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Yes, I have more experience in identifying #antisemitism . Particular since I have written two essays on antisemitism in German folklore, and can recognize some patterns.

I know that the Israeli government can and often is ruthless in pursuit of its goals - the current one particularly. And what they are doing in the Gaza strip is evil.

But given their motivations, I can follow the train of thought of their decision-making processes. I can _not_ do that for your claims about "the Samson project".

Yes, Israel likely has Second Strike capabilities - i.e. the ability to fire off nukes even if much of Israel itself falls or is destroyed. This has been a standard part of #MAD doctrine for both the USA and the Soviet Union (now Russia), and the logic is the same here.

But I don't see the logical jump from Second Strike capabilities to "Israel has hidden a bunch of nukes in friendly or neutral nations in order to blackmail them / take them out in case Israel itself should fall".

On the practical side #NuclearWeapons are complex devices that have to be actively maintained. Hiding even one of them in foreign territory and maintaining it is a complex operation for any stretch of time - but doing that in _multiple_ nations, all of which have their own intelligence agencies who will likely try to keep track of the coming and going of (presumably) #Mossad agents? How are they going to pull of that?

On the political side, what is the cost-benefit ratio for such an operation? Many of these nations are _allies_ - why should Israel risk a massive political fallout if one of these nukes gets discovered? And the risk becomes bigger with every of these devices planted. Also, nukes are _expensive_ to build and maintain - why should they use their limited stockpile to hide them in friendly or neutral nations when they have so many enemy nations?`

No, all of this reminds me too much of classical antisemitic slanders, such as blood libel, host desecration, well poisoning and so forth where Jews are portrayed as an inherently malicious people.

And there are _much_ more rational and logical explanations why governments in Europe and North America support Israel. We _really_ need not - and should not - to unsupported conspiracy fantasies like this one.

Here’s confirmation of what dictators do from TruthOut.org. They threaten and actively engage in extreme violence against the people to fatten oligarchs! Trump is using military advantage and his Zionist cult to conquer Iran to continue the Empire’s rape pillage and burn of any Nation that won’t submit to its theft and destruction of their resources! Any who say he doesn’t act like a mob don have capitulated to his terms and support his fascist tariffs. Collaborators find it easy to lie, as bought by the corporate media. Trump’s maxim: accept a deal for the hegemony of the Empire and the evil oligarchs he serves, or you’ll be destroyed. It is the stupid tactic of mob shakedowns, extortion, murder and blackmail. #MAD #DictatorTrump #EcocideEmpire #ThePriceOfCorruption truthout.org/articles/tlaib-wa

President Donald Trump meets with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Truthout · Tlaib Warns Trump Against Violating Constitution to Join Israel’s War on Iran“The American people do not want another endless war in the Middle East,” said Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

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Should we be shocked that nuclear powers use bribes, extortion, terror and war to steal and destroy others essential resources? Never forget it is not all people of the USA, Russia, China and India etc. that are our enemies, but the oligarchs, their stooges, nonces and the ignorant that have stupidly let them take control of everyone’s capital. Make no mistake, the totalitarian world order of oligarchs Empire is a death cult! #Oligarchs #Ecocide #EnemiesOfThePeople #MAD #DeathCults

So, my thoughts on the #Trump v #Musk kerfluffle?

1. This was always going to happen. These kinds of relationships usually end up with the crony dead.

2. I think #PeterTheil always had planned to take Trump out during his term.

The current administration is a paradox. The #capitalist and the #authoritarian are at fundamental odds. One wants to tear down the state and make #Capitalism king. The other wants to have a powerful #State run by an #autocrat.

Neither side "winning" will be good for anyone. Our best hope is that they are #MAD.

Mad Cave's SUNDER trailer has dropped just in time for the book tour!
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With SUNDER VOL. 1: SMALL BEGINNINGS now available in both paperback and hardcover formats, Mad Cave Studios is...
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Dance music fans know the emotional whiplash all too well—the kind where one moment you’re throwing your hands up in a euphoric frenzy, and the next you’re face down on your bed questioning everything. Martin Garrix and Lauv have perfectly captured that chaos in their new track “MAD,” now available via Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS.
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In Naraka, there are no lies—only judgment
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The Afterlife Isn’t Peace. It’s Payback.

What if your soul stood trial… and the verdict was blood?

Mad Cave Studios’ imprint Nakama Press is proud to announce NARAKA WARRIOR VOL. 1, a searing supernatural cyberpunk thriller...
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When the stars fell, war came to earth… RED VECTOR Launches From Mad Cave Studios!
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When the stars fell, war came to Earth.

Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce RED VECTOR, a bold, earthbound “space opera” from co-writers Tim Daniel (Morning Star, The Plot) and David “DB” Andry...
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