Parhaat Those Old Scientists Podcastit (2024)

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The Original Series S01E20 - Court Martial 1:30:07

23d ago1:30:07

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Court Martial", the twentieth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Don't push the wrong button! Support the showKirjoittanut Those Old Scientists

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Meld (VOY) 1:41:44

2d ago1:41:44

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Boy that Lon Suder suuuure is crazy, huh? Anyway, let's leave him alone with someone in engineering for a bit -- UHHH OOHHHH!! But the question is - does it make for good TV? Listen and find out!This is the 4th episode of SquidLudwig's "Intergalactic Investigation" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what t…

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What The World Thinks of Jews. A Global Public Opinion Study 14:56

4d ago14:56

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This is a global study done by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). The headlines have changed but I think the patterns are still valid. And there are some interesting issues, some raised and some not raised.Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance. Memoir or Ideological Treatise, or both? 28:58

12d ago28:58

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With J. D. Vance chosen by the Republicans as their Vice Presidential nominee, his memoir, Hilbilly Elegy has been thrust back into the political limelight. I read this when it came out in 2016 but decided to re-read it in 2024. These are my thoughts in two phases, one phase from 2016, one phase from 2024. I hope you find this of interest. ps. Sorr…

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A Simple Investigation (DS9) 1:31:24

16d ago1:31:24

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There's an actual investigation in this one but we do spend a huge chunk of the episode trying to figure out how a pile of molten shower gel gets his rocks off instead. Could any part of him be wired up for love? It boggles the mind. LISTEN TO FIND OUT!(?)This is the 3rd episode of SquidLudwig's "Intergalactic Investigation" Collection as chosen by…

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Lebanon War, 1982-2000 (Reposting, in case you need an update) 1:25:21

22d ago1:25:21

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Today is September 19,2024. Israel has blown up pagers and walki-talkis in Lebanon and is bombing inside of Lebanon. Hezbollah is firing across the border. It appears that bad things are afoot. Alas, I do not have a podcast on the 2006 Lebanon War. Israelis (and neutral observers) generally see that Israel lost both of those wars, or at least left …

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Slumgullion 110 - All The Star Wars 58:19

28d ago58:19

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One! Two! Three! Four!Jeff declares a Star War!Kirjoittanut Jeff and Scott

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September 11. Memories based on notes from that day. A Reposting 36:07

30d ago36:07

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Somehow I seems appropriate to repost this podcast. That was a day that changed American History (and maybe world history). It is based on notes I made at the time, so it is very accurate about how we felt at the time.Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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The Big Goodbye (TNG) 1:35:31

1M ago1:35:31

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The first appearance of Dixon Hill! The first real use of the holodeck for a story! 1940's noir detective fiction! This episode's got it ALL baby! So that means it's good, right? ...Right?This is the 2nd episode of SquidLudwig's "Intergalactic Investigation" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch…

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If I tell you, I have to Kill You. A True Story 9:27

1M ago9:27

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This is what can happen when you get out of the neighborhood In fact, I did once encounter a situation where some security issues were at risk. A friend in intelligence told me how many nuclear weapons the Israelis had. This was probably 30 years ago. He said I could never repeat what he told me because he could be imprisoned for revealing such sec…

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Wolf In The Fold (TOS) 1:26:49

1M ago1:26:49

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TOS blows our boys backsides out yet again with how insane and unpredictable it can get but does that equal up to a good mystery? How about good Star Trek? Don't ask me, I just write the blurbs!This is the first episode of SquidLudwig's "Intergalactic Investigation" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what …

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Slumgullion 109 - -Aaron Waltke Star Trek Prodigy 34:51

2M ago34:51

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Jeff and Scott welcome writer-producer Aaron Waltke from STAR TREK: PRODIGYKirjoittanut Jeff and Scott

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The Gaza Dilemma: Abandon the Treacherous Democrats, or Engage Them? 16:24

2M ago16:24

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Some of the people involved in the Uncommitted movement, especially Arab-Americans, feel betrayed by the Democrats and are planning to abandon them. Many will vote for Jill Stein. Others are trying to engage the Democrats to see what leverage they can use to extract concessions. These are not easy choices. This is a discussion of some of the issues…

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Envoys (LDS) 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

