[Verse 1]
This supposed freedom
Under the reign of treason
Does dumbfound me
How can one reason
To be free in this kingdom
Without liberty?
[Bridge]
Then, something came to me
(And we came to see)
You can’t hide from genocide
[Chorus]
You can’t hide from genocide
(If you’re the driver of the ride)
You can’t claim ignorance and arrogance
Will get you out of this
(… you wish)
[Verse 2]
You say your rights have more might
You might be wrong as reason’s left
… moral theft
Instead you begin again and again
Same mistake, doubling twice
… heart turned ice
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Then, something came to me
(And we came to be)
ABOUT THE SONG
“Came to Me #gaza” was inspired by the words of my friend Ahmed Alkhateeb, who speaks from the ground in Gaza, witnessing firsthand the brutality unfolding under the so-called aid of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. He describes how people are humiliated, starved, and shot at when they try to reach aid sites, treated like slaves under a system that dehumanizes them while the world watches. Ahmed calls for accountability, demanding that this foundation be shut down and replaced by UNRWA and the World Food Program, so food can reach families without oppression.
We are witnessing genocide in real time. Tens of thousands of children have been killed by relentless bombings, with countless others left as amputees, undergoing surgery without anesthesia due to the total collapse of medical supply chains. Entire families are starving under siege, cut off from food, water, and medical care, as fuel blockades shut down bakeries and hospitals. Under the promise of safety, families are herded into so-called “humanitarian zones” that the UN itself has labeled “death traps,” only to be bombed again—creating a vicious cycle of displacement, starvation, and mass death, fully documented, fully visible.
In a bitter twist, it may be Donald Trump’s own reckless fiscal and foreign policies that finally strip the United States of its credibility and global leadership, opening the door for the world to hold war criminals accountable, no matter how powerful they are or where they hide.
About the Recording:
“Came to Me #gaza” blends a string of MIDI-connected keyboards, including Yamaha, micro-Korg, and miniNOVA, layered with acoustic guitar through subtle stereo digital delay. The arrangement draws on Middle Eastern instrumentation—oud, qanun, saz, and rebab—amped for rock and roll, creating a soundscape that honors Gaza’s resilience while amplifying the call for justice.
All Israelites should openly condemn genocide and apartheid. As a descendant of the Tribe of Judah, I certainly do. I am horrified and ashamed. I stand firmly against Zionism and Christian Zionists, who are truly to blame. I’m sharing this here in case it helps others understand why we must all speak out — people of every faith, and those with no religion at all.
Christian Zionism and End Times Beliefs Many evangelical leaders close to Trump continue to frame their support for Israel as fulfilling biblical prophecy necessary for the Second Coming of Christ. This includes figures like Robert Jeffress and Mike Evans, who explicitly link political support for Israel with hastening end-times scenarios. These interpretations are rooted in dispensationalist theology, which teaches that the return of Jews to Israel will trigger events leading to Armageddon and the ultimate triumph of Christianity.
Jerusalem and Temple Mount Policies Trump’s 2017 Jerusalem embassy move was celebrated by these evangelicals as a prophetic step toward the apocalypse, viewed by them as positive even though their theology predicts it will lead to widespread destruction, including the death of many Jews who do not convert to Christianity during the tribulation.
Belief in “necessary conflict” to bring Jesus back Some Trump-aligned evangelical figures believe escalating conflict in the Middle East is part of God’s plan, seeing wars or chaos as stepping stones toward Christ’s return. This underpins their resistance to ceasefire efforts, viewing them as delaying prophecy.
Holocaust of Jews in End-Times Prophecy In these theological frameworks, most Jews are expected to perish during the tribulation, with only a small remnant converting and surviving to worship Jesus. While not all evangelicals openly state this, it is a core element of the dispensationalist eschatology held by many Trump-supporting evangelicals. Trump’s administration has courted these voters with policies aligned with their beliefs while ignoring the theological implications for Jews.
Current Administration Messaging Recent statements from Trump campaign surrogates (2025) continue to echo that “supporting Israel is non-negotiable because it is biblical,” while dismissing critiques of the humanitarian consequences of policies in Gaza. At the same time, some within the administration have amplified “apocalyptic urgency” language in prayer meetings and conservative media, framing opposition to their Israel policies as opposition to God’s will.
Summary:
Many evangelicals in Trump’s orbit see themselves as actively helping fulfill biblical prophecy that they believe will culminate in the end of the world.
This includes beliefs that the apocalypse will involve a holocaust of Jews who do not convert.
Trump’s policies continue to cater to this bloc for political support, despite the theological contradiction it poses for Jewish safety.
