Trump’s "Big Idea" for Gaza Will Go Over Like A Lead Balloon
What This Could Mean For Jews Around The World And Everyone Else
Trump’s “big idea” for Gaza? Let’s be real—this plan won’t even make it to batting practice, let alone up at bat. We’re talking not a chance in hell, and honestly, hell itself has better odds of freezing over before Mar-a-Gaza ever sees the light of day.
What’s really frustrating is the diversity of hysterical reactions—from both the left and the right. Since registering as an Independent, it’s been easier to watch the histrionics from center court while these two factions lob strikes and balls at each other. The left’s feigned concern for the people of Gaza and the right’s delusional belief that this plan will pass muster. Equally annoying. But the worst part? Watching both sides turn a humanitarian crisis into political theater while real people suffer, die, and endure unimaginable hardships. Americans need to take a seat and shut it—or better yet, go there and be part of the solution. Either way, both sides need to can it already.
What’s not being discussed? The rise of antisemitism fueling global chaos. Countries like the UK and Sweden are grappling with radical Islamist influence, while here in the U.S., universities have become unsafe for Jewish students, and our streets are stunk up to high heaven with pro-Hamas, antisemitic rallies. Let’s be clear: this isn’t about freedom or justice—it’s about the same old hate, repackaged. The chant “from the river to the sea” isn’t some poetic call for peace; it’s a thinly veiled threat of erasing Jews from Israel. And to those spewing it—remember—hateful rhetoric cuts both ways.
And right on cue, Trump’s idealistically idiotic plan drops, proving my point: “Careful what you wish for.” Its black comedy meets horror, with nobody winning—except maybe Jared Kushner & Co. So, for now, let me put it this way: dreaming of sipping Negronis on the 'New Riviera' is akin to wishful drinking.
But here’s the thing: no matter how many half-baked ideas get tossed around, no matter how much hate festers in the world, Jews will survive. I mean, we could belt out Gloria Gaynor’s anthem with the best of ‘em. We’ve outlasted empires, dictators, pogroms, and genocides—real genocides, mind you. We’ve rebuilt from ashes—literally—and we’re not about to be undone by some half-baked “grand plan” that ignores the reality on the ground. The human condition.
What’s been lost on many of us, though, is the humanity to confront this moment with grace. Frankly, I’m sick of history trying to repeat itself, trying to erase us—again. And Earth to everyone, especially you Islamists: it won’t work. You’ll see.
Antisemitism isn’t new—it’s just gotten really old. It’s exhausting, infuriating, and deeply embedded in way too many corners of the globe. Yet—girl—we’re still here. We’re kinda like Cher: we keep showing up, speaking out, and living loud and proud. And like Cher, we’re fabulous at any age.
Love…ABE
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Great post. I’m reading a series by a Jewish Author and in book 3, which is what I’m reading right now, Hitler is checking things off of his playbook like the orange man with Project 3025. All the Jewish teachers in the universities were laid off, (DEI) and he just had his book banning by burning of the books. US book ban). So many similar things. I am praying for our country and all affected.