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āNothing in my view is more reprehensible than those habits of mind in the intellectual that induce avoidance, that characteristic turning away from a difficult and principled position, which you know to be the right one, but which you decide not to take. You do not want to appear too political; you are afraid of seeming controversial; you want to keep a reputation for being balanced, objective, moderate; your hope is to be asked back, to consult, to be on a board or prestigious committee, and so to remain within the responsible mainstream; someday you hope to get an honorary degree, a big prize, perhaps even an ambassadorship. For an intellectual these habits of mind are corrupting par excellence. If anything can denature, neutralize, and finally kill a passionate intellectual life it is the internalization of such habits. Personally I have encountered them in one of the toughest of all contemporary issues, Palestine, where fear of speaking out about one of the greatest injustices in modern history has hobbled, blinkered, muzzled many who know the truth and are in a position to serve it. For despite the abuse and vilification that any outspoken supporter of Palestinian rights and self-determination earns for him or herself, the truth deserves to be spoken, represented by an unafraid and compassionate intellectual.ā
Edward Said, Representations of an Intellectual
OH MY Dawwwwwggggg!!
Even before I finished reading, I really liked what you wrote, but I wanted to add: āor take a position that seems fair and brave, but in reality is false, harmful, and exploits your insecurity and guilt complex to cynically manipulate you for personal gain,ā ā meaning that what youāre talking about goes far beyond simple cowardice. True courage lies in seeking the truth, not in shouting something everyone disagrees with while tomatoes are being thrown at you. After all, you could be shouting āthe Earth is flatā or ālicking asses,ā but thatās not heroism ā thatās lunacy. And I wasnāt trying to argue ā on the contrary, I wanted to agree, add, and clarify ā that weāre talking about a genuinely brave position with good intentions and clear moral principles, not just ābeing a freak.ā ā¦But then I finished reading, and everything fell into place. If defending the independence of Antarctica (from evil colonizers) is an example of ābravery,ā then good luck, folks. Thatās about as brave as fighting corruption by digging a moat and putting crocodiles in it. Sure. A farce. Remember Hitler? He also āprotested.ā His book was called Mein Kampf (āMy Struggleā). Understand why Kanye likes him? Is that the path you want to follow too? A lot of passion, very little understanding. Antarctica is a geographical name and has never been an independent country ā just like what youāre referring to. I recommend the book Disinformation by Pacepa. Discover new horizons ā the truth is more astonishing than any conspiracy theory. Welcome to the real world.
Bruce Pennington
Mikes Place Tel Aviv / Restaraunts
When I worked at Mikeās Place Tel Aviv in 2010-2013 (near the US embassy), my manager, Jason Jungreous, refused to let my colleague Ortal use the toilet. He claimed she would smoke there and said, āIt isnāt time for a break yet.ā She cried and begged him to ālet her pee,ā but he made her stay on shift for hours. This happened only once but was just one of many details that compounded a harrowing picture I was unlucky to witness. Ā
The same guy once told me that I didnāt have a āgood auraā or āgood energyā because I refused to suffer quietly and spoke up when things were wrong, unjust, or didnāt make sense. Meanwhile, he was notorious for yelling so loudly and fiercely at everyone that people would tremble, and some even temporarily lost their hearing from the sheer terror he induced. Ā
Once, right before he was promoted to head manager of the entire network, a waitress confided in me after a staff meeting, saying: Ā
āYou know what he talked about for 40 minutes straight? The importance of good aura, good energy, positive vibes, and all that. Isnāt it ridiculous? The most toxic guy in the place demanding US to stay positive. WTF.ā Ā
My comment was, āOf course he wants you to be quiet while heās beating you up.ā How is it any different from what radical Muslims in Yemen and Iran do to their women? Especially considering the fact that most of the managers (āroostersā) were men, and they would āmanageā the women in the same way Iāve describedāand in ways you can likely imagine for yourselves.
And donāt get me wrongāthis isnāt an attack on Jason or even Mikeās Place as a whole. I see the patterns, and theyāre everywhereānot just in this country. The owners were known for constantly smoking hash outside. A typical response from one of them, if you approached them with a problem, was āā¦it happensā¦ā Ā
So, do I think THEY - Mikes Place (or any other business in Israel, really, especially restaurants) mistreat Arabs, Russians, Africans, or fellow American immigrants? Yes and no. I mean, yes, but itās not just themāitās the hypocrisy we (and other societies) are filled with. That particular place is just a great example because it claims to be both āa home away from home for Americansā and āa place where everyone (Muslims, Christians, Jews, Everyone) can meet and set aside their differences - away from politics, religions, and the bs that divides ppl.ā
Yet, that was the place that not only mistreated people from other societies but treated people from its own society the same way: āOlimā (immigrants from the US, especially women), their workers as a whole, themselves, and their customers too! Probably important to mention the latter one since itās a place of business, a place of service!
