said, would disrupt this emerging alliance and invite chaos.

A Fork in the Foreign Policy Road

While no panelist directly condemned Trump’s recalibration of the Middle East, all expressed unease about the price of pragmatism. Can diplomacy coexist with deterrence? Can transactional relationships preserve transcendent values? These, not just the fate of Israel or Iran, were the questions they left hanging.

Though none of the panelists directly addressed recent reports of business involvement in regional diplomacy, their concerns suggested unease with what one could interpret as a growing convergence of commercial and diplomatic motives. With figures like Steve Witkoff reportedly working to negotiate Gaza redevelopment, and Trump's own entanglements with Gulf investments under scrutiny, the line between America’s strategic interest and private opportunity appears increasingly blurred. The White House’s willingness to coordinate with adversarial powers such as Qatar or Iran, some argued, may risk reducing Israel’s fate to a bargaining chip.

If the United States forgets why it once stood with Israel, the panel warned, it may soon forget how to stand for itself. At this turning point, fidelity to allies may reveal more about a nation's identity than any new doctrine ever could.

Prof. Gad Saad cautions of "Collective Psychosis" mere days prior to Marxist slaughtering Israeli Embassy couple

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:21:00 +0000

Los Angeles — May 22, 2025 — In a prescient conversation just days before the shocking assassination of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, evolutionary behavioral scientist Dr. Gad Saad issued a stark warning about the ideological forces fueling global anti-Jewish incitement. Speaking at the Temple of the Arts in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 18, with David Suissa, editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles Jewish Journal, Saad outlined what he described as a “collective psychosis” gripping segments of academia and activist circles.

Kings College Union, London Oct 21, '23

Saad, author of The Parasitic Mind, diagnosed the rise in antisemitism not as a byproduct of traditional ethnic bigotry but as a systemic infection enabled by identity politics, grievance studies, and Western intellectual self-flagellation. “It’s a mass derangement,” he said, “where hatred of Jews becomes a badge of virtue among the supposedly enlightened.”

A Timely Warning Before Tragedy

The exchange came just three days before Elias Rodriguez—a 24-year-old former university student radicalized online and through campus activism—gunned down Israeli Embassy diplomats Yaron Lischinsky (German-born son of an Evangelical Christian mother) and (Jewish-American) Sarah Milgram outside their Washington D.C. residence. Investigators have confirmed Rodriguez’s manifesto quoted post-colonial theorists and referenced the term “decolonization by any means,” a theme Saad explicitly criticized during his May 18 remarks.

Sarah Milgram Elias Rodriguez
Yaron Lischinsky (photo: Jewish News UK)

“There’s a direct through-line,” said Suissa, who opened the conversation by noting the perverse celebration of Hamas on American campuses after the October 7 pogrom in Israel. “You see people chanting for genocide under the guise of justice.”

Saad agreed, lambasting what he called “the Olympics of victimology” and warning that Jews have become uniquely delegitimized in this ideological competition. “If Jews are seen as hyper-white oppressors,” he explained, “then calls for violence against them become excusable, even righteous, in the minds of the indoctrinated.”

Ideological Roots of Hate

Univ of Texas at Austin

The discussion traced antisemitism not to fringe hate groups but to elite Western institutions: academia, media, and global NGOs. Saad recounted how in some universities, Jewish students are explicitly told they are not welcome in “racial justice” coalitions. “This is not old-school Jew-hatred. It’s hatred with a PhD.”

Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania

He also noted that social media amplifies these narratives with devastating speed, building echo chambers that create moral inversion. “We now live in a world where the terrorists are seen as the victims, and the victims are condemned as colonizers.”

Suissa highlighted the disturbing moral collapse among cultural influencers and media outlets, where Hamas atrocities are minimized while Israeli self-defense is painted as aggression. “We’ve crossed into Orwellian territory,” he warned.

“This Is Not a Drill”

Both speakers urged the Jewish community to shed complacency and confront this ideological war directly. “You can’t fight fire with appeasement,” Saad declared. “We need courage, clarity, and an unapologetic defense of reason.”

Reflecting on the events of May 21, Saad’s words feel eerily predictive. “If we don’t treat the parasitic ideas infecting our institutions,” he warned, “we’ll see them translate into bullets.”

As details continue to emerge about Rodriguez’s path to radicalization, the L.A. panel serves as both a call to action and a haunting reminder: hatred intellectualized is hatred unleashed.

