Trump’s intrusive demons and Israel’s ‘enlightened cause’ | Norman Finkelstein | The Big Picture

[@AS162]

How utterly refreshing to have a host that does not interrupt the guest. A gem among the stones.

[@kot3291]

you're right but unless one is ill intentioned, who would dare interrupt the Truth as it's speaking....But then again, professor is wise enough to not give space to ill intentioned media channels.

[@Shawnatdawn]

This guest started out with trying gaslight us about Harris.I can believe my own eyes and my own ears before I will believe this gaslighting lying pompus wind bag

[@Shawnatdawn]

This guy started out gaslighting about Harris.hey I can believe my own eyes and my own ears before I will let this pompous lyer get away with what you can see for yourself is not true if your paying any attention.

[@SonGoku31213]

This is what happens when ppl rather scream than read. Trump let netanyahu cross into West Bank in 2019. Biden had to undo that mess. Even Finkelstein doesnt seem to realize trump started it in 2019 and before. He too thought democracts started it and trump will build on it. No. Trump will build on what trump built while he was in office. And now folks blindly believe that old man finkelstein messiah and the lies of trump. When will ppl think for themselves? At least do it for Palestinians. The thinkin part. Nice day 🍉

[@hglavina908]

​@@kot3291Wrong. He shows up on Piers Morgan's show from time to time to set the latter straight. Piers is impervious to facts and reason, however.

[@peterland2824]

Although the topics are grim, Norman makes me happy. He is greatly inspiring and analyses things how they are.

[@jacquelineleitch7050]

It’s a neurological boost to serotonin levels to have the stress of inconsistency cleared by logic. It’s separate from the adrenaline high of cult triangling (leader, us - them) power in confluence.

[@aneurindavies5943]

We need to read more, and understand more, only better, and more critically positive in our perceptions and opinions. "We will know when our Disinformation Program is complete, when everything the American public believes is False" William J Casey, Director of the CIA (1981).

[@NightLion889]

even if he opposes boycotting

[@lega78]

Humanity should NEVER forget Dr. Finkelstein.

[@bayzidahammed8614]

"I don't remember one occupation in which the occupier presented himself as the victim, we are the victims, we are forced to kill their children, poor us.” ~ Israeli journalist Gideon Levy

[@bilbo8530]

Golda Meir said it first back then.

[@malenedietl3369]

When I heard that qoute first time I didn't get it untill it hit me like a blow to the abdomen how terribly cruel it is.

[@gracerosegouvias1249]

​​@@bilbo8530I hope everyone knows he quoted it as an indictment of the occupation and how reprehensible the actions that sustains it are and not an opinion he was endorsing

[@inezeaton]

Meir’s real name.. Myerson

[@ckidd2436]

​@@bilbo8530 I don't believe that, because she said horrible things about Palestinians.

[@Eye-rs8xz]

One of the best things about Mr Norman is that he is never repetitive. Every-time you listen to him you get to learn something new.

[@jjandorliadul]

His schtick of playfully bashing the youth and their ignorance of past generations with „You’re too young to remember (________) but . . .“ comes up often but I love it. As an older Millennial not once have I not known a figure he mentioned in this fashion and I don’t consider myself well read.

[@JosephHeavey-k2f]

I think my friend you are chewing on the wrong end of the stick.i think he is being respectful towards the interviewer There is a large age discrepancy He is talking about and mentioning names that he mayn't be familiar. If that is the only comment you can make,rather than an analysis of content, then I think you😢 are bypassing some valuable brain nutrition

[@JosephHeavey-k2f]

Apology made a major blunder put it down to the George Best syndrome a superb footballer and alcoholic. A porter enters the bedroom .Best is lying on a dishevelled bed with his current girlfriend a Miss World he married one and dated many Bottles of champagne and thousands of pounds litter the floor.The porter asks George " What went wrong?" Just to signify his genius he was voted the best in the World but alcohol destroyed his life

[@NightLion889]

only thing I dislike of him he opposes boycott

[@ssheik004]

Absolutely

[@morsalean1]

May you live long and strong professor.

[@JDshao]

Prof. Finkelstein has worked tirelessly to educate people on the history and the political forces at play in this conflict. If we ever get anywhere near justice for the Palestinian people, he should be remembered as one of the voices at the forefront. Thank you so much Professor. ♥

[@the_grand_tourer]

The people who need educated the most are the death cultist moronic 'hard men' thugs with fingers in their ears, at the other end of the spectrum, there's a crevasse between each side that will never be bridged.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

That’s why he is never shown in 90% of the media. Him and Norm Chomsky are the most knowledgeable, but AIOAC Makes sure they are never heard. This world is so pathetic.

[@glennluces2784]

No he does not educate people..maybe the mediocre gullibles, Norman misled,brainwash people towards left leaning ideologies and support of islamic symphaty..A mouthpiece and propagandist of the Islamic Regime of Iran... .youre all fooled

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

LoL Fink is a Qatar bootlicker lol

[@the_grand_tourer]

@@kurtanglerookieyear Moronic statement, made yourself laugh tho, that's nice for you.

