Fascinating interview with Robert Kagan, where he says that the biggest mistake of the Iraq war was that it permanently crippled the American public's conceptualization of their country's role in the world, and then admits that America is exceedingly Islamophobic and this informs foreign policy.

Robert Kagan: Sometimes US intervention is worth blowback

In a wide-ranging interview with RS, the hawkish historian talks primacy, neoconservatives, and why he opposes the war in Iran

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Everyone’s expectations got skewed over the past week but Abdul El-Sayed getting $70 million spent against him in a state he lost a primary by like 20 points eight years ago and still winning last night is probably the most impressive electoral accomplishment of the decade.

Always with you people. If the rightmost candidate in the race wins, no matter the margin, it's a "stunning mandate" and a sign of a "massive cultural shift". If a left candidate wins, no matter the margin, it's a sign that they need to "pivot to center" and "unite the fractured public".

Oh great they’re covering him like ESPN covers Jalen Hurts.

Politico@politico.com · 11h ago

Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted

Big money spent $70 million to try and defeat Abdul El-Sayed and it didn't work! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!

The media's takeaway from an El-Sayed win is the same as it would have been from a Stevens win, and the same as it will be if El-Sayed wins the general, or if he loses it: everyone, no matter who they are, needs to take several steps to the right.

Thank you, Michigan. I love you from the bottom of my heart!

suspiciously green bananas is sadly one of the funniest things i’ve read in awhile

Rare credit where it’s due. This is the correct headline.

Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.

Remember, if you see someone stealing copper from a data center, no you didn't. youtu.be/xCzkSyAAf4M?...

Suspects steal $100K in copper from data center site

YouTube video by FOX 5 Washington DC

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The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a landmark ruling that anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism and constitutes a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260804-ant...

Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism, UK appeal tribunal confirms in landmark ruling

The UK Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a landmark ruling that anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism and constitutes a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010. The judgmen…

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It’s official: @abdulelsayed.bsky.social wins the Democratic Primary for Senate! The People Prevail Over Corporate Profits Once Again!

In my recent quest to try every American food that I've been seeing in movies and TV for years, I recently had southern-style biscuits and gravy and I have just two questions: 1. Y'all eat this for BREAKFAST? 2. How do you not eat this for every meal of the day?

A lot of people on here remain bitter about the version of Uncommitted they made up in their heads while high profile members of the actual Uncommitted are becoming mayors, state senators, members of Congress and maybe even part of the US Senate. In some cases, with establishment support.

#StupidSuez@diplomatofnight.com · yesterday

Under-discussed Michigan politics story is that a co-founder of Uncommitted is about to become the Democratic nominee for a seat to the State Senate with the backing of Governor Whitmer

Left- IDF blocks ambulance in West Bank. They shoot Palestinians, then seal off medical access so they bleed to death. Right- Israel killed the child, Rateel Abdullah and left her sister in critical condition. Raseel Abdulah is now fighting for her life.

Almost *everything* you see in this format, whether infinite power cubes or solar powered houses for the homeless that fold out of suitcases or French "bread libraries" for the poor is liberal catnip bullshit by content farms. Stop being idiots. Thank you.

Suella Braverman, Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch, Keir Starmer, David Lammy, Robert Jenrick support this… Imagine Palestinians doing this to the Israelis, what the response be?!

Paul Eric@pauleric70.bsky.social · 2d ago

Israel blocks ambulances in the West Bank again. Shoots Palestinians, then seals off medical access so they bleed out and die. Deliberate. Sadistic. State policy. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🇮🇱🤬🤬🤬🇮🇱♾️

Let’s win this tomorrow. For democracy.

The Challenger disaster was a horrible tragedy, but I remember it was so shocking because catastrophe under NASA was so rare. This never-ending procession of privatised space rockets exploding every other week is making it mundane. Privatisation is shit.

"I'm pro-Israel. But I disapprove of some things Israel does. So, don't hold me accountable for the bad stuff Israel does, even if the bad stuff is made possible by pro-Israel people like me."

Your boss and your landlord have voted.

Hannah Krieg@hannahkrieg.bsky.social · 2d ago

NEW: Young people are on the ballot this election, but can we please get young people to the ballot BOX? So far, King County voters 65+ account for 4 times as many ballots as people under 35. You have until 8pm Tuesday to close that gap!

Hey Seattle don’t forget to vote by tomorrow evening, the low turnout for August elections means your vote is going to be extra potent, like you’ve been gooning for democracy

Lefty Cheat Sheet@electioncheatsheet.org · 2d ago

Your boss and your landlord have voted.

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El-Sayed Surges in Michigan Senate Primary Polls Despite Big Spending by AIPAC

The pro-Israel group has spent record amounts to back Haley Stevens against progressive challenger Abdul El-Sayed.

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Michigan, this is OUR moment. Vote Tuesday, August 4th.

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USDA Agribusiness Integration With Israel Subsidizes Settler Expansionism | Common Dreams

​While Congress advances the US-Israeli military integration plan, Israel and the US attempt to expand their “soft power” through agritechnology development across the region.

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Any American serving in the IDF should be required to renounce his or her U.S. citizenship. #American #Zionists #Traitors

If Iran wants to "kill all jews" and "destroy israel", how come they haven't killed the approx 10,000 jews living in Iran, currently. Also, given the impressive firepower they have, why haven't they already destroyed israel, they've demonstrated their ability. Why?

when people say "do your own research" they generally mean "do not trust anyone with any relevant training or experience"

Marc Veldhoen@marcveld.bsky.social · 2d ago

I'm a full Professor of Immunology and fully vaccinated. I didn't get vaccinated out of obedience, but after decades of studying the immune system and evaluating all evidence. Calling that "lack of critical thinking" is not an argument. It's ideology masked as pretend intellect.