Again, do I blame them? Management, owners, etc.? Ā
Not really. I blame society, the mentality, the narrativeāand most of all, myself and each individual who chooses fear over love when they truly have the freedom to choose. Ā
For years, I watched people clash thereāgetting mad at each other, losing their tempers, hating themselves for needing to keep up, and drowning in alcohol or drugs to numb their pain. The pain was embedded in how the place operatedāperhaps rooted in the attack they experienced there in 2001. But again, I could see ways to make things better and talked to people about it. Nearly everyone (with maybe one or two exceptions) said the same things: Ā
āWhat can we do?ā Ā
āOur part is small.ā Ā
āItās us versus them.ā Ā
āThereās nothing we can do about it.ā Ā
āIt is what it is.ā Ā
āIt happens.ā Ā
If I start sharing the facts about what people endured and the reactions they received, youād be shocked. This includes constant sexual harassment, verbal abuse, and neglect of basic human rights. But thatās not the point. The point is that, as Bill Hicks said, every second is a choice between fear and love. Ā
Instead of complaining about why ā60 countries with over 2 billion people hate us but canāt make their people lives better, while the most developed 15 countries silently watch horror unfold not even able to protect themselvesāā¦maybe, we could at least TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?? Ā
After all, we claim weāre here (in this world and in Israel) to do just that: to create order, to organize the chaosāfor humanity and the universe. Iām not saying we donāt try at all, but not nearly with the urgency and efficiency the āmatsavā (situation) demands.Ā
First of all, we do treat people of other nations, ethnicities, and races worseāand thatās a fact. But weāve also developed a system where we ourselves canāt function. We create a society where we can only act ānormalā when weāre high or medicated. We make TV shows we canāt bear to watch, social media platforms the smartest among us avoid, and an extremely sexualized culture filled with violence and oppression that the best of us simply ignore. Ā
Why are we doing this? Whatās the point? Ā
A business owner might say: Ā
āI hire a Sudanese refugee to wash dishes because heās better at it than an Israeliāand because the government makes it impossible for me to pay decent salaries and still stay afloat.ā Ā
But what do Russians say about why they take part in crimes, support war, and oppression?Ā
The same dvmn thing: Ā
āIf I donāt steal, I canāt survive. If I speak up, theyāll destroy me.ā Ā
But when you blame āthe government,ā youāre really blaming a system identical to the one you create at workāwith the same flaws. It doesnāt just oppress āat-risk groupsā; it turns YOU into one. Ā
Who was at risk on October 7? The Sudaneseāor anyone? Ā
This happens because of a combination of dehumanizing decisions āfrom the topā and silence, lack of initiative, or lack of response āfrom the bottomāāor should I say, a lack of Communication? And I donāt just mean people not speakingāI also mean people not LISTENING to each other. Itās a lack of CONNECTION. Ā
You donāt speak up when things go wrong, and then you complain about why they went wrong. Ā
If you become Prime Minister, would you do the most important thing? Would you leave after four years? If so, Iām voting for you. Ā
Iām not political, but I stand for people. Thatās why I care whoās in our parliament. Just like that Jason running around, yelling and spraying his spit everywhere, weāre the ones who create the āworld we live ināāin both big and small ways, good and bad.Ā
What kind of leadership do we develop and cherish?
If we think itās okay for the same guy to be in power for 20 years, firing the defense minister over a scandal surrounding his own cabinet leaking data, sacrificing (allegedly but very likely) hostagesā lives for personal gainā¦Ā
If we think itās okay for an Eritrean guy to eat his burger sitting next to the sewage while we eat our staff meals at the bar with juice and musicā¦Who can really help us? I always say āif a restaurant is a car, the dishwasher station is its wheels. I donāt need to see your fancy looking keys, just show me the wheels first and Iāll decide if I want to sit in the car.ā
What Iām saying is simple: Ā
Follow The Script, and if it doesnāt work, Change The Script.Ā
Use both approaches SIMULTANEOUSLY. Ā
As for Mikeās Place, Iāve never been back since I stopped working there. I knew it all along. And I have no hard feelings toward them. But if I went back and saw how much lower theyāve sunk, it would make me cry. Ā
2010 was a different era. Back then, the US voted for Obama, and we still tried to live in ways that made sense. Every external disaster comes from an internal crisis. Donāt try to explain itājust admit it. Ā
Things are connected. Ā
I could never forgive Jason (or George) for how they treated Ortal. But that doesnāt mean I canāt understand why they did it. I couldnāt deal with her either, even though I wanted to.Ā I stand against the far right, which is in power almost everywhereāIsrael, the US, Russia, China, Iran. But Iām not a leftist. Iām a true liberal. I have no problem calling out Ortal for mixing pills with alcohol or condemning leftists in the US and Israel for being idiots. Ā
I canāt judge people who canāt think because theyāre too scared. But I know why theyāre scared. They donāt think, so they make choices that put them in fear-inducing situations. Ā
And Iāve known this since I was a kidāI had dreams about it. Ā
The world gets stupid because itās scared, and it gets scared because it keeps making the wrong choices. The wrong choices lead to more disasters, that scare them even more, so they do more dumb sh*t, to get even more... you get the idea. But we can change the direction at any point given. Because thereās the same snowball effect in the āCircle of Prudenceā: right choices lead to more courage and bravery, freedom of imagination and efficient analytical processes, which lead to better decisions, which cause better experiences and further development. Better developed ones make better choices. The 'Circle of Prudence' is kind of an alternative to the 'Vicious Circle.' Look, I havenāt figured it all out on my own. ReadĀ Why Nations Fail. Itās a great book.