[@minismith7329]

What a rare human Norm is, always about the truth and justice🥰👍

[@hanzawy]

Rare ?! There are plenty of Arab scientists and scholars and religious researchers in the world ! This smart dude just lucky to survive cause he is known Jewish ! If we was a Muslim One, .. well you know the answer ! But thats ok ! The Rude Awakening Is Here !! Cause .. zion has fallen 🤣🔻✌️

[@Anti-WS]

@@hanzawy Most people don't even know Finkelstein. They all just got on the bandwagon after Oct. 7. Finkelstein is a racist toward brown & black people. He doesn't speak for my people. We, the Palestinians told him this when he bashed BDS & supported a Jewish majority in OUR land Palestine.

[@ceaseoccupation]

No one, not even himself, denies his shoe priviledgeit does not take away from the arab scholars in the same journey, but the effects of his exposure have been more radical, if u know what i mean. He did use his priviledge in the best possible way, even to his own detriment for many, way too manybyears living in a zio pressure cooker :UsA….

[@Anti-WS]

@@ceaseoccupation no he didn't. He was racist toward Arab scholars & jealous so much as to try and get people to think he was the only authority. This is why Arab scholars called both him & Chomsky racist. They both stole from them & never gave credit. He is a White Jewish supremacist. WE know as we have seen him for decades. He is also a Zionist & supports Jewish majority on 80% of OUR Palestinian land & does not support RTR of Palestinians.

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

lies and demonic intent.

[@Gandalf1of9]

This was one of the most heartbreakingly honest interview I've watched in a long time. I wish more people would take the time to watch this and learn!

[@Archie460]

Thanks Norman Finkelstein for standing up for truth.

[@TheMightyWalk]

He isn’t being truthful. If you ask him where his people’s power comes from he won’t tell you it’s from banking abuse

[@edwardxyxyxy2015]

He's a legend only in your mind!lol😂😂😂

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

"The best Jihad is when one speaks a true word in the presence of a Tyrannical Ruler." ▪︎Prophet Muhammad{pbuh} (Hadith Tirmidhi)

[@castelodeossos3947]

Am a great admirer of Dr Finkelstein, although find his virtue-signalling a bit tiresome ('Look at me! How conscientious I am! How truthful I am, how this and that and the other I am!'. Certainly not something he learned from Dr Chomsky, who would never refer to himself.) And would appear he gets himself in a bit of a twist here. He criticises those for whom the cause is more important than the facts, and then says: 'And if the facts conflicted with what I believed, the facts went out, the facts went out' (1:29:54). This means what he believes is more important than the facts, which is not what I think he means. Surely, he means 'the belief went out.' Like Hercule Poirot's dictum: 'If the fact will not fit the theory - let the theory go.'

[@nfd-e2u]

​@@edwardxyxyxy2015 not true my mind also and others

[@TheAmmijee]

What a sacred , truthful, embodiment of Justice you are sir N Finkelstien , May God Raise you.

[@iamyoda66]

I always listen to what Norman has to say. His insights are brilliant. He will be remembered in history for his work. ❤

[@ceaseoccupation]

He is always so impressed and imprinted by Chimsky … he is his own chomsky🥹

[@SonGoku31213]

This is what happens when ppl rather scream than read. Trump let netanyahu cross into West Bank in 2019. Biden had to undo that mess. Even Finkelstein doesnt seem to realize trump started it in 2019 and before. He too thought democracts started it and trump will build on it. No. Trump will build on what trump built while he was in office. And now folks blindly believe that old man finkelstein messiah and the lies of trump. When will ppl think for themselves? At least do it for Palestinians. The thinkin part. Nice day 🍉

[@carlaburgers3088]

Norman is 71 years old. We may listen to him for another 20 years to come

[@bettyboop-xg6jo]

Listening to Norman is like having your whole life explained. With a glimmer of hope.

[@Shawnatdawn]

This guest is so easy to debunk.Use your own eyes and your own ears,pay attention,fact check him and you will see for yourself that what he claims about Harris is Soo easy to debunk.and he is boring

[@mikideebank3592]

So - despite me thinking that N Finkelstein had covered all bases, honestly admitting points where his analysis (of the election etc) had missed certain elements. I Thought it was a positive thing that he is able to self criticise. Ive heard him talk of his parents experiences in the Nazi death camps and how they would be disgusted and angry in their reaction to the current slaughter in the Middle East. Now you tell me that it turns out he’s lying !? Can you elaborate please ? - as I’ve only found positive things said about him. Thanks 👍

[@truthsearcher596]

​@@mikideebank3592What's your thoughts on his book The Holocaust industry? Thanks 👍🏻.

[@Qrtuop]

He's so easy to debunk yet you don't debunk a thing. Lmao

[@radscorpion8]

really your whole life explained, in spite of the fact he only talks about israel. Something tells me thats illogical

[@laurianiordache8737]

God bless you , Mr. Finkelstein, for your love for true!!!... The world needs much more persons like you !!!...

[@MamaSal-b9x]

I pray for your good health, sir.

[@martinreyhan9155]

The blessing of blessings, good health. MashAllah.

[@arimas1977]

THis man is such a beautiful person ! LOve listening to him! From a muslim woman in despair but yet hopeful when I listen to him!

