As the War Rages - III

Ok; Charlie Kirk has me fired up once again. I used to be so proud and supportive of him. Those days are gone. And I hope we will all wake up to the danger he is presenting. He is helping lead the media war against Israel...whether he thinks he is or not. Please listen to this video clip, - it begins about the 2 hour 10 min mark, so fast forward and consider this as you listen...

The truth is Charlie Kirk didn't "broach the subject" of Israel having intelligence about the Hamas attack as he states in this video. It was a lot more than a delicate “broach”! He basically accused PM Netanyahu of fully knowing about the coming attack and ALLOWING the boarder breech in order to intentionally start a war! Seems he loves to back himself up in this podcast, by playing clips of previous ones. But he carefully chooses which ones he wants to share. His accusations were a lot worse, than what he shows here. Of course he didn’t re-run the worst comments. The truth is, he absolutely did blame Bibi. By the time I was done watching, I thought he might as well align himself with the Palestinian supporters at the universities! I am sure there is a whole lot more to the story of how this terrible attack came to fruition, (like Israel leadership having a desire to trust Hamas and therefore offering work permits from Gaza into Israel.) but Charlie Kirk apparently just wants to be right and repeat the left's narrative!!! 

So in Charlie's view, all of a sudden the liberal NY Times, who broke the story, is accurate and he will just take their report at face value. (And likewise for The Guardian – also the liberal Axios and MSNBC!) It appears Charlie is just going to immediately take everything they report as fact, because he wants to validate his own accusations against Israel! Has he forgotten the NY Times has basically been a Holocaust denier ever since the Holocaust happened? Does he realize they have never had a fair report about Israel in the eight following decades? So NY Times is supposedly accurate now when they have lied for decades about Israel; and Charlie jumps on this as soon as he hears the report.

I think we can all agree there absolutely is more to this latest story, than what he talks about in this clip, but it looks like Charlie Kirk just wants to be right!!! So he brings it all to us as fact.

Further, he wasn’t attacked by “emotionally unhinged people” as he accuses in this video. He was *countered* by Christian Zionists (like me) because he basically accused Netanyahu of knowing and allowing the border breach in order to start a war! His comments were way out of line. And I won’t forget that after his accusations, he brought Pastor Jack on for clean-up, because his statements were so inflammatory. To be fair, in the unrestricted realm of social media, he probably *did* hear a few people calling him "anti-Semitic"; but that doesn't excuse his statements against Israel. I suggest he toughen up and maybe quit being so proud. Pastor Jack was gracious in coming on his show to help him out, but I would bet my life that after Pastor had a good talk with Charlie.

Does Charlie not know that there are those in Israel strategically working to get rid of Bibi Netanyahu, just as in America the left has been trying to get rid of Donald Trump? The same tactics have been used in both situations. But for specifics, it has been more recently reported by some, that the decisions and pressure by Biden and Blinken have been intentional to help get rid of Netanyahu! Their primary goal is to get rid of Bibi!! Report that, Charlie!! Does Charlie not remember when even during the Clinton years, Bill sent James Carville to disrupt elections against Bibi and they have been after him ever since? Oh, probably not. Charlie was just a toddler then. But I remember!

In this podcast, Charlie brings up prior leaders like Golda Meir, Moshe Dayan (he can't even pronounce it correctly) and Henry Kissinger. Kirk does so as a means to demonstrate that Israel has always had a practice of not administering the first strike. They never wanted to utilize a pre-emptive strike, because the world would surely never side with them if they did. So what Charlie is saying is that Israel forced the invasion, so they could carry out an extermination of Hamas. That kind of accusation should infuriate anyone who claims to be a supporter of Israel.

We all have learned to love and trust Charlie Kirk; and Turning Point, USA has done a multitude of good things, so we probably don’t really listen carefully to what he is actually implying. But we shouldn’t simply take what he says at face value, because we agree with him on other issues. Listen to his implications and insinuations. Listen to his tone and the words he uses as he discusses this. Here are some examples:

• Everyone had prior knowledge about this...I guess, because NY Times and Joe and Mika Scarborough said so.