Do you want to hear about Alan, who got promoted after punching a customer and was later shot d3ad in LA? About Juan, who told me to serve fried fish with bones in beer batter to a customer? About him drinking with a customer who slapped Josephine, a waitress? ā¦My colleague getting drunk at work and slamming a door into the tray I was carrying, spilling champagne everywhere? Aaron, the owner, letting a customer sign a paper accepting responsibility for being served mildly raw chicken? Or Corey bragging to me about how he farts in Ortal's face while she's bent over to grab something from the fridge next to him? And how many of them spoke behind Kevinās back, even though he was one of the few trying to organize the space in a way that would make it easier for them to workā¦
I donāt think these are pleasant stories, but Iāll share them at some point, so others know. Otherwise, why do I keep them in my memory? Ā
You know I was the one who stood up for the place, ensuring the quality of the product and service no matter what happenedāairstrikes, freezing weather, incompetent managers, or colleagues on K2 (synthetic pot) messing around with each otherās private parts during a shift. And what did I get in return? Isolation, condemnation, and when I really pushed backāmore and more raises. They kept promoting me to take on more responsibility but with fewer tools. Ā
Once, I created 3D maps of the fridges to make the organization of products easier to understand. Those maps are still sitting somewhere in my archives because no one needed them. My point is that, just like in countries ruled by dictatorships (and I always say this!), in MOST companies (including that one), youāll find: Ā
1. Negative selection ā To move āup,ā you often have to be the worst (in some way). Ā
2. Absence of obvious āsocial liftsā ā There are no opportunities for everyone to realize their potential. Ā
3. No way to communicate issues ā The ākill the messengerā mentality reigns, where the one who brings bad news is blamed, even though theyāre the least responsible for it. Ā
4. Jealous, insecure leadership ā Leaders who donāt see othersā success as their own but view anyone as a threat. Ā
5. Preservation of the status quo ā āThis is how it is and how it will stay because itās how itās always been.ā But in reality (whether in business, personal growth, or mental health), anything that isnāt progressing is regressingāitās the law of entropy, as far as I know. Ā
6. Other symptoms ā The same traits you see in failing states, declining companies, or underdeveloped personalities. Ā
Again, this isnāt to condemn anyone but to offer a handāto help before itās too late. Ā
As I keep saying: I warned people living in the North of Israel for two years that they needed shelters because Russia, stationed in Syria, is no friend to us. They ignored that perspective. I keep telling Israelis that if we donāt stand up for Ukraine, we are not really a nation that has learned the lessons of the Holocaust. I keep telling Jews worldwide that if we donāt start spreading the truth and striving to be GREAT (again hahaha), we will fall. Ā
Not to look or sound great, but to BE great. The idea the pro-pali camp completely overlooks: Ā
Their whole thing is the āPotemkin Village,ā with lots of decorations but no substance, Ā
a ātacky extravaganza.ā
By the way, I also keep telling my fellow Democrats and liberals that, no matter how wrong Biden or the Democratic Party (in the U.S.) may be, Trump does not represent our values. We absolutely CANNOT ally with someone like him. Itās like Stalin allying with Hitler in 1939āhad he not done that, at least Hitler wouldnāt have been able to attack the USSR *UNEXPECTEDLY* in 1941. Ā
There was one guy at Mikeās, thoughāJoe/Joseph, that once told me, āI get it, dude. Youāre not just saying random things; youāre setting points for us to connect.ā And thatās exactly right. Ā
Since my approach comes from creativity and being an art-oriented person, I donāt force my vision on the people I talk to (unlike populistsāPutin, Trump, Netanyahu, also all of themāor the scholars of Islam, including their main prophet). Instead, I set the points and let others connect them. Ā
Thatās exactly why the blog is called āConnecting Linesā. Itās a kind of 3D version of āconnecting dots.ā Because here in 2024, we donāt just deal in facts; we deal in narratives, and each narrative is a story in itself. So the goal is to connect them in a way that is both logical and true to reality. Ā
Well, thatās enough for today. ā¤ļø Ā
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PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION FROM WITNESSES State-Controlled Terrorism in a Country with Managed Democracy?
(I still need to re-check the translation because AI keeps doing stupid mistakes, but here you have the 1st version) News agencies reported: Khanpash Nurdiyevich Terkibaev died in a car accident in Chechnya. A 31-year-old native of the Chechen village of Mesker-Yurt, Terkibaev had lived a brief but eventful life. His most notable role, undoubtedly, was his involvement in the hostage crisis at Dubrovka in October 2002.
So, who was Terkibaev? He seems to have been the last remaining witness from the hostage-takersā side at the Theater Center. Outwardly, he was one of the terrorists, one of those who, as he claimed, entered the building with Baraev's group on October 23 of the previous year. But in reality, he was a double agentāan informant for the security services. According to Terkibaev, and supported by indirect evidence, he provided information to the special services while inside the theater. He managed to leave the "Nord-Ost" scene the day before the storming.
Terkibaev had also worked as a journalist for Maskhadovās administration and hosted a presidential TV program between the two Chechen wars. After "Nord-Ost," he cooperated with Putinās administration, even visiting the European Parliament in Strasbourg in April 2003 as the head of a delegation of Chechen deputies. He also flashed credentials as a special correspondent for the official Russian Gazette.
In summary: he served many masters.
But his "claim to fame" was undoubtedly "Nord-Ost," a horrifying incident. If Terkibaev truly operated as described, then the attack was managedāat least by one of the domestic intelligence agencies. It suggests that this orchestrated attack, which ended with the use of secret chemical weapons against Russian citizens, was fought against by another intelligence service and several special forces units.
In May of this year, our newspaper published an interview with Terkibaev, who was then still very much in control of his situation. From his revelations, it appeared that "Nord-Ost" was highly beneficial to our unique form of government, known as managed democracy.
What happened after the interview? First, we called on the investigative team probing "Nord-Ost" to interrogate Terkibaev. We also urged them to question the author of these lines regarding Terkibaev. A detective even visited the editorial office once. As usual, he wrote in the report what he wantedāso-called free statementsāand was only concerned about how, following the newspaper's publication, Basaev might now threaten Terkibaev as a traitor.
Indeed, Terkibaev had lived for some time in Baku this year, where he faced significant difficulties and could not stay longāBasaev's men would have eventually killed him. So, Terkibaev moved back to Chechnya, a desperate moveāhe had placed his head in the lionās mouth. The federal forces were no longer interested in cooperating with him, and he had no other support. And then came the car accident.
