“I don’t speak because I have the power to speak; I speak because I don’t have the power to remain silent.” Rav Kook z"l

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Mark Zuckerberg Admits that the Biden-Harris Administration and the FBI Put Pressure on Him To Cover for Biden!

 


Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly distanced himself from the Biden-Harris administration, expressing regret for the role his company played in censoring Americans on its platforms during their tenure. This admission marks a significant shift in Zuckerberg’s stance on government involvement in content moderation.

Zuckerberg’s comments were delivered in a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, in which he addressed the controversy surrounding Meta’s handling of content, particularly during the 2020 election cycle. He revealed that Meta had been under pressure from the FBI to moderate content related to the Hunter Biden laptop story, a topic that became a lightning rod for accusations of political censorship. Zuckerberg acknowledged that the FBI’s insistence on labeling the story as “Russian disinformation” influenced Meta’s decision to limit its visibility on platforms like Facebook.

This is not the first time Zuckerberg has spoken out about the government’s involvement in Meta’s content policies. In a previous appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” he disclosed that the FBI’s warnings about potential disinformation led the company to take action against the Hunter Biden story. However, in his recent letter, Zuckerberg emphasized that Meta has since revised its policies to prevent such interventions in the future.

“We’ve changed our policies and processes to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Zuckerberg wrote. “We no longer temporarily demote things in the U.S. while waiting for fact-checkers.”

In a further departure from his previous political engagements, Zuckerberg also announced that Meta would not be making financial contributions during the upcoming election cycle. This decision underscores his commitment to maintaining a more neutral stance in the contentious political landscape.

Zuckerberg’s remarks are likely to fuel ongoing debates about the role of tech giants in shaping public discourse and the extent to which they should cooperate with government entities. As Meta continues to grapple with its responsibility to balance free expression with the need to combat misinformation, Zuckerberg’s latest statements suggest a move towards a less interventionist approach.

This development also raises questions about the future relationship between Meta and the U.S. government, particularly as the 2024 election cycle approaches. With Zuckerberg pledging to avoid financial contributions and revising content moderation practices, Meta’s role in the political arena may look very different in the years to come.

Monday, August 26, 2024

Long Island Family Finds Interesting Way to Settle a "Ye'rusha" Dispute Without Having to Go to a Bais Din



Five people were killed in a slay-suicide horror on a quiet cul-de-sac in Nassau County on Sunday — days after the family’s matriarch died and kin were set to sell the house, cops and sources said.

All of the victims were shot to death in the tiny blue home on Wyoming Court in Syosset, while the gunman killed himself on the front lawn, Newsday said.

“The mom just died, and they were selling the house,” said Mary Macaluso, a local real-estate agent, noting she was supposed to meet the relatives at the home around noon — but that authorities had closed the street by the time she arrived.

“The kids were all here for the funeral, and they asked me to come to look at the house,’’ Macaluso told the outlet.

She said one of the children had asked her to meet with the family so they’d know what to do before listing the home, which was estimated at being worth nearly $900,000 on Zillow.

They wanted it done quickly, too, because two of the family members had come up from Florida for the funeral and were headed back soon, she said.

The homeowner, identified through public records as Theresa Martha DeLucia, died early last week at the age of 95, according to her obituary.

“It appears to be a murder-suicide,” Patrick Ryder, the commissioner of the Nassau County Police Department, told Newsday at the scene. “We do know that the subject on the front lawn did shoot and kill himself.”




 

Every Single ‘Rabbi’ for Kamala Harris’ Belongs to an Anti-Israel Group



Democrats have tried to reassure Jewish voters that they have nothing to worry about despite Kamala’s harsh criticism of Israel’s war on Hamas.
To counter those concerns, the Jewish Democratic Council of America, headed by Haile Sofer, Kamala’s old policy adviser, rolled out a ‘Jewish Americans for Kamala Harris’ online rally. But while the Zoom rally flier may feature a photo of Kamala and her husband, Doug Emhoff, awkwardly lighting a menorah, the leading figures in the rally only raise more questions.