Trump’s Islamist Concessions: Israel’s Quandry in a Misaligned World

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:47:00 +0000

President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign promises to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and support Israel’s destruction of Hamas are faltering, selling out Israel and alienating his pro-Israel voter base.

By conceding on military pressure against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Trump places the onus on Israel to defy his stated policy through unilateral strikes or sabotage, risking global condemnation in a world where U.S. policy misaligns with actors like Qatar and Iran.

President Donald Trump's incoming Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff at a Trump campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, New York, October 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci); Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a government meeting in Nahariya on December 3, 2024. (Maayan Toaf/GPO); Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani attends a meeting in Egypt's new administrative capital on November 27, 2024. (Khaled Desouki/AFP/ Times of Israel)

A $5.5 billion Trump-branded golf resort deal in Qatar, tied to envoy Steve Witkoff’s $623 million Qatari connections, fuels ethical concerns amid a collapsed Gaza ceasefire.

A U.S. ceasefire with Iran-backed Houthis, wielding suspected hypersonic missiles, fails to halt their attacks on Israel, emboldening proxies like Hamas, which intensifies Israel’s ground war in Gaza as a by-product.

As Chinese President Xi Jinping aligns with Vladimir Putin, bolstering Iran through CCP-backed conflicts, Trump’s potential restraint of Israel against Iran and Hamas undermines Israel’s security in increasing U.S. policy alignment with Qatar and Iran.

Gaza Ceasefire Collapses, Ground War as By-Product

Trump pledged to eliminate Hamas, responsible for the October 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 and took 251 hostages. A January 15, 2025, ceasefire, brokered by Qatar and Egypt with Witkoff, forced the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to withdraw from Gaza strongholds, exchanging 33 hostages (eight believed dead) for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, many terrorism-linked (Israel National News). It collapsed on March 18, 2025, with Operation Might and Sword targeting Hamas’s regrouping (Times of Israel).

On May 4, Israel launched Operation Gideon’s Chariots to seize Gaza, displace 2.3 million residents to a southern “secure zone,” and free 59 hostages. The IDF mobilized approximately 60,000 reservists to bolster three divisions and secure fronts like Lebanon (The Jerusalem Post, May 5). Far-right leaders like Bezalel Smotrich demand permanent occupation (Israel Hayom). A nine-week aid blockade and ground operations, a by-product of Iran’s emboldened proxies like Hamas, have led to 87 IDF casualties since March (Israel National News). Hostage families fear for captives’ safety (Times of Israel).

Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and the US president's son, looks over the proposed plan ahead of the signing ceremony with Qatar's Diar and Dar Global in Doha on April 30, 2025. (Karim Jaafar/AFP/Times of Israel)

Qatar’s Influence and Ethical Concerns

The $5.5 billion Simaisma golf resort deal, announced April 30, 2025, with Qatar’s Qatari Diar and Saudi-backed Dar Global, features an 18-hole golf course, 3,600 villas, 3,000 apartments, a 400-room hotel, and a waterfront promenade (Trump Organization press release).

Eric Trump praised it, but Witkoff’s $623 million Qatari ties from a 2016 hotel sale raise conflict-of-interest concerns, given Qatar’s Hamas mediation role (Israel Hayom). X posts criticize: “Trump profits from Qatar while Israel fights” (

@TimesofIsrael

, May 2). This deal highlights U.S. policy misalignment, favoring Gulf interests over Israel’s security (America First Policy Institute, April 28).

Iran Concession: Forcing Israel’s Nuclear Defiance

Trump’s pledge to “defang” Iran’s nuclear program, a cornerstone of his pro-Israel stance, has been abandoned. After exiting the 2015 nuclear deal, he now tolerates 3.67% uranium enrichment, per Witkoff’s Oman talks (Washington Times, April). This concession, forsaking military threats, forces Israel to defy Trump’s stated policy by planning unilateral strikes or sabotage against Iran’s nuclear facilities, risking global demonization (Israel National News, May 7). Israel’s potential operations—precision airstrikes or covert sabotage—face Iran’s fortified defenses, including underground sites like Natanz, per Israel Hayom. The America First Policy Institute (April 28) warns such action could isolate Israel, with U.S. policy misaligned toward actors like Iran and Qatar, undermining Israel’s security (Newsweek, January 12). This sell-out emboldens Iran’s proxies, fueling Hamas’s Gaza resilience as a by-product.

