Geraldo Rivera on Comey Indictment and Gaza Conflict

Comey Indictment and DOJ Perception

• 💡 Geraldo Rivera expresses dismay over the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, stating "what goes around comes around."
• 🎯 Rivera believes Comey's actions regarding the Hillary Clinton email investigation significantly impacted the 2016 election, potentially costing her the presidency.
• ⚠️ Despite personal feelings about Comey, Rivera criticizes the indictment, asserting it makes the Department of Justice appear as a political arm of the White House.
• ⚖️ He likens the situation to a "mafia kind of thing" where the boss dictates indictments, questioning the vagueness of the charges.

AI, Economy, and Jobs

• 🤖 Rivera discusses how artificial intelligence and robotics could automate most forms of labor.
• 💰 He argues that this may require some form of universal high income so people can live well even if traditional jobs disappear.

Gaza Conflict and Peace Prospects

• 🕊️ Rivera discusses the ongoing conflict in Gaza, noting Netanyahu's defiant speech at the UN and subsequent walkouts.
• 🤝 He expresses hope for a peace deal but questions the feasibility, particularly regarding the role of the Palestinian Authority and the remnants of Hamas.
• 🌍 The potential involvement of Tony Blair as an administrator in post-war Gaza is considered, though Rivera questions his specific expertise in the region.
• 💔 Rivera criticizes the gratuitous nature of some Israeli military actions in Gaza, suggesting they are damaging Israel's international standing.
• 🛑 He urges for a ceasefire, immediate hostage release, and a handover of control to an international group including the Palestinian Authority.