[@JesseReza-g4l]

he's a Humane and Conscious Being. there's no such thing as a beautiful person, since every so-called person is just a mentalized ego driven identity,

[@mad-dog67]

You were driven by your ego to correct her yet most people would understand what was the meaning of her's post.​@@JesseReza-g4l

[@horasefu1438]

@@JesseReza-g4l your reductionism is defeatist. wish you well, since it reflects hopelessness

[@JesseReza-g4l]

@@horasefu1438 hahaha -- blablabla .. "enjoy your dreams as long as they serve you.." -hahaha-

[@SonGoku31213]

This is what happens when ppl rather scream than read. Trump let netanyahu cross into West Bank in 2019. Biden had to undo that mess. Even Finkelstein doesnt seem to realize trump started it in 2019 and before. He too thought democracts started it and trump will build on it. No. Trump will build on what trump built while he was in office. And now folks blindly believe that old man finkelstein messiah and the lies of trump. When will ppl think for themselves? At least do it for Palestinians. The thinkin part. Nice day 🍉

[@akbarfarzin9857]

I Love ❤️ NORMAN!!!! Educated , intelligent, honest!!! Truthfully!!!

[@kkhera3730]

This man is a paragon of knowledge, truth and justice. Humbled to listen to his wisdom.

[@bleep957]

😂😂😂 no thanks , this man is a total control freak . Try disagreements with him

[@kkhera3730]

​@@bleep957I've only seen him irksome when the other person is arguing from a position of ignorance. You can't disagree on facts.

[@55liber]

@@bleep957Because he only speaks to facts he knows very well

[@bryanbobbie9590]

@@bleep957 Disagreeing with you is way easier. 😁

[@debraberg4513]

@@bleep957 so? he's still smarter than you by miles.

[@jackmelancholy6189]

Professor Finkelstein is a beacon of honesty and integrity. We should treasure him

[@melikiconsulting7240]

1. Haifa Massacre 1937 2. Jerusalem Massacre 1937 3. Balad al-Sheikh Massacre 1939 4. Haifa Massacre 1939 5. Haifa Massacre 1947 6. Abbasiya Massacre 1947 7. Al-Khisas Massacre 1947 8. Bab al-Amud Massacre 1947 9. Jerusalem Massacre 1947 10. Sheikh Bureik Massacre 1947 11. Jaffa Massacre 1948 12. Deir Yassin Massacre 1948 13. Tantura Massacre 1948 14. Khan Yunis Massacre 1956 15. Jerusalem Massacre 1967 16. Bahro Al Baquar 1972 17. Sabra and Shatila Massacre 1982 18. Al Aqsa Mosque Massacre 1990 19. Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre 1994 20. Jenin Refugee Camp April 2002 21. Gaza Massacre 2008-09 22. Gaza Massacre 2012 23. Gaza Massacre 2014 24. Gaza Massacre 2018-19 25. Gaza Massacre 2021 26. Gaza Massacre 2023 ongoing SO DO NOT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU THAT IT STARTED ON OCTOBER 7TH

[@albusai]

It started in kaybar kaybar alohasnackbar

[@samrich2269]

Thank you for this information, I will used it!

[@samrich2269]

Hold on I thought they were put there by the amerikkkan and the British?

[@marcuskelly5768]

Exactly, been coming a long way. Even tolerance has a cut off point.

[@smears6039]

@@samrich2269the British initially encouraged Jewish immigration to the then British owned mandate of Palestine, but after several mass massacres of Palestinian villagers, and terrorist attacks of British officers and the King David Hotel bombing by a Zionist paramilitary group, the British military started fighting back against Zionist forces. Eventually, in large part due to American threats to withdraw military support in WWII, Britain gave in to Zionist and American pressure to annex Palestine.

[@stefanmeier7690]

I am 31 years old and i studied political science. Norman Finkelstein is a big reason I studied it. He is one of my heroes❤

[@stevencoardvenice]

History is better. Wish I'd majored in that instead

[@carinairanzo]

Huh? Thats an opinion​@stevencoardvenice

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@carinairanzo Mr MORELLI PLEASE

[@stevencoardvenice]

@@carinairanzo poli sci is nonsense

[@LarryLarryize-wu4ru]

This guy has been in KZbin since the beginning, God bless Norman and everyone who stands up against isreali and western hypocrisy

[@darktagmaster1861]

He’s an atheist …but your fake god can bless him

[@BeanMacdui]

So you want the West to fall as well as Israel? 🤔

[@kapilsethia9284]

God is doing opposite!

[@yananneteoh9818]

In many countries, immigrants. Are the slaves that are .put to do the essential but unpleasant Work like of Caring for thej the aged ,the sick and the disabled. There is moral justification of, i yploy great

[@LarryLarryize-wu4ru]

@@kapilsethia9284 to those who live opposite you think so.

[@trimetrodon]

Norman is a golden mix of intellect, heart and humor. What a gentleman.

[@NightLion889]

He opposes Boycott

[@trimetrodon]

@@NightLion889I know he once opposed BDS, but I haven’t heard him affirm that opposition in a very long time.

[@brianmeen2158]

Finkelstein is interesting but not exactly a good debater

[@raoufzaghdane8178]

​​@@NightLion889 He doesn't oppose boycott. I asked him the question personally. He doesn't believe boycott against israel is efficient as it was for South Africa. However he said if you want to do it for moral reasons then you absolutely should.