The concession’s drivers include:

Practical Strategy: Trump prioritizes Gulf deals like Simaisma to avoid Middle East conflicts, per X posts noting his Qatar focus.
Deep-State Influence: State Department diplomats push Iran engagement to counter China, aligning with Witkoff’s diplomacy (Israel Hayom; Modern Diplomacy, February 15).
Isolationist Voices: Tucker Carlson’s “America First” rhetoric, critiquing Israel aid on Fox, influences Trump’s base, urging U.S. disengagement (Washington Times).

Houthi Ceasefire and Hypersonic Missiles

On May 6, 2025, Trump halted U.S. bombings of Iran-backed Houthis, claiming they “capitulated,” but failed to require them to stop attacking Israel (Washington Times). The Houthis, targeting Red Sea shipping and Israel, likely use hypersonic missiles supplied by Iran, with speculation of Chinese technology transfers given Beijing’s ties to Tehran (Israel National News, May 7). This ceasefire exposes Israel, with X posts decrying: “Trump’s Houthi deal empowers Iran’s proxies” (@Juliana_Ahavah, May 7). It strengthens Hamas in Gaza, a by-product of Iran’s unchecked influence (Newsweek, January 12).

Global Tensions: China, Russia, and CCP Allies

As Chinese President Xi Jinping aligns with Vladimir Putin, bolstering Iran through CCP-backed conflicts, Trump’s potential restraint of Israel against Iran and Hamas aligns U.S. policy with actors like Qatar and Iran, undermining Israel’s security. Xi’s May 6, 2025, meeting with Putin coincides with Pakistan’s clashes with India and North Korea’s missile launches into the Sea of Japan on May 5, 2025 (Wall Street Journal). China’s potential role in Houthi missile supplies underscores its support for Iran (Israel National News). Trump’s Gulf focus ignores these threats, leaving Israel to counter Iran’s nuclear ambitions and proxies alone.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, speaks alongside US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the
Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025. (Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images via Times of Israel)

Restraining Israel: A Double Challenge

Will Trump restrain Israel from striking Iran’s nuclear program and neutralizing Hamas? His administration avoids supporting an Iran strike, with Witkoff prioritizing Gulf alliances (Wall Street Journal; Modern Diplomacy, February 15, 2025). Unilateral Israeli action—strikes or sabotage—risks retaliation and global condemnation, per Israel National News. In Gaza, Witkoff’s hostage deal may preserve Hamas as a Qatar-backed partner, pressuring Israel to scale back Operation Gideon’s Chariots, a by-product of Iran’s proxies (America First Policy Institute, April 28). The Houthi ceasefire suggests Trump may limit Israel’s actions to protect diplomatic gains (Israel Hayom). Such restraint could demonize Israel, further misaligning U.S. policy with Qatar and Iran (Newsweek, January 12).

Voter Base Disillusionment

Trump’s pro-Israel voters, especially evangelicals, face disillusionment. The Simaisma deal, Houthi ceasefire, and Iran nuclear concession prioritize Gulf profits over Israel’s security, forcing Israel to defy Trump’s policy. X posts reflect frustration: “Trump promised to crush Iran, but he’s enabling Hamas and Houthis” (

@TimesofIsrael

, May 2). The America First Policy Institute (April 28) notes evangelical fears that Trump’s “America First” rhetoric, amplified by Carlson, abandons Israel. Forcing Israel to act alone against Iran fractures the U.S.-Israel alliance (Washington Times).

Can Trump Regain Trust?

As Israel battles Hamas with 60,000 reservists in Gaza, a by-product of Iran’s proxies, and prepares to defy Trump by targeting Iran’s nuclear program, his credibility falters. Witkoff’s Qatari ties and Simaisma profits expose conflicts of interest. Trump’s concession on Iran’s nuclear threat isolates Israel in a misaligned world. Amid Xi’s Putin alliance and CCP-backed conflicts, Trump’s restraint of Israel undermines his voter base and the U.S.-Israel alliance.

China's influence peddling across the world - Mr. Jan Jekielek, host Epoch-TV's "American Thought Leaders"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:23:00 +0000

DemoCast conducted a fascinating interview with Mr. Jan Jekielek, the host of Epoch-TV's "American Thought Leaders" interview series. Epoch Times were producing video programs at the libertarian FreedomFest before last November's election.