Whatās important now? Double and triple agents traditionally end up dead. This only makes matters worse for us: Terkibaev was never interrogated, which means that another fragile link to the secrets of "Nord-Ost" has been forever severed. He took with him information that should have been made known to the publicāour entire society. We have no answers to some of the fundamental questions about "Nord-Ost," questions that, thanks to the upper echelons of power, remain unanswered. Who helped Baraevās group in Moscow? (And no, Iām not talking about the corrupt employees of passport officesāironically, they were also put on trial this week.) How did Baraev's group even get to Moscow? How was the attack in Moscow planned? Who was Terkibaevās contact in the security services? And in which security agency? Why was the storming ordered? Why were the negotiations, which could have resulted in the release of the hostages, cut short? Who facilitated these criminal decisions?
All these questions point to the one thing we suspect but do not definitively know: the terror attack was controlled. Baraev was a puppet, and the black-clad female suicide bombers were mere placeholders for explosives.
Here's an important detail about the pursuit of exact knowledge: not only did the official investigative team fail to question Terkibaev, but the public commission investigating the attack (which exists but is so inactive it may as well not) also failed to do so.
The timing of the car accident is also notable: it happened right when Terkibaev was finally about to speakāthe CIA had taken an interest in him. The fact is that U.S. intelligence services were conducting their own investigation into the death of an American citizen (as they are required to do) who was in the audience of the musical. They had begun signaling that they were interested in Terkibaev as an informant. (This may be one of the reasons Terkibaev moved from Baku to Chechnya; in Baku, he was accessible to the CIA, while in Chechnya, not so much.)
So, whatās the situation today? THE AGENT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO TALKāAND HE DIDNāT. This was a silent liquidation.
This is the main takeaway regarding the cause of the car accident in Chechnya. No one will ever be able to prove that this specific accident was just a coincidence, even if it wasāno one will believe it.
And on a broader scale: with Terkibaev's elimination, I can no longer believe that the security services are uninvolved in organizing terrorist actsāthey have done everything to make me believe the opposite. And when the next hostage-taking happens, the first thought that will come to mind is: whoās behind it? One of "ours"? Behind the terrorists?
The facts speak for themselves: this week, insurgent groups were caught in Dagestanāthey appear here and there, aviation bombards the mountains, officers announce the deaths of two, then another seven militants⦠Who will believe this? It increasingly feels like we are the ones being deceived, not the terroristsāis this the beginning of a "new Dagestan" to be followed by a "new anti-terrorist operation" just before the elections?
Itās time to recall another recent publication in our newspaper about "Nord-Ost." We published several frames from a video (shot from a window across from the main entrance), showing a blonde woman in military camouflage aiming a gun at a man in a striped sweater, handcuffed with his hands behind his back. She aims, then the lifeless body is dragged away to the left. (Needless to say, the FSB, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Prosecutor Generalās Office ignored this publication, despite a request from the families of those who lost loved ones at "Nord-Ost" to the FSB director, Patrushev, asking for an investigation into the footage.)
What does this video show? The methods of silent elimination. Without any legal process, just extrajudicial executions at the discretion of the security services. The "laws of wartime," which grant special powers to the security services, allow them to bypass written law. These "laws of wartime" are what the president, on Human Rights Day, again presented as the norm of our times, as something self-evident.
I'll share about a recent unofficial meeting with members of one of the special forces units involved in the "Nord-Ost" storming. The meeting was about this "blonde woman." Who is she? Why did she do it? The soldiers explained it simply: "nothing special," "he was a looter," "we caught him red-handed," "you understand, nerves were on edge," "we had him, and she executed him."
They spoke of this execution as casually as drinking tea, much like how the president spoke of the "laws of wartime" to justify whatās happening in Chechnya.
This casualness means a lot. Perhaps it's the main problem. It highlights the growing divide between what we, the people, citizens, believe about our stateāthe law, the Constitution, investigation, trialāand what our security services think: execution at their discretion, sanctioned vigilantism. At least some of them think this way.
We, society, still believe that the woman in the camouflage (like Terkibaev) should have been interrogated, tried, and the information about the crime made public. We also want to know who the man in handcuffs was. Was he a hostage? A militant? A passerby?
But thatās just what we believe. "They"āthe security servicesāthink differently. Or rather, fewer and fewer of "them" think as we do.
Society is fracturing. The divide is over how we view the growing Stalin-like methodsāsilent eliminations carried out at the discretion of those in uniform.
The divide is becoming more obvious. Itās like scissors with their sharp blades widely separated. And we must be ready for the fact that part of society will be caught between these bladesāand cut away when those who now believe they have the right to carry out such judgments deem it necessary.
Anna Politkovskaya 22.12.2003
Denying the holocaust by abbas was something he learned there
Yes, Mahmoud Abbasā controversial views on the Holocaust, as presented in his 1982 doctoral thesis, "The Other Side: The Secret Relationship Between Nazism and Zionism," which he wrote while studying in Moscow, are often linked to the influence of Soviet ideology at the time. In his thesis, Abbas questioned the number of Jewish victims during the Holocaust and promoted conspiracy theories suggesting collaboration between Zionists and Nazis. While Abbas later softened his stance and acknowledged the Holocaust, these ideas reflect the broader anti-Zionist narrative that was prevalent in Soviet intellectual and political circles during that period.
