The Noble Lie

• Israel, Hamas press on with Gaza war [Reuters]
• Israel and Hamas ignore UN call for ceasefire [AP]
• UN Security Council passes motion for Gaza ceasefire [LATimes]

I almost feel bad mixing in comedy clips and documentaries with the ongoing terrible news. I would be more worried about the economic collapse here, but all I can think about are the people who are dying right now. That goes especially for the innocent dead on both sides of this divide.

Our economic depression is not anything new for a large number of our population, and hasn't been for years.