New York City should not invest its pension funds in Israeli bonds, as other nations do not receive such special financial treatment.
“Why is it that no other nation, Bulgaria, France, nothing? You're not. No, no pensions. But when it comes to Israel, no. Now, do we have to give them money? WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM MONEY. WE HAVE TO GIVE THEM MONEY. NO, we don't. Here's what Americans owe Israel. Zero. Nothing at all.”
The Young Turks · Jan 2026 · 1 episode · 121K views on this topicIt is morally indefensible for New York City to invest its pension funds in Israeli bonds given the ongoing actions of the Israeli government.
“he uh sees a moral issue here and I agree with the lack of morality involved in taking the money of New Yorkers and investing it into Israeli bonds.”
The Young Turks · Jan 2026 · 1 episode · 121K views on this topicThe calls for university divestment from companies with ties to Israel are unreasonable and driven by an agenda to harm these institutions rather than legitimate human rights concerns.
“so the entire purpose of these protests according to the students of Colombia was is to Ransom the university effectively to cut ties with any Investments linked to Israel in any way because according to them Israel is an oppressive colonizer of the Palestinian people”
StevenCrowder · Jun 2024 · 1 episode · 96K views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.