Monthly Archives: March 2008

Hamas dictates surrender terms

Hamas is publicly dictating the surrender terms for Israel. The terms are the ones that Israel has said all along cannot be complied with. Five’ll getcha ten Olmert complies. “There must be a commitment by Israel, to end all its … Continue reading

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Confirmed: Olmert surrenders to Hamas

The AFP says that Olmert agreed to Egypt’s cease-fire deal. Despite earlier denials by top officials in Jerusalem, a senior defense official has confirmed Tuesday that an agreement on a lull in Gaza Strip fighting has been worked out. In … Continue reading

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Olmert to Israelis: Get used to rocket fire

What will it take for the average Israeli to get angry enough to demand a politician who will do something about the current state of war in Israel? How can Israel stand for a politician who tells his people that … Continue reading

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Building homes for Jews is unhelpful

US Says Israel Housing Move Unhelpful Earlier, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack chided Israel more directly for the announcement Sunday that hundreds of new Jewish houses would be built in disputed areas of the West Bank and east Jerusalem.”The announcement … Continue reading

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What’s so funny about peace, love and terror

In Hezbollah’s media relations, Michael Totten writes: And I’ll add that is there is nothing “special” or difficult about getting a quote from Hezbollah. I’ve done it. All I had to do was call their press office and take a … Continue reading

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Haveil Havalim #157 is UP!

My Shrapnel hosted an excellent Haveil Havalim #157 (The Jewish and Israel related blogging carnvial) covering topics such as Sderot, the massacre at Merkaz Harav and culture, with all the attitude you’ve come to expect from Gila.

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A case of stunning hypocrisy

It could be summarized just by copying the headline from Haaretz: Kuwaiti analyst: Best if Israel, not U.S., destroys Iranian nukes Still here is a quote: The destruction of Iran’s nuclear capabilities would be in the interest of the Arab … Continue reading

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Taking the night off, EATAPETA, etc.

I’m tired. Long drive, long day at work, great dinner (I had veal), pleasant company… you all talk amongst yourselves. Remember that March 15th is International Eat a Tasty Animal for PETA (EATAPETA) Day. Plan your breakfast, lunch, and dinner … Continue reading

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Palestinians protest Jews supporting Israel

Goldie Hawn made an appearance at the Scottish version of the JNF on Sunday, and the Palestinian Wah Squad was out in force. Oh, and the Scots need to bone up on their American movie references. GOLDIE Hawn, the Hollywood … Continue reading

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Humiliation vs. authorizing terror

Saab Erekat, one of the Palestinian spokesliars the media likes to quote a lot, is up in arms about how Olmert’s authorizing more construction in the West Bank is “humiliating” Mahmoud Abbas. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat said he had … Continue reading

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Johnny Mac’s going to Israel

John McCain is going to Israel next week, hoping it will help Jewish voters realize that he’s been pro-Israel for a very, very long time. I will point out that he never played kissy-face with Suha Arafat, or sat by … Continue reading

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Hamas admits they are Iran’s proxy army

Hamas isn’t even bothering to hide anymore the fact that Iran is pulling their strings. A senior commander interviewed by The Sunday Times said 300 of the group’s “best brains” had been secretly sent to Tehran. Half are still being … Continue reading

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Daylight Savings Oops

Okay, I don’t watch the TV news very often, and I didn’t last night. I don’t listen to the news on the radio much, either. And, well, I completely missed out on a very important fact. Like, moving the clocks … Continue reading

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Jericho

If you’re not watching Jericho, you’re not watching one of the best shows on TV. CBS has full episodes. You can catch up. Go. It’s worth it. I just caught up on the last episode. Wow.

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A must-read

This is an amazing essay from the pilot of an SR-71 (the Blackbird familiar even to X-Men comics fans). In April 1986, following an attack on American soldiers in a Berlin disco, President Reagan ordered the bombing of Muammar Qaddafi’s … Continue reading

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