On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Finkelstein says Netanyahu’s slight of Obama was racist, but the U.S. will likely help sell a UN resolution that tries to corner the Palestinians into accepting a terrible deal Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay. […]
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Israel’s Descent into Barbarism – Norman Finkelstein on Reality Asserts Itself 2 (1/3)
On Reality Asserts Itself, Mr. Finkelstein describes the “necessity” of Israel proving its destructive capabilities. Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. In his book Method and Madness, Norman Finkelstein wrote, Israel’s evolving modus operandi for restoring its deterrence capacity describes a curve steadily […]
Israel’s Iron Dome and Palestinian Armed Resistance – Norman Finkelstein on Reality Asserts Itself 2 (2/3)
On Reality Asserts Itself Mr. Finkelstein analyzes Hamas rocket attacks and Israel’s claims of self-defense. Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay. And we’re continuing our discussion with Norman Finkelstein. Thanks for joining us again, Norman. NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, POLITICAL SCIENTIST, ACTIVIST, […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (7/8)
Dr. Finkelstein discusses the “complicated question” of Israel’s right to regulate the ethnic balance of the state and Palestinian’s right of return Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself. I’m Paul Jay. We’re continuing our series of interviews with Norman Finkelstein. Thanks for joining us again. NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, POLITICAL […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (8/8)
Dr. Finkelstein says the BDS movement must take a position on Israel’s right to exist as a state Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself. I’m Paul Jay. The boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement has claimed quite a few successes in the last year or two. For example, in […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (6/8)
Dr. Finkelstein says there was no way that considerations of his livelihood ever entered into his calculus about whether or not to say something or not say something Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay, and we’re continuing our series of […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (5/8)
Dr. Finkelstein says writing the “Holocaust Industry” changed his life, isolating him academically and making him a target – but he felt he had to take on the subject to defend the legacy of his holocaust survivor parents Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to The Real News Network and Reality Asserts […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (4/4)
Dr. Finkelstein explains why he endures slings and arrows, being isolated and attacked for his critique of Israel Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News. I’m Paul Jay. We’re continuing our interview with Norman Finkelstein. So please join us again. Hi, Norman. NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, POLITICAL […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (3/4)
Mr. Finkelstein on self-deception and the collapse of his identity Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay. We’re continuing our series of interviews with Norman Finkelstein. Thanks for joining us again. NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, POLITICAL SCIENTIST, ACTIVIST, AND AUTHOR: Thank you. JAY: […]
The Making of Norman Finkelstein – Reality Asserts Itself (2/4)
Mr. Finkelstein talks about his Holocaust survivor parents and their influence in the formation of his early identity Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay. We’re continuing our series of interviews with Norman Finkelstein. Thanks for joining us again. NORMAN FINKELSTEIN, […]