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Christian Smalls, president of the Amazon Labor Union, has joined the next Freedom Flotilla to Gaza to deliver aid and protest corporate complicity in the ongoing crisis. During this call in to The Jimmy Dore Show from on board his ship in the Mediterranean, Smalls criticized Amazon for supporting the Israeli military through its AWS cloud services and called on U.S. labor unions to stop facilitating arms shipments.

Smalls expressed frustration with progressive politicians’ inaction and emphasized that real change must come from grassroots movements. Despite winning a union vote in 2022, he says his union still lacks a contract due to systemic obstacles and weakened labor infrastructure.

Christian Smalls on Twitter: / shut_downamazon

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Main Topic: Christian Smalls, president of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), joins the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza to deliver aid, protest corporate complicity (specifically Amazon's), and call for labor action against the ongoing situation in Gaza.

Key Points:

• Smalls' Participation: Smalls is participating in the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza, aiming to deliver aid and raise awareness. He emphasizes the need for labor unions to take a stand against the situation in Gaza.
• Amazon's Complicity: Smalls accuses Amazon of being complicit in genocide through its contracts with the Israeli military, particularly through Amazon Web Services (AWS) and facial recognition technology used for surveillance and targeting of Palestinians.
• Call to Action for Labor Unions: Smalls urges labor unions to halt arms shipments to Israel, pass ceasefire resolutions, and hold Amazon accountable. He criticizes unions that are "complicit" and not standing up for the working class.
• Personal Risk and Motivation: Smalls acknowledges the risks involved in the flotilla but emphasizes the importance of standing in solidarity with the people of Gaza. He highlights the non-violent nature of the mission and the focus on delivering humanitarian aid.
• ALU's Stance: Smalls states that the ALU has been pro-Palestine since October 7th and supports his mission. He clarifies that his actions are a personal initiative to connect the struggles of workers globally with the situation in Gaza.
• Labor Movement Weakness: Smalls discusses the weakness of the labor movement in America, the low union density, and the challenges faced under the Trump administration due to changes in the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
• Lack of Political Support: Smalls expresses his distrust of politicians, including progressive ones, and emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism. He notes the absence of American politicians on the flotilla, contrasting it with participation from other countries.
• Amazon Union Contract Fight: The ALU is still fighting for a contract despite winning the union election three years prior, due to the lack of a bargaining order.

Highlights:

• Smalls' direct accusation of Amazon's complicity in genocide.
• His call for labor unions to take concrete action, such as halting arms shipments.
• His criticism of progressive politicians for their inaction.
• His assessment of the current state of the labor movement in the US as weak and divided.
• The emphasis on the humanitarian aspect of the flotilla, delivering essential supplies to Gaza.

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Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

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Main Topic: A discussion and reaction to a pro-Palestinian guest (Fiona) on a British show who refuses to condemn Hamas and instead condemns the IDF, Western imperialism, and the British government's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Key Points:

• Guest's Stance: Fiona refuses to condemn Hamas, arguing that the focus should be on condemning the IDF's actions, the occupation of Palestine, and the historical role of Western imperialism, particularly British imperialism, in creating and supporting the Zionist state.
• Hosts' Reaction: The British hosts are visibly agitated and attempt to pressure Fiona into condemning Hamas, framing her refusal as a failure to condemn terrorism and suggesting the British public will disapprove.
• Historical Context: The discussion brings up the historical context of the conflict, with arguments made that the conflict began in 1948 with the forced displacement of Palestinians and that Israel initiated the war.
• Bob Vylan Controversy: The video references the controversy surrounding the duo Bob Vylan, who faced consequences (visa cancellation, dropped by agency) for saying "Death to the IDF." The speaker argues that saying "Death to the IDF" is not inciting violence, but rather expressing a desire for an organization to cease to exist.
• Changing Public Opinion: The speaker suggests that younger generations, including Republicans under 50, are increasingly critical of Israel's actions and that public opinion is shifting.
• Max Blumenthal's Perspective: Max Blumenthal's background as a former pro-Zionist who became disillusioned is highlighted, adding weight to his criticism of Israel's policies and actions. He argues that the October 7th attack did not happen in a vacuum and is a result of the ongoing occupation and siege of Gaza.
• It's Simple: The speaker argues that the conflict is not complicated, but rather a simple case of taking people's land and refusing to give it back.

Highlights:

• The clash between the British hosts and the pro-Palestinian guest, Fiona, over the condemnation of Hamas versus the IDF.
• The discussion of the historical roots of the conflict, tracing it back to 1948 and earlier.
• The mention of Bob Vylan's controversy and the argument that criticizing the IDF is not necessarily inciting violence.
• Max Blumenthal's explanation of the historical context of the conflict and the conditions in Gaza.
• The assertion that public opinion, particularly among younger generations, is shifting against Israel's policies.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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Main Topic: The video features an exchange between a Palestinian-American woman and Dr. Gabor Maté about survivor's guilt and generational trauma, followed by a discussion on moral injury, helplessness in the face of global suffering, and parenting in a world filled with horrors.