Resources on the Ongoing Slaughter of Other Faiths
[Verse 1]
Walked for miles
(No, no one smiles)
Says a mama from Gaza
(No humanity in man, see)
[Chorus]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
Children starved
(Of their innocence)
[Bridge]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
Rights carved and served
(Who will be the impetus)
The impetus amongst us
[Verse 2]
Walked for days
(Searching for ways)
Mama loves here baby
Will she survive (Stay alive?)
Chances are slim to maybe
[Chorus]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
Children starved
(Of their innocence)
[Bridge]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
Rights carved and served
(Who will be the impetus)
The impetus amongst us
[Chorus]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
Children starved
(Of their innocence)
[Outro]
Went for something
(Got nothing)
ABOUT THE SONG
“Got Nothing” is a song born from the rubble and resilience of Gaza, inspired by my new friend Ahmed Alkhateeb and his family, who are living under constant bombardment near Khan Younis after losing their home and store. Amid evacuation orders with nowhere to go, Ahmed, Hoda, and their children take comfort in nature videos, garden images, and dreams of the sea, which is a 30-minute walk away when it is safe enough to visit. Adam, their son, loves animals and dreams of becoming a veterinarian someday—a dream that remains stubbornly alive even as his childhood is stripped away by war.
This song is for them, and for every child whose laughter has been stolen but whose spirit still glows in moments of intelligent conversation, shared hope, and visions of a life beyond tents and rubble.
Musically, “Got Nothing” is a raw, genre-bending track weaving New Wave reggae, post-punk ska funk, industrial psychedelic, and Middle Eastern textures. It features the warm analog growl of my Vox ToneLab tube amp, layered with a Keizweil and Korg midi-linked organ and synthesizer to channel the chaos, heartbreak, and stubborn hope that live side-by-side in Gaza today.
“Got Nothing” is not just a cry of despair; it’s a reminder that even when the world offers nothing, the fight for dignity, innocence, and a future for our children must continue—no matter how uncertain the dawn.
Militarized Aid and War Crimes: The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s Deadly Operations Under Trump
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a private nonprofit incorporated in Delaware in February 2025 in cooperation with Donald Trump, stands at the center of mounting international outrage and investigation following allegations of grave human rights abuses in Gaza.
Originally established as an “alternative aid channel” amid the dismantling of UNRWA, GHF has received support and logistical backing from the U.S. and Israeli governments, employing private security contractors to distribute food and water through heavily fortified aid hubs. However, multiple eyewitness reports, satellite imagery analyses, and independent humanitarian monitors have accused GHF personnel of shooting unarmed, starving women and children attempting to access these critical supplies. Estimates indicate that over 700 civilians have been shot, most within proximity of GHF-controlled distribution centers, with many incidents involving GHF personnel or GHF-coordinated security forces.
GHF has also been accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza by restricting the flow of aid to areas deemed politically noncompliant, violating international law and multiple Geneva Convention provisions. Humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and the International Committee of the Red Cross, have condemned the foundation’s operations, warning that GHF’s approach is militarizing and politicizing aid delivery, resulting in the collective punishment of civilians.
Additional reports allege GHF’s cooperation with Israeli intelligence agencies, including the use of facial recognition software at checkpoints and distribution sites to identify and target individuals for arrest or extrajudicial execution. Several documented cases suggest that individuals flagged during aid collection were later detained or found dead under suspicious circumstances, raising concerns of systematic extrajudicial killings coordinated under the guise of humanitarian relief.
International law experts and human rights advocates argue that these actions constitute war crimes, including forced displacement, ethnic cleansing, and the use of starvation as a weapon. The United Nations has opened preliminary investigations, and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is reportedly reviewing evidence for potential prosecution of individuals involved, including senior GHF officials and affiliated government partners.
The situation in Gaza is not isolated in the scope of Trump’s activities. Donald Trump has also been implicated in war crimes in Ukraine and Iran, where his support for aggressive military actions, civilian-targeting operations, and violations of sovereignty have drawn condemnation from international legal bodies and further tarnished the United States’ standing on human rights.
Critics argue that GHF exemplifies the dangers of privatized, militarized humanitarian intervention, particularly under leadership driven by political agendas rather than human needs. By bypassing established relief networks, leveraging surveillance technology for political ends, and utilizing lethal force against desperate civilians, GHF has transformed aid into an instrument of violence and control in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions.
As investigations continue, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and its backers may become a defining case study in how humanitarian cover can be exploited to commit war crimes, enforce political objectives, and further erode the rule of law in global conflict zones.