The Soviet Union, including its academic institutions, promoted a strong anti-Israel stance, often framing Zionism as a form of colonialism or racism, aligning with the political strategy of supporting Arab nationalist movements against Western-backed Israel. Holocaust denial or revisionism was sometimes used as a tool in these anti-Zionist arguments. Abbas' education in Moscow, under the influence of figures like Primakov and within the context of Soviet anti-Zionism, likely contributed to shaping his views during that time. https://www.academia.edu/109269725/Disinformation_Prof_Ronald_J_Rychlak_Lt_Gen_Ion_Mihai_Pacepa
Yevgeny Primakov & Mahmoud Abbas part 2
Yes, Yevgeny Primakov was indeed associated with the university system in the Soviet Union, including institutions like the Patrice Lumumba University, which was known for training foreign students, particularly from developing countries. During the time Mahmoud Abbas studied there, Primakov was actively involved in Middle Eastern affairs and Soviet intelligence.
Primakov's academic role overlapped with his intelligence work, where he was likely influencing and interacting with foreign students from regions of Soviet interest, such as the Middle East. Given his dual role as a professor and an intelligence operative, it is quite plausible that Primakov's involvement at the university helped facilitate the recruitment of influential figures like Abbas, who later rose to prominence within the PLO. This reflects the broader Soviet strategy of cultivating relationships with key individuals from various liberation movements and political groups across the world, especially in regions of geopolitical significance like the Middle East.
While specific details of direct recruitment are not publicly confirmed, Abbas' time in Moscow, under the educational and possibly political influence of Primakov, points to the potential for such interactions to have occurred.
Denying Holocaust and twisting view of what Zionism is
Denying the Holocaust and distorting the understanding of Zionism are significant issues that often arise in discussions about anti-Semitism, historical revisionism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hereās an overview of both topics:
Denying the Holocaust
Holocaust Denial: This refers to the claim that the Holocaust, the systematic extermination of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II, either did not happen or was greatly exaggerated. Holocaust denial is widely considered an expression of anti-Semitism and is rejected by historians and scholars.
Motivations: Those who deny the Holocaust often do so to promote an anti-Semitic agenda, undermine the historical suffering of Jewish people, and delegitimize the state of Israel. They may use pseudoscience, misinterpret historical documents, and spread conspiracy theories to support their claims.
Consequences: Holocaust denial is not only harmful to the memory of the victims but also contributes to the perpetuation of anti-Semitism and hatred against Jewish people. Many countries have laws against Holocaust denial, recognizing its potential to incite hate and violence.
Twisting the View of Zionism
Zionism Defined: Zionism is the national movement for the re-establishment of a Jewish homeland in Israel, which began in the late 19th century. It arose in response to widespread anti-Semitism in Europe and the desire for self-determination.
Distortion of Zionism: Critics of Zionism sometimes portray it as an inherently colonialist or racist ideology. This distortion can lead to a misunderstanding of the historical context and motivations behind the movement, as well as the legitimate aspirations of the Jewish people for a safe homeland.
Anti-Zionism vs. Anti-Semitism: While criticism of Israeli policies is common and can be a valid part of political discourse, it is crucial to distinguish between legitimate critique and expressions of anti-Zionism that cross the line into anti-Semitism. When attacks on Zionism conflate Jewish identity with the actions of the Israeli state or deny Jewsā historical ties to the land, they can perpetuate anti-Semitic stereotypes.
The Impact of Denial and Distortion
Social and Political Ramifications: Holocaust denial and the twisting of Zionism can fuel anti-Semitic rhetoric and violence, exacerbate tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and hinder constructive dialogue between different communities.
Educational Importance: Education about the Holocaust and a nuanced understanding of Zionism are essential in combatting these distortions. Promoting accurate historical narratives can help prevent the spread of anti-Semitic ideologies and foster a more informed and empathetic society.
In summary, denying the Holocaust and distorting the understanding of Zionism are interconnected issues that perpetuate anti-Semitism and hinder constructive discourse about Jewish history and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Addressing these challenges through education and open dialogue is vital in promoting understanding and respect among diverse communities.
Mahmud Abbas and Primakov
Mahmoud Abbas (also known as Abu Mazen) and Yevgeny Primakov played significant roles in the politics of the Middle East, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russian involvement in the region.
Mahmoud Abbas
Background: Born on March 26, 1935, Mahmoud Abbas is a Palestinian politician and a prominent leader in the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He became the President of the Palestinian Authority (PA) in 2005 following the death of Yasser Arafat.
Role in Peace Negotiations: Abbas has been involved in various peace negotiations with Israel, advocating for a two-state solution. He supports negotiations based on the pre-1967 borders and has sought international recognition for Palestinian statehood.
Leadership Challenges: Abbas has faced challenges in governance, including political divisions between Fatah (the leading party in the PA) and Hamas. His leadership has been criticized for issues of corruption, lack of democratic processes, and failure to achieve significant progress in peace talks.
International Relations: Abbas has worked to garner international support for the Palestinian cause, seeking recognition from the United Nations and other international bodies. His leadership represents a more moderate approach compared to more militant factions within Palestinian politics.
Yevgeny Primakov
Background: Yevgeny Primakov (1929-2015) was a Russian politician, diplomat, and intelligence officer who served as the Prime Minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999. He was a prominent figure in Russian foreign policy during the post-Soviet era.
Role in Middle Eastern Politics: Primakov played a key role in shaping Russiaās approach to the Middle East, advocating for a multipolar world and increased Russian engagement in the region. He sought to restore Russiaās influence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Diplomatic Initiatives: Known for his pragmatic approach, Primakov supported dialogue with various Middle Eastern leaders, including those in Israel and the Palestinian territories. He emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and often criticized U.S. dominance in the region.
Mediation Efforts: Primakov attempted to mediate between Israel and the Palestinians, promoting peace talks and advocating for the Palestinian cause on the international stage. His efforts were part of a broader strategy to reestablish Russia as a key player in Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Interaction and Influence
Collaboration: Abbas and Primakov interacted during a time of shifting dynamics in Middle Eastern politics. Primakovās influence as a seasoned diplomat helped facilitate communication and negotiations between Palestinian leadership and various international actors, including Israel.