Key Points:

• Survivor's Guilt: A Palestinian-American woman asks Dr. Maté about dealing with survivor's guilt stemming from her experiences under Israeli occupation. Dr. Maté uses a mirroring technique, relating it to his own experience as a Holocaust survivor, to help her question her guilt.
• Denial and Deflection: Dr. Maté discusses people's capacity for denial and deflection, particularly in the context of the Gaza conflict, highlighting how some individuals avoid confronting difficult truths.
• Moral Injury and Helplessness: The discussion shifts to the broader experience of moral injury, the sense of helplessness and frustration many feel when witnessing suffering and feeling powerless to stop it.
• Parenting in a Troubled World: The conversation explores the challenges of raising children in a world filled with violence and injustice, balancing the desire to protect their innocence with the need to instill morality and awareness.
• Modeling Morality: Dr. Maté emphasizes that morality cannot be taught but is learned through modeling fairness, justice, and acceptance in relationships with children. He advises parents to trust their instincts and create a secure environment where children's sense of morality can naturally develop.
• Importance of Connection: The discussion highlights the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships to prevent children from becoming overly influenced by their peers and losing themselves.

Highlights:

• Dr. Maté's mirroring technique with the Palestinian woman, drawing a parallel between her experience and his own as a Holocaust survivor.
• The discussion of moral injury and the shared sense of helplessness many feel in the face of global suffering.
• Dr. Maté's advice on parenting, emphasizing modeling morality and trusting parental instincts.
• The reference to the film "Life is Beautiful" as an example of protecting a child's innocence amidst horrific circumstances.
• Dr. Maté's recommendation of the book "Hold On to Your Kids" by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, focusing on the importance of maintaining strong parent-child relationships.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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Award-winning investigative journalist Max Blumenthal, who has long spoken out against Israel’s genocidal war crimes in occupied Palestine, was recently detained by Customs and Border Protection officials at Washington Dulles International Airport after returning from a personal trip to Nicaragua.

The agent who stopped him mentioned catching a recent Blumenthal appearance on former judge Andrew Napolitano’s TV show.

Guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss discuss the experience with Blumenthal, and expand the conversation to address the harassment many others — some of whom are not even politically active — have faced when returning to the country from abroad.

Read Max's work at The Grayzone here: http://thegrayzone.com/

Follow Max on Twitter: / maxblumenthal

Follow Russell Dobular on Twitter: / russelldobular

Follow Keaton Weiss on Twitter: / thatkeaton

Due Dissidence on Substack: https://substack.com/@duedissidence

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Main Topic: Increased scrutiny and harassment of travelers, particularly journalists and activists, by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), especially those returning from countries deemed "high-risk" or with dissenting political views.

Key Points:

• Max Blumenthal's Experience: Blumenthal recounts being questioned by CBP upon returning from Nicaragua and anticipating similar or worse treatment upon returning from Iran. His contacts were more concerned about his treatment by the US government upon return than about Iran itself.
• Increased Border Scrutiny: The discussion highlights a trend of CBP targeting individuals for questioning, device seizure, and intelligence gathering, even without warrants, based on their travel history, political affiliations, or even their names.
• Erosion of Constitutional Rights at the Border: The video emphasizes that constitutional rights are diminished at international borders and airports, allowing CBP greater latitude in questioning and searching travelers.
• FBI Harassment: The FBI has been approaching journalists and scholars who have traveled to Iran for interviews without warrants.
• Advice for Travelers: The video advises travelers, especially those politically active or with perceived risk factors (e.g., Arab names, travel to certain countries), to prepare for potential device seizure and questioning. Suggestions include using burner phones, backing up data to the cloud, and understanding their rights (e.g., the right to remain silent without a warrant or lawyer).
• Israeli Influence: The discussion touches on the influence of Israeli security practices and training on US border security, leading to a perception of all citizens as potential threats.
• Immigration as a Pretext: The speakers argue that the focus on immigration is being used as a pretext to expand the security state and mass surveillance capabilities, even though deportation numbers are not necessarily increasing.
• Shock and Awe Deterrence: The detention and questioning of travelers, including international students, is seen as a "shock and awe" tactic intended to deter dissent and discourage travel to or from certain countries.
• Political Motivations: The Trump administration's actions are attributed to a desire to satiate its base's desire for revenge against foreigners and to create a political power base from anti-communist expats.

Highlights:

• Blumenthal's description of the CBP agent referencing his appearance on Judge Napolitano's show, suggesting political targeting.
• The anecdote about an activist declining an award in Canada due to fear of being unable to re-enter the US.
• The recommendation to use Graphine OS for enhanced phone security.
• The discussion of the Israeli security consultant training Boston's Logan Airport staff to profile travelers.
• The argument that the focus on immigration is a pretext for building a police state.

About Channel:

"I don't criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.

Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.

We have 2 corporate party's that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf"^[[1] https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594]

#TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

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