Our discussion delves into CCP China's extensive influence operations, particularly through its United Front strategy aimed at shaping public opinion and cultural narratives in the U.S. The Epoch Times highlighted China's annual investment of around $16 billion in lobbying efforts and targeting Chinese communities.

The conversation addressed China's Belt and Road Initiative, portraying it as a tool for establishing global dominance through trade relationships and economic dependencies, particularly in developing nations, where unsustainable debt traps often emerge.

Mr. Jekielek stresses a skeptical approach toward China's intentions, advocating for a "distrust and verify" mentality reminiscent of Cold War strategies, evidenced by cases of forced technology transfers that disadvantage foreign companies. Additionally, the speaker encourages viewers to explore the Epoch Times' content for a deeper understanding of these issues, inviting subscriptions for those interested.

00:00:00 Our interview with Jan Jekielek focuses on China’s influence operations, particularly through a strategy known as the United Front, which is aimed at shaping cultural narratives and public opinion in the U.S. The Epoch Times claims to be among the first media outlets to cover these operations, highlighting how China invests approximately $16 billion annually to exert its influence, including lobbying in Washington and targeting Chinese communities. The conversation also touches on the Belt and Road Initiative as part of China's broader imperialist ambitions, which seek to establish dominance globally, particularly through trade and strategic relationships rather than outright ownership of other nations. Additionally, the Epoch Times emphasizes its unique position to report on these issues due to insider-sources who risk their safety to share information about the Chinese regime's actions.
00:05:00 In this section, the discussion highlights the exploitative practices of the Chinese regime in forming economic dependencies, particularly in poorer countries where development aid often leads to unsustainable debt traps. Such debts can entangle nations in obligations to China, while the regime also employs tactics like blackmail against politicians and programs such as the Thousand Talents Program, which recruits leading researchers to advance China's technological and military capabilities.

The interview emphasizes the necessity of skepticism toward China's intentions, advocating for a "distrust and verify" approach, reminiscent of Cold War strategies. This perspective is supported by examples of forced technology transfers that allow Chinese companies to thrive at the expense of their foreign counterparts, such as in the case of Segway, which lost its competitive edge after being compelled to share its intellectual property. In summary, this segment underscores the strategic maneuvering of China in leveraging technology and financial resources to expand its influence.
00:10:00 In this final part, Mr. Jekielek encourages viewers to visit the Epoch Times website and emphasizes the importance of exploring the content for themselves before making a judgment. He invites the audience to subscribe if they find the information appealing, highlighting an open and inviting approach to engaging with the publication.

Documentary, 'The Children of October 7' shows the jihad against Israel from the child victims' perspective. Premieres on MTV on Thurs 4/24 at 9ET/8CT

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:07:00 +0000

Montana Tucker amplifies voices of young, Israeli survivors of Palestinians' massacre

April 24, 2025 — In a poignant gathering at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Children of October 7,' singer and social media influencer Montana Tucker, alongside director Assaf Beker and producer Eytan Schwartz, unveiled a documentary that delves into the harrowing experiences of Israeli children who survived the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023. The film, which debuted on Paramount+ and VOD yesterday (and will cable-premiere on MTV this evening at 9pm / 8pm CT) offers an intimate portrayal of resilience amid tragedy.

Yael Idan was 11-yrs old when Palestinians shot her sister, Maayan, before her eyes. The terrorists murdered her hostage-taken father Tzachi months later. The documentary's producer Eytan Schwartz and director Assaf Beker addressed the audience post-screening alongside Montana Tucker.

A Mission Rooted in Personal History

Montana Tucker, known for her vibrant presence on platforms like TikTok, where she boasts over 14 million followers, has long been an advocate for social issues, including Holocaust remembrance. Her grandparents were Holocaust survivors, a legacy that deeply influences her activism. The October 7 attacks, which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 Israelis and the kidnapping of approximately 250 individuals, struck a personal chord.

"Growing up, I would hear denials of the Holocaust and think, 'How could this be?"- shared Tucker during the panel discussion. "Now, we're hearing denials of October 7, even though Hamas live-streamed the attack themselves. It's unimaginable."

Centering the Voices of the Young

The 35-minute documentary focuses on the testimonies of eight Israeli children, aged 10 to 16, who endured the horrors of the attacks. Among them is 12-year-old Eitan Yahalomi, who was abducted to Gaza and held captive for 52 days before his release. Another, Rotem Matthias, survived by hiding under his deceased mother's body. These narratives, captured with the consent of guardians and under the supervision of psychologists, aim to preserve the raw emotions and experiences of the young survivors.

