ANTI-NEOLIBERALISM

ET—Nov 7, 2025 #SupremeCourt #ClarenceThomas #TrumpTariffs
During oral arguments over the legality of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed a Democratic-aligned attorney on whether the same legal reasoning used to challenge tariffs could also apply to embargoes.

KIM PETERSEN—First off, any comments made by Trump and his yes-men/yes-women ought to be greeted with utmost skepticism. And the aphorism of “Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me twice, shame on me,” ought to be rigorously applied.

There are some questions that should spring to mind in judging the sincerity of Trump and his minions recent pronouncements.

For instance, if Trump is so concerned about the plight of Christians in Nigeria, then where was this concern for the Christian segment of Palestinians killed “by [Jewish] Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.”

Elementary morality demands that ethnicity or religious allegiance should neither condemn nor exculpate a people purely by virtue of their birthright, inculcation, or even belief. We are all humans, and it is the actions of humans that speak louder than any words.

DANNY HAIPHONG—The video presents a comprehensive discussion led by host Danny High Fong with a panel of expert journalists and commentators—Camila Escalante, Rachel Blevins, Mnar Adley, and Katie Halper—analyzing the current state of U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s return to power, focusing on its geopolitical consequences and failures. The conversation covers Trump’s faltering trade war with China, the ongoing conflicts in West Asia, especially Gaza, and looming U.S. military actions against Venezuela. The experts dissect the broader implications of U.S. imperialism, neocolonialism, and the motivations behind these conflicts, emphasizing resource control and geopolitical dominance rather than humanitarian concerns. The panel also highlights the growing fractures within the U.S. political right, including Trump’s base’s shifting attitudes towards Israel and U.S. wars abroad.

G. GREENWALD—The transcript highlights how extreme wealth, especially inherited or amassed without significant struggle, often cultivates entitlement. Bill Ackman’s behavior exemplifies how billionaires can develop an inflated sense of importance, expecting special treatment and influence simply by virtue of their money. This insight underscores the social and psychological effects of wealth concentration on personal character and public behavior.

JUDGE NAP—The transcript underscores the erosion of constitutional checks and balances within the U.S., exemplified by a president openly stating a willingness to kill without congressional approval or legal oversight. This cavalier attitude towards use of force within and beyond U.S. borders signals a dangerous normalization of extrajudicial violence and executive overreach.
_____________________________U.S. Enabling of Israeli Occupation and Repression: Sachs provides a thorough critique of Israeli policies in Palestinian territories, highlighting their illegality under international law and the complicity of the U.S. government in supporting these actions. This support includes blocking UN initiatives and endorsing policies that perpetuate apartheid-like conditions, undermining any genuine prospects for peace.
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Media Complicity and Silence: The transcript reveals that U.S. media often neglects or actively suppresses coverage of covert interventions and illegal military actions. Sachs recounts firsthand experiences of media editors refusing to report on coups, reflecting a broader systemic failure to hold the government accountable or inform the public adequately.