The two most prominent non-elected officials taking part in the rally are Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers union, and her girlfriend, Sharon Kleinbaum.

While Weingarten is best known for her work in keeping school closed leading to as much as a grade point of loss in education, she is militantly anti-Israel and has used antisemitic rhetoric.

In response to a question from the JTA, a liberal Jewish media outlet, about the power of teachers’ unions, Weingarten launched into an antisemitic tirade in which she claimed that “American Jews are now part of the ownership class” who “want to take that ladder of opportunity away from those who do not have it.” The American Jewish Committee had responded with an op-ed urging her to “Counter, Not Inflame, Antisemitism”.

Arab Networks Mock Nasrallah's "Response" to Israeli Pre-emptive Strike


 

Lindsey Graham Says Israel Should Blow Up Iran’s Oil Refineries

 


On Sunday, conservative Senator Lindsey Graham said on CNN that Israel should threaten to “blow up” Iran’s oil refineries if Hamas does not release the hostages it kidnapped during its Oct. 7 terrorist attack..


“As to the hostages, I would hold Iran responsible for their well-being,” the South Carolina Republican told CNN’s Jake Tapper.

“If I were the state of Israel, I would tell the ayatollah, that if these people do not come home alive — the ones that are left alive — and if we don’t get the bodies of the fallen, we’re going to blow up your oil refineries,” Graham said. “That’s the only way you’re ever going to get the hostages released is to put pressure on Iran.”

Graham also said that the Hamas attacks were generated “to stop normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel.”

“It’s a nightmare for Iran and her proxies, for the Arabs and Israelis to reconcile and make peace and take the region in a different direction,” he said.

Graham also discussed the Democratic National Convention, slamming Kamala Harris and the Democrats.

But rather than the “joy” the media claimed, Graham called the DNC a “hate fest” against Republicans.

“It was light on policy, heavy on insults,” said Graham, adding that he has told former President Donald Trump that he will win the election if he focuses on policy.

“Americans are not joyful when they go to the gas station and fill up their car,” he said. “They’re not joyful when they make their mortgage payment. They’re not joyful when they go to the grocery store. People are hurting and this whole joy love fest doesn’t exist in the real world.”

“If you’re waiting on Kamala Harris to come up with new policies, you’re going to die waiting because she will continue what they’ve been doing for the last four years.”

Kamala' Staff Has a 92% Turnover Rate Raises Questions About Her Leadership Style

 

Kamala Harris has faced growing scrutiny over the high turnover rate among her staff, leading many to question the authenticity of her public persona and leadership style. Since taking office in January 2021, Harris has seen a staggering 92% turnover among her staff, with only 4 out of her original 47 hires remaining.

This alarming rate of staff departures has fueled speculation about the work environment in the Vice President’s office. Critics argue that the “Joy!” campaign, which has been a significant part of Harris’ public image, might not reflect the reality behind closed doors.

Reports from her time as Attorney General of California have resurfaced, painting a picture of a demanding and, at times, authoritarian leadership style. According to Terry McAteer, the father of a former intern, Harris required her staff to stand every morning when she entered the office and address her as “General.”

“Good morning, General,” they were reportedly forced to say, as per McAteer’s account. He further alleged that his son, Gregory McAteer, who interned for Harris, was instructed never to look Harris in the eye or address her directly, as this “privilege” was reserved for senior staff members only.

“Gregory was also given instructions to never address Harris nor look her in the eye as that privilege was only allowed to senior staff members,” McAteer stated.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

'If we stayed in Gaza, Oct. 7 wouldn't have happened,' says general who led evacuation

 

Even when he commanded the evacuation of Gush Katif, retired Major-General Gershon Hacohen felt it was a mistake. But even in his darkest predictions, he could not have imagined the massacre on October 7.