• Charlie is calling for resignations; or no more funding. Just whose resignation does he seek? What he really wants is no more funding...so he can be right about that too. And that is the point where America will no longer be on the side of Israel.

• He is whining because someone said that “Bolstering terrorist propaganda is evil.” He is angry that someone called him “evil” for that… Well guess what, Charlie? Bolstering terrorist propaganda IS evil and that is exactly what you are doing in this video and the others videos that started the backlash against you.

• Then Charlie confidently tells us: “Don’t worry; a whistleblower will come out with the truth.” But then he glibly states, oh but “the whistleblower will be killed.” Really??? Well that statement alone should tell us exactly how he views Israel. Murderers of truth, I guess.

• He correctly states Israel was on the brink of a civil war, but then he implies that was Bibi’s fault. He is only giving half the facts on every issue, and sadly it is all the left’s narrative that he chooses to share.

• He blames Bibi as the catalyst for causing the civil unrest in the nation because Bibi is trying to change their “constitution” in regard to the judicial system. No he isn’t! He is trying to gain back what once was – reinstating the old norm! Blaming Bibi for the national division is a talking point from the left and yet Charlie chooses to use it!!!

• He accuses Israel government of lying...that would include Bibi, I guess.

• He uses only liberal sources the entire podcast!!! NY Times and Joe and Mika Scarborough from MSNBC??? Good grief! lol

• Listen to the word he chooses when he talks about Israel expecting help from the US. He says Israel is DEMANDING 14 billion dollars from America. This infuriates me! Have you noticed how Israel is carefully tiptoeing around Biden and Blinken! I wouldn’t call that demanding. Charlie is so out of bounds with that! It is absolutely not true.

• And finally, as is getting to be the case with a certain segment of conservatives he gets to the point where he also blames America. That used to only be the left that did that.

• He ends his diatribe by saying “I really hope this error from Israel came out of pride and ego”...Like that’s how the attack came to fruition. But that’s not bad enough. He then says: “Because I don’t have to even say what the alternate to that is.”- Meaning Israel allowed it to happen on purpose...just like he claimed initially...and if we carefully think it through, we all know that’s what he *really* believes.

• Oh and somewhere along the way Charlie tries to claim that he actually suggested that “maybe Bibi was double-crossed”. Right. Yeah, he said it – but barely. He said it in the same manner that he said “this was hopefully caused by Israel’s pride and ego.” You could tell that what he actually believes is the complete opposite. And that he just said that as a calming factor to ratchet down viewers’ opposition and preventing a reaction to what he really believes.

• In any case, Charlie is helping spread the left's narrative about Israel knowing this was going to happen...even now saying he agrees with Joe and Mika Scarborough. They are trying to undo PM Netanyahu, and Charlie is seemingly unwittingly helping them. 

It's deeper than this, because Charlie basically said today that the Israeli government actually knew the day of the attack it was going to happen, but Mark Levin posted the truth on X today explaining that what they are accusing Netanyahu of actually happened when the previous left-wing party was in power. I feel quite confident Charlie Kirk and the whole lot of them will stick to their accusations, but this is what Levin pointed out today.

BUT the leftwing Bennett-Lapid- Gantz led coalition ran the government. Netanyahu was not prime minister. Likud and the other parties that are part of the present coalition government were not in charge. It occurred on the Bennett-Lapid-Gantz government's watch. Any fifth grader could have done a Internet search and learned which Israeli government was in office at the time the document was circulated among Israeli officials.

I am not calling for Charlie Kirk’s cancellation. I am calling for his correction...and that is going to have to come from us! He is always telling us how he holds more strongly to account, Christians. Well we need to hold him to account too. We cannot let him continue in this narrative and still support him. He obviously does not understand “I will bless those that bless you and curse those that curse you.” Because he is so angry with our government, he feels the freedom to call out Israel’s too. It simply doesn’t work that way...especially when one is barking up the wrong side of the tree.