[@overkill1025]

i couldnt stand more than 24 minutes. dude is clueless about american politics.

[@ikarabout]

53:16 I cannot begin to express how accurate of a description of my experience on a student encampment was. I was a member of Palestinagård of Lund University, Sweden, and our community was *so* much more than just us students sleeping in tents. We had a welcome tent that always had volunteers ready to introduce ourselves to community members, share some tea and coffee and food, and walk through Palestinagård and talk about it and Gaza. We had guest lectures by sympathetic professors and community leaders every day. We had plenty of kids, too, who were safe and welcome to play---they were big fans of the art tent. ❤ We had lots of moms and grandmas who would come cook for us, then sit and talk with us. One grandma saw I was ill-prepared for the coming rainstorm, and she gave me rain boots and a rain coat and said, "If I were your age, I would be out here wearing these things myself. But I'm old and I can't, so you go ahead and wear them, and please keep fighting like hell to make this whole f*ck¡ng mess end." The last day of the encampment, we could feel that the end was coming soon. 0 cooperation with the head chancellor. Lots more police scoping out the place. That last afternoon, a local musician came and played protest songs and solidarity songs for everyone, and he sang beautifully as the kids danced and us adults swayed and clapped. It was a tender last moment as police closed in around us, carefully surveying the place. There was even a cop helicopter that last night---we looked up and waved, then sighed and hugged each other. The police came at 4:30am, and many many community members came out with coffee to share as people outside the makeshift police fence watched the people inside tents get arrested, one by one by one by one. Almost 50 are arrested, and around a dozen are taken to jail because they don't have IDs on them---or, in rare cases, are being completely uncooperative. I left the scene here, as I had to go to the airport, when my phone was bombarded with messages---violence had broken out. Students' heads slammed into the concrete ground, students slammed onto cars, one student choked out for over 40 seconds. It was awful. I could see the whole thing from multiple angles in real-time. And, on the Swedish national news and Lund local news that night? Police chief says there were "no incidents of violence" in the dismantling of the encampment. The Head of the Department of Education said it went perfectly smoothly. Students are accused of attacking an ambulance, which is reported damningly in the news, only for cell phone evidence to show that the "object thrown at the ambulance"...was a flower. Like. The bud of a flower. People got thrown in jail over a f*ck¡ng flower. More awful arrests continued to occur in the days that followed. It was such a mess. Such a beautiful place for the whole community, squandered so swiftly and brutally, smeared in the news for all to see. Maybe I was naive to think something like that wouldn't happen in Sweden, in the most left-leaning town in Sweden---but it did. So. To watch this, and know that Dr. Finkelstein witnessed my experience, and described it so accurately---that is immensely affirming. Thank you, professor ❤

[@quadruplea9745]

really sad 😢

[@marcuskelly5768]

True, but I don't believe in going to another country and using their base land to launch your grievances without absolute approval and permission. No matter how nice you do it. It does not guarantee that it is going to end well. I wouldn't dream of expressing my views in north Korea or Iran, Saudi Arabia for example.

[@stephenlock7236]

There you go. Again. The illusions and delusions of freedom in real practise.

[@ikarabout]

@@marcuskelly5768 I mean, I guess if I was going to random "free" countries doing this, yes, I think there'd be questions to consider. However, I am marrying a Swede who attends this university, and I will be attending this university next year. We set up camp in a public park that was still completely open to the public. Had any of the student protestors waited for "absolute approval and permission," we'd still be waiting. The student protestors of the Vietnam era would still be waiting.

[@deadmanreading3152]

I mean I wouldn't want to go to another people's land and commit genocide. Such a bad look.

[@glbale]

Norman Finkelstein is a rare calm voice of reason against the genocidal madness that possesses both sides of U.S. politics. Civilisation amid barbarism.

[@bleep957]

NF is a nut case , imagine trying to come to a reasonable compromise in any argument or serious problem with a man who is a compulsive obsessive who has made a living out of hatred . Honestly as if Isreal is the only new nation ever developed. From a man who lives in a free society built on stolen land taken by force just over 100 years ago. Walk the talk or shut up .

[@SaranSeanAnning]

So can you name one specific policy decision from Trump to justify this demonization of Trump and Trump voters as Racist and Fascist? This kind of rhetoric is neither calm nor reasonable and this fact is just masked by his soft monotonous voice that lulls the gullible into thinking his takes are intelligent. Eating up everything this guy says without questioning anything at all with your own critical thinking is pure NPC behavior. I can see through this fraud of an “intellectual” from a mile away by the fact that he only attacks Israel and turns a blind eye to the thousands of yearly Hamas rocket attacks in his one sided rhetoric as well as his completely rabid demonization of Trump and anybody associated with him. Also, a war with a 1.4:1 civilian to combatant death ratio is not genocide no matter what mental gymnastics this propagandist uses. Literally the lowest ratio of civilians killed in any war from the past multiple decades.

[@SonGoku31213]

This is what happens when ppl rather scream than read. Trump let netanyahu cross into West Bank in 2019. Biden had to undo that mess. Even Finkelstein doesnt seem to realize trump started it in 2019 and before. He too thought democracts started it and trump will build on it. No. Trump will build on what trump built while he was in office. And now folks blindly believe that old man finkelstein messiah and the lies of trump. When will ppl think for themselves? At least do it for Palestinians. The thinkin part. Nice day 🍉

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

It's nothing even close to genocide and he's a charlatan.