 In a recent interview, Hacohen claimed that October 7 was made possible because it evacuated the Jewish communities in the Gaza Strip.

Nineteen years after Israel's departure from the Strip, he reflects on the mindset that led to the disaster, the failure of military commanders, the responsibility of the political echelon, the increasing Iranian threat, and the future.

Iran’s leader's pledge of ‘revenge’ against Israel shortly before planned Hezbollah attack ..Israel pre-empted him!


 Last night, Major General Hossein Salami, commander in chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), reiterated Tehran’s pledge to retaliate against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on Iranian soil.

“You will hear good news about revenge, God willing,” Salami said last night during an inspection of a border crossing between Iran and Iraq, as thousands of Shiite pilgrims made their way to the Iraqi city of Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. A group of pilgrims encircled the commander chanting “Death to Israel,” the Iranian news agency IRNA reports.

According to US officials who spoke with The Washington Post last week, Iran may have been convinced to delay a direct attack on Israel, deterred by an enormous US military buildup in the region, but was encouraging Hezbollah to launch a strike.

Last night, some 100 IAF fighter jets conducted a preemptive strike against thousands of Hezbollah rocket launchers, as the Lebanese terror group was about to launch its response to the killing of its military commander Fuad Shukr in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut last month. Hezbollah claimed it fired over 320 rockets and drones at northern Israel.

Fearless Gedoilei Hador Launch Massive "Kol Korah" Campaign to Back Ben-Gvir's Ascention to Har Habayis

Chareidim think that they have the correct mesorah, and that they have the monopoly on "gedoilim" and halacha! 

Nothing could be further than the truth! 
There are hundreds of Gedoilim who are very well respected and who have knowledge of Kol Ha'Torah Kulah, but are very humble and try to stay out of the limelight! 

They finally had enough, and started a massive campaign to disabuse the "oilim goilim" of their brainwashed understanding of the Halachos of going up to the Har Habayis! 

All Israeli frum Hebrew printed media were swamped with full-page ads (see below) praising the courage of Ben-Gvir to ascend to the Har Habyis, and stating the fact that he is backed by Gedoilei Yisrael! 
Of course the Charedie Loshon Hara newspapers like Yated, Hapeles, Hamodia refused to carry the Kol Koras! 
However Hebrew Newspapers like
 "עולם קטן,שבתון,שביעי,קרוב אליך,נופשים, מצב הרוח,
גילו דעת,
 all carried and featured the full page Kol Korah!



Of course every frum Jew should consult with his own rabbi, but know that Ben Gvir has his rabbanim and poiskim and he consulted with them! 

Most Chareidie Gedoilim have no clue where one can go or can't go on the Har Habayis they just sign because others have signed, and some are outright "ama-ratzim!"

The latest Kol Koras against Ben-Gvir's ascension was all political!

 The Gedoilim don't really care if Ben-Gvir is over "safek karos" by going up! Is there ONE Chareidie Torah leader who cares about Ben-Gvir's neshama? One? 
No one cares, Ben-Gvir has been going up every month for years, why the sudden barrage of condemnations?

Votes!!!!! again ... Votes! 

All the gedoilim that signed that Kol Korah against him in the Yated, are affiliated and head Chareidie parties!
 Ben-Gvir's party is getting stronger every day and is taking votes from Chareidie parties, making them weaker and weaker. 
So they teamed up with Lapid and other leftists to make Ben-Gvir into a crazed rightest fanatic! 
What does Ben-Gvir really want?
He wants security! He wants a Jew to be able to pray anywhere he wants in his own country! He wants to expand Jewish settlements in Eretz Yisrael..... this makes him a crazed fanatic?  

Finally Gedoilim with brains are fed up with these Chareidie leaders and are fighting back and openly supporting Ben-Gvir! 

The Chazon Ish Used a Jew as a Shabbos Goy for years and even Sold him the Chametz!