Apparently Charlie can’t see the ramifications of his words….he only wants to be right. He wants the funding of Israel to stop. This will help justify his calls for no aid to any nation. How come we never hear him talk about all the money going to Iran?

The harsh truth is this kind of rhetoric and blatant criticism IS basically an attack on Israel. And he should be discerning enough to know where that will lead - “every nation will turn against Israel”. If conservatives continue in this vein, count us blue; count us as one of those nations. We are one and the same.

I will withhold judgment of Israel and even defend them until I have all the facts about what PM Netanyahu or his intelligence knew….and I will *not* simply believe a biased report from two leftist newspapers and a leftist propaganda television station just because a conservative guru said so. Charlie should do the same!! But he was in too big of a hurry to be proven right. I have lost all respect for him and will no longer support him, until I hear an apology. Clean up, Charlie!!! You are in dangerous waters and your pride is getting the best of you!

Final thought: And what?? It was more important to talk about *this* without any confirmation, instead of the fact that according to the IDF, Hamas broke the ceasefire on day 5? 😡 End rant...for now. I know Charlie isn't anti-Semitic, but he IS being very foolish and extremely arrogant. I will refrain at this point from any name-calling like “anti-Semitic”, but he is looking a little misplaced to me, and I might be at least thinking the former! I am becoming increasingly concerned with certain people that we want to look up to as conservatives. No longer. I am extremely frustrated with him, but not yet “unhinged”. Lol He won’t want to see that side of me. 😁

As The War Rages Continued

This video with Pastor Jack Hibbs (Calvary Chapel Chino Hills) and Amir Tsarfati (Founder of Behold Israel) is from about 4 weeks ago. I wish I would have shared it then, because there is so much good information. Regardless of my slight, the information is timeless. This is *exactly* what I believe, and Pastor Jack and Amir demonstrate so well why it is so important to stand with Israel.

We were warned early on that once this war got full swing, we would start seeing that US support would change from Israel, to demonizing them. We knew that we would see an all out effort to change the narrative to instead call a for support of the "Palestinians". Well, that didn't take long. And it really shouldn't come as a surprise. I did have one surprise, however, and that was of a negative response to Israel among people that should know better.

I've become frustrated lately with even people on the conservative side, because they, too, are aligning with leftists in the way they view our support for Israel, or lack of it. I'm talking about Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and even Charlie Kirk. I think the catalyst for this lack of support originated with everyone's almost-idol, Tucker Carlson. It comes from a belief that they are only putting "America First". And also, that we shouldn't be involved in foreign wars. What they fail to realize is, this *isn't* a foreign war. This is, as PM Netanyahu has said on multiple occasions, our war too! We are the "Big Satan", after all, and Israel only the "Little Satan". Further, Tucker's anti-war, pacifist beliefs certainly don't help.

Charlie Kirk strongly believes he is pro-Israel, but he recently made very troubling statements regarding that tiny nation. He did some cleanup (in my opinion) with Pastor Jack Hibbs, so I'm going to let that go for now (I think Pastor Jack Hibbs probably set him straight). And I also already explained his statements in my previous post here. But I want to focus on Candace Owens for just a bit, as she has recently been in the spotlight for her troubling views. Even the David Horowitz Foundation, who basically gave her her start, has had to denounce her. I'm very disappointed in her and I will admit a bit surprised. She has recently shown what I believe to be her true colors, and she cannot be excused from criticism, just because she's a conservative.

This is how Candace Owens lost me forever:

• *Referred to Israel as a nation committing genocide; then tried to deny it, doing what I believe was some "cleanup" on Tucker Carlson's podcast. It didn't work for me.
• *Candace basically threw anti-Semitic comments (well-known slurs) at Ben Shapiro, thrusting her Biblical sword into his side and then twisting it.
• *She ignorantly stated that Israel keeps Muslims in state relegated "quarters"...instead of researching and understanding there are 4 separate quarters in Israel: Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian. "Quarters" means where they *choose* to live. No apology from Candace for implying Israel treats Muslims badly.
• *Most egregious for me, she interviewed Norman Finkelstein! Worse than an anti-Zionist, he is a liar, deceiver and hater of Israel! There are some people that one just shouldn't give a voice to, allowing them to spread their corrupt, evil and dangerous message. This was the last straw for me and Candace is without excuse. Her statements and actions regarding Israel are more closely aligned to those of "The Squad" than a Christian conservative.
• *No apology for any of these things.

