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David Rothkopf
@djrothkopf
Writer, columnist, podcast host
Author, most recent book "American Resistance," CEO of TRG Media, host "Deep State Radio," columnist Daily Beast, board of contributors, USA Today, father of J & L, husband of C, sidekick of Grizzly
136 Posts
Today was a day like any other in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In my latest column I explore how it was different, how we got here and what is likely to happen next. This is my latest, on the GOP clown show this past week...and every week. As a consequence it contains some colorful language. I don't apologize. Twitter value down from $44 B to $8 B in Elon's 1st Yr.
At the current rate of value destruction, Elon will render Twitter worthless by January. (Although for its users and advertisers it is getting perilously close to being worthless already.) Whether leading a mob of angry, hateful thugs through the streets of Germany in the 1930s or leading them on social media platforms today, the goal and the potential consequences are the same. It is time to silence those leading the mob. So I have some thoughts about Elon... (And antisemitism, the ADL, white supremacy, Russia, Ukraine, Starlink, Saudi and how governments, advertisers and Twitter users should deal what has happened.) Just in case there are some refugees from the "site formerly known as Twitter" thinking that maybe you were imagining how bad it was, @DavidRothkopf has the data to reassure you it was not your imagination, and it's only gotten worse. Neera Tanden is a Great Pick for WH Domestic Policy Advisor
This is great news. Neera Tanden is a dedicated, experienced, brilliant public servant who is deeply informed about the entire panoply of issues this big job will require her to handle. I can think of few people who bring her level of quality & qualifications to the job. The One Article You Need to Read on the WGA Strike
The best funniest article you will read on the WGA strike and why it should matter to you (by four-time Emmy winning senior writer for John Olliver's Last Week Tonight Joanna Rothkopf...one of my daughters). Joe Biden's surprising revolution...
Few expected @JoeBiden to be a revolutionary. But the economic policy changes he has introduced are transformative and finally have begun to undo the lies, myths, distortions and fat-cat serving agenda of Reaganomics. It's a big deal. Joe Biden is old. Get over it.
Joe Biden is old. Get over it. He is the 2024 candidate best positioned to save our democracy. He has done a great job. (We've benefitted from his experience.) And he's much healthier than many past presidents. My latest. Why the World Looks at the Trump Case and...Yawns
The world took a look at the Trump Indictment and yawned. Why? Because most other countries are a lot less reluctant to hold their leaders accountable to the law than we are. They've been there, done that. My latest. The Challenges Ahead if We are to Ensure a Successful Outcome in Ukraine
The US and allies have been resolute in their support for Ukraine. But to ensure Ukraine's future security and our own, even greater commitments will be required--through and beyond the end of the war. My latest for @thedailybeast. Let me share a personal anecdote to illustrate the extent of the effort to obliterate American history that doesn't fit the White supremacist narrative. I recently visited the magnificent Great Wall o Tips on giving to food banks. This is wonderful. Absolutely true. Josh Shapiro unsurprisingly off to a good start. Sensible question. Honest question - why do movies use real guns? Why not use fake guns that cannot kill people?