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Lower Decks episodes of M-Class usually devolve into us laughing at the jokes from the show - can we break the curse with this one? Is Envoys where we stop our BS??This is the final episode of VidaZen's "Ballroom BLITZ!" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today!SUPPORT US…

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Is Israel Committing Genocide? The South African Document. A Reposting (in case you missed it the first time, or need a refresher) 51:37

2M ago51:37

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Just yesterday the Israelis bombed a mosque with a school. It was filled with refugees who had hoped that Israel would not bomb such a place. They may have killed 90 people, although they say the numbers are fabricated and anyway that was a terrorist command and control center, and anyway why were all those people there, and anyway we had warned th…

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VulCon 2024 Star Trek Convention 1:12:56

2M ago1:12:56

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 In this very special episode, Rachel & Jordan attend VulCon 2024 in the small town of Vulcan, Alberta! Hear from residents and attendees about the town that leaned into the scifi franchise and started an annual community and fan driven three-day Star Trek convention. Want to attend VulCon in the future, or visit the town …

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Netanyahu Conquers Congress. His Talk of July 24,2024 26:11

2M ago26:11

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Clarification: Under international law the Golan Province is Syrian territory. It was conquered in 1967. The Israelis consider it a part of Israel itself. They claimed it, and then Donald Trump recognized it. They even created a settlement called Trump Heights to show their appreciation. The population of that province (apart from Jewish settlers) …

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Fair Haven (VOY) 1:59:28

2M ago1:59:28

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GUEST STARRING VIDAZEN!!We're joined by Greg Gervasi (VidaZen) to do an in-depth deep dive of the deeper meaning hidden behind this episode. Just kidding we make fun of the Irish bartender and how much Janeway wants to bang him for about an hour and giggle.This is the 4th episode of VidaZen's "Ballroom BLITZ!" Collection as chosen by and voted on o…

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Slumgullion 108: Star Trek Prodigy 31:48

3M ago31:48

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Jeff and Scott return from the dead to discuss Star Trek: Prodigy, which has also recently returned from the dead. It's a Zombie-Off!Kirjoittanut Jeff and Scott

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Bar Association (DS9) 1:28:46

3M ago1:28:46

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Deep Space Nine is rocked by a brand new craze that's sweeping the far distant future - UNIONIZATION! What do our two incredibly loudmouthed leftist tree-huggers have to say about THIS ONE, folks?! (It's mostly jokes like usual, but still)This is the 3rd episode of VidaZen's "Ballroom BLITZ!" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You ca…

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Who Shot Trump. And Why? 6:20

3M ago6:20

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This was written three days after Trump was lightly wounded in an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. It is based on patterns of violence rather than hard knowledge. I hope it helps.Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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The Original Series S01E19 - Tomorrow is Yesterday 1:30:27

3M ago1:30:27

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Tomorrow is Yesterday", the ninteenth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Let's (not) do the time warp again! Support the showKirjoittanut Those Old Scientists

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What Happens When You Get Old? Joe and Donald, Listen Up! 15:31

3M ago15:31

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Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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The Original Series S01E18 - Arena 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "Arena", the eighteenth broadcast episode of the Original Series. Double-fist punch! Support the showKirjoittanut Those Old Scientists

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The Trouble With Tribbles (TOS) 1:32:37

3M ago1:32:37

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Didn't we already do this one before...? Actually no, we haven't! But basically yes. But hey, that gives us more time to talk about OTHER Star Trek stuff! And tangent! A lot!This is the 2nd episode of VidaZen's "Ballroom BLITZ!" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today!SU…

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Sarek (TNG) 1:24:42

4M ago1:24:42

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Our new collection of episodes is all about bar-room brawls but this ep of Trek is really about the ravages of old age and the depths of one man's repressed emotion revealed. I SWEAR to you this is a funny M-Class though, you gotta trust me, broDonate to the TREK BOI PRIDE PLEDGE DRIVE 2024 at give.thetrevorproject.org/mclasspodcast or by joining o…

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John Mearsheimer on the Gaza War. Israel: Loser; America: Loser; Iran:Winner. Ouch! 14:04