But anyway, I only express this now, because we need to know exactly where we stand with people we follow and/or even put on a pedestal. They are influencing us. They are influencing America. They gain our support and trust in one way and then they have another view about something else that causes extremely dangerous harm. One can be right about one thing, (even most things!) and be dead wrong about another. We shouldn't give any one our undying support and then follow them into the pit of hell. Anything clearly laid out in Scripture, cannot be left uncorrected, if someone is trying to draw us into a wrong belief. Our support of Israel is one of those things. (Genesis 12:3)

These people with such a large platform influence all of America with what they believe. Some people will just follow them blindly, because they have gained conservatives' trust. We already know the left and most Democrats (I am talking political leadership, not private citizens) do not stand with Israel. Many have a completely different view of the wars taking place there. We expect that of them. But to see conservatives join the same refrain is deeply troubling and needs to be brought out in the open.

These conservatives, if we are not careful, will be the voice that brings the fulfillment of the Bible verse that "every nation will turn against Israel". (Zechariah 12:3 and Chapter 14) The left is already there. *Someone* must bring the right to an anti-Israel view, and then prophecy will be fulfilled completely. We need to be obedient to Scripture and not allow that to happen. These people on the right which I have mentioned, (along with the left) are helping usher in Armageddon when they malign Israel and do not give proper support. We need to be sure we understand that fact and hopefully correct them...even if they otherwise think like us.

I believe now that there has been a cease-fire (even if they don't call it that) that once the hostages are released and the cease-fire is over, the negative reporting about Israel will become even greater and even more belligerent towards them.

If you find yourself confused as to why we should support Israel please listen to this video. It is about 1hour and 42 minutes in length, but will bring clarity to the entire situation.

As the War Rages

Conservative Feud

So apparently now, there is a rift between Candace Owens and her boss, Ben Shapiro.

I found this article interesting, because I have been thinking the same thing for sometime. Please read it when you have a moment. It also mentions Tucker Carlson, stating Owens and he are fairly well aligned in their view of this war. I have been frustrated with Tucker Carlson for quite a while now and becoming more and more frustrated with Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens. I know they have long been among our favorite pundits, but in my view, some of their recent statements regarding Israel, concern me...and that is independently of anything I have read. I thought it long before, I ever read it. This article and the recent dust up only gave me courage to *say* it.   

Tucker, Charlie, Candace, Rand Paul, Tulsi Gabbard, Glenn Greenwald, Col. Doug Macgregor, Vivek Ramaswamy, all hold the same view. That is that the United States has no place involving ourselves in this war. No, I certainly don't think any of them are anti-Semitic, or that they deserve that label; it is unfortunate that things always seem to come to that kind of rhetoric. But, honestly, I don't think any of them get it. None of them! They have all made thinly veiled criticisms of Israel ever since this war started, (some before). But they all know they have to be very careful, because the majority of their supporters and followers are fiercely behind Israel. Charlie, especially, has found himself between a rock and a hard place, because he has always believed himself to be one who stands with Israel. He risks looking like a hypocrite, if he condones giving aid to Israel after being so vocal against funding Ukraine. But it's easy; they are two completely different wars. And only one of those nations is commanded in Scripture for us to bless through our prayers, tangibly and morally as well.

