Hollywood has played a crucial role in weaving the “noble myth” of Israel through countless movies and endless books portraying the Jews as the only people who suffered in WW2 or were targeted by the Nazis and so, by extension, must have Palestine to be safe ever again. Manufacturing consent for never questioning Israel’s motives beyond “safety” started years ago. I fell for it but no more.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard “they have a right to defend themselves” or “they’re in a tough neighborhood” and both Presidential candidates promote this distortion to justify their support. Jill Stein is on the ballot in Texas and I’m voting for her even though it’s hopeless.