Rob Taub

It’s so tragic that this well-intentioned woman keeps repeating “this is not the cause.” What she doesn’t realize is that idealistic students in the West have been manipulated by hostile actors into becoming frothing bands of zombie bigots opposing the underlying principles of their own societies and democracies. “The cause” is not idealism, but nihilism, Islamism, Marxism, and anti-Westernism.

Review of ROLL THE CALLS (gift link) wsj.com/arts-culture/books/r…

Theo Von: “Do you think the American Dream is still alive?” Zohran Mamdani: “It feels like you have to luck out in some big way. In many ways I feel like it’s why a lot of people play the lottery. For many it feels like their only chance. People think they have better odds playing the lottery than making it in their own life. What does that say about the country we live in?”

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The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people. This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect.  Everything I know about acting, activism, and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life. This merger has real consequences for real people, and for the entire country. Scrutinizing the Ellisons, including Oracle’s business built on data, surveillance technology and government contracts, and the serious threat to editorial freedom and the loss of a livelihood for thousands of families, is fair and necessary. The $111 billion deal would hand one family control over CNN, HBO and Warner Bros., backed in part by foreign money whose influence on editorial decisions has never been fully explained to the public.  Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for serious national security review, and regulators still haven’t given the public a real answer. Until they do, the merger shouldn’t move forward. Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues, not step back or concede.

John Gizzi: "Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman appears to be emerging as a serious challenger to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, with a new survey showing the race tightening dramatically as the campaign enters its final 100 days." newsmax.com/newsfront/new-yo…

ARE WE STILL LIVING IN A DEMOCRACY? AIPAC, and other billionaire-funded super PACs, are preparing to spend tens of millions of dollars to defeat Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan U.S. Senate race. Why are they so determined to defeat him? As a doctor, he believes in healthcare as a human right. He knows firsthand that our current healthcare system is broken and that we must pass Medicare for All. As a taxpayer, he understands that we should not be spending over a trillion dollars on the military and billions of dollars supporting the genocidal Netanyahu government in Israel. As a supporter of working families, he knows that we have to raise the minimum wage to a living wage and make it easier for workers to join unions. Whether it is AIPAC, AI or crypto, billionaire-funded super PACs will spend unlimited amounts of money to undermine democracy and defeat candidates who stand with working people and challenge their power. We cannot allow them to succeed. And that is precisely why we must do everything in OUR power to elect Abdul in the Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate primary on August 4. They have the money. We have the people. Let’s stand together and win.

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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. Let’s make sure he’s also the last.

But taxing wealth so normal people can afford to see a doctor and not go bankrupt over inhalers is radical left. OK

Congratulations to Graham Platner on his landslide victory in Maine. Together, we will defeat Oligarchy and create an economy that works for all, not just the few.

Beyond grateful for the reception given to THE BIG EMPTY. The Edgar, the Thriller, and now being shortlisted for @The_CWA’s Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. Thank you.

"Decommodify" is the Marxist term Mamdani has used, meaning to remove the tradable asset of real estate by government confiscation. The total value of private property in the U.S. is about $68 trillion...$55T residential, and $13T commercial. That's literally the end of America.