Russian Support: Under Primakovās leadership, Russia increased its support for Palestinian statehood and actively engaged in peace efforts, positioning itself as a counterbalance to U.S. influence in the region. This approach aligned with Abbasās goals of securing international recognition and support for the Palestinian cause.
Legacy: Both leaders represent different facets of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape. Abbas continues to seek diplomatic solutions to Palestinian aspirations, while Primakovās legacy as a key figure in Russian diplomacy remains influential in understanding Russiaās current role in Middle Eastern affairs.
In summary, Mahmoud Abbas and Yevgeny Primakov were significant figures in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader Middle Eastern politics, with Abbas focusing on Palestinian statehood and negotiations, while Primakov aimed to reassert Russiaās role and influence in the region.

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Kgb role in terroristic attacks against Jewish and Israel
The KGB, as the main security and intelligence agency of the Soviet Union, played a multifaceted role in the context of terrorism against Jews and Israel, particularly during the Cold War. Hereās an overview of that involvement:
1. Support for Anti-Israeli Groups
Funding and Training: The KGB provided support to various anti-Israeli groups and organizations, particularly those aligned with Soviet interests. This included funding, military training, and logistical support for groups like the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), which engaged in armed struggle against Israel.
Connections with Terrorist Organizations: The KGB established relationships with various terrorist organizations that targeted Israeli citizens and interests, offering them assistance to undermine Israelās stability and influence in the region.
2. Sponsoring Palestinian Groups
Fostering Extremism: The KGB's support extended to radical factions within the Palestinian movement, promoting groups that adopted violent tactics. This support aimed to destabilize Israel and shift the balance of power in favor of the Soviet-aligned Arab states.
Training Camps: Soviet influence included the establishment of training camps for Palestinian militants in various countries, where they learned guerilla warfare, sabotage techniques, and terrorist tactics aimed at Israeli targets.
3. Use of Terror as a Geopolitical Tool
Destabilizing Allies: By supporting terrorism against Israel, the KGB sought to destabilize an ally of the United States in the Middle East, creating an environment conducive to expanding Soviet influence in the region.
Propaganda: Terrorist acts against Israeli and Jewish targets were often used for propaganda purposes, portraying Israel as an oppressor and fostering anti-Zionist sentiment globally. The USSR promoted narratives that framed Palestinian violence as legitimate resistance against colonialism.
4. Covert Operations and Espionage
Infiltration: The KGB engaged in covert operations that included infiltrating Jewish and Israeli organizations to gather intelligence and disrupt activities that could threaten Soviet interests.
Disinformation Campaigns: The agency conducted disinformation campaigns aimed at portraying Israel in a negative light, further justifying terrorism against it as a legitimate response to perceived aggression.
5. The Role of Other Soviet Entities
GRU Involvement: The Soviet military intelligence agency (GRU) also participated in training and supporting various militant groups that targeted Israel, further complicating the landscape of Soviet involvement in Middle Eastern conflicts.
Connections with Eastern Bloc Countries: Many Eastern European countries under Soviet influence participated in supporting terrorist activities against Israel, often collaborating with the KGB in intelligence and logistical support.
Conclusion
The KGB's involvement in terrorism against Jews and Israel was part of a broader strategy to counter Western influence in the Middle East and to support Soviet-aligned groups. By providing material support, training, and fostering relationships with radical factions, the KGB aimed to destabilize Israel and promote anti-Zionist sentiments, aligning with Soviet geopolitical objectives during the Cold War. This involvement contributed to the cycle of violence and conflict in the region, with long-lasting implications for Israeli-Palestinian relations.
Was the Israel a number one enemy for issr/kgb back then?
During the Cold War, Israel was considered a significant adversary by the Soviet Union and its intelligence agencies, including the KGB. However, the nature of this enmity was complex and influenced by various geopolitical factors. Hereās an overview:
1. Ideological Opposition
Zionism vs. Communism: The Soviet Union, ideologically opposed to Western capitalism and its allies, viewed Israel as a Western outpost in the Middle East. The Zionist movement, which led to the establishment of Israel, was often seen as aligned with Western imperialism, particularly following Israel's founding in 1948.
2. Support for Arab States
Backing Arab Nations: The Soviet Union supported various Arab states and liberation movements in the region, seeing them as allies against Western influence. This included providing military aid, training, and political support to countries like Egypt, Syria, and Iraq, all of which were hostile to Israel.
Role in Arab-Israeli Conflicts: The USSR played a significant role in the 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War by supplying arms and intelligence to Arab states fighting against Israel.
3. Intelligence Operations
KGB Activities: The KGB was involved in gathering intelligence on Israel and its military capabilities. This included espionage operations targeting Israeli technology and military strategies.
Counterintelligence: The KGB also sought to counter Israeli intelligence efforts and to undermine Israelās relationships with Western powers, particularly the United States.
4. Cultural and Propaganda Campaigns
Disinformation: The Soviet Union engaged in propaganda campaigns portraying Israel as a colonial power and depicting the Arab states as victims of imperialist aggression. This was aimed at bolstering support for Arab nationalist movements and creating a narrative against Israel.
Supporting Anti-Zionist Movements: The USSR supported various anti-Zionist movements and groups within the international community that sought to delegitimize Israel and its policies.
5. Cold War Dynamics
Shifting Alliances: As the Cold War progressed, the dynamics between Israel and the USSR evolved. Israel initially sought support from the USSR, but as it aligned more closely with the United States, it became a primary target of Soviet hostility.
