Michael Jacobs
@chipjake.bsky.social
Southern Jew, proud Zionist, NOLA-born, Virginia-raised, settled in Marietta. Tulane, Saints, Reds, poker. "Aggregate of anthropomorphized ennui"™ Affiliated with JCRC of Atlanta and Center for Israel Education, but opinions are mine alone.
So, in addition to his actual duties as president, Trump is, in part, running Venezuela, leading the Gaza Board of Peace, heading the Kennedy Center board, building a ballroom, and fulfilling his duties as FIFA Peace Prize holder. No wonder he's sleepy.
January 3, 2026 at 5:45 PM
So, in addition to his actual duties as president, Trump is, in part, running Venezuela, leading the Gaza Board of Peace, heading the Kennedy Center board, building a ballroom, and fulfilling his duties as FIFA Peace Prize holder. No wonder he's sleepy.
The use of superlatives for everything from this administration is so exhausting.
January 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The use of superlatives for everything from this administration is so exhausting.
Well, this speech certainly inspires confidence in the commander in chief.
January 3, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Well, this speech certainly inspires confidence in the commander in chief.
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In 2021 the US military moved Israel into CENTCOM alongside regional partners. That shift enabled joint defense against Iranian attacks and CENTCOM leadership on the Gaza ceasefire. A possible Pentagon reorganization raises questions about future coordination. 🇮🇱
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In 2021 the US military moved Israel into CENTCOM alongside regional partners. That shift enabled joint defense against Iranian attacks and CENTCOM leadership on the Gaza ceasefire. A possible Pentagon reorganization raises questions about future coordination. 🇮🇱
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An Arab Christian from the Galilee, Mira Awad is a celebrated singer and actress. She made history in 2009 as the first Arab and Christian to represent Israel at Eurovision.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QrEsZ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QrEsZ
December 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
An Arab Christian from the Galilee, Mira Awad is a celebrated singer and actress. She made history in 2009 as the first Arab and Christian to represent Israel at Eurovision.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QrEsZ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/48QrEsZ
Impressive how well the Cardinals picked themselves on that TD pass.
December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Impressive how well the Cardinals picked themselves on that TD pass.
Love to see the Panthers take down the Bucs.
December 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Love to see the Panthers take down the Bucs.
You'll hate and love yourself (but not in a sexual way!) if you read this.
People are calling my lede here "appalling," "nightmare fuel," "actively evil," and "a desecration of the human spirit"
The Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr. Affair Is Messier Than We Ever Could Have Imagined
Inside the most important, and also least important, story of our time
www.theringer.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
You'll hate and love yourself (but not in a sexual way!) if you read this.
Rico Dowdle is the Panthers' best offensive weapon right now. The Falcons are weaker against the run than the pass. Why complicate things and bootleg Young instead of just giving the ball to Dowdle?
November 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Rico Dowdle is the Panthers' best offensive weapon right now. The Falcons are weaker against the run than the pass. Why complicate things and bootleg Young instead of just giving the ball to Dowdle?
It would be great if she dropped her toxicity. But until she drops the dog whistles (she has continued them since her split with Trump) and calls out her toxic fellow travelers (she's still cheering on Tucker) or even her boyfriend, there's no reason to believe she's sincere.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It would be great if she dropped her toxicity. But until she drops the dog whistles (she has continued them since her split with Trump) and calls out her toxic fellow travelers (she's still cheering on Tucker) or even her boyfriend, there's no reason to believe she's sincere.
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Next week marks the anniversary of Anwar Sadat’s historic visit to Jerusalem. Learn how his bold move and President Carter’s evolving policy helped pave the way for Camp David and peace between Israel and Egypt.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4pcuyxz
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4pcuyxz
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Next week marks the anniversary of Anwar Sadat’s historic visit to Jerusalem. Learn how his bold move and President Carter’s evolving policy helped pave the way for Camp David and peace between Israel and Egypt.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4pcuyxz
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4pcuyxz
This is equivalent to saying, "Sure, he murdered dozens of people, but he didn't choose his victims in advance or carefully plan each killing. Just, every once in a while, he felt the urge and killed somebody at random. So, sure, it's not good, but it's not as bad a real first-degree murderer."
Megyn Kelly: "I know somebody very close to this case…Jeffrey Epstein, in this person's view, was not a pedophile…He was into the barely legal type, like he liked 15 year old girls…He wasn't into like 8 year olds…There's a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old."
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This is equivalent to saying, "Sure, he murdered dozens of people, but he didn't choose his victims in advance or carefully plan each killing. Just, every once in a while, he felt the urge and killed somebody at random. So, sure, it's not good, but it's not as bad a real first-degree murderer."
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As we enter Shabbat, our hearts are with the millions of Americans facing hunger amid the ongoing SNAP crisis. With the shutdown now the longest in history, countless families don't know where their next meal will come from.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
Prayer for the Millions Facing a SNAP Hunger Crisis
mazon.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As we enter Shabbat, our hearts are with the millions of Americans facing hunger amid the ongoing SNAP crisis. With the shutdown now the longest in history, countless families don't know where their next meal will come from.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
In times of uncertainty, our values call us to action.