"It was clear that we needed to document their testimonies for the historical record," producer Eytan Schwartz emphasized. "All my life, we grew up with the stories of Holocaust survivors on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Now, we needed to capture the moment of the children when they're still children."

A Premiere Marked by Reflection and Resolve

The Los Angeles screening was not just a film premiere but a call to action. Director, Assaf Beker highlighted the dual themes of trauma and hope, pondering the long-term effects on the children's futures. "I ask myself, I don't have the answer, but how these kids will grow up to be," he reflected.

Tucker, who took no compensation for her involvement, expressed her commitment to the cause. "I've dedicated my life to this because I feel it's the only option," she stated. "People shouldn't thank me for this; it's really what we should be doing."

Actress, Patricia Heaton ("Everybody Loves Raymond") a practicing Catholic, has assumed an outspoken role in publicly defending Israel and Jewish people against Islamo-Marxism.

Amplifying Awareness Amidst Misinformation

In an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, especially on social media platforms like TikTok, Tucker emphasized the importance of sharing authentic narratives. "Apps like TikTok are spreading misinformation," she noted. "I just want people to see this film and maybe to open their minds a bit in a way that they've never seen before."

She urged attendees to share the documentary, particularly with younger generations susceptible to online falsehoods. "Every single person that sees this can make a difference," Tucker asserted.

A Broader Impact and Future Endeavors

The documentary's reach extends beyond its initial screenings. Plans are underway to screen the film on major American television networks, aiming to educate a wider audience about the events of October 7. Tucker's advocacy, despite personal and professional costs, underscores her unwavering dedication.

"The hate just filled me even more," she confessed. "I know I am 100% on the right side of history, 100% on the right side of humanity."

Conclusion

Children of October 7 serves as a testament to the resilience of young survivors and the power of storytelling in the face of adversity. Through Tucker's lens, the documentary not only memorializes a tragic event but also fosters understanding and empathy, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and advocate for justice.

Antisemitism as a socio-political strategy throughout history - Robert Spencer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:24:00 +0000

Robert Spencer addresses "Antisemitism:
History & Myth" at David Horowitz
Freedom Center event in L.A.

Robert Spencer discusses his new book about anti-Semitism, exploring its historical roots and manifestations in modern society. He details how anti-Semitic ideologies are linked to conformity pressures across different cultures and religions—including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Spencer highlights current trends in anti-Semitism and emphasizes the refusal of Jews to conform as a pivotal factor driving such hatred.

Introduction of Robert Spencer

The video opens with an introduction to Robert Spencer, a prolific author with extensive experience in discussing Islamic and anti-Semitic ideologies. He is recognized for his contributions to the dialogue on religious bigotry, particularly through his recent work on anti-Semitism.

Context of Spencer's Book

Spencer's book 'Anti-Semitism: History and Myth' elevates the discussion of contemporary anti-Semitic sentiments following the October 7 attacks. He addresses how longstanding stereotypes resurfaced, compelling him to explore the reasons behind such enduring and evolving hatred.

Understanding Conformism and Anti-Semitism

Spencer posits that a fundamental reason for anti-Semitism lies in conformism, the human tendency to adhere to societal norms. He argues that Jews have historically resisted conformity within larger societies, which has often led to their vilification as outsiders.

Christian Anti-Semitism

The history of Christian anti-Semitism is discussed, emphasizing the theological claims against Jews stemming from the belief that they are responsible for Christ's death. Spencer critiques the contradictions within this belief, showing how it has fueled persecution historically.

Islamic Anti-Semitism

Spencer highlights anti-Semitism within Islamic texts, contending that such rhetoric has deep historical roots that predate modern Western influence. He emphasizes the Quran's references to Jews as enemies and how this shapes contemporary Muslim perspectives on Israel.

National Socialism and Socialism's Role

He discusses National Socialism and its racial ideology, which frames Jews as a dangerous other. Similarly, he points out how socialism, particularly in its international form, has historically targeted Jews in its pursuit of conformity and ideological purity.

Contemporary Anti-Semitism Trends

The video concludes with a warning about the resurgence of anti-Semitic sentiments across various platforms, noting how modern discussions often echo historical prejudices. Spencer calls for a deeper understanding of these patterns to combat their growth.