Emergence of Hezbollah and PLO: The USSR supported groups like the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and later Hezbollah, viewing them as tools to combat Israeli influence and to gain leverage in the region.
Conclusion
While Israel was not the only enemy of the Soviet Union, it was certainly among the principal adversaries, especially as it became increasingly aligned with the United States during the Cold War. The KGB and Soviet leadership viewed Israel as a strategic obstacle to their influence in the Middle East and sought to counteract it through various means, including military support for Arab states, intelligence operations, and propaganda efforts. The enmity between the USSR and Israel was part of the broader geopolitical struggle between the superpowers during this period.
Corruption of Islam by kgb and gru
The notion of the corruption of Islam by the KGB (Committee for State Security) and the GRU (Main Intelligence Directorate) primarily revolves around the idea that Soviet intelligence agencies sought to exploit religious and ethnic divisions in various Muslim regions for political and strategic purposes. Hereās an overview of how this occurred:
1. Historical Context
Soviet Atheism: The Soviet Union was officially atheistic and viewed religion as a relic of the past. However, the KGB and GRU recognized that Islam, particularly in regions within the Soviet sphere of influence, held significant cultural and political power.
Post-World War II Strategy: Following World War II, the Soviet Union sought to expand its influence in Muslim-majority countries, especially in the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia, often presenting itself as a champion of anti-colonialism and social justice.
2. Exploitation of Islamic Movements
Support for Radical Groups: The KGB reportedly provided support to various Islamic groups that opposed Western influence, using them as proxies to destabilize governments aligned with the West. This support included funding, training, and sometimes arms.
Creating Divisions: Soviet intelligence agencies often exploited ethnic and sectarian tensions within Islamic communities to weaken their unity. For example, they may have played various factions against one another to maintain influence and control.
3. Disinformation Campaigns
Propaganda: The KGB engaged in disinformation campaigns aimed at shaping public perceptions of Islam and its leaders. This involved promoting certain interpretations of Islam that aligned with Soviet interests while discrediting others that were more aligned with Western or anti-Soviet ideologies.
Fostering Extremism: Some analysts argue that by fostering extremist interpretations of Islam, Soviet agencies may have inadvertently contributed to the radicalization of certain groups, leading to long-term instability in the region.
4. Influence on Afghan Mujahideen
Afghanistan Conflict: During the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989), the KGB and GRU faced resistance from the Mujahideen, various Islamic factions fighting against the Soviet invasion. The U.S. and other countries supported these groups, creating a complicated web of alliances and hostilities.
Manipulating Factions: The Soviets attempted to infiltrate and manipulate the Mujahideen by supporting specific factions that were more amenable to Soviet interests, contributing to internal divisions among the groups.
5. Legacy and Continuing Impact
Post-Soviet Landscape: The strategies employed by Soviet intelligence agencies during the Cold War have had lasting impacts on the political landscape in many Muslim-majority countries. The legacy of exploitation, disinformation, and division continues to affect relationships within Islam and between Islamic countries and the West.
Contemporary Issues: In modern times, similar tactics have been observed in Russiaās dealings with Islamic regions, particularly in the North Caucasus and in its foreign policy in the Middle East, where it may seek to align with certain groups to further its geopolitical goals.
Conclusion
The involvement of the KGB and GRU in the dynamics of Islam during the Soviet era reflects a complex interplay of manipulation and exploitation. By fostering divisions and supporting certain factions, these agencies aimed to serve Soviet interests while undermining Western influence. The ramifications of these actions continue to influence Islamic political movements and the broader geopolitical landscape today.
Putin being a connection between kgb and international terrorist organizations
Vladimir Putin's background in the KGB has led to speculation about potential connections between him and various international terrorist organizations, although concrete evidence of direct ties is limited. Hereās an overview of how Putinās KGB career and subsequent political ascent might relate to this topic:
1. KGB Background
Intelligence Training: Putin served in the KGB from 1975 to 1991, primarily in East Germany. His role involved gathering intelligence and possibly engaging in counterintelligence operations.
Soviet Strategy: During the Cold War, the KGB often sought to undermine Western interests by supporting various revolutionary and terrorist movements globally, especially those opposing U.S. influence. This included backing groups seen as allies in the struggle against Western imperialism.
2. Post-Soviet Era and Terrorism
Chechen Wars: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Putin gained prominence during the Second Chechen War (1999-2000), where he adopted a hardline stance against Chechen separatists. While he framed this conflict as a counter-terrorism operation, some critics argue that his tactics blurred the lines between fighting terrorism and suppressing regional aspirations.
Terrorism as a Pretext: Putin has often used the threat of terrorism to justify increased state power, domestic repression, and military actions, including the controversial policies in Chechnya and Syria.
3. Connections to International Groups
Syria and Hezbollah: Russia's military support for the Assad regime in Syria has involved collaboration with Hezbollah, a group labeled as a terrorist organization by several countries. While not a direct connection to terrorism, Russia's partnership with such groups raises questions about its stance on international terrorism.
Potential Links: Some analysts have suggested that the KGB's historical ties to various factions and movements might have laid the groundwork for connections between Russian intelligence and organizations that could be classified as terrorist groups, depending on geopolitical interests.
4. Strategic Alliances
Realpolitik Approach: Putinās approach is often described as realpolitik, where alliances are formed based on strategic interests rather than ideology. This means that while he may not directly support terrorist organizations, he may engage with groups that align with Russia's geopolitical objectives.
Countering Western Influence: By aligning with groups that oppose U.S. and NATO interests, Putin has sometimes supported factions that the West labels as terrorists, thereby complicating the narrative of terrorism in the context of international relations.
