Monthly Archives: July 2007

Hamas keeps Rafah crossing closed

You know how you keep reading criticism of Israel for not opening the Gaza crossings? Think you’ll hear HRW criticizing Hamas for this? Hamas’s threat to open fire at throngs of Palestinians stranded in Egypt has thwarted Israeli plans to … Continue reading

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Boycotting Israel

AISH.com has a new Jewlarious film (hat tip: Sabba Hillel) about the cost of boycotting Israeli goods. It’s pretty funny. Go click. (Flash player required.) They need to make these things available as an embed on YouTube.

Posted in Humor, Israel | 3 Comments

Have a Glorious Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July to my fellow Americans, and to my fellow Americans in spirit. Long may she wave! Every year on this date, I post this: The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the … Continue reading

Posted in Holidays | 1 Comment

Shire Network News: While you’re waiting for the fireworks

Listen to this week’s podcast while you’re waiting for the festivities to begin. Nothing says “freedom” like my piece on Americans informing their Senators that they work for us, not the other way ’round. Or Nick Cohen, the feature interview, … Continue reading

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But what about that famous Muslim kindness to captives?

Say, remember how Alan Johnston said in a video that he was being treated kindly and looked after well? Turns out not so much. (Well, no, we didn’t believe him.) GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) – Gaunt but smiling, kidnapped … Continue reading

Posted in Gaza, Hamas, Media | 2 Comments

Terrorists force thugs to release kidnap victim

Hamas murdered at least one bystander and threatened God knows what, but Alan Johnston is now a free man. I’m thinking it’s not going to really improve Hamas’ image, but hey, what do I know? Jimmy Carter thinks we should … Continue reading

Posted in Gaza, Hamas | 8 Comments

100% American: Your turn now

Are you ready to take the MSNBC citizenship challenge? It’s a snap. Only one question gave me pause, and that’s because I’m not a lawyer. Please note that I scored 100%. That’s right, baby. I’m not just a red-blooded American, … Continue reading

Posted in Holidays | 15 Comments

Hamas threatens clan with war

I hope they both lose. Hamas gunmen on Tuesday took up positions around the stronghold of the shadowy group holding kidnapped British journalist Alan Johnston, stepping up the pressure to secure the correspondent’s release. Members of Hamas’ 6,000-strong militia moved … Continue reading

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Yes, I failed logic class. Why do you ask?

I think I’ve hit upon something that nobody else has realized about the British terror attacks. Look at what so many of the conspirators have in common: Terror suspects all linked to NHS Eight people arrested in connection with failed … Continue reading

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If I call John Smeaton British, will the Scots get angry?

If you haven’t seen or heard of John Smeaton, you’re missing an amazing cult hero being born. He’s the baggage handler who helped subdue one of the terrorists as he fought the policeman to get near the passengers and complete … Continue reading

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British bombers: Al Qaeda in Iraq

The Brits are getting more and more sure that Al Qaeda in Iraq was directing the terror attacks against them. CBS/AP) British intelligence services increasingly believe that the failed car bombings in London and Glasgow bare the fingerprints of al … Continue reading

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Faux “Jews” for Jesus: Back annoying Washingtonians, and me

Something about the beautiful summer weather brings out the crazies and the idiots. Of couse, I think the “Jews” for Jesus people are both, but I’m glad I don’t work in metro DC and have to put up with this … Continue reading

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British bomber is a Palestinian

Yesterday, I emailed Allahpundit that “Jordanian” is almost always code for “Palestinian,” and to watch the word come up as the story unfolds. Doctors from Iraq and Jordan were among the seven suspects arrested in the failed car bombings in … Continue reading

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Boycotting the wrong side

So let’s see. The British union of journalists is boycotting Israel. And yet, they are not boycotting the Palestinians, who do this to their own journalists: A prominent Palestinian journalist from the Gaza Strip has sought political asylum in Norway, … Continue reading

Posted in Israel, Media Bias | 2 Comments

Just missed Zubedei

Looks like the IDF is breathing down Zubedei’s neck. Palestinian sources in Jenin reported in the early hours of Monday morning that a senior al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades member was killed during exchanges of fire with IDF forces in the West … Continue reading

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