Evangelical Christianity and Israel
If you’re curious about the driving force behind US support for Israel, it’s ironically rooted in Evangelical Christianity. Many Evangelical Christians believe they can hasten the “second coming of Christ” by bringing about the apocalypse. According to their interpretation of the Bible, this involves Israel reclaiming Jerusalem, Jesus returning, and ultimately eliminating all Jews. For numerous “Christian Zionists,” especially influential evangelists aligned with the Republican Party, support for Israel is less about political strategy and more about its supposed role in biblical prophecy. In this worldview, war is not something to be avoided but embraced as a divine necessity—an inevitable and even celebratory step toward Jesus’ rule from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The fate of Jews and Palestinians is, to put it mildly, seen as collateral damage.
[Verse 1]
Insanity is…
(Doing the same thing over and over)
Over and over again
(Expecting a different result)
Perhaps it’s time to halt
[Chorus]
Can we try something different?
(For a change)
Do you mind if it’s more kind
(Let’s rearrange)
[Bridge]
Can we try something different?
[Verse 2]
Making the same mistake
(Forgetting to give… only take, take, take)
Forgetting to live…
Won’t we ever learn
(Trust and love ya gotta earn)
[Chorus]
Can we try something different?
(For a change)
Do you mind if it’s more kind
(Let’s rearrange)
[Bridge]
Can we try something different
(By being less indifferent)
Can we learn to live to give
(Try n’ make more than we take)
And, get along
(As we get on)
[Chorus]
Can we try something different?
(For a change)
Do you mind if it’s more kind
(Let’s rearrange)
[Outro]
Can we try something different
(By being less indifferent)
Can we learn to live to give
(Try n’ make more than we take)
[Verse 1]
No tax on tips
(If you forfeit $15,000)
When in fact it gyps
(Met with hollers)
[Bridge]
Something
(Or not much of anything?)
[Chorus]
Want to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?
(Over the insanity ridge)
How about Florida swamp land?
(Lost logic’s command)
[Verse 2]
No tips for busking
(Musicians dwell in the blues)
Forget about trusting
(The Man forces you to lose)
[Bridge]
Something
(Or not much of anything?)
[Chorus]
Want to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?
(Over the insanity ridge)
How about Florida swamp land?
(Lost logic’s command)
[Bridge]
Something
(Or not much of anything?)
[Chorus]
Want to buy the Brooklyn Bridge?
(Over the insanity ridge)
How about Florida swamp land?
(Lost logic’s command)
[Outro]
Something
(Or not much of anything?)
ABOUT THE SONG
It appears the “no tax on tips and overtime” changes won’t take effect until late 2026 and will expire in 2028, so the long-term impact may be limited. Here’s what we believe we know so far:
Tax on Tips: Allows workers to deduct a portion of tip income from federal taxes.
Deduction Limit (Tips): Capped at $25,000 per year.
Phase-Out (Tips): Phased out for individuals earning over $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers).
Exclusions (Tips): Notably, “the performing arts” are reportedly excluded from claiming the tip deduction. As one source notes: “As was the case in the House bill, the Senate bill provides that workers in certain specified businesses are not eligible for the tip deduction.” This is one of the most backwards tax provisions I’ve seen—when most people think of tipped workers, musicians and performers are among the first that come to mind, yet they are apparently excluded from benefiting under this bill.
Tax on Overtime Pay: Provides a temporary tax deduction for overtime earnings.
Deduction Limit (Overtime): Capped at $12,500 per year ($25,000 for joint filers).
Phase-Out (Overtime): Same phase-out thresholds as the tip deduction.
Duration: These provisions expire at the end of 2028.
Cost: The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion over 10 years.
While marketed as relief for workers, these deductions are temporary, skew toward higher earners, exclude some of the workers who rely on tips the most, and add significantly to the deficit without addressing long-term fiscal sustainability.
ADDENDUM: The “No Tax on Tips” Gimmick: A Con Disguised as Help for Workers
People celebrating this “no tax on tips” gimmick don’t realize how it actually works—and why it will cost most workers money rather than save it.
Under the new law, the “no tax on tips” provision only applies if you itemize your deductions instead of taking the standard deduction, which is currently over $15,000 for individuals and more for joint filers. Most low-wage workers don’t itemize because they don’t have enough deductions to make it worthwhile. If they chose to itemize just to claim untaxed tips, they would lose the value of the standard deduction, which would often wipe out any potential savings or even leave them paying more in taxes.
There’s also a $25,000 cap on the untaxed tip deduction, making it useless for higher earners who would see their deduction phased out while also losing the standard deduction. Meanwhile, billionaires, gig workers, and others who can restructure their income streams could still exploit this loophole by reclassifying payments as “tips.” They could claim advisory fees, bonuses, or “consulting payments” as tips, reducing their taxable income to zero while still leveraging the infrastructure, programs, and services funded by taxpayers.
