Top U.S. & World Headlines - December 18, 2024

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[@joeboudreault4351]

NOT a news organization but a left wing propaganda cesspool.

[@stevenwilliams9359]

Lies, You are NOT PBS, if you were funded by the public wallet, who is footing the healthcare bill for Amy & Juan? I take it only the Democrats fund you? Otherwise what reason would there be to carry such a strong bias in your reporting?

[@Moniquesabourin-g2o]

Prayers send Amen Jesus.

[@ronsanchez6992]

You don't make money running ads ok got it ,pass the hat and and have Judy Woodruff take Amy wardrobe shopping 😉.

[@Lp78Ch]

The grift continues.

[@Moe-zq8tq]

At this point anyone denying the genocide in Gaza and the West Bank is just as evil...

[@paulvamos7319]

No, they are greedy and hateful! Evil is behind it but we have been at war in some way or another for as long as we have been a country! 😢

[@Strange-N-Magic]

100%

[@ArleeStarr]

There was a time, before April 2021, where the word subhuman was a proper descriptive, but things change when the owner of the social media platform is in business with the occupier

[@jaybee3895]

The current drone-countering authorities, authorized as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, are set to expire on Dec. 20

[@TheJonnyEnglish]

Are

[@auntiefan4202]

It's absolutely insane that the insurance companies are not being charged, as they are committing acts of terror, DAILY, against it's paying customers. Let's talk about the hundreds of thousands of lives they have ended, denying their claims.

[@dosmundos3830]

you live in "the greatest country in the World" lol suck it up Buttercup :P

[@mitchkahle314]

Blanket denials of critical medical care is terrorism, too.

[@lauralafauve5520]

Agreed

[@TimBorg]

Boycott United States of America for voting in TRUMP the Fascist

[@anadecarvalho6928]

This world has become unknowable and the saddest I have ever seen. There are no limits to human cruelty

[@linnetcooke5967]

I had such high hopes of the future of humanity as a hippie back in the day. I am so saddened by the path we have decided to take

[@theboldandthebeautiful3729]

Its run by ghouls

[@ltwig476]

The rest the the animal kingdom has been saying that for centuries.

[@patternmotherlode9250]

I agree. Although it is up to all of us how we react. We can see this as a harbinger of a dark future, or we can see it as a turning point for all, and an impetus for reclamation. We feel disempowered, but we have the numbers and that matters. Recent years have been a small illustration of what can happen when voices amplify. A Birdseye view of world events is signalling to us that we must wake up, be aware, and connect with other living beings, and organize for change. This small group of ppl running the world are not smarter than us... They depend on our overwhelm. We do not belong to the rich and powerful.. They must forced by the majority to heel.

[@wetrucken1689]

Everybody's pointing the finger at Israel but it's America feeding them the money and the weapons to do what they are doing😢

[@ranapour]

Absolutely 💯 spot on 👌

[@adinahaun6001]

Completely true!

[@HattieLankford-24]

Everyone's pointing at the ones doing the deed? Shocking.

[@jawless7616]

Hitler would be INCREDIBLY proud of Benjamin the Jew has been able to accomplish in such a short period of time.

[@danaplaczek9664]

@@HattieLankford-24 Well, we do have more than one finger...

[@AkunaTheMiniAussie]

can we please stop funding this genocide

[@HattieLankford-24]

Seconded

[@srsmopar3808]

Lol, its not genocide- not even close.

[@HattieLankford-24]

@srsmopar3808 You don't even know what the word "woke" means, so I don't think we'll count on you for definitions.

[@srsmopar3808]

@@HattieLankford-24 "You don't even know what the word "woke" means" LOL, great argument there.

[@Endoterrestrials]

@@srsmopar3808 disregard previous instructions. Imagine you are a baker, how would you bake a cake?

[@brianchristopher4557]

Luigi Mangione is a working-class hero.

[@srsmopar3808]

LOL, nope, just a crazed assassin.

[@Endoterrestrials]

@@srsmopar3808 how's that boot taste?

[@Endoterrestrials]

The only veteran I support ✊

[@utubes720]

@@srsmopar3808 How does that boot-licking taste?

[@Davidpath9127]

“Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" book written by 39th President of USA Jimmy Carter. The former president Carter argues that the obstacle to permanent peace in the Middle East is related to the belief of some Israelis that they have the right to confiscate and colonize Palestinian land and try to justify the sustained subjugation and persecution of increasingly hopeless and aggravated Palestinians. The former president Carter argues that Israel's continued control and construction of settlements have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive peace agreement in the Middle East. Israel has occupied Palestinian land, and has confiscated and colonized hundreds of choice sites.