I think the comment that started everything with Charlie was when he basically accused PM Bibi Netanyahu, or at least Israeli leadership, of intentionally allowing Hamas to breach the Israeli border because Bibi wanted a war! What a dirty thing to say! The truth is, they were caught off guard. Israel was trying to work toward a little trust with a new leader. They were allowing Palestinians to come across the border for work. You can read about that here. Charlie could have known, if he did proper research. He adamantly stated he had a right to know what happened! Sorry, brother, no you don’t! Five days after the attack, there was information revealed in articles such as this one. It explains exactly, the progression of Hamas and how they were underestimated world wide. Plus, PM Netanyahu and other conservatives in Israel do not have a strong majority to effect things easily. The same thing between political parties and differing agendas that happen here, happen there as well. Plus, leadership were all highly distracted by the effort for judicial reform. Maybe Charlie should have dug a bit deeper and offered some grace, as opposed to questioning Netanyahu's administration on their motives...especially an accusation like that! Kirk was out of line.

Then a day or so later, he questioned, (basically blamed) Israel for intentionally targeting a church in Gaza that was holding Palestinian civilians. Well, yeah, that’s what the barbaric leaders of Hamas do - use their own people as human shields!! But to accuse Israel of intentionally targeting a Christian church, is a new low. Again, he adamantly stated he had a right to know and was going to get to the bottom of it. Wrong again, Charlie!! You do not get to know, reveal, or expose Israeli intelligence...or involve yourself in anyway in this war...especially since you don’t support it.

This is around the same time Candace tweeted that no nation gets to cause genocide -“no government anywhere has a right to commit a genocide, ever.” Again, this was absolutely appalling to me. We all knew she was referring to Israel, though she later tried to deny that and also do some clean-up. Cowards that they both are! Just own it! Or apologize, neither of which either one of them did. Oh, except just a little clean-up; they probably remembered who their base is. Pro-Israel supporters!!! But the clean-up was without apology

I think I am one that is done with both of them. I do believe we should be able to agree with some issues someone supports while disagreeing with them on other issues, but I think this was a step too far for me.

After Charlie Kirk’s comments created some back-lash, he quickly invited Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on his show. It was a smart thing to do for clean-up and to ensure us he is still very much pro-Israel. To Pastor Jack’s credit, he came as pastor and friend; but I am pretty sure, he set Charlie straight on some things and told him to be more careful next time. I think if Pastor did lecture him, Charlie would take it to heart.

Next, came the war between Candace and Ben Shapiro with which I began this article. Ben rightly took offence to Candace’s comment about genocide. And he was video taped saying he thought it was disgraceful and that she doesn’t know as much as she thinks she does about Israel. I agree. That is when Candace threw Bible verses back in his face...quoting verses from Matthew 5 and 6 and in a final tweet, posted “Christ is King”.

I didn’t understand it in it’s entirety, initially; but after a little research I realized the comment, “Christ is King”, that she made to Ben, is a slur to a Jew and viewed as an attack. It goes back to the days of the Holocaust. I hadn’t thought it through entirely. Of course it would be a slur! And that must have been what Candace Owens meant in her public argument with Ben Shapiro. Pretty low! There were other Jewish people that responded, “I know what Candace meant.” That is what caused me to research, and I am glad I did. So when she claims none of her comments were an affront to Jews….well let’s just say she has a little work to do. To say “Christ is King” in that manner is offensive to a Jew because that is not what they believe. Of course He is King!!! To all people and nations! But all of those people do not have understanding yet. It would be okay to say those words to a Jew in a loving manner, to try to bring them into the Kingdom. And it is ok to always stand for truth and uphold ones convictions. But it is most certainly not okay to throw those words into the face of another, in the manner Candace did. It is disgraceful! And Jesus would not approve. So very sad that Candace stooped to this level.

Would it be wrong of me to question whether or not Candace is even a Christian as she claims, because I do have that question. “By their fruits will you know them.” I am smelling a bit of rot. To be more kind, I believe both Candace and Tucker (and maybe even Charlie) are new Christians and they have a lot to learn if they are not too prideful to do so.

Not that anybody needs to hear my view, but I'm really getting tired of the view that America should not be involved in this war. It is a rare view, as opposed to the war in Ukraine, but the people I have mentioned thus far, all hold to it. The three main people I am addressing here, have really become a thorn in my side. They have all become very arrogant with their fame, in my opinion. I think we should observe these people carefully and check ourselves before just automatically believing they are correct about everything they say. They are all very influential. And they *will* influence the next President of the United States. That could be very dangerous for us if we ever determine we are justified in leaving Israel. I think it's sad. But we know from Scripture that eventually every nation will turn against God's chosen people. I will not be one. I can talk tough too...just like Candace...maybe she too needs a nudge in the right direction from someone like Pastor Jack.