[@radscorpion8]

Destiny pretty much proved him wrong

[@maioio]

Dr. Finkelstein: Maestro 🙏. The moral voice of an era.

[@sKRxPTiD]

🤣😂🤣

[@LulasSong]

Total integrity.

[@nowellsukkar1521]

Words are not enough to convey my Love, Respect and Gratitude for Professor Norman Finkelstein a True Legend who will never know the Extent, or the Ripple effects of his Work, his Passion and Sacrifice on Millions around the world... Especially on the Millions of Palestinians for Generations to come 💛

[@naeemyounus2836]

Brilliant and concise

[@thomasmollo3568]

Well said. Norman Finkelstein is a good and great force of nature. It's impossible to describe how important he is for us and for the future. Bravo!

[@treenturner4577]

Norman filkensteins educated opinion on the reality of what's going on is very much appreciated

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

💯

[@avaseer]

Professor Norman Finkelstein is an extraordinary intellectual, humanitarian and moral leader. We are blessed!

[@MaritimeUnprepared]

He speaks way too slowly. I have to listen to him at 2x😂

[@janebaker966]

Is he in love with ripping babies apart?

[@dr.florence]

I am a former academic and Norman has been a huge source of inspiration during this awful year for me. In terms of dedixation to work beyond the structures of the university, speaking my mind unapologetically, reading past writers to learn for the future. Norman has kept me sane. 💕

[@kurtanglerookieyear]

He's sick. It's sick thinking. Sickness. Help, find it

[@radscorpion8]

that's silly. Destiny already proved his statements are quite fallacious

[@m420-nd1if]

​@@kurtanglerookieyear Wrong video, there is none of your side in this video

[@m420-nd1if]

​@@radscorpion8 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@adambazso9207]

​@@kurtanglerookieyearThat's a perfect description of yourself.

[@evelyndominguez4757]

Norm nails it as usual. 👏

[@Tygrus758]

Norman Finkelstein, a gentleman, a scholar, a historian, an educator, and genuine Human Being. It is always a pleasure hearing how much he has dig into the details of the decades long conflict, and I appreciate his steadfastness in his mission to keep the facts true and correct while advocating for the rights of the oppressed anywhere but especially in Palestine.

[@lofemix]

He's a snake in man's clothes selling propaganda, I'm sorry that you and many others won't think for yourselves but, instead, have to be told what to think by others.

[@Tygrus758]

@@lofemix "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." - Winston Churchill When you have as many publishing and public speaking events as this very accredited professor of History, I will take your opinion on him and what I should learn seriously.

[@strings41]

Very seldom will I watch an interview over an hour in length, but I couldn't tear myself away from this one. Norman Finkelstein's brilliance, intellect and honesty are beyond question. He and Noam Chomsky occupy the highest level of admiration in my mind.

[@hamzahilori6579]

I spent three days watching this. I picked up where I stopped after every interruption. He's a blessing to humanity.

[@melborndontis2947]

Must have brain rot

[@carlaburgers3088]

Same here in Australia

[@kikolatulipe]

Everyone understands why we will never watch this guy on corrupt corporate media

[@MaryLou5239]

Exactly

[@ahmeda.3198]

And also why they destroyed his academic career.

[@JosephHeavey-k2f]

What planet do you guys live on the bias spitefulness and utter moral vacuus is nauseating go back to your little shrivelled lifes

[@ibrahimal-khalil7632]

the only way way i i could be a better version is to just go with my my my best friends to to get a good good laugh at at least a 😊

[@francinevale88]

Ignorant imposter speaks according to who is asking. Lacking scruples.

[@sodisgusteen]

I love this long form type of “interview”, I especially love how Dr. F wasn’t interrupted once. Great job!!

[@ZYosef-sd7wu]

Happy birthday to you Prof. Finkelstein. May you live a long life to see free Palestine. This writer believes you and Prof. Chomsky (and others who stood for justice) are like walking saints (in the very meaning of the word). I have read and followed both your writings and activities for the past 40+ years. This writer is about your age and lived through those years you talk about in the US, although I came to the US in 1963 and have been an activist and academic and I am about to retire. I found solace in listening to you and others during this difficult period. Be well and be happy, Sir.

[@cengxingliu3620]

You spoke my mind. The American people always stand at the top of civilization. People have the power. Thank you too, sir.

[@lofemix]

May Israel stand strong and save the Palestinians from the barbaric Hamas NAZIS!!

[@lega78]

Well said!

[@jazmin1932]

Wish every American could tune in.

[@debraberg4513]

I was gonna share this on Trump's twitter but what's the point....they never read comments anyway

[@Nick-xx9br]

I think that's a more generalised problem with limited attention span in the current age. Too much insanity going on, lots of opportunities for escapism.

[@katiekane5247]

​@@Nick-xx9brI was on an earthquake Livestream this morning, made an honest observation about E lon and had a chatter say "we're coming for you lefty" 😳 Trump tapped into the angry people and told them who was responsible for their pain, lefties and immigrants. Certainly not the big money influence! This toxicity is not good for any of us 😳 Both sides are so wrapped up in the rhetoric, they can't take in new information. I don't even engage anymore, I've pissed off people in both camps and they're not worth my time and attention.

