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“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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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

Source: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore/status/1559374176904814594

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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


Generated Summary:

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.

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: 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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Conservative activist Laura Loomer weighed in on the ongoing ICE protests in Los Angeles, calling for tech surveillance corporation Palantir to assist in the deportation of immigrants in the country illegally. Many critics took issue with Loomer’s take, pointing out that mass surveillance of the kind practiced by Palantir is far more dangerous than even the presence of millions of migrants.

Jimmy joins the show from the road to discuss with guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss whether Donald Trump is a Trojan horse for the security state to exert total control over the populace.


Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video discusses the theory that anti-ICE protests and related events are part of a larger "deep state" operation to expand surveillance and control, particularly through the use of Palantir Technologies. It also touches on the role of figures like Trump, Elon Musk, and the influx of migrants in this alleged scheme.

Key Points:

  • Palantir as a Surveillance Tool: The video highlights concerns about Palantir's role in creating a massive surveillance state, compiling personal data from various sources. It suggests Palantir is a CIA front, circumventing constitutional constraints.
  • Trump's Alleged Complicity: The video argues that Trump is not an opponent of the deep state but is complicit in its agenda, allowing Palantir to integrate into the federal government.
  • Manufactured Consent: The burning cars and foreign flags are not an accident, but a way to manufacture consent.
  • The Migrant Influx as a Catalyst: The video suggests the influx of migrants under the Biden administration was intended to create a backlash, paving the way for a figure like Trump to implement stricter security measures and expand surveillance.
  • Distraction from Real Issues: The focus on immigration is seen as a distraction from the real agenda, which is the expansion of the surveillance state and the implementation of a social credit system.
  • The "Great Reset" repackaged: The video claims that the current events are a repackaged version of the "Great Reset" agenda, disguised as MAGA.

Highlights:

  • Laura Loomer's call to deploy Palantir to Los Angeles to deal with "illegals."
  • RFK Jr's quote on government power: "any power that the government takes from the people it will never return voluntarily."
  • The University of Zurich's experiment with AI bots on Reddit and the implications for government manipulation.
  • Alex Karp's (Palantir CEO) appearance on CNBC and his claim that Palantir is not surveilling Americans.
  • The discussion of a potential assassination attempt on Trump and the lack of focus on the perpetrator's name.
  • The theory that the migrant influx was designed to bring in Trump and expand the surveillance 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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Main Topic: The discussion revolves around the idea of whether it's time to leave the United States, considering the current political and social climate, and the perceived decline of the American project.

Key Points:

  • Expat Irony: Blumenthal points out the irony of many American expats, particularly those who support Trump, fleeing to other countries for "freedom" while not integrating into the local culture or respecting the local population.
  • Staying to Fight vs. Leaving: The conversation explores the dilemma of staying in the US to fight for change versus leaving for a better life elsewhere. Both [hosts] and Blumenthal express a sense of obligation to stay and fight, but acknowledge the feeling of hopelessness and the allure of leaving.
  • Political Hopelessness: [Hosts] expresses a deep sense of hopelessness regarding the American political system, particularly the cyclical nature of Democrats and Republicans and the tolerance for issues like the Gaza genocide.
  • Obligation as American Citizens: Despite the negativity, both agree that American citizens have a special obligation to fight for change from within.
  • Media Landscape: Blumenthal highlights the collapse of corporate media and the rise of independent media, creating an opportunity to expose systemic issues. He mentions the resistance he faced when launching The Grayzone and exposing the Syria dirty war and the security state's use of COVID to enhance control.
  • Personal Frustrations: [Hosts] expresses personal frustrations with the cultural changes in DC, including gentrification and the loss of unique culture.

Highlights:

  • The discussion about the irony of American expats and their political views.
  • [Host]'s candid expression of feeling that the American project is "unsalvageable and irredeemable."
  • Blumenthal's point about the obligation to stay and fight from within, despite the challenges.
  • Blumenthal's description of a large conference of "spooks and AI warlords" taking place in Washington DC.
  • The acknowledgment of the collapse of corporate media and the rise of independent media.

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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Video Description:

Early in his political career, Bernie Sanders was foursquare against the two-party system, insisting that true change could NEVER come from within the Democratic Party. That messaging was quickly abandoned when Bernie himself ran for president in the Democratic Party primaries, only to be outmaneuvered and outright cheated out of the nomination by party insiders. Yet even though he now admits to the party’s duplicity and double-dealing, he continues to funnel revolutionary energy into the dead-end that is the Democratic Party

Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Bernie’s illogical adherence to the two-party system.


