Let's Address This - Weekly Recap
A roundup of this week's published content plus our obligatory Dad Joke
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Here is your weekly recap of Let’s Address This with Qasim Rashid.
Sunday
Turning 42 Today
Today I achieve the meaning of life. For the Hitchhiker Guide to the Galaxy fans, you know exactly what I mean. I turn 42. A little more grey in my beard. A little more dad bod around the waist. And hopefully a little more wisdom picked up along the way.
BREAKING: Biden Withdraws, Endorses Harris
After weeks of speculation, President Biden has announced that he will not seek re-election. He has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take up the mantle of the presidency. In his letter to the country, President Biden wrote, “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and my country for me to stand down
Monday
The Democrat Primary System Is Broken & It's Hurting Our Democracy
This piece is going to upset some, but I’m hopeful you’ll read all the way through before passing judgement. Let me start by stating that I believe President Biden was right to withdraw, that VP Harris is the best chance we have to beat Trump this November,
Tuesday
Netanyahu To Address Congress—How To Protect Yourself From His Hate Campaign
As you read this, some 400,000 innocent Palestinians are desperately fleeing Khan Younis—a designated safe zone—as Israel plans to resume indiscriminate bombing. Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours Israeli bombing killed 70 more Palestinian civilians in Khan Younis
Wednesday
The Qasim Rashid Show - Episode 129
*NOTE: Yesterday’s post addressed Netanyahu’s speech before US Congress today. I wrote about how to arm yourself with the knowledge to debunk the hateful propaganda he will spew across our media: Debunking 5 Major Lies by Netanyahu.
Fact-Checking Netanyahu's Speech to Congress
On July 23 more than 500 Jewish Americans protested on Capitol Hill, demanding the United States end its arms sales to the Netanyahu regime.
Thursday
France Reminds The World It Hates Women
Imagine a country that decides for women how they are allowed to dress, and punishes those women who refuse with fines, bans on education, and denial of basic access to even play sports. I’m talking of course, about France.
Friday
The Candidate - A Documentary About What's Wrong With American Politics
This is an interview of film director Jack Newell about “The Candidate,” his documentary on my run for US Congress. (Disclaimer: neither of us were paid for the documentary or this interview). The Candidate was directed by Jack C. Newell and produced by Emmy nominated actor Lamorne Morris.
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Dad Joke of the Week
Scientists have discovered that even fruits get married—except melons, because they cantaloupe. #DadJokes
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