[@Cloudchopper-x1r]

Unless you condense it to so many characters on X (don't know what the max is any more but I was cut of mid sentence just getting started) no one will read it. X is nothing but sound bites and technologically a nightmare.

[@jazmin1932]

@@debraberg4513 actually, I think Normand is easy to listen to. Bet people would pay attention to what he says.

[@christinasuozzo]

Stand up for what you believe, even if you are standing alone. Thank you Norm Finkelstein

[@lenacohen8913]

Great quote: "Hypocrisy is the compliment that vice pays to virtue" ❤

[@aneurindavies5943]

Lena, a great quote "Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption" - anonymous.

[@katiekane5247]

​@@aneurindavies5943heard a good one yesterday "accountability is an experience reserved for those unencumbered by financial resources"

[@richardwestmoreland6]

Originally Oscar Wilde

[@MicheleCowie-e3d]

Once again Dr Finkelsteins words hold with them so much depth of heart, sincerity and power ...thank you so much

[@1Patchilo]

I can listen to and watch videos of Norman Finkelstein for not just hours but days without getting bored, unlike with others.”

[@LulasSong]

Unlike the Nintendo zio Trolls further up...

[@1Patchilo]

@ or Biden & Benzion

[@KazOgonHolmes]

Norman Finkelstein is a true humanitarian and an absolute legend ❤

[@DONOTEMAILME-u8e]

he is mentally ill too.

[@africa.austral]

@@DONOTEMAILME-u8e possibly because of the distress you and your worldwide buccaneer fraternity have inflicted both on him and his mentor, Noam Chomsky (this hardly comes as a surprise, given the incessant onslaught on the part of psychopathic marauders like you and your ilk).

[@KazOgonHolmes]

@@DONOTEMAILME-u8e I didn't know that, what's he been diagnosed with? I can't find anything about it, do you have a link?

[@kamaurahamukti5919]

deepest gratitude to Prof Finkelstein and the host for this brilliant conversation - especially at the end (1:22: on) made me speechless 😮 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@LousWanderings]

Great Interview!! Thank you Professor Finkelstein for your honesty and education you provide us with your insight.

[@mikki3562]

Leon Trotsky said: "Time reveals all and facts win out". From an Irishman who spent most of my adult life in support of removing British colonialism from my country, and simultaneously supporting my Palestinian brothers and sisters to whom we share a common history, ie., Balfour who was colonial secretary of Ireland, known as "Bloody Balfour" before shifting to Palestine.

[@janadeerpark]

Mikki, thank you for mentioning Trotsky, another shining light.

[@mk.4x785]

​@janadeerpark a "shining light"? Are you completely deranged?? Trotsky is responsible for the deaths of countless thousands of human beings. They would steal food and supplies from civilians, forced them into camps, executed people en masse.... they even arrested people for "anti-semitism"... You really need to learn more about history, and the Red Terror, before you open your mouth again. Both of you here.

[@mikki3562]

You're welcome, and greetings from Dublin.

[@nilent]

Facts are not always consistent with justice...sadly lies and oppression are also factual realities. Justice is not guaranteed. I will grant that lies and injustice are, ultimately, unsustainable.........................not in the long run. Meanwhile there is much stupid and unnecessary suffering and death.

[@phillipusvershmoot3188]

Thats cuz facts are universal. Justice is a human invention. A clumsily used tool ​@@nilent

[@L0rneUnborn]

I am always glad to see Dr. Finkelstein speak. I agree with most of his views, and even when I don't, my appreciation of his deep integrity, his dedication to the truth, and his humanity always makes me examine the facts behind my own beliefs.

[@L0rneUnborn]

@JawboneDonky This is an argument used by people to delegitimize Palestinian struggle against Israeli occupation and aparthide. There were people living in Palestine who were ethnicly cleansed during the Nakba and then occupied by Israel in 1967. Whatever you want to call those people, they deserve the same rights as anyone in Israel or anyone in the West. Israel has made it abundantly clear that it will never give anything to Palestinians, not even basic human rights. Anyone in this position would resist. What we have here are the essential building blocks of a settler-colonial state: settlers exert the "God-given right" of "manifest destiny" to oppress and take until the indigenous people can't stand any more and start to resist. At that point, the settlers decide that the indigenous people are an "existential threat" and proceed to do genocide in "self-defense." Sound familiar?

[@worry_wart]

@JawboneDonky These types of quotes only seem relevant to a Zionist whose mind has been poisoned by the historical revisionism and propaganda of the Israeli government. Whether or not the region is called Judea, Ottoman Syria, or Palestine, and whether or not the people are known as Israelite, Levantine, Arab, or Palestinian, they have always lived there, and despite the fact that they have never been allowed to establish an independent state, (Judea was conquered by a number of empires in ancient times, and the Ottoman empire colonized them for 400 years) they weren't subject to violent displacement and ethnic cleansing until the forced establishment of Israel after the Nakba. Yasser Arafat was a known CIA asset and the PLO have been frequent communicators with the US state department, they aren't representatives of Palestinians. Phillip K Hitti was a vocal proponent AGAINST the establishment of Israel. Joseph Farah is a far-right nutjob who owns a info-wars style "news" website. Ahmad Shukan and that quote are a complete fabrication, the Saudi representative of the UN in 1956 was Jamil Baroody, who was also strongly anti-Israel. Youssef El-Khoury is an irrelevant filmmaker, and is neither a scholar nor a leader, just another token who frequents Israeli news as another pro-genocide talking head.

