Monthly Archives: August 2008

Peace teaser

The Washington Post reports Syrian General Who Oversaw Arms Shipments Assassinated: A Syrian general shot to death at a beach resort over the weekend was a top overseer of his country’s weapons shipments to Hezbollah, according to opposition Web sites … Continue reading

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How dare Israeli hospitals treat Palestinians!

Israel opens its borders to allow thousands of Palestinians access to medical care in its hospitals. The only time you hear about this is when there’s a complaint. The Washington Post’s Linda Gradstein is all too anxious to report Gazans’ … Continue reading

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… arrested by his enemy

Ethan Bronner contributes an analysis of the rescue of the Hilles clan by Israel. He gives one explanation why Abbas didn’t want to receive the Hilles clan. In truth, the relationship between the Fatah leadership in the West Bank and … Continue reading

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Bad bets

I*Consult reflects on the recent rescue of a number of Fatah loyalists from Gaza who were saved by Israel over the weekend. He points out that