4M ago14:04

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John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago is one of the very top strategic analysts in this country. He is of the Realist School. He thinks we should look at the reality of power, and that each country should look after its own interests. Earlier in this month, he delivered a talk in Australia on the Gaza War. He came up with data I had never h…

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Visiting Palestine During A Time of War and Genocide, Part II 30:14

4M ago30:14

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This is the second of two podcasts on my visit to Palestine in early June, 2024. If you have not listened to the first podcast, please do so before listening to this one.Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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Palestine during a Time of War and Genocide, Part I. 36:50

4M ago36:50

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In early June, 2024, I visited Palestine. It was a visit that changed my way of thinking. As someone who had taught a course on the Israeli-Palestine Conflict for 40 years this surprised me. This is Part I of a two-part podcast. The second part is not this long and has a different focus.Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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Those Old Scientists (SNW) 1:48:39

4M ago1:48:39

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They said it couldn't be done! A crossover episode between a cartoon and live action?! Well Star Trek can do anything, dumdum, and we prove it by repeating a lot of the jokes in this episode AND bringing all kinds of our own jokes and fun facts to it! Will the wonders EVER cease?!Donate to the TREK BOI PRIDE PLEDGE DRIVE 2024 at give.thetrevorproje…

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Request for Warrants to Arrest Netanyahu, Sinwar, and others for War Crimes trials 29:12

5M ago29:12

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On May 20, the War Crimes Prosecutor Karim Khan asked the International Criminal Court for warrants to arrest the leaders of Hamas and Israel, and three others. This was a stunning development. This podcast is a discussion of what is included in that document. Later in the week, South Africa asked the High Court of Justice for additional Provisiona…

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Hear All, Trust Nothing (LDS) 1:31:29

5M ago1:31:29

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The USS Cerritos makes a stop at Deep Space Nine and shenanigans ensue! But how many of those funny shenanigans will our intrepid Trek Bois re-tell to the audience while giggling? There's only one place to find out the answer to THAT burning question!This is the 5th episode of Daruma's "What is This, A Crossover?" Collection as chosen by and voted …

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New Eden (DIS) 1:35:16

5M ago1:35:16

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We're diving into an episode of Discovery this time around! Wait... wait! We're not gonna bellyache about it this time, we swear! This is a good one! Or is it? It is but we gotta keep up the pretense of our opinions having any weight to them at the end. Anyway, listen now!!This is the 4th episode of Daruma's "What is This, A Crossover?" Collection …

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Roe V Wade Overturned. A Reposting two years after the event of the Alito decision. 40:53

5M ago40:53

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Two years ago we learned that the Supreme Court would reverse Roe v Wade. I worked through the leaked draft and tried to extract the logic of the decision. It was painful to see such tortured analysis. Some of those Trump justices had actually said that Roe was "settled law" during their hearings. That is a phrase that means, everyone agrees and it…

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Nelson Mandela Freed, 1990 A Reposting 15:14

5M ago15:14

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Back in February of 1990 Nelson Mandela was freed from 27 years in prison. When he walked out of prison that Sunday morning, the whole world was watching. At least everyone in our house was watching. Mandela quickly became the world's greatest statesman. This is my assessment of his life and contribution. And of the two times Jane and I crossed pat…

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The Original Series S01E17: The Squire of Gothos 1:46:04

6M ago1:46:04

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 Rachel & Jordan watch (for the first time ever!) and review "The Squire of Gothos", the seventeenth broadcast episode of the original series. Kids these days... Support the showKirjoittanut Those Old Scientists

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Pathfinder (VOY) 1:21:43

6M ago1:21:43

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BARCLAY'S BACK, BABY! And so is his crippling holo-addiction! But no one minds by the end of the episode because he did a good job? Wait, that doesn't seem right...This is the 3rd episode of Daruma's "What is This, A Crossover?" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today!SU…

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Comments to the Graduating Class 6:58

6M ago6:58

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I prepared this podcast last year (2023) but did not get around to posting it until now (2024). It focuses upon the time a few years ago when I was asked to speak to the graduating class. The students were there and their parents. Plus the Chancellor and Deans and other luminaries. It was a really nice event. I did make one mistake. When I came to …

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Birthright pt. 1 (TNG) 1:22:10

