Monthly Archives: December 2006

David Duke speaks at Iran Holocaust denial conference

That pretty much says all you need to know about the “scholarship” behind yet another of Iran’s attempts to delegitimize the Jewish State. Shimon Peres called it a conference of liars. He’s right. In his opening speech, the institute’s chief, … Continue reading

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It’s beginning to look a lot like bias

Say, remember those annual Christmas stories, the ones that basically say that Israeli actions make the baby Jesus cry? They’ve already begun. BETHLEHEM, West Bank Dec 10, 2006 (AP)— Islamic militants may be in charge, but that doesn’t mean there … Continue reading

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Hamas’ leader: Second verse, same as the first

There was an obnoxious pop song in the 1960s by Herman’s Hermits, a group that pretty much deserved to fade into obscurity. The song, which I sang as a child, was, “I’m Henry VII I am.” It’s the same verse, … Continue reading

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Syria prepares for war with Israel

Syria has moved missile batteries close to Israel. But hey, the Iraq Study Group thinks we should “engage” Syria. Talking to ’em. That’ll work. Brig.-Gen. Yossi Baidatz informed the government that Syria, concerned by the possibility of an Israeli attack, … Continue reading

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Carnival of the Cats #142

Carnival of the Cats heads over to The House Of Mostly Black Cats, and Mini is going to get lots of treats for everyone turning out today. And let’s not forget the Catmodel of the Week… Why, it’s Felix of … Continue reading

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George W. Bush, Super-Genius

I think we’ve all been dead wrong about the Iraq Study Group. The president is a whole lot smarter than most people give him credit for, and I’m thinking he pulled one over on just about everyone. The Iraq Study … Continue reading

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The latest edition of Shire Network News

The latest edition of Shire Network News, featuring part two of the Walid Phares interview, is up. Lair Simon’s contribution is a good one: Things the Iraq Study Group left out. My contribution is one of my better efforts: A … Continue reading

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Cat links

Lair’s right. This deserves to be read widely. Even if you don’t own cats. Ellison is a lucky, lucky man. He got to meet Piper. Wish I could say the same. And then there’s this, Lair’s history of Piper. What … Continue reading

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Misleading headline of the day

This one sent my blood pressure soaring. These are the headlines of an AP article carried by both Ynet and Ha’aretz: Olmert says open to international force in Gaza PM open to Italian proposal to send international force to Gaza … Continue reading

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Let’s play Spot the Pattern in the Human Wrongs Council stories

Okay. Here’s your first news article. See if you can pick out the pattern here. Your first clue: Israel is taking her time giving Desmond Tutu’s team permission to visit Gaza. One might even wonder if they’re going to grant … Continue reading

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Yet another Gracie update

Yet another cat post, actually. Gracie has a butt again. She’s gaining weight, and when I pet her, I no longer feel only her pelvic bones at the base of her tail. I am extremely happy about that; no doubt, … Continue reading

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Dov Hikind to Olmert: Resign

One of those “Brooklyn-born Jews” that some British writers love to hate has just told Ehud Olmert, well, the same things I’ve been writing for quite some time: That Olmert is a major screwup and Israel needs better leadership. Prime … Continue reading

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The new age of Islamic science

With the intricacies of the peaceful nuclear bomb apparently figured out, cloning of sheep under full steam and oil flowing, the Iranian senior management has decided to take a close look at the mystery of Holocaust that bothers their president … Continue reading

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Say, EU, about that money to the pals…

So yesterday in Tehran, meeting with his puppet-master, Ismail Haniyeh, the DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED Prime Minister of the PA, said that Hamas will never—that would mean, not ever—recognize Israel. Oh, and that they won’t stop fighting until Israel is gone and … Continue reading

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The more things change…

So, hands up, anyone who actually thought the Euros wouldn’t eventually consent to giving a murdering, terrorist organization that doesn’t pretend otherwise the same funding they were already giving, well, a murdering, terrorist organization that pretends it isn’t. Because, well, … Continue reading

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