More Important Than It May Seem

I think Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens and Charlie Kirk are all trying to make their positions regarding "America First" and now Israel seem as though President Trump's views are the same as their own. They are NOT the same. President Trump did more for Israel than any other President in my life time. While these three claim they support Israel, they do not seem to understand the old adage "Put your money where your mouth is." If President Trump was still in office, he would ensure Israel receive our aid. And he would not hesitate to bring fire on our enemies if they stepped too far. That's why there were no wars during his administration! Tucker is a pacifist at all costs and I am not sure he understands fighting for anything; and that sometimes there is simply no other choice. I truly don't believe he understands "peace through strength". And neither of these three want any aid given to Israel. Candace made that clear when in her interview with Tucker, she said Thomas Massie was one of the people she admires. Thomas Massie is the only Republican in the House that voted with Democrats against giving any aid to Israel, even in a stand alone bill. That should tell us exactly where Candace stands, even though she basically tries to hide it.

But anyway, what these three are saying *is* different than Trump, but they *do* have his ear. And one thing I have always said about Trump he *listens* to what others say. They will be an influence on our nation, if we don't stop to think about what they are saying, and demand a correction from them.

They are seen as being strong Trump supporters (I am not so sure about that... especially in Tucker's case.) So what that results in is people believe Trump holds the same view as these guys! People are all over X saying this is why we shouldn't support Trump. They are equating Trump with these same positions. That's why their stance is so dangerous! Trump is pro-Israel, and very anti-war, but that doesn't mean he won't fight if necessary. And yes, what people say on social media matters! Why do you think they tried so hard to shut conservatives down last election?? It matters!!

It doesn't have to be a difficult decision as to where our allegiance should lie! What is so hard to understand about Genesis 12:3? "I will bless those that bless you and curse those that curse you." That *IS* putting America first! We want to receive God’s blessings! That is how we became a super power, in the first place!

Some Facts

Listen carefully to the Tucker and Candace interview, that I mentioned earlier. I think it is Episode 39 of “Tucker on X”. They are trying to walk a thin line, because they don't want to rile their supporters, but they truly don't get it. And Candace, and some of her supporters, are mischaracterizing the situation with Ben Shapiro; even twisting it to be about her faith as opposed to his faith. It wasn't! It all started with the comment she made on X that left many to believe she was saying "[Israel] is committing genocide." Implied, but I understood it that way too. And I was furious. The whole world understood it the same way! And you can read about why in this article. When Candace realized people were upset, she had clean up to do.

That's what I believe the interview with Tucker was supposed to accomplish. Candace took the opportunity to explain that just because she tweeted Bible verses, doesn’t mean it was about Ben, like people were claiming on X. She claimed he was egotistical to believe such a thing. Uh, yeah it was about Ben and it was a direct hit! She knew exactly what she was doing, and she is using the Tucker interview for clean up and counting on people not understanding that what she posted on X was a racial slur and a belligerent attack. She is now saying no, it wasn’t for clean-up, that this interview was planned a couple weeks in advance. Well, so. That doesn’t mean they didn’t change the planned content. They most certainly did. And Tucker tried to make Candace the victim.

In another podcast, she stated Muslims were “quartered in Israel” as if they weren’t allowed to be anywhere else and in Israel is keeping them in some isolated, state restricted camp. She didn’t understand it meant they are together where they want to reside together as a group. There are four quarters in Israel, Jews, Armenian, Muslims, and Christians. “Muslims being quartered” is the comment Ben was referring to when he said in so many words that she knew nothing about Israel and displayed faux sophistication regarding Israel. He is right. She has a lot to learn about Israel and the Bible. We all do!