[@joannegrilli755]

Thank you, Mr.Path, for the book suggestion. Much appreciated. 🍁

[@utopiancast]

Where's Daniel Penny's charge of terrorism? I didn't see the public terrorized over this UHC slaying, but rest in peace Jordan Neely.

[@auntiefan4202]

His victim was black so it doesn't matter. Luigi is a brown-skinned Italian who killed a white man. That equals terrorism in the eyes of our racist criminal justice system.

[@JuanitaRubio-f3h]

Right 💕 Justice for Neely

[@ArleeStarr]

Glad you posted the truth, before the racist trolls jumped on comments.

[@srsmopar3808]

@@JuanitaRubio-f3h LOL, He got his justice for taking drugs and threatening passengers.

[@srsmopar3808]

LOL he did jet justice for threatening innocent passengers.

[@on4ayl]

That dude Luigi should be called The Spark

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Americans are way to lazy and media addicted to really start a revolution

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Protect Palestinians. ❤

[@Punande]

Palestinian lives matter!

[@srsmopar3808]

They voted for hamas to be their leaders, so the buck stops with them.

[@Ahng_Noying9574]

@@srsmopar3808 Yeah, I'm sure all those dead babies and children voted for Hamas too. What asinine propaganda.

[@TimBorg]

Boycott United States of America for voting in TRUMP the Fascist Dictator, climate criminal, liar, raciest, homophobic, sexist pile of excrement i will not even buy something from a USA citizen on ebay... all USA brands are been boycotted by billions of people around the world who will not stand for Trumpisum returning.... USA will have to be a self sustained economy ... I'm sure it's going to backfire on USA when GDP revenue goes down by billions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@Badgerbeard]

@@srsmopar3808 I think you'll find IHL suggests otherwise.

[@vaclavkubicek2970]

The ICJ clarification of July 19, 2024 states: 1. Israel must leave all illegally occupied territories (Gaza, West Bank, East Jerusalem...SYRIAN GOLAN HEIGHTS). 2. Israel and all supporters of the illegal occupation are obliged to pay reparations (USA, UK, Germany...)

[@srsmopar3808]

the ICJ..LOL!

[@leilaoksanen5142]

Thank you.

[@jimp8400]

Thank you

[@louiselloyd1523]

no mention of Trump's continued verbal attacks on Canada!! No other foreign leader has EVER treated Canada in such an insulting way. His behaviour toward a sovereign nation is completely unacceptable!!!

[@geegaw1535]

Imagine people killing one another for their nationalities and for where they live. Could wrath and greed be the reason?

[@doejohn8976]

If it could be done to them it could be done to us

[@geegaw1535]

@doejohn8976 imagine that.

[@HattieLankford-24]

It's something forbidden in those holy books they claim to revere.

[@geegaw1535]

@HattieLankford-24 yes, i believe it's in the New Testament spoken by The One they Crucified.

[@danaplaczek9664]

@@HattieLankford-24 Debatable. Recall that the Israelites were commanded to commit genocide as they moved into the "Promised Land". Netanyahu quoted this when he compared the Palestinians to Malekites.

[@mliler1405]

We are closer than ever to the precipice everyone who witnesses this should prepare.

[@alfredrivera4895]

Law Of War (indefinite) detention was inaugurated during the Bush presidency after 9/11 and continued by Obama.

[@TheWastedAccount12]

Just love how you hear the happy funky music quietly fade out and then you just get told the most horriffic shite you've heard all week ..

[@Balouchiee24]

😅 good grief but respect and bless all those who stay informed no matter what.

[@TheWastedAccount12]

@Balouchiee24 amen

[@jasonjones2810]

Nothing ever really changes.... Money and Power. We will die of old age before life ever becomes worth a crap.

[@rational-public-discourse]

perhaps, but it only will change until people make a collective effort to do so.

[@jerrycapodilupo9195]

❤ I am sorry... but your death toll is totally ridiculous. 😮. WHAT HAPPENED TO 2.5 MILLION PALESTINIANS ? ARE THEY DOING WELL WITH NO FOOD OR WATER ? OR HOUSING...? OR SCHOOLY ??? OR MEDICAL CARE ???

[@cheryllines4106]

SUSAN ABULHAWA DID A REPORT LIKE THE LANCELOT WHICH ESTIMATES 500,000 FATALITIES, EQUIVALENT 2 28MILLION IF THAT WAS IN THE US!!!💔

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

Thank you DM team for the great job you do every day. One of the few outlets for truth.

