A Deep Dive Down The Rabbit Hole Ian Carroll Leading The Way

I Stumbled Into Ian Carroll's Epic Takedown of U.S.-Israel Ties—And My Mind Is Blown

All research and connections credited to Ian Carroll of Cancel This Clothing Company (oops they took him down!) —check out his original thread and videos for the full scoop!

Hey everyone, if you're like me and spend too much time doom-scrolling X (formerly Twitter), you know those moments when a single thread stops you dead in your tracks. That's exactly what happened last week when I came across this behemoth of a post from Ian Carroll (@IanCarrollShow). It started as a reply to Elon Musk—yep, the Elon—questioning his take on Israel and Zionism. What began as a snarky "for being so smart, you're exceptionally bad at understanding this one issue" exploded into a full-on essay that racked up an insane 11K likes to 2K replies ratio in under an hour. And honestly? After reading it, I get why. Ian didn't just vent; he dropped a meticulously sourced manifesto on why Israel's influence in U.S. politics is a problem we need to talk about.

Full credit to Ian here—he's the one who did the heavy lifting, pulling together declassified docs, books, videos, and reports into something that's equal parts history lesson and wake-up call. His YouTube channel (@iancarrollshow) and Cancel This Clothing Company page are goldmines if you want the deep dives (he even made custom videos breaking down FBI files and AIPAC funding). I'm no expert, just a guy who follows the money like Ian preaches, but this thread had me fact-checking late into the night. Let's break it down, with massive props to him for sparking the fire. (Pro tip: Go read the original thread—it's from January 2025, but it feels timeless.)

The Hook: Calling Out the Elephant in the Room

Ian kicks off by clarifying upfront: This isn't about "Jewish conspiracies" or hating a religion—it's about Israel as a state and its grip on U.S. policy. He starts with AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), claiming they've "purchased" seats in ~90% of Congress. Eye-roll at first? Nah, the numbers check out. In the 2024 cycle alone, AIPAC's PACs dumped $53M+ into 389 of 469 races, backing winners across the aisle. And that JFK angle? Spot-on. In 1962-63, the DOJ pushed AIPAC's predecessor (the American Zionist Council) to register as a foreign agent under FARA due to Israeli funding. Post-assassination? Crickets. They rebranded and never registered. Ian cites his own video for this one: watch it here—it's packed with primary sources.

Epstein: Not Just a Pedo Ring, But a Leverage Machine?

Then Ian goes full One Nation Under Blackmail (shoutout to Whitney Webb's book—he's on his third read). Epstein wasn't solo; he was allegedly an Israeli asset. Handler? Ehud Barak, ex-PM and military intel chief, who met him 30+ times and invested $1M. Funding? Les Wexner, the Zionist billionaire behind Victoria's Secret, who handed Epstein power of attorney and a mansion (allegedly $46M siphoned). Ties to Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine's Mossad-spy dad)? Check. Ex-Mossad Ari Ben-Menashe even called it a "honeytrap" for blackmailing elites. Ian's video breakdown is chilling: see it here. No smoking gun for full Mossad control, but the web is so tangled, it's hard not to see leverage at play.

Nukes, Spies, and Stolen Tech

Ian's not stopping there. Israel's the only undeclared nuclear power (80-400 warheads, per SIPRI), and he nails how they likely swiped U.S. uranium via the NUMEC/Apollo Affair in the '60s—200-600 lbs "missing" from a Pennsylvania plant, traces found at Dimona. CIA/FBI suspected diversion, but probes fizzled. He recommends Ryan Dawson's free Rumble doc (The NUMEC Affair)—I watched it; it's rigorous, packed with declassified files. Our "greatest ally" spying on us? Oof.

The Founding: From "Peaceful Coexistence" to Terror Roots

Rewind to pre-1948 Palestine: Jews, Muslims, Christians coexisting under Ottoman rule, until the Balfour Declaration (1917)—a letter to Lord Rothschild promising a "Jewish national home." Not a straight "purchase," but Zionist lobbying greased the wheels during WWI. Then the paramilitaries: Haganah (main force), Irgun, and Lehi (extremists bombing British/Palestinian civilians, even pitching a Nazi alliance to boot the Brits). UK/UN called them terrorists; they rebranded into the IDF. And the leaders? Menachem Begin (Irgun) and Yitzhak Shamir (Lehi) became PMs for decades. Ian pulls Wikipedia for the basics but urges deeper digs—dark, violent origins that shaped modern Israel.

Tax Dollars and "Greatest Ally" Hypocrisy

Here's where it hits home for me: Why are my tax dollars—$310B cumulative since 1948, $3.8B yearly now—propping up a nation with universal healthcare while we're drowning in homelessness (600K+ unhoused) and border chaos? Post-Oct. 7, that's +$17.9B more. Ian's graph of hostages (Hamas ~100 Israelis vs. Israel holding 9,500+ Palestinians as of mid-2024) drives it: Asymmetry screams oppressor/oppressed. And the pre-9/11 spying? The DEA's 2001 report documents 130+ "Israeli art students" (many ex-intel) probing U.S. agencies near hijackers. The "dancing Israelis"? Five arrested with cameras, cash, and maps—FBI docs show they filmed the towers collapsing, one admitting on TV they were "documenting the event." Deported, no answers. Ian's 2.5-hour breakdown? Game-changer.

Wars, Propaganda, and the Real Oppression

Ian ties it to neocons' Clean Break memo (1996): Perle, Feith, Wurmser plotting Iraq/Syria/Afghan takedowns for Netanyahu—U.S. executed most (Iran's last). WMD lies? Israeli intel hyped 'em, knowing better. Gaza/West Bank? Decades of blockades, bombings (30K+ Palestinian deaths pre-Oct. 7), "apartheid" per HRW. He slams the propaganda pivot: The Occupation of the American Mind doc (mostly Jewish voices like Chomsky) exposes Israel's '80s shift to U.S. media manipulation—Luntz playbooks branding critics antisemites. Anti-BDS laws in 38 states? First Amendment what?

Why Ian's Thread Hits Different

Look, Ian's clear: Criticizing Israel's government isn't antisemitism—equating the two hurts Judaism. Most Jews (and Israelis) aren't cheering bombings or Epstein enablers. This is about a state founded in terror, stealing tech, propagandizing allies, and dragging us into wars that robbed my generation (trillions spent, freedoms lost). His sarcasm shines: "It's all okay because they're God's chosen people." But underneath? A call to follow the money, do your research.

Ian Carroll deserves all the credit—he's out here connecting dots with evidence, not vibes, and braving the backlash (demonetization threats are real). If you're not following @IanCarrollShow or Cancel This Clothing Company, fix that. His thread isn't just a rant; it's a roadmap to questioning power. Me? I'm rethinking my tax dollars and that "ally" label hard.

What's your take—does this change how you see U.S. foreign aid? Ever dug into Webb's book or Dawson's doc? Drop links or thoughts in the comments below; let's keep the conversation going. Stay curious, question everything, and thanks, Ian, for the nudge.

(Sources woven in from Ian's thread: DEA/FBI reports, Whitney Webb's book, Balfour docs, SIPRI nuke estimates, UN/OCHA Gaza stats. All verifiable—go chase 'em.)