Daniel Greenfield, an Editor on FrontPageMag.com and contributor to JihadWatch, offers context of Robert Spencer's talk near UCLA, where IslamoMarxist students and faculty impeded his appearing last semester.

Ought Hollywood award recipients exploit the spotlight to dictate their political views?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:30:00 +0000

Vanessa Redgrave redux: In view of the politicized acceptance speech given by directors of "No Other Land," (Oscar for Best Documentary 2025) we republish our article produced on the topic of exploiting the telecast in 2017.

Marlon Brando boycotted the 1973 Oscars to draw attention to Hollywood's depiction of American Indians and Wounded Knee. In 1978, Vanessa Redgrave danced with a PLO Kalashnikov rifle in her anti-Israel documentary, "The Palestinian." In her acceptance speech for her Oscar for "Julia," she made a political statement, calling opponents of her award "Zionist hoodlums" which drew audible disapproval from the audience.

Meryl Streep exploited her microphone at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards telecast to condemn conservatism, Pres. Trump's vetting of immigrants from troublesome Islamist countries, and to praise multiculturalism.

Should opinion-leader actors and singers exploit the live award-shows' telecast spotlight to preach their politics to a global audience? Is Hollywood's esteemed diversity extended to political views? Would liberals tolerate it from conservatives? Does it needlessly risk alienating half of an artists' fans? Or does virtue-signaling grow an artist's popularity enough to compensate for it?

We took our camera to the red-carpet at Norby Walters' "Night of 100 Stars" $1000-per-plate, Oscar viewing-party at the Beverly Hilton to investigate the celebrities' perspectives. How has Hollywood become too political? Do Liberals discriminate professionally against those of alternate views? How much politics (if at all) is it appropriate to foist on an entertainment awards-ceremony TV audience?

We spoke to actors and singers of varying ages and genres: Jon Voight, Richard Lewis, Ed Asner, Lou Gossett Jr., Richard Grieco, Frankie Valli, Charles Martin-Smith, Tanya Tucker, Trace Adkins, Courtney Stodden, (non-entertainer and anti-Trump operative) Gloria Allred, Wink and Sandy Martindale, Shadoe Stevens, Yakov Smirnfoff, Tia Carrere, (HBO's Mike Tyson star) Michael Jai White and wife Gillian, Hollywood stylist Daniel DeCriscio.

In most cases, those who endorsed political speeches were liberals and those opposed it were conservatives. Former Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich tied it all together. "(I think) it's not healthy... We want to have everybody enjoy the arts, because the arts are for everyone, regardless of race, color, creed, or political persuasion. ... I'd like to see that restored, once again, as it had been in the past."

Antonovich agreed there has been some discrimination against non-liberals in Hollywood. "If we're going to support diversity, we need to respect different points of view- and still respect one another and work with one another. ... Respect is what's important."

A reporter dispossessed by SoCalif wildfires, Peter Duke, searches for plausible causes

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:26:00 +0000

The family of independent reporter, Peter Duke, were involuntary victims of wildfire damage in their Pacific Palisade residence. Mr. Duke delivered this presentation to What Matters Los Angeles, at the Lighthouse Church in Santa Monica, an adjacent city just south of Pacific Palisades, which forced some residents to evacuate as the fires approached mid-January.

Mr. Duke questions the "confluence of unfortunate events" explanation as to the cause of the fires. He presented a background on influential political families' interests in California. He addresses theories regarding fire-prevention, and possible causes of the disaster - theories that mainstream media have not addressed.

Mr. Duke's presentation was organized by What Matters Los Angeles at the Lighthouse Church in Santa Monica, just south of Pacific Palisades, on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Peter Duke discusses possible motives with audience members following his presentation.

Christian newsmen candidly revealed their experience on Islamists' War's effect on Israel - at '24 Nat'l Religious Broadcasters' confab

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:44:00 +0000

In a discussion held at the last National Religious Broadcasters Association ("NRB") Convention in Nashville, Christian media-creators stationed in Israel -- CBN News' Chris Mitchell, ICEJ President, Dr. Jurgen Buhler, and author/journalist Joel Rosenberg -- discussed the complex realities of the ongoing conflict in Israel, contrasting Israel's military actions aimed at protecting Palestinian civilians with Hamas's disregard for civilian safety. The discussion, held before a packed ballroom, was moderated by Billy Hallowell, a host and interviewer for Faithwire and CBN News.