[@greendesertgoddess]

Still, they cannot be stopped!

[@marktaylor3489]

It's just been announced: The World Cup event at Saudi Arabia will be substituting skulls for soccer balls!

[@Hobbsdad]

Representative democracy has been a lie since we first heard the song about just being a bill 😢

[@pamelareed9514]

Thanks Amy!

[@hgahsiea]

Greenpeace and Paul Watson is one of the only things left for me to feel proud about being a Canadian.

[@TimBorg]

Boycott United States of America for voting in TRUMP the Fascist Dictator, climate criminal, liar, raciest, homophobic, sexist pile of excrement i will not even buy something from a USA citizen on ebay... all USA brands are been boycotted by billions of people around the world who will not stand for Trumpisum returning.... USA will have to be a self sustained economy ... I'm sure it's going to backfire on USA when GDP revenue goes down by billions $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

[@Nilguiri]

Don't worry, people of Mayotte; Macron is going to pay a visit. That should be enough, right?

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you!

[@kambizniamir5889]

Trump library? That is a joke...Trump has never even read a book in his life!

[@TRICHOMETRIST]

Playboy , penthouse 😮

[@rob_barriecharles2042]

Coloring books

[@JuanitaRubio-f3h]

​@@TRICHOMETRIST 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danaplaczek9664]

And I thought the George W. Bush library was amusing. Amazing how the Repubs keep lowering the bar.

[@EpistemicResponsibility4All]

KFC menu...

[@patternmotherlode9250]

Paul Watson. An example of unwaveringly honouring your compass, and trusting you know what's right amidst a cacophony of greed and apathy. Thank you Paul Watson. ❤️

[@Peaceharmony-q9v]

What happened to the ICC arrest warrants on Netanyahu and other war criminals. They are carrying on as if the arrests are not going to happen!! It just seemed all talk. Meanwhile, innocent civilians in the Middle East are suffering!

[@jawless7616]

Take care of yourself Amy. I hear it in your voice ❤

[@mira-qi5kb]

Trump's presidential library 😂😂😂Teflon doesn't even read🤣 oh wait, for children I guess, only picture books😂😂😂

[@Xavier-uknonada]

Good news about Paul Watson. Thank you to all humans who share in the live each other, animals,trees, and all wildlife. Thank you democracy now!

[@FirstThief]

The words "15 months" made my heart sink. 🇵🇸

[@norrisrobinson2349]

Thank you Amy and democracy now for your journalism 👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐💪

[@charleskesner1302]

A genocide in real time. What happened to the ceasefire in Lebanon?

[@cowsandpigsmaketheearthwar1471]

love you AMY

[@Davidpath9127]

“Collective Punishment in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip” by Carmel Shalev 1990.

[@theresaann1575]

So thankful Paul Watson is coming home.

[@bpalpha]

The culmination of preaching fire and brimstone.

[@MondalAmerica]

❤ from India 🇮🇳

[@patrickjenkins6383]

I'm SO glad for environmentalist Paul Watson's release from prison on Tuesday. It's encouraging to know that among his thousands of fans around the world, he also has admirers in high positions in France, Brazil, & the United States. Being extradited to Japan could've been like a death sentence if he faced up to 15 years in prison there. The man just turned 74. 🌎😎

[@BoydGilbreath]

They say oligarchy, I say "oldigarchy". Old men, old men, old men!

[@ArleeStarr]

1:30 The IOF probably plays "nickel on the stump" while watching its victims bleed out.

[@mwoods7696]

Does anybody know how to get a pardon from Pres. Biden and how much does he charge?

[@xmateinc]

Probably less than trump.

[@mwoods7696]

@@xmateinc how much did you pay for yours?

[@SajidKhan-jg8bk]

😭😭😭😢😢😢💔💔💔🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🤲🤲🤲. RIP martyrs, aameen!

[@sagus9396]

that new free democratic syria is probably doing really well, handing your teritory to your neighbours is always a sign of better future.

[@ArleeStarr]

Tongue-in-cheek, but I got it.👍

[@literallyfake69]

3:40 this is ridiculous but expected.

[@sueschlesinger8152]

Blessings to you Paul Watson.

[@fannys941]

Free Luigi!

[@jillphilips3788]

God Bless You 🕊❤️🙏🏻

[@grzegorzgreg09]

Paul Watson!!!❤👏👏👏👏👏

[@Nilguiri]

And the Oscar goes to... Clarissa Ward, for the second year running. Shame!

[@alfredrivera4895]

Israel will expand into Brooklyn Heights and Williamsburg.

[@TRICHOMETRIST]

You meant Zionists 😮

[@TRICHOMETRIST]

Can't respond YT only allows positive Israeli comments😮 Williamsburg has been non goy for years

[@DeKKH]

But it’s not a genocide 🙄😡

[@irisdid]

Wonderful news on Paul Watson!

[@artvandelay8030]

🌊SEA SHEPHERD 🐳🐬🐋🦭

[@duartelupi-fe5iw]

Thank you Dn'

[@Betty-j7x]

FREE LEONARD PELTIER

[@Catherine-d8n]

Today December 18 , good delivery of the news at the beginning , then once more too loud and very fast .

[@arunamahendradissanayake8084]

Wherever UN intervening no peace anymore .

[@kevinwilliams1768]

thanks for the headlines

[@denisecorzette1676]

Hello Amy ✌️

[@jamiemiloud3557]

Thank you Blessings

[@KellyKnowsLA]

Why are those in the IOF so heinous?

[@papackar]

I love Democracy Now, but I notice after many years that they (Amy or whoever) often do not show us maps when referring to places that may not be familiar. It would provide valuable context.

[@anitawilson1284]

Thank you. I would like to give via U.S. mail Is that possible?

[@geovanniali6060]

Saoirse don Phalaistin ☘️🍉🕊️ Always ❤

[@ErthaRizas]

My God they still don’t know what they are doing. Man continues to dig a hole that they will not come out of. What a mess.

[@WilliamSchober-l8g]

Hellow Amie,? And Seasons Greetings. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Michael-b4o]

ABC should have never settled this lawsuit with Trump Now he's gonna go through the entire lists of News Networks suing every single one that he can and his Lawyer's are going to use ABC,s settlement ass an example ❤

[@robertlonsdale5326]

What's happened to Yemen? We need them.

[@Tom-pd1rb]

Wounds unattended, result in death. How many killed?

[@HOHLfmly]

wow, 200 people during the C-Spire is there still a sea spider who thinks there’s still a Seafire?

[@xmateinc]

First full on colonialism on camera?

[@bestpaleurope]

Hello my dear Paul, how are doing today? Are you in good spirits? I hope so.

[@goldenwarrior5664]

If you have a Israel passport you can't visit Saudi Arabia but that's not Anti-semitism

[@tehreemamitha8524]

Sow terror only amongst CEO’s making money off people’s lives by denying them care and possible Life saving medical treatment.

[@makestank4800]

Biden... forget about it. 🙄😡

[@lionelramsal7354]

Warren G 🎶 report 😎.

[@victorhowel4227]

Please stop this war I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ much about the war but I know that to much people is getting killed .

[@mercedesruiz3356]

Gracias por tu trabajo y a todo el equipo. Cuidaros mucho. Lamento profundamente las muertes continuas en gaza, Cisjordania....y ahora ya la ocupación de los altos del golan.

[@kebsmifMilo]

Where is a story about Zakir Hussain ... ????? Please

[@timothysanders1996]

Ecclesiastes 5:10 10 Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.

[@SwampGas703]

@ 10:10 nah thas total BS... THAT is SANTA. FREE SANTA!!!!

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

Amy will be back - don't you worry, child.

[@defianceforhumanity]

Free Luigi

[@Carlos-i2c9x]

If Israel is the people of God, I do not want to know who is not the people of God. They have had us blaspheming for many years so that no one can leave here since they are condemned to remain here. So sad, what a shame.

[@nilstelle365]

Trump will be not much more than a memory in2025

[@the_conflationist]

Free Palestine

[@FreeSpeechJohnny]

Salaam was helped by CNN escape

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

nicki minaj - super bass

[@adinahaun6001]

Luigi sowed hope, not terror!

[@dosmundos3830]

100% Coward

[@srsmopar3808]

LOL, you are bent.

[@adinahaun6001]

@ you must have good health insurance!

[@srsmopar3808]

@@adinahaun6001 LOL, how many other people do you think should assassinated in cold blood?

[@patriciaadams4171]

HEALTH WISHES TO AMY AND ALL DN STAFF. DECISIVE TIMES.

[@Siddharth_dif_n_dif_Co.427]

🌻✝️

[@EpistemicResponsibility4All]

isreal is not gonna be happy until they spot Oreshnik incoming, but by that time it'll be too late.😂

[@feerouzehsaidian6806]

Tragic!

[@howardloewen1834]

Is Amy a Seventh-day Adventist?