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Dan Bilzerian Says '**** Israel' in Memorial Day Tweets
The Jerusalem Post ^

Posted on 06/02/2024 4:05:47 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Bilzerian is an American poker player, businessman, and social media influencer.

Social media personality Dan Bilzerian has ignited a firestorm of controversy with a series of Memorial Day tweets, including one explicitly stating, "***k Israel" and harshly criticizing the US government's support for the country.

In his initial tweet on Tuesday morning (Israel time), Bilzerian accused Israel of murdering US soldiers aboard the USS Liberty and claimed that US soldiers have died fighting Israel's wars. He further suggested that US congressmen are financially motivated to support Israel's activities.

"To all the US soldiers on the USS Liberty who were murdered by ‘our ally’ Israel and to all of our soldiers who died fighting Israel’s wars. Happy M[emorial] Day. I’d like all of our congressmen to spend the day petting all the money Israel is giving you to support their terrorist activities," Bilzerian wrote at 1:35 a.m., Israel time, a tweet that has since garnered 1.7 million views.

Later in the day, Bilzerian doubled down on his stance with another tweet: "Incase y’all were confused on where I stand, let me be clear, fuck Israel." This tweet, posted at 5:51 a.m., quickly amassed 2.4 million views, further amplifying the controversy.

Critics have condemned Bilzerian's remarks as inflammatory and disrespectful, especially on a day meant to honor the sacrifices of US military personnel. Supporters, however, argue that he highlights what they see as problematic aspects of US foreign policy.

The USS Liberty incident, referred to in Bilzerian's initial tweet, occurred during the Six-Day War in 1967 when Israeli forces attacked the US Navy intelligence ship, resulting in the deaths of 34 crew members. The incident has been a point of contention and conspiracy theories for decades, despite official investigations concluding it was a case of mistaken identity.

Bilzerian's comments on Memorial Day, a solemn occasion for remembering fallen soldiers, have added fuel to the already divisive discourse surrounding US-Israel relations. His tweets also underscore the ongoing debate over the influence of foreign policy and military support in the political arena.

Bilzerian is an American poker player, businessman, and social media influencer. He is known for his high-stakes poker games, including participation in the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event. Bilzerian claims notable poker achievements, such as winning $11 million in a single night. Beyond poker, he founded Ignite International Brands Ltd., a company that deals with lifestyle products.

Bilzerian's personal life and professional endeavors have attracted scrutiny, leading to legal issues and public disputes. He has faced lawsuits involving physical altercations and alleged misuse of company funds. Despite controversies, Bilzerian remains a prominent social media figure known for his extravagant lifestyle and outspoken views.


TOPICS: Heated Discussion
KEYWORDS: danbilzerian; frpottymouths; idiotnazisallthetime; israel; israelallthetime; israelfirst; israelhatingnazis; middleeast; noclassonfr; onlyidiotshateisrael; onlyisraelmatters; poker; ussliberty; whatshisfrnick
He's Armenian - what a putz.
1 posted on 06/02/2024 4:05:47 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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So a country that has been the target for centuries and is in a fight for survival against terrorists, he hates. God curses those who curse Israel, so eventually he will bend the knee and acknowledge his recklessness. But that won’t save him.


2 posted on 06/02/2024 4:10:10 PM PDT by BipolarBob (If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you.)
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Screw Dan Bilzerian. He’s just an antisemite, keeping it under wraps for a while. But he can’t hide it forever. His arrogance will destroy him.


3 posted on 06/02/2024 4:34:14 PM PDT by EinNYC
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He’s the son of a guy who stole billions and established an irrevocable trust for his douche son that couldn’t be clawed back from the people whose money he stole. And now sleeps with whores and posts pornos.

Also got kicked out of the Navy, I believe. Not sure about that.

Anyway, being insulted by him is a compliment.


4 posted on 06/02/2024 4:36:52 PM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: nickcarraway

Bilzerian faked his poker abilities. He is a scumbag worse than Andrew Tate.


5 posted on 06/02/2024 4:39:04 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear (Kafka was an optimist.)
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Ok....This is the first I’ve ever heard of him.


6 posted on 06/02/2024 4:46:20 PM PDT by xp38
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He's a latter day version of Tom Vu. He has lots of video of him on yachts with pretty women. He's rich, but not because he earned it, but because his daddy gave him some and he got the rest pretending he earned his wealth on YouTube, etc.

A true scum-ble-de-bum.

7 posted on 06/02/2024 4:50:56 PM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear (Kafka was an optimist.)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...
What's his FR nick?

8 posted on 06/02/2024 5:08:03 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: EinNYC

And the sooner the better. He says bleep 🤬 Israel 🇮🇱?! Well, I say bleep HAMas, hezbollah and ISlime!


9 posted on 06/02/2024 5:36:38 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: nickcarraway

Nothing more vile than an Armenian simping for Islamists who murdered over 1 million of his people.


10 posted on 06/02/2024 5:55:58 PM PDT by montag813
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An Armenian who peddles conspiracy theories about Jews and Israel? That’s hardly surprising.


11 posted on 06/02/2024 8:36:33 PM PDT by rmlew ("Mosques are our barracks, minarets our bayonets, domes our helmets, the believers our soldiers." )
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To: nickcarraway

Israel has been a significant arms supplier to Muslim Azerbaijan to fight Christian Armenia. So yeah, he has justification unless you’re anti-Christian.


12 posted on 06/02/2024 8:39:16 PM PDT by LilOlLady
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To: BipolarBob

I sense that not only would you be cussing out the prophets throughout Old Testament history but Christ himself. Sad but foretold.


13 posted on 06/02/2024 9:49:22 PM PDT by LilOlLady
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No, but I sense there is a nearby mental ward with an empty room near you. Think about it! Free room and board and they have a wonderful drug addiction program. Wishing you the best.


14 posted on 06/03/2024 5:49:10 AM PDT by BipolarBob (If at first you don't succeed then skydiving is not for you.)
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