Generated Summary:

Main Topic: The video analyzes Bernie Sanders' perceived hypocrisy regarding his stance on the Democratic Party, contrasting his earlier criticisms with his current support.

Key Points:

  • Bernie's Past Criticism: The video highlights Sanders' earlier stance against the two-party system, particularly the Democratic Party, arguing that real change couldn't come from within.
  • Flip-Flop Allegation: The hosts accuse Sanders of abandoning his principles when he ran as a Democrat and subsequently supported Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden despite alleged unfair treatment by the party.
  • Admission of Democratic Party Issues: The video emphasizes a clip where Sanders seemingly admits that the Democratic Party could be considered a threat to democracy due to unfair primary processes.
  • Political Expediency: The hosts argue that Sanders' actions are driven by political self-interest and a desire to remain within the Democratic Party establishment, rather than a genuine commitment to his original ideals.
  • Third Party Alternative: The video references Sanders' past support for a "rainbow coalition" outside the Democratic Party, questioning why he no longer advocates for such a movement.

Highlights:

  • The core of the video revolves around a clip from Andrew Schultz's show where Bernie Sanders appears to agree that the Democratic Party could be seen as a threat to democracy.
  • The hosts repeatedly accuse Sanders of being a "phony" and a "flip-flopper" for supporting the Democratic Party despite its flaws.
  • The video criticizes Sanders' current efforts to support Democratic candidates like AOC, arguing that he is helping to prop up a system he once opposed.

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 discusses the US government's new policy of monitoring immigrants' social media for anti-semitism (defined as criticism of Israel) and the implications for free speech. It also highlights a debate between Glenn Greenwald and Megyn Kelly on the issue.

Key Points:

  • DHS Social Media Screening: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin screening aliens' social media activity for anti-semitism, potentially denying immigration benefits based on their online expression.
  • Definition of Anti-Semitism: The video argues that the government's definition of anti-semitism includes criticism of Israel, effectively policing immigrant applicants' views on Israeli policies.
  • Double Standard: The speaker claims a double standard exists, where advocating violence against Palestinians is tolerated, but criticizing Israel is not.
  • Glenn Greenwald vs. Megyn Kelly: The video references a debate between Glenn Greenwald and Megyn Kelly, where Greenwald criticized Kelly's mischaracterization of protests related to Israel.
  • Free Speech Concerns: The speaker emphasizes that free speech should be defended for everyone, regardless of their views, and that the new policy represents an abandonment of this principle.
  • Rise of Anti-Semitism: The speaker suggests that the actions of the Israeli government and the censorship of criticism may contribute to the rise of anti-semitism.
  • Chosen People: The speaker claims that the idea of Jews being the "chosen people" is supremacist.
  • Narrative Control: The speaker claims that the censorship is about narrative control.

Highlights:

  • The speaker strongly criticizes the Trump administration's policy as a form of censorship targeting critics of Israel.
  • The speaker questions Megyn Kelly's stance, suggesting she doesn't genuinely believe in her arguments.
  • The speaker argues that the policy is counterproductive and may fuel anti-semitism.
  • The speaker claims that Israel is a Jewish supremacist state.

About Channel:

#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: Matt Taibbi is suing Democratic Representative [Sydney Kamlager-Dove] for defamation after she called him a "serial sexual harasser" during a congressional hearing and on social media.

Key Points:

  • Matt Taibbi reported on the Twitter Files, exposing government censorship efforts, which led to attacks from Democratic partisans.
  • During a congressional hearing on government censorship, Representative [Sydney Kamlager-Dove] called Taibbi a "serial sexual harasser" and entered articles into the record smearing him.
  • Dove repeated the accusation on social media after the hearing.
  • Taibbi is suing Dove for $10 million for libel, citing her social media post.
  • The accusations stem from satirical pieces Taibbi wrote in the 1990s while living in Russia, which satirized how Americans treat Russian women.
  • No woman has ever accused Taibbi of sexual harassment.
  • This is not the first time Taibbi has been attacked by a Democratic member of Congress; Stacy Plaskett previously called him a "so-called journalist."
  • The speaker believes Dove should at the very least apologize to Taibbi.

Highlights:

  • The representative's claims are based on satirical writing from decades ago and are demonstrably false.
  • Taibbi's lawsuit is a direct response to the representative repeating the defamatory claims on social media, where she doesn't have the same protections as in Congress.
  • The speaker emphasizes the malicious nature of the attacks, suggesting they are intended to discredit Taibbi's reporting on government censorship.

About Channel:

#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