Conclusion
While there is no definitive evidence of Putin being a direct connection between the KGB and international terrorist organizations, his career has been shaped by the KGB's historical strategies that included fostering relationships with various militant groups. His later political decisions often reflected a pragmatic approach to forming alliances based on Russian geopolitical interests, leading to complex interactions with groups considered terrorists by other nations.
What was the military group in aftica Clodo was connected to?
During his time in East Germany, Vladimir Putin was reportedly connected to the Stasi, the East German secret police, which had its own intelligence and military operations. However, more notably, he had ties to various African liberation movements that were supported by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
One significant military group linked to Soviet interests in Africa was the Angolan military (specifically the MPLAāPopular Movement for the Liberation of Angola). The MPLA received substantial support from the USSR and its allies, including military training, weapons, and political backing in their fight against Portuguese colonial rule and later against other factions during the Angolan Civil War.
While there are no direct records of Putin's personal involvement with African military groups, his KGB role would have included engagement with such movements that aligned with Soviet interests globally, particularly in the context of Cold War dynamics. The Soviet Union aimed to establish and support leftist regimes and movements across Africa as part of its broader strategy against Western influence. - "no I meant Clodo"
Clodo, or Claudio Frank, is a former operative connected to the KGB and Soviet intelligence, who was involved in various African military groups during the Cold War. He played a role in supporting liberation movements and Marxist regimes across Africa, particularly in the context of Soviet efforts to extend its influence in the region.
One notable connection is to the Angolan Civil War, where he assisted the MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola), which was backed by the Soviet Union against various opposition groups, including UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), which received support from the U.S. and South Africa.
Clodo's operations may have involved training, logistics, and intelligence support for African military groups aligned with Soviet interests, contributing to the broader geopolitical struggle between the East and West during that era. His work exemplified the KGB's global strategy of fostering alliances with leftist movements worldwide.

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What was Putins job in Germany, actually? Who is Clodo?
Vladimir Putin served as a KGB officer in East Germany during the late 1980s, specifically from 1985 to 1990. His role was primarily focused on intelligence gathering and maintaining surveillance on Western activities in the region. He was stationed in Dresden, where he worked under the guise of a translator and a liaison with various organizations.
Key Points About Putin's Job in East Germany:
KGB Role: As a KGB officer, Putin's responsibilities included recruiting informants, gathering intelligence, and monitoring political dissidents, particularly as East Germany faced increasing unrest and calls for reform leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Dresden Station: His base in Dresden was significant due to its proximity to West Germany. Putin operated in an environment where tensions between East and West were palpable, especially during the decline of the East German regime.
Experience in Politics: This experience helped shape Putin's understanding of political systems and international relations, which later influenced his political career in Russia.
Clodo:
Clodo refers to Claudio Frank, a former KGB officer who worked alongside Putin in East Germany. He later became a notable figure in the German-Russian community. While there isn't extensive public information about Clodo's specific contributions, he is often mentioned in discussions about Putin's early career in Germany. Clodo's connections and experiences may have provided insights and context that benefited Putin during that crucial period of his career.
What was the benefit for kGB/ussr and later Russia in it?
The KGB and the USSR, later followed by Russia, had several strategic benefits in their involvement in the Israeli-Arab conflicts:
1. Geopolitical Influence
Countering Western Influence: By supporting Arab states and movements, the USSR aimed to counter the influence of the United States and Western nations in the Middle East. This was particularly important during the Cold War, where ideological competition between capitalism and communism defined international relations.
Access to Strategic Resources: The Middle East is rich in oil and other natural resources. By establishing strong ties with Arab nations, the USSR sought to secure access to these resources and strengthen its geopolitical position.
2. Support for Revolutionary Movements
Promotion of Marxist Ideals: The USSR saw itself as a champion of anti-colonial and revolutionary movements. By supporting Arab nationalist movements, including the PLO and other leftist factions, the USSR aimed to expand its ideological reach and promote communist principles in the region.
Fostering Alliances: The USSRās support for various Arab states and movements helped forge alliances that aligned with its interests. This was part of a broader strategy to create a network of communist or socialist-friendly governments.
3. Military and Strategic Gains
Testing Military Technology: The conflicts provided the USSR with opportunities to test its military technology and weapons systems in real-world scenarios, allowing for assessments of their effectiveness against Western military technology.
Arms Sales and Economic Benefits: The USSR profited significantly from arms sales to Arab nations. This not only bolstered its economy but also strengthened its military alliances, ensuring that these nations were reliant on Soviet weaponry and support.
4. Intelligence and Espionage
Information Gathering: By being involved in the region, the KGB could gather valuable intelligence on Israeli military operations, tactics, and technology. This information was crucial for the USSR to understand its adversaries better.
Strengthening Allies: Through training and support, the KGB aimed to enhance the capabilities of Arab intelligence services, thereby creating a network of allies that could be leveraged in future conflicts.
5. Internal Political Dynamics
Legitimizing Soviet Leadership: By projecting power in the Middle East, Soviet leaders could strengthen their domestic legitimacy, presenting themselves as defenders of the oppressed and champions of anti-imperialist struggles.
Balancing Power: Supporting Arab states allowed the USSR to balance power against Israel, which was closely allied with the United States. This not only bolstered Soviet prestige but also helped maintain regional tensions that could be advantageous to Soviet interests.
6. Post-Cold War Continuity
Russian Foreign Policy: After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Russia continued to engage in the Middle East to maintain influence and counterbalance U.S. dominance in the region. The legacy of Soviet support for Arab states and groups continues to inform Russia's strategic relationships today.
Overall, the KGB and the USSR, and later Russia, benefited strategically and ideologically from their involvement in the Israeli-Arab conflicts, shaping the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East for decades.