Monthly Archives: March 2007

Why they hate us

Former Chief Rabbi Meir Lau addressed a forum on anti-Semitism. It’s a read-in-full recommendation, but here’s an excerpt: “For instance,” Rabbi Lau continued, “some 200 years ago, and at other times, the Maskilim said that to get rid of anti-Semitism, … Continue reading

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A man bites dog moment

Russian students are protesting the lowering of educational standards and the rise of anti-Semitism at Moscow University. Somebody pinch me, I’m dreaming. The accusations, many of them circulated to Western universities by a small group of students in an effort … Continue reading

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So, is this like the old Soviet Ministers of Culture?

Yet another example of an Arab spokesliar. How can you tell an Arab leader is lying? His lips are moving. Via Charles, MEMRI has video of the Syrian Minister of Culture (and I always love to hear that one, because … Continue reading

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Tax notes

This year, for the first time, I bought TurboTax. I spent a few hours last night doing my taxes. It was pretty easy overall, but it screwed up a stock sale I made, which I made partly because I was … Continue reading

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The non-moderation of the PA, cont’d

The Arabs will never love their children more than they hate the Jews. They’re still teaching their children to hate, and that Israel is Muslim land—and once again, the world will turn a blind eye to the facts that this … Continue reading

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Lower your blood pressure dept.

Time for a fluffy kitty picture, methinks. Chill with Tig. Now everyone take a deep breath, let it out with an “Awwwww,” and feel better.

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The terrorists do not love their children

The terrorists have upped the ante in how depraved they can possibly be. They’re now murdering children in order to murder more people. Maj. Gen. Michael Barbero, deputy director for regional operations on the Joint Staff, said Tuesday that a … Continue reading

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An Arab on the faux moderation of Hamas and Fatah

Khaled Abu Toameh writes in the WSJ that the “unity government” is, as I have said all along, a sham: Even before the Palestinian “unity” government was sworn in Saturday at least five European countries announced that they would resume … Continue reading

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Muslim ERA watch: Stoning adulterers in Sudan

Yes, that peaceful religion, which wants to implement sharia law everywhere, wants us to look forward to seeing this happen in America someday: KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Two Sudanese women have been sentenced to death by stoning for adultery after a … Continue reading

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Slogans

So, did anyone ever put up a sign that says, “We gave peace a chance, and it didn’t work. Now it’s time for war.” Just wondering.

Posted in Meanderings | 6 Comments

A question

So, if I needed to raise a few thousand dollars for desks for my synagogue’s religious school, do you think I could manage it here? My class next year will have fifteen students. I don’t like the whole “round table” … Continue reading

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Anti-Semitism roundup

If anyone actually read Salon, I’d care that they pretend this article isn’t about Jews, nor even about the Israel Lobby, but about the Bush policy in the Middle East. Uh-huh. The touchiest aspect of all is the role played … Continue reading

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Confusion in the Arab street

Haaretz reported today on a poll that may be of some interest to inquiring minds. The poll’s most dramatic finding was that 28 percent of local Arabs did not believe the Holocaust happened, and that among high-school and college graduates … Continue reading

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An almost-good article from AP

Either I’m too tired to see the bias, or this one has very little. Israelis Snub Senior Norwegian Diplomat Israel’s foreign ministry canceled a planned Tuesday meeting with a top Norwegian diplomat in a sign of displeasure the day after … Continue reading

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Good news according to Guardian

First of all, it’s quite some time since I had my teeth in Guardian’s knee. Secondly, it is a rare case when a Guardian’s (or, rather, The Observer’s, if anyone cares) writer is in this win-win situation, when in one … Continue reading

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