The reporters' recount harrowing personal stories from the violence, emphasizing the brutal attacks on October 7 and the ensuing desperation of those trying to rescue loved ones amidst chaos. The speakers highlight the ideological battle, noting that Hamas's goals extend beyond territorial claims to a broader aim of subjugating non-Islamic nations, and express concern about the radicalization of youth in the West supporting such ideologies. They stress the importance of international cooperation for securing hostage releases, reflect on the emotional toll on Israeli families, and underscore a rising openness to faith discussions despite the ongoing strife. The conversation concludes with calls for sustained U.S. support for Israel, the critical need for prayer amidst uncertainty, and an acknowledgment of the profound spiritual impact the crisis has had on the Israeli populace, who are increasingly seeking spiritual solace during these tumultuous times. Dr. Jurgen Buhler spoke with us after the session (which we summarize after this interview video).

00:00 The speakers discuss Israel's military actions and the contrasting behavior of Hamas during the ongoing conflict. They emphasize that Israel takes measures to protect Palestinian civilians, such as issuing warnings and sending leaflets before military operations, while Hamas actively places civilians in danger and disregards their safety. The speakers paint a stark picture of the atrocities committed by Hamas, describing horrific violence on October 7 that included indiscriminate killings and extreme brutality. They recall a story about a family forced to hide in a bomb shelter, emphasizing the inadequacies of these shelters against the actual threat posed by invading terrorists. Additionally, the speakers illustrate the desperation of loved ones attempting to rescue family members amidst the chaos.

5:00 The speakers share intense personal accounts from the recent violence involving Hamas and Israelis, highlighting a couple who, while under threat, help others escape a dire situation and later find themselves in the midst of combat. They discuss the ideology behind the conflict, emphasizing that Hamas's goal is not merely about territory but a broader mission to subjugate non-Islamic nations. The conversation also touches upon the troubling response to the violence seen in Western college campuses, where pro-Palestinian sentiments echo support for Hamas, raising concerns about the radicalization of youth globally. The speakers stress the importance of Israel receiving unwavering support from the United States and advocate for a firm stance against negotiating with terrorists to prevent further emboldenment of extremist movements worldwide.

10:00 The discussion centers around the urgency for Israel to negotiate the release of hostages taken by Hamas during the recent conflict, highlighting the collective pressure within Israel to bring all hostages home. Participants emphasize the need for coordinated international efforts, particularly through partnerships with the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, to secure their release. They reflect on the complex situation stemming from the surprise attack on October 6, which undermined Israeli security and illustrates the tactical challenges posed by Hamas, including their extensive network of tunnels throughout Gaza. The conversation underscores both the humanitarian imperative to free those kidnapped and the strategic necessity of addressing the broader security concerns within the region.
15:00 The speakers share their experience of visiting a site in Gaza where hostages were held, reflecting on the emotional impact of witnessing the conditions and the presence of evil as they prayed for the hostages' freedom. Joel Rosenberg recalls taking communion in a highly charged atmosphere of conflict, highlighting the surreal contrast between their faith and the ongoing violence surrounding them. The discussion pivots to the Western response to the current situation in Israel, with Dr. Buhler noting an initial wave of support from various political groups that later seems to wane under pressure from the Islamic world, leading to concerns about long-term support for Israel amidst calls for a ceasefire and a Palestinian state, while expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of the Palestinian Authority's governance.
20:00 The discussion focuses on the emotional and spiritual toll of the ongoing conflict on Israeli families, particularly those with children serving in the military. Jurgen Buhler shares his concern for his two sons, one stationed in Gaza, and reflects on the shared experience of anxiety and fear faced by many Israeli families. He expresses the deep need for global support and prayer for the Jewish people and the Palestinian population suffering under Hamas. A story is shared about an encounter that brought peace to a mother worried for her son, bolstered by dreams of divine protection, highlighting the importance of faith and community support during such challenging times. The speaker emphasizes that prayer has played a critical role in their lives and the lives of soldiers, recounting miraculous moments of safety amidst danger, while calling for continued global prayer for Israel and its people.
25:00 The discussion highlights the profound impact of the current conflict in Israel, describing it as the nation's darkest hour since 1948, with many believers actively supporting their country in various capacities. Individuals and families are struggling with uncertainty, yet there is a growing openness to conversations about faith and spirituality, especially around the figure of Jesus. Many efforts are underway to provide humanitarian aid and strengthen local churches, emphasizing the unusual spiritual openness among Israelis to consider faith in Jesus as the Messiah. The speakers call for prayer on multiple fronts, including the safety of soldiers, the return of hostages, and the spiritual well-being of countless Israelis who are grappling with existential fears. They also stress the importance of U.S. support for Israel in the context of the current political landscape and the moral imperative of blessing Israel as outlined in biblical texts.
30:00 The discussion highlights ongoing political tensions and the significant decisions Israel faces regarding the situation in Rafa and potential conflicts in the northern regions, particularly concerning the Iranian nuclear threat. The importance of vigilance, likened to the "Watchman on the wall" from Isaiah 62, is emphasized, urging that prayer and support for Jerusalem should continue until it becomes a source of praise throughout the world. The panelists' insights underline the urgency and complexity of the geopolitical landscape, concluding with applause for their contributions.

