The United States of Hypocrites has lost its moral compass, its rudder destroyed by apathy, and it's drifting toward a global catastrophe.

Gnarly surf in Montauk, NY courtesy of Hurricane Erin, Aug 21, 2025

The Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, cites a study that 79% of Israelis are not troubled by starving Palestinians. A country that used to be touted as a showcase of Jewish attributes is now a promotion for antisemitism.

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I find many young writers & directors today don’t know how to tell a story. And they don’t know how to capture violence and sex without showing it graphically. This short clip with Evelyn Keyes & Brad Dexter illustrates you don’t need graphic flesh in order to be hot.

I traveled alone to Palestine last summer to offer a free documentary filmmaking workshop. I taught 7 classes comprised of college students. It was an amazing experience. I found Palestinians to be the OPPOSITE of how they are portrayed by Western politicians and media.

How much suffering is necessary before Americans speak out against the genocide in Palestine? (photo: The Guardian)

I was recently permanently banned from Facebook and Instagram for postings in support of Palestine. Nothing I posted advocated antisemitism or violence. I feel it's appropriate to re-post what got me banned as my first post on this more tolerant and open-minded site.