Tucker begins his interview trying to be sure we all know Candace is a loving mom who cherishes her family. Well yeah, we knew that. You won’t get an argument from me there. But neither do I need to be played. The interview is designed, intentional persuasion. Tucker reminds us of prior situations where he is trying to prove to us all the times Candace was right. Highlighting all the subjects that conservatives are so sensitive about and have always approved of her positions. He was trying to make us believe that if she was right about all of these situations, than obviously she is right about this too. But that is not the way things work. No one is right about everything! You can agree with some part of someone’s ideas and disagree with another. We do not have to be so loyal that we don’t think for ourselves on every issue! They are attacking her “for being right”, Tucker informs us. Yeah...no! She is being corrected for stupid statements!

Then Tucker plays a bunch of clips from leftists which happened during covid and BLM. Those clips have nothing to do with now, but Tucker successfully makes her look like a victim, constantly attacked by people with whom we all disagree. He did a great job of setting the stage making her the victimized heroine.

Eventually, he gives her a chance to explain her feud with Ben completely, presenting a lop-sided explanation, that was in no way accurate. She is acting the classy, victim who is without revenge for the “ad hominem attacks” against her. But the truth is, she offended Ben, Jews, and millions of Christians when she implied Israel was guilty of genocide. Maybe she should have explained that! But no, there was no mention of that. And then she offended Ben and every Jew under the sun with her final tweet.

Of course in the interview, they talk about how horrible it is that some people have been saying “to be pro-America, one needs to be pro-Israel.” Well no. One doesn’t. But it does help to be supportive of Israel, if we want to receive God’s blessings. Apparently, they have yet to learn that.

And certainly there was no mention of Candace’s return fire to Ben using Bible verses and a well-known racial slur. I now know what she meant, too! And so does Ben, of course. Ben was not making it about her faith, or for posting Bible verses as she and others claimed. He was talking about her racial slur directed at him that “Christ is King”! And yet in the interview, they call others “radical"!!! I am furious that I have to use that phrase as something negative in order to explain what happened. But it is needed for others to understand how this would offend a Jewish man. I want to forever proclaim “Jesus Christ is King”! But may I never do it to intentionally stab a sword into the side of a Jew and then twist it. That’s exactly what she did.

They end the interview of course by bringing up President Trump reminding us  how all of DC is against Trump. But that’s the bait that everyone knows is needed to keep conservatives following them... “See! We support Trump”, has long been used to keep everyone knowing that everything is ok. “You can trust us.” Everyone knows they have to be on Trump’s side to win conservative support. That’s just a fact. These three especially know it. That is who their supporters are, and that is why they try to be so careful walking a very thin fence-line. They are going to have to convince me.

Most people that follow Tucker are not even going to be aware of what the issue really was, because Candace and Tucker didn’t really go into it. One could basically say they hid it. Candace simply acted the victim and like she was above the fray where Ben Shapiro stooped. Many will not even try to understand why Ben was offended and why he had a right to be. Candace totally avoided commenting on what she had said that upset people. She ignored or tried to hide what the issue was really all about.

And now, again today, a video clip has come out with a new interview with Charlie Kirk. They have totally misconstrued absolutely everything that actually happened. In this interview, there was a mention of the Bible verses without a mention of the racial slur. No mention of the controversy over her comment about genocide. They are trying to sweep it all under the rug. They even highlighted the post with a title that states Ben is calling for her resignation. I didn’t see him doing that! I did see him say in so many words, if she is so unhappy, then quit. I agree.

It will all probably blow over and everything will be fine. But it is not fine for me. I want people to be completely aware of these pundits’ positions until they change them, or until they decide their base is more important than their own radical views. Sadly, I think they are the ones that have become the radical agents. 

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• An informative article here from Forbes. 

• I almost hate to share this article, because I have never been 100% behind Erick Erickson, but he is right about this. And he makes clear some failures from Turning Point, USA; and I agree with him.

• These articles relate more to US failures than Israel's, but very interesting read.

Interesting reading from Mike Huckabee I

Interesting reading from Mike Huckabee II

Interesting reading from Mike Huckabee III