Buckle Up . . . September 10, 2026 PALANTIR Sorry, but — yikes. A quick primer on Palantir. > Alex Karp, one of the most dangerous men alive (2½ minutes). > Palantir’s 22-point Manifesto (definitely worth the read). > Europe pushes back (no need to watch the full 6 minutes; you’ll get the point). ISRAEL To say the subject is fraught these days hardly begins to describe the eggshells upon which we walk — and should, because there are incredibly deep feelings and wounds on both sides that should be respected. You already know I think “genocide” is the wrong word (It’s terrible, but it’s not genocide); but making that case requires great sensitivity (as I believe the author displayed). With that said, two recent pieces for your consideration: > The Warning Benjamin Netanyahu Ignored. > At an insufferable anti-Israel dinner party, a masterclass in dealing with pro-Palestinian idiocy. All of this, food for thought.