Saturday, October 26, 2024

Was Chasam Sofer a Zionist?

 Rashi cites a statement of Rabbi Yitzchok as to why whv Torah starts with Bereishis . He notes concern that the goyim might accuse Jews of stealing  Israel. Nachshoni says this is not concern for goyim but is reflective of Jewish concerns for a military conquest.  

The Chasam Sofer (Derasha for Simchas Torah) notes that some would claim that Israel should be conquered miraculously. But in fact there is no difference between a miraculous or natural conquest

Pioneering genocide researcher Father Desbois denounces mass murder charges against Israel

 https://www.timesofisrael.com/pioneering-genocide-researcher-father-desbois-denounces-mass-murder-charges-against-israel/

French-Catholic priest behind ‘Holocaust by Bullets’ investigations visits Gaza border communities, decries anti-Israel ‘propaganda’ and pushes for trials for Hamas terrorists

Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’

 https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2024/10/trump-military-generals-hitler/680327/

In the days after my original article was published, both the Associated Press and, notably, Fox News, confirmed the story, causing Trump to demand that Fox fire Jennifer Griffin, its experienced and well-regarded defense reporter. A statement issued by Alyssa Farah, a White House spokesperson, soon after publication read, “This report is false. President Trump holds the military in the highest regard.”

Friday, October 25, 2024

Trump alumni warn he could deploy troops against Americans

 https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/10/24/trump-military-president-election/

As president, Trump often sought to use military force in a bid to crack down on perceived problems. His advisers headed off many of those efforts, as they questioned the legality, common sense or political fallout of doing so, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Trump "admired" dictators like Hitler, fit "definition' of a fascist, John Kelly says

John Kelly Calls Trump a FASCIST, Says He PRAISED Loyalty of Hitler’s Generals: TRUE?

Outrageous tapes could cost Trump the election: Melber on ‘dictator’ warning

Harris & Obama denounce 'dangerous' Trump who condemns John Kelly, not Hitler

After clearing Lebanese village, IDF troops say weapons found in nearly every home

 https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-clearing-lebanese-village-idf-troops-say-weapons-found-in-nearly-every-home/

‘They were completely ready for another October 7. It’s not hard to imagine that they would have done it,’ says IDF reservist. ‘We also found Nazi flags and Hitler statues’

Thursday, October 24, 2024

FBI Announces Investigation Into Leak of Classified US Intel on Israel’s Planned Strike on Iran

 https://www.algemeiner.com/2024/10/22/fbi-announces-investigation-leak-classified-us-intel-israels-planned-strike-iran/

Thus far, the identity of the alleged leaker has yet to be publicly revealed. Some media outlets reported that a high-ranking Pentagon official’s security clearance was suspended after an investigation indicated she was the one who likely leaked the intelligence.

However, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin emphatically denied the reports as “not true” on X/Twitter.

“This story is NOT TRUE,” Griffin wrote. “I have spoken with the person the reporter alleges was behind the leak of Israeli preparations and she is at work at the Pentagon today, has her security clearance and has NOT been contacted by … investigators.”

Senior Pentagon staffer leaked Israel's Iran strike plans

 https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjmfxergjx

Fox News reported from their sources that the report is false and that the staffer was at work and retains her security clearance.  

Who Is Ariane Tabatabai? The Pentagon Official At The Center Of The Israel-Iran Document Leak Controversy

 https://www.oneindia.com/international/who-is-ariane-tabatabai-the-pentagon-official-at-the-center-of-the-israel-iran-document-leak-contro-3968879.html

Fox News Pentagon correspondent Jennifer Griffin has criticized the linking of Tabatabai's name to the alleged leak, describing it as "irresponsible reporting." Griffin reported that she had spoken directly with Tabatabai, who stated that she had not been contacted by investigators and affirmed that she still held her security clearance. Griffin emphasized that the claims against Tabatabai were unfounded, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that "this story is NOT TRUE."

You Can Now Treat Depression With an App

 https://time.com/7086622/depression-treatment-app-rejoyn/

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the first app-based treatment for major depressive disorder, which just became available for use this summer.

The app, called Rejoyn, is cleared as a supplement to currently approved therapies and works by using specifically designed tasks on a smartphone app to rewire neural signals. The idea is to tap into the brain’s circuits so depressive signals and pathways don’t spiral into the debilitating emotional episodes typical of clinical depression.

Former GOP Rep. Fred Upton Backs Harris: Trump Is ‘Just Totally Unhinged’

 https://www.thedailybeast.com/former-gop-rep-fred-upton-backs-kamala-harris-trump-is-just-totally-unhinged/

” “Watching Trump day after day, he’s ignored the advice of many senior, respected Republicans to stay on the issues,” the 71-year-old said. “Instead, he’s still talking about the election being stolen, trashing women left and right. He’s just totally unhinged. We don’t need this chaos. We need to move forward, and that’s why I’m where I am.” Upton said he’s already cast his ballot for Harris, marking the first time he’s ever voted to elect a Democrat president.