In reality, the “no tax on tips” provision is a clever marketing tool designed to mislead voters into thinking it helps workers while draining revenue from Medicare, Social Security, education, and infrastructure—programs these same workers rely on. At the same time, it creates a backdoor tax shelter for those who know how to manipulate the system, exacerbating inequality and deepening the deficit.
If lawmakers truly wanted to help workers, they could increase the minimum wage, strengthen wage theft enforcement, and expand the Earned Income Tax Credit—actions that would put real money into workers’ pockets without jeopardizing their access to essential services. Instead, the “no tax on tips” gimmick is another bait-and-switch policy, disguised as populism while serving wealthier interests in the background.
It’s not a gift to workers. It’s a con—and voters deserve to know the truth before it’s too late.
[Verse 1]
Don’t know how to tell you
I can’t get through
I can’t get through to you
(No matter what I do)
[Bridge]
Don’t know what to say
(No, dunno)
[Chorus]
As you run on and on
(Running on and on)
To see if you can be
(Running on and on)
[Verse 2]
Don’t know how to tell you
I can’t get through
I can’t get through to you
(No matter what I do)
[Bridge]
Don’t know what to say
(No, dunno)
[Chorus]
As you run on and on
(Running on and on)
To see if you can be
(Running on and on)
[Bridge]
Don’t know what to say
(No, dunno)
[Chorus]
As you run on and on
(Running on and on)
To see if you can be
(Running on and on)
[Outro]
Know what to say
(Know don’t — no)
Today or any other day
(Know don’t — no)
ABOUT THE SONG
After thorough investigation, I’ve concluded that what we’re seeing is cognitive dysfunction. COVID-19 is known to have long-term neurological consequences, especially in unvaccinated individuals and those with pre-existing conditions. While the exact extent to which COVID contributes is still being studied, it appears this could explain the increased severity of cognitive decline we see between Trump 1.0 and Trump 2.0. Many of these individuals may have struggled their whole lives, but contracting COVID without vaccination has compounded the problem.
Interestingly, the symptoms we observe—extreme self-interest, low empathy, resistance to facts, and an aversion to complexity—closely resemble the well-documented neurological and behavioral effects of lead poisoning. Chronic lead exposure doesn’t just lower IQ; it fundamentally alters how people think and behave by damaging the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for impulse control, empathy, moral reasoning, and long-term planning. As a result, individuals often display more selfish, impulsive, and antisocial behavior—a “me first” mindset.
Lead exposure also severely impairs executive function, the brain’s ability to plan, analyze, and think abstractly. This makes it difficult for affected individuals to process complex or nuanced information, leading to an aversion to science, mathematics, and logical reasoning. Their thinking becomes more concrete, emotionally driven, and black-and-white, making them highly susceptible to manipulation by political propaganda, conspiracy theories, and fear-based messaging. Unable to think critically or tolerate uncertainty, they cling to misinformation and resist rational discourse, regardless of the evidence presented.
[Verse 4[
Smell of rain (and of earth)
Distant thunder (is it any wonder)
Forboding (so forewarned)
[Chorus]
A storm’s a brewin’
(Brew, baby, brew)
Without you knowin’
(No, know no)
[Bridge]
The reign hits hard
(oh, so hard)
Using my head
(To retard)
Gotta slow down
(Down, down, down)
Though it means extremes
(Upon my crown)
My crown…
(Going down, down, down)
[Chorus]
A storm’s a brewin’
(Brew, baby, brew)
Without you knowin’
(No, know no)
[Outro]
A storm’s a brewin’
(Brew, baby, brew)
Without you knowin’
(No, know no)
A SCIENCE NOTE
Here are natural clues that a storm is brewing, similar to leaves turning upside down:
Leaves turning upside down – Caused by increased humidity and shifting wind, making the softer undersides more visible.
Sudden drop in temperature – A cold gust indicates a front approaching.
Clouds building and darkening – Cumulus clouds growing into towering cumulonimbus.
Wind changes direction or strengthens – Indicates a front or storm edge is near.
Birds flying lower or becoming silent – Sensing pressure changes and taking cover.
Increased humidity and heaviness in the air – Feels muggy and thick.
Smell of rain or earth – Petrichor often precedes rain as moisture releases scents from soil.
Distant thunder – Even before clouds fully arrive.
Cloud movement speeds up – Higher-level winds may appear faster.
Halo around the sun or moon – Indicates moisture high in the atmosphere.
Waves on lakes or ponds becoming choppier – Wind patterns shifting.
Static or crackling on AM radio – Lightning discharges in the distance.
A dark, greenish tint to the sky – Indicates severe storms or hail potential.
These can help you observe and predict approaching storms naturally, especially useful in fieldwork, writing, or teaching nature awareness. Let me know if you want these adapted into a child-friendly nature guide or scouting activity sheet.