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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

They are indeed

The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 1d

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Documentary argues George Orwell's greatest fears are materializing

George Orwell's writings warning of the dangers of totalitarian and authoritarian states gave the English language the term "Orwellian." A new documentary called "Orwell: 2+2=5” argues that Orwell's g...

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

Dictators have fan boys too

The Church of the Divine Datacenter 🔻 @illyrionnet.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah every nation should have a politician who calls for their own country to be sanctioned / militarily overthrown...

Who needs elections when you can be installed by foreign powers.

Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

That is to say, not is the day. I hate autocorrect! When it interacts with my dyslexia, bad things happen.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

I still can’t figure out whether I liked it or not. I definitely need to see it again. One thing for sure: it didn’t work as a comedy for me. That is the day, it didn’t make me laugh much. But that doesn’t mean it is not an excellent film. It’s quite possible that I just didn’t get it yet.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d

“Uttering, promoting, and in some cases even tolerating anti-Israel rhetoric that crosses the line into anti-Semitism does double damage,” @ibishblog.bsky.social argues: both fueling violent attacks and tarring the pro-Palestinian movement.

Anti-Semitism Is Poison for the Palestinian Cause

No good will come to the pro-Palestinian movement from any association with violent attacks.

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 3d

Important and urgent:

“Uttering, promoting & in some cases even tolerating anti-Israel rhetoric that crosses the line into anti-Semitism does double damage: It can help fuel violent attacks & it creates the impression that the broader Palestinian & pro-Palestinian community supports such action.”

Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

I was very glad to write this article and I hope people pay attention to it. It’s very important.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d

“Uttering, promoting, and in some cases even tolerating anti-Israel rhetoric that crosses the line into anti-Semitism does double damage,” @ibishblog.bsky.social argues: both fueling violent attacks and tarring the pro-Palestinian movement.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

I very much look forward to hearing it

Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

Bullseye

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly right

Andrew Tan @andrewtanyongyi.bsky.social · 3d

One point that Hussein Ibish makes is that pro-Palestinian advocacy should avoid ambiguous slogans that have both good and bad meanings. I disagree with this.

Beethoven's 9th is a symbol of Nazi evil, but that did not prevent the European Union from rightly choosing its famous theme as its anthem.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 11d

Truly it was a magical experience for two young teenagers from Ain Mreiseh in Beirut. Never to be forgotten. That’s why I just took my eleven-year old boy to see David Byrne at The Anthem In DC a few days back, 6th row, center. Such opportunities are rare. Carpe diem!

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

He’s brilliant as all get out

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

Lishay’s last post before putting the girls to bed:

“For two years now, every night we go out under the moon and say, "Good night, Daddy Omri," hoping he hears, hoping he feels.
Today, for the last time.

Tomorrow, Roni and Alma will say it to Daddy himself 🎗️ “

Credit: Ofir Berman

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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 1d

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Opinion | ICE's violent tactics are an assault on faith-based dissent

A brutal attack on a pastor outside an ICE processing center tells us all we need to know about the administration's regard for religious freedom and protection.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 1d

María Corina Machado is a deeply inspiring leader.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

He is our Prime Minister and Trump is our king. The king isn’t interested in policy or anything substantive. He just wants to pomp and glory. This guy wants to make all the decisions and he’s doing so, without taking any of the big splashy moves.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

This thread nails it completely

The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 5d

1. Today, I have a few things to say about that putz Stephen Miller. First, he’s been on TV a lot lately, because that’s how he pours more poison into the president’s already-poisoned brain.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

I couldn’t figure out if I liked it or not. It just seemed really weird to me. I need to see it again. The jury is still out as far as I’m concerned.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

It was a great experience for two teenage boys from Ain Mreiseh.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

It’s a very beautiful song, but I don’t think Robert Plant writes very good lyrics. Jimmy Page, however, really wrote a beautiful piece of music in that case. There are a few live bootleg versions, and I can’t even find the one I like the best anywhere anymore, that are just gorgeous.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

I was very glad to write this article and I hope people pay attention to it. It’s very important.

The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d

“Uttering, promoting, and in some cases even tolerating anti-Israel rhetoric that crosses the line into anti-Semitism does double damage,” @ibishblog.bsky.social argues: both fueling violent attacks and tarring the pro-Palestinian movement.

Anti-Semitism Is Poison for the Palestinian Cause

No good will come to the pro-Palestinian movement from any association with violent attacks.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

This is the gibberish you get from a bot

Alice Lastname @ba55fr33k.bsky.social · 6d

recognizing* a Palestinian State today is for israel's benefit not Palestinians.

[* Some Conditions Apply]

👉by recognizing 1968 borders, France, Canada et. al. show support for the Occupation staying largely intact and Palestine divided

they are hearing the calls to Dismantle israel permanently

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

Of course

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 3d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 3d

Hints of authoritarianism BEFORE Trump’s current rampage:
FBI spied on Republican lawmakers many of the fools supported:
The intercepted "data shows when and to whom a call is made, as well as the duration and general location data of the call."
reason.com/2025/10/10/f...

FBI spied on Republican lawmakers using surveillance powers many supported

Senate Judiciary Committee head reveals legislators’ communications were monitored.

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Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 11d

No

Kerr Avon ♨️ @kerravon.bsky.social · 11d

Wait a minute, they've kept the movie from being screened in DC?

Shouldn't that be a news story?

Hussein Ibish @ibishblog.bsky.social · 11d

I’m excited to be going to see “One Battle After Another” by one of the group of brilliant auteurs working in cinema today, Paul Thomas Anderson. It’s reportedly an anti-fascist movie in a fascist era in America. I guess maybe that’s why it’s so hard to go see it here in DC!

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