Monthly Archives: February 2007

Elie Wiesel’s assailant is behind bars

They got him. The man accused of trying to kidnap Holocaust author and Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel outside a San Francisco hotel earlier this month was arrested today in New Jersey. Montgomery Township police confirmed that 22-year-old Eric … Continue reading

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This cat plays the piano

Holy cow. I mean, holy cat! Via my brother Eric.

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Abbas to world: Deal with the terrorists among us

Mahmoud Abbas told the world that it must deal with terrorists if it wants to deal with palestinians. I’d say I’m waiting for the world to tell him to take a hike, but I know that eventually, they’re going to … Continue reading

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A sad death

A 70-year-old man died a year ago, and nobody noticed. HAMPTON BAYS, N.Y. (1010 WINS) — A man’s body was found in his home more than a year after his death, with the television still on and his features preserved … Continue reading

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Elie Wiesel’s attacker arrest imminent

The piece of crap that tried to force Elie Wiesel to have an “interview,” and then bragged about it on the internet, is being charged with enough felonies to put him away for years. The warrant issued Friday for Eric … Continue reading

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Iran’s Jew-hatred

An incredibly depressing article in the Weekly Standard about Iran’s Jew-hatred. Ahmadinejad is just the latest in a long line of Hamans. Just as Hitler sought to “liberate” humanity by murdering the Jews, so Ahmadinejad believes he can “liberate” humanity … Continue reading

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Daniel Pipes takes on Brandeis

Internecine warfare intensifies. I strenuously object to being lumped in with Finkelstein in any fashion whatsoever. Finkelstein denies the Holocaust as a uniquely evil deed, equates Israel with the Nazis, compares persons he disagrees with to Nazis, justifies Hamas and … Continue reading

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Someone needs a history lesson in blogging

TRex over at Firedoglake doesn’t know that the blogosphere existed long before 9/11. I think the wider world has learned a lot about the world of blogging over the last few weeks, not just with FDL being front-and-center-and-above-the-fold in today’s … Continue reading

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Expressions better off dead

For some reason, “Da bomb” flashed into my head. I always hated that phrase. And I mean hate with a red hot hate from the core of my being. I have also grown to loathe “Whatever happens in Vegas, stays … Continue reading

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AP’s bias and twisting is everywhere…

Ricky Martin has his gift-kaffiyeh tied a little too tight, and gives Bush the finger over the Iraq War and Puerto Rican rights. AP never misses an opportunity to twist the issues: The United States seized Puerto Rico in 1898 … Continue reading

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Stage-managing the Temple Mount ramp riots

There was a riot about the Temple Mount ramp dig in Kashmir. At first glance, you might think: Kashmir? Who cares? Keep reading. Police fired teargas in Indian Kashmir’s main city on Friday to disperse hundreds of people protesting against … Continue reading

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More on that succesful Arrow missile test

DefenseNews has more details on the Arrow test. In the Feb. 11 test, improved versions of Israel’s operational Block 3 Arrow Weapon System went up against a target programmed to simulate the nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles that Israeli officials expect will … Continue reading

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You write the posts

I think I’m tapped out of writing energy today. I have even tagged this post miscellaneous so you can write what you want. Of course, you’ll have to do it in the comments, unless you have the rights to edit … Continue reading

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Don’t go to YouTube when you’re bored

They’re taking the hobbits to Isengard! If you’re a Tolkien geek, it’s funny. If you’re not a Tolkien geek, well, don’t click on the link. And if you do, don’t whine to me afterwards that it isn’t funny.

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Abbas to Israel: We want something for nothing. Again.

The palestinians are demanding something for nothing again. SOP. Associates of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas have asked Israel to release 80 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture ahead of Abbas’ meeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert next week. Palestinian … Continue reading

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