6M ago1:22:10

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This time around we're doing a two-parter episode that we're only doing the first part of! Why? Even we don't actually know. Huh. Dr. Bashir's in this one, though!This is the 2nd episode of Daruma's "What is This, A Crossover?" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watch by becoming a patron today!SUP…

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Assignment Earth (TOS) 2:04:43

7M ago2:04:43

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This time on M-Class... or is it Podcast 7? We go deep into the backdoor pilot that went nowhere (and for good reason) about a Doctor Who knockoff with a VERY suspicious relationship with a cat. Yeesh.This is the first episode of Daruma's "What is This, A Crossover?" Collection as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what…

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Ottoman Perspectives on Zionism (and on Jews). A reposting 21:05

7M ago21:05

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This summarizes the main findings of a book on this topic. The Ottomans had experts in Zionism who monitored writings and developments very carefully. This podcast has surprising findings. Note: This was recorded during covid times as a class lecture (when we were not allowed to go live).Kirjoittanut Ronald Stockton

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The Original Series S01E16: The Galileo Seven 1:25:52

7M ago1:25:52

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Shoot us a text message! 🖖 Rachel & Jordan watch (for the firs time ever!) and review "The Galileo Seven", the sixteenth broadcast episode of the original series. Logic is illogical! Support the show

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Past Tense Pt. 2 (DS9) 1:51:43

7M ago1:51:43

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The tension boils over the top as the Bell Riots hit a fevered pitch! Will our two podcasting heroes be able to stop being depressing for like five freaking seconds this episode?! Tune in to find out! We could really use the pick-me-up!This is the final episode of Other Geoff's "Days of Future Past Collection"" as chosen by and voted on our patrons…

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Evangeline. A Poem of Love and Loss by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 24:25

7M ago24:25

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Evangeline was a standard assignment in the 8th grade when I was a kid. It was long and had big words but we read it because it made us better people. This is the story of this poem, and of my experience with it. It is also the story of Longfellow, the most popular poet of his age, and of his poems. The Village Smith, Paul Revere's Ride, Haiwatha, …

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Past Tense Pt. 1 (DS9) 2:06:34

8M ago2:06:34

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The most prophetic episode in the history of Star Trek finally arrives on our show and BOY do we get into it! If you're upset about the world today (and who isn't?) this is definitely gonna be a confirming episode for you! PHEW!This is the 4th episode of Other Geoff's "Days of Future Past Collection"" as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can …

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Hamas Narrative on the events of October 7. What we did; Why we did it; What we want; What we did not do. 34:51

8M ago34:51

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In January, 2024 Hamas published a paper called "Our Narrative . . . Operation Al -Aqsa Flood." It is an 18 page document discussing their perspective on the events of October 7. I had not read any Hamas explanations, beyond short statements quoted by people not friendly to their side, so I immediately printed this out and read it. More than once. …

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A Quality Of Mercy (SNW) 1:58:52

8M ago1:58:52

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History repeats itself but it's straight up broken as crap this time and it's up to your favorite Trek Bois to sort this out! Is everything completely Captain Pike's fault? Yes. But no. Mostly yes though.This is the 3rd episode of Other Geoff's "Days of Future Past Collection"" as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what…

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Tapestry (TNG) 1:14:28

8M ago1:14:28

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Picard faces his mortality and gets the chance to change his past from Q but do the Trek Bois learn any kind of lesson or do they get caught up on how much of a giant nerd he is the whole episode?This is the 2nd episode of Other Geoff's "Days of Future Past Collection"" as chosen by and voted on our patrons! You can join in and tell us what to watc…

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High Court in The Hague Preliminary Ruling on the Genocide Case against Israel. 27:22

8M ago27:22

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This is a summary of the main points in the ICJ ruling. Below is a summary of other International Humanitarian Laws. These definine various crimes that occur within the context of war. They are distinct from genocide but could be a part of genocide. They would be heard by the International Criminal Court rather than by the High Court of Justice. Th…

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Israel on Trial for Genocide. The South African Document 51:37

9M ago51:37

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In December, 2023 South Africa filed a document before the High Court of Justice in the Hague accusing Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians of Gaza. This was for its actions against Gaza in the wake of the blood-chilling Hamas attack on Israeli military positions, towns, and a music festival on October 7. Those attacks killed near…

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