Tucker begins asking tentative questions regarding technological progress

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This is interesting. More people are beginning to question the fundamental tenets of technological progress, specifically: whether we are truly helpless before it, and whether it is inevitable. The real question should surround the type of technological progress occurring, namely the all-consuming digital opiate that we’ve stumbled upon, nurtured an addiction to, while bringing our children into the fold before we’ve even gained our footing. No it is not inevitable, yes we should have a say in our own destiny and that of our children and grandchildren. “Connectedness” has been a mirage that we’ve allowed ourselves to be dragged, deep into the desert. Along the way we’ve lost so much. What we’ve lost cannot be quantified. They are the experiences that our children will never know, nor future generations, if the technological cancer isn’t ground to a halt. The instant gratification of the screen, the mind-addling opiate of “convenience”, the brave new world looked forward to in decades past is now here. We see for ourselves that it is no Ultima Thule. Instead, we see everyone around us being infantilized, culture itself infantilized, by this technological god, robbing us of the real.

Incomprehensible evil

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We have no inkling of the evil lying at the heart of the Zionist state. The level of depravity and evil that the Israelis have put on display is sadistic, satanic, unforgivable.

Is Middle East conflict an unsolvable problem?

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Or is there an artificial situation preventing the solution to the problem of violence? At one time I believed the violence was inevitable. Just a permanent aspect of the region and the people there. Now I’m not so sure.

Iran’s intense, zero-casualty missile attack puts Israel in a precarious position

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Iran’s missile strike on Saturday was a spectacular visual spectacle, sending crowds of Israelis scattering in both Israel and the West Bank. Israel’s Iron Dome was revealed to be vulnerable, as at least 7 Iranian missiles hit their targets cleanly. The entire purpose of the response appeared to be to reveal to the world that Israel’s much-lauded Iron Dome could be overwhelmed by a cluster attack of cheap drones, allowing real missiles an opening to strike. More spectacularly was the total lack of lives lost, unless Israel is purposely concealing any military deaths. Iran struck the bases from which were launched the jets that bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria. There was no berserker rage-murder of hundreds of Israelis. On the contrary, Iran’s attack was probably the most civilized military counterattack in history. Iran knows that Israeli bodies, any Israeli bodies at all, would galvanize the world against them.

But the casualty-free attack has deeply embarrassed Israel, and placed them in a very precarious position. Their pride demands a response, but they know that an IDF response will take Iranian civilian lives. They know that another casualty-heavy strike against Iran will bring out a real counterattack, one that will inflict serous casualties, while mobilizing the much larger nation against tiny Israel. This would be a no-turning-back moment, and war between the two would be inevitable. As much as Israel loves to beat its chest, at its heart, it’s ruled by a nation of cowards.

The world has seen the weakness of the Iron Dome, and the civility of Iran. My guess is that the next step will be a very mild counterattack by Israel, followed by another mild counterattack by Iran, as both lie in wait for the other to deal a casualty-heavy blow.

In a close-quarters fight, a blade is far more deadly than a gun

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This is most insane instances of self-defense with a knife that I’ve ever seen. A single middle-aged man effectively defends himself against a gaggle of drunken teenaged animals with a pocket knife, killing one in the process. He goes from victim, who would’ve probably been drowned by the mob, to victor in a span of 20 seconds.

Everyone talks about concealed carry pistols. Carry a knife instead. Knives are far more natural to use than a gun. To defend yourself with a knife just pull it out and let nature take over. A gun requires a steady hand and training, both of which fly out the window in a street fight.