[@eze317]

Biblical prophecy playing out is the inconvenient truth I can no longer ignore. Ezekiel 37 says Israel will be brought to naught and the time of Jacob's Trouble is fast approaching which will eclipse the holocaust. See #artkatz if interested.

[@dinborough]

Amazing interviews on MEE almost every day now! (Only just started watching, but I’ve no doubt it will be an amazing one, because it’s Norm Finkelstein!). I appreciate your work so much. I’m following dozens of channels that talk about Palestine and love them all, but if someone asked me to pick just one source of information and analysis I’d say Middle East Eye without hesitation!

[@bleep957]

When 750,000 Arabs from Ottoman Empire are displaced and 75 years on thete are 6000,000 Arabs who claim to be Palestinians from a bordered country that never existed before British mandate Palistine.

[@katiekane5247]

​@@bleep957bad Hasbara

[@bryanbobbie9590]

@@bleep957 Palestinian mandate is at the very least from The Balfour Declaration in 1917. That is not 75 years on, rather it is 107 years on.

[@elsonck2523]

Yes, their content provides a very humane perspective. Much respect for MEE.

[@johnomalley760]

A very thought provoking conversation. Norman is on top of his game.

[@GizmoMaxx]

If has Mr Norman Finkelstein its a instant Like ! ! !

[@Jewelcu1]

What a brilliant person! Respect and ❤❤❤

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

A Living Treasure..

[@JillianEmerson-me8cx]

It's called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it- George Carlin.

[@djtyner6232]

😂quoting George Carlin ....deep😂

[@KingDavid1979]

Than wake up

[@johncollier5985]

I'm thankful for his sarcastic humor, the bit of levity is so freaking helpful while listening to him speak on these topics. ❤

[@AS162]

Well done, MEE, for having the Prof on the show. This man has been a consistent voice of reason, empathy, calm, fortitude, conviction and compassion. And clarity. So much clarity. May his contributions live for posterity and may the world never again have to witness such unchecked horror as we have the past 13 and a half months.

[@benluchini7500]

HOW PATHETIC THAT A COUNTRY OF NEARLY 400 MILLION, COULD ONLY COME UP WITH THESE TWO CANDIDATES, SERIOUSLY PATHETIC.

[@FaithwalkerTodd]

Maybe you don’t understand how it works, the people get to choose regardless of the opinion of others. You’re welcome to your opinion because our American principles require us to allow it but that’s as far as it goes.

[@signifidelica2819]

the u.s. is unfortunately very stupid. they are the victims of intense programming. it sucks.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

​@@FaithwalkerTodd WHAT in the world??

[@Antoniazziluca1]

The system is rigged... all about the Benjamin's $$$

[@mahomedrafik6908]

​@FaithwalkerTodd Apart from the Varsity students the common everyday American is so ignorant of what's going on in American politics.

[@yogi4lyfe]

Thank you Norman Finkelstein!

[@Vulnerary1]

Norman is a humble genius ❤

[@fatimanyouri2880]

Smart and articulate .❤

[@l23918]

The tragedy of Palestine and the Palestinians😢😢

[@luisbustamante9869]

The entire political and economic West, the richest demographic with the most weapons in the world is solidly trying to exterminate them.

[@bettymagpali5079]

💔

[@tonyman187]

@@luisbustamante9869 yeah? so why is it Hamas that steals the food that Israel gives?

[@smartlady3892]

Terminology palestinians got created in 1964 by KGB from the former USSR for those who invaded and occupied historical Jewish land? They should allowed to return back to thier homeland in Egypt to reunite with thier reelatives and get humanitarian help that they keep demanded from a tiny Israel even after 10.7.23 attacks and bombarding on a musical festival and villages. Why Egypt built a wall to prevent of the returning back those millions who live in ga za and chose Ham as actions and idiology after in 2005 all Jewish people got forced out from Ga za in exchange for a promised peace? Hostages are to return home safely and immidiiately.

[@jimmyjames7941]

The first Palestinians were Jewish .Rome renamed Israel Phistia in the 2nd century AD ​@@smartlady3892

[@isoldehofmann734]

Amazing to listen to Prof Finkelstein, thank you so much for this interview

[@Jonathan-o2u]

Professor Normal Finkelstein was brilliantly interesting and informative as usual.

[@unveiledeyes6558]

What an amazing discussion! Thank you Prof. Finklestein

[@equaliser2265]

Giving Netanyahu a standing ovation in the Senate was an absolute disgrace.

[@7mkhan9]

Prof Norman Finkelstein is a golden mix of intellect, heart and humor. What a gentleman. One of the best things about Mr Norman is that he is never repetitive. Every-time you listen to him you get to learn something new.

[@drz-j9f]

Thanks! An interview with Norman is always both insightful and entertaining. He is exceptional!❤

[@gerriperreault6905]

This one was NOT!