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7 hostages remain in Hamas captivity.
🎗️ Manny Godard
🎗️ Hadar Goldin
🎗️ Ran Gvili
🎗️ Joshua Mollel
🎗️ Dror Or
🎗️ Sudthisak Rinthalak
🎗️ Lior Rudaeff
Hamas knows where their bodies are, but they continue to refuse to give them back.
🎗️ Manny Godard
🎗️ Hadar Goldin
🎗️ Ran Gvili
🎗️ Joshua Mollel
🎗️ Dror Or
🎗️ Sudthisak Rinthalak
🎗️ Lior Rudaeff
Hamas knows where their bodies are, but they continue to refuse to give them back.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
7 hostages remain in Hamas captivity.
🎗️ Manny Godard
🎗️ Hadar Goldin
🎗️ Ran Gvili
🎗️ Joshua Mollel
🎗️ Dror Or
🎗️ Sudthisak Rinthalak
🎗️ Lior Rudaeff
Hamas knows where their bodies are, but they continue to refuse to give them back.
🎗️ Manny Godard
🎗️ Hadar Goldin
🎗️ Ran Gvili
🎗️ Joshua Mollel
🎗️ Dror Or
🎗️ Sudthisak Rinthalak
🎗️ Lior Rudaeff
Hamas knows where their bodies are, but they continue to refuse to give them back.
This SCOTUS hearing feels quite Talmudic.
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This SCOTUS hearing feels quite Talmudic.
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Today in Israeli History: Yigal Amir, a law student opposed to the Oslo peace process, fatally shoots Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin after a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43dyWUr
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43dyWUr
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today in Israeli History: Yigal Amir, a law student opposed to the Oslo peace process, fatally shoots Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin after a peace rally in Tel Aviv.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43dyWUr
Learn more: https://bit.ly/43dyWUr
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We must do better for those who serve.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
We must do better for those who serve.
thehill.com/policy/defen...?
thehill.com/policy/defen...?
The Saints should run a three-QB offense with Rattler, Shough and Hill all in at once. At least have some fun during this dreadful season.
November 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Saints should run a three-QB offense with Rattler, Shough and Hill all in at once. At least have some fun during this dreadful season.
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“This incident is a sobering reminder that threats motivated by antisemitism and hate persist. Yet it also highlights the power of partnership, preparedness, and vigilance,” read the statement from the Birmingham Jewish Federation. https://ow.ly/7aoQ50XjTTo
FBI and local authorities stop potential synagogue attacks in Alabama
CLARKE COUNTY, Ala. -- Authorities say they have prevented potential acts of violence targeting synagogues across the state and surrounding areas.The FBI, worki
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October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“This incident is a sobering reminder that threats motivated by antisemitism and hate persist. Yet it also highlights the power of partnership, preparedness, and vigilance,” read the statement from the Birmingham Jewish Federation. https://ow.ly/7aoQ50XjTTo
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Today in Israeli History: The iconic banner with two blue stripes and a blue Star of David becomes the official Israeli flag more than five months after the establishment of the state.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L988OZ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L988OZ
October 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today in Israeli History: The iconic banner with two blue stripes and a blue Star of David becomes the official Israeli flag more than five months after the establishment of the state.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L988OZ
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3L988OZ
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In response to "A House of Dynamite," the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency sent around an internal memo with the talking point that US defenses are *100 percent accurate*.
Ah, no.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Ah, no.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
In response to "A House of Dynamite," the Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency sent around an internal memo with the talking point that US defenses are *100 percent accurate*.
Ah, no.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Ah, no.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
It is unconscionable to grab headlines away from the actual peace efforts and actual Palestinian oppression by Hamas going on now. It is unconscionable to lie about mounting evidence of genocide. It is unconscionable to call for disarming Israel and not Hamas.
Some Jewish celebs demand sanctions on Israel: ‘Ceasefire must be beginning, not the end’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/some-jewish-celebs-demand-sanctions-on-israel-ceasefire-must-be-beginning-not-the-end/
Some Jewish celebs demand sanctions on Israel: ‘Ceasefire must be beginning, not the end’
Peter Beinart, Ilana Glazer, Avraham Burg among those who sign on to 'Jews Demand Action' letter to UN chief calling for 'an end of occupation and apartheid'
www.timesofisrael.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It is unconscionable to grab headlines away from the actual peace efforts and actual Palestinian oppression by Hamas going on now. It is unconscionable to lie about mounting evidence of genocide. It is unconscionable to call for disarming Israel and not Hamas.
It's not weird that he keeps saying exactly 88 for the capacity of the East Room when it can seat about 200, right?
Trump notes the sound of construction of his new ballroom at the White House and says, "that's music to my ears. When I hear that sound, it reminds me of money. In this case it reminds me of lack of money because I'm paying for it."
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's not weird that he keeps saying exactly 88 for the capacity of the East Room when it can seat about 200, right?
We're 10 minutes into "Alexander Hamilton" on @tcmtv.bsky.social. When does the singing start?
October 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
We're 10 minutes into "Alexander Hamilton" on @tcmtv.bsky.social. When does the singing start?