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Beacon of Light: Service, Commitment, and Community at the Republican Women of Thousand Oaks, CA Luncheon

Opening: A Spirit of Welcome

The Meaning of the Moment

Douglas Murray Warns: 'Israel’s War Is Won—but America’s Is Just Beginning'

[00:00–04:30] Opening Banter & The “Two Wars” Framework

[04:30–10:00] The Second War: Anti-Israelism as Anti-Westernism

[10:00–15:30] The Woke Guilt Machine & Projecting Sin onto Israel

Freedom’s Friends: A Marine Veteran, Israel’s Soldiers, and the Cost of Defense

Setting the Stage: Steven Mizel’s Introduction

“I Choose Life”: Itay Sagy’s Account

Ethics vs. Hatred: Sagy on Hamas, the IDF, and the Media

Leadership and Resolve: Steven Mizel on the Free World

Veterans Day Reflection: Shared Courage, Shared Duty

At R.J.C., Save the West expresses concern over NYC Mayoral Election

Ken Abramowitz Sounds Alarm on NYC Mayoral Candidate at Republican Jewish Coalition 2025

The Threat to New York

Constitutional Concerns

The Three-Colored Threat

Systemic Failure

Cultural Protection

A Call to Action

On October 7th, gaming-industry conventioneers organize to witness testimony of Nova Festival massacre survivor

Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial Garden — How a Community Turned Remembrance Into Action

A Vision Anchored by History

A Hidden Time Capsule

Building With Heart and Precision

Community Spirit on Display

More Than a Monument

B.H. Police Chief Mark Stainbrookaddresses the public ceremonyFirst Responders and Personal Meaning

A Moment That Defined the Project

Why It Matters

Honoring 9/11 in the heart of Beverly Hills

A Hidden Time Capsule

Design Collaboration and Community Spirit

More Than a Monument

"Red-Green Axis" – How Communists and Islamists Are Undermining America from Within

Moderator, Karen Siegemund: America at War with Itself

Frank Gaffney: The Totalitarian Trifecta

Trevor Loudon: Communism in Religious Clothing

Robert Spencer: Sharks That Must Devour or Die

What They Want You to See—And What’s Coming

Addressing Misguided Leftists and Moderates

Conclusion

Kassam: Refugee Resettlement & Media Lies Are Destroying the West from Within

BBC broadcasts Islamist-Marxist incitement - thousands at Glastonbury Music Festival chant "Death to the I.D.F!"

The Normandy Lesson and the Middle East Delusion: How WWII’s lessons are ignored in today's appeasement of Iran and Hamas

"From Gaza to Boulder: How Vilifying Israel Endangers Western Security"

Dr. Karen Siegemund

Frank Gaffney

Daniel Greenfield

Dr. David Wurmser

A Fork in the Foreign Policy Road

Prof. Gad Saad cautions of "Collective Psychosis" mere days prior to Marxist slaughtering Israeli Embassy couple

A Timely Warning Before Tragedy

Ideological Roots of Hate

“This Is Not a Drill”

Trump’s Islamist Concessions: Israel’s Quandry in a Misaligned World

China's influence peddling across the world - Mr. Jan Jekielek, host Epoch-TV's "American Thought Leaders"

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Montana Tucker amplifies voices of young, Israeli survivors of Palestinians' massacre

Antisemitism as a socio-political strategy throughout history - Robert Spencer

Introduction of Robert Spencer

Context of Spencer's Book

Understanding Conformism and Anti-Semitism

Christian Anti-Semitism

B.H. Police Chief Mark Stainbrook
addresses the public ceremony

First Responders and Personal Meaning