Monthly Archives: August 2006

Sure, Professor Pangloss

Talk about blindness: The UN-declared cease-fire in Lebanon, if fully implemented, would be a strategic setback for Iran and Syria because it strengthens democracy in Lebanon and stabilizes the border with Israel, the State Department said Monday. “You will not … Continue reading

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Carnivals, late but not forgotten

Carnivals Continue reading

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British Post Office, I stand by you!

No, really, some people do not know when it is time to stop in their righteous anger, to take a deep breath and to weigh their words and actions. Some people are ready to jump, as a tiger on a … Continue reading

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I am going to love this job.

I like my new job Continue reading

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A chilling remark from Lebanon

Charles has a news article that quotes the UN Ambassador to Lebanon as saying that his state will be the last one to sign a peace treaty with Israel. WASHINGTON (AFP) – Lebanon’s UN ambassador bitterly slammed Israel’s month-long bombardment … Continue reading

Posted in Israel, Lebanon | 7 Comments

New job alert

I’m starting my new job today, so by the time you read this (I’m scheduling it to run later while writing it during breakfast), I’ll be busy at work. There will be no blogging from work. I have a real … Continue reading

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The imposed cease-fire

Cease-fire news roundup Continue reading

Posted in Israel, Lebanon | 4 Comments

This week’s podcast is up

I’m not on the podcast this week, but Dr. Rusty Shackleford of the Jawa Report is, with an interview by Tom Paine on the fake Reuters photos (now known as Fauxtography). Also the usual suspects. And some unusual ones.

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Some help from my readers

I have been trying to write a parody of “I’m Still Here” using events from Jewish history, but have been unable to get anything going. Here’s what I need you from my readers: Summaries of events in Jewish history in … Continue reading

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The war Hezbollah couldn’t lose – and might

In a few days, when the Lebanese front calms down, the internal politics will kick in. Some grievances will be aired, some accounts will be paid – as usual after our regular helter-skelter manner of going into wars. Bradley Burston … Continue reading

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Follies

Visitors from out of town Continue reading

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The UN cease-fire: At most, a D

The cease-fire resolution gets a D from me. Continue reading

Posted in Israel, Lebanon | 9 Comments

If it’s Friday, the ISM must be throwing rocks at the IDF

Time for your weekly ISM propaganda. A left-wing activist was hit by a rubber bullet at an anti-separation fence protest in Bil’in on Friday, sustaining moderate-to-serious head wounds. He was evacuated to Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer for treatment. A … Continue reading

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The ground assault begins

The ground assault begins Continue reading

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World pressure wins again

War briefs Continue reading

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