[@drz-j9f]

@ why?

[@shadzrob1234]

Refreshing to hear such well thought out and sensible views

[@samsung40_media87]

always a pleasure to hear Prof in long format. I don't mind

[@tonyman187]

when he's unchallenged, by no one less than a youtuber like Destiny

[@shawneek1972]

​@@tonyman187 the thing called destiny😂

[@Nab-s6e]

Everytime Learning from Norman Finkelstein ❤

[@MaryLou5239]

Same here

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

💯

[@krugmeister7301]

God Bless You Always Dear Mr.Finkelstein...

[@daadirabbi]

We appreciate ME that you allowed Dr.Finkstein Freely to convey the message to us without interruptions.

[@ElsaRiverosMusic]

I do t have words to express my sadness !!! Thank you for your voices gracias gracias infinitas

[@isabellacolloredo2341]

I truly love to listen to his clear logic way of thinking and talking

[@angelobee2038]

WE NEED MORE PEOPLE NORMAN FINKELSTEIN🐝🐝

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

💯

[@umitagis9508]

Lucid, articulate, courageous and to the point as usual.

[@Hawaiihawaii1423]

Thanks!

[@HamzaAliraqi81]

thank you Norman❤🫡

[@Jdjustsaying]

❤ thanks for speaking the truth ❤

[@Gmoore59]

I just adore Norman Finkelstein♥

[@collinshardyproust]

Accurate as always! 🎯 " The choice was between" More of the same", and a " Roll of the dice"" "". And when the present is unbearable , people will vote for " roll of the dice" and take their chances.

[@katiekane5247]

Especially when he's a better entertainer. It's WWE for politics

[@bryanbobbie9590]

@@katiekane5247 I suppose facts can be entertaining.

[@sophiaayaalexandra900]

What a professor!!!! Intellectually smart, witty and sharp and equally a very strong communicator. Respect.

[@zaba3030]

Every day I check whether there is a new interview with Prof. Norman Finkelstein. The longer the better. I could listen to him for hours. Thank you for this one. I love his humor. The twinkle in his eyes.

[@desfrancis2543]

Oh Norman Norman I LOVE YOU SO MUCH❤

[@yoly9002]

I LOVE NORMAN FINKELSTEIN GOD BLESS YOU

[@treenturner4577]

This is true. I accept his viewpoint and feel very depressed about the future for the Palestinians and fir the rest of the world when you observe where this is leading. Not good.

[@MNN-s2h]

Norman is a man of honor and integrity. Thanks from Brazil.

[@soniahopkins6809]

When i listen to Norman i want to cry, because his,wisdom and intelligence shows there is some humanity left!

[@frankverschueren1808]

Thanks! A very clear minded and open intervieuw..Professor Finkelstein nales it beyond any doubt, as far as I am concerned. I will suggest this intervieuw to many friends . Frank from Belgium.

[@AliAli-bc6ir]

The problem is not that Israel is not obeying the laws of war The problem is that no one is stopping them.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

❤Norman❤

[@aaloh6154]

Prof Norman, thoroughly enjoyed your talk, intense and informative 👍 Also, you don't mince your words, do you!! 😊

[@blancaospina4765]

Mr. Norman is a brilliant,brave Man with a good heart.

[@stanpennycook5414]

Great speaker for truth.

[@stavrosmayakofsky1915]

i love seeing him in a good mood. he has such a devilish smile. Cherish your national treasures Americans.

[@RodinRoom]

Beautiful and inspiring as usual.

[@jilj1948]

Norman Finkelstein The very greatest/trustable historian of our time.. may God bless you and all of your family..

[@aneurindavies5943]

"If you have selfish ignorant citizens, your going to get selfish ignorant leaders" George Carlin (deceased).

[@MH-dy5pb]

"Israeli killers are called commandos, arab commandos are called terrorists" - George Carlin

[@Yomi4D]

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️👌👌

[@thomasassadi8215]

what a beautiful soul.i feel lucky to be alive in such time to witness a GEM defend humanity.

[@IIst-or4mt]

He a true living legend. The GoAT s Prof Norm ❤❤❤❤

[@wowwee0]

Norman seems to be in a better mood. He looks good! He's been working a lot lately and needed the rest. Great interview 😊😊😊

[@voxpopulitotheleft]

Oh boy, this man is so rich in knowledge and consciousness, everything he said makes sense and clears my mind. There are always new things that enlighten my brain.

[@cidacosta6182]

I feel so disaponted with Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. It seems 'power' has made her lose that connection with common people. She's now, definitely, part of the stablishment........

[@jazmin1932]

Two possibilities: she has been brainwashed and converted , or she was a fake from day one. Either way, don’t trust her.

[@Hitchhiker007]

As they say it is a strong person who isn't corrupted by power. Thankfully the global South has at least 3 honest and upright leaders. Leaders that have the wellbeing of all the people at the heart of their policy.

[@55liber]

I have often been disappointed by her not so articulate talks. She’s no Bernie Sanders or Nina Turner

[@Purp4040]

Can i ask what yall want her to do?

[@crackthefoundation_]

​@@Purp4040Being a careerist, if she cared more about humanity than her career she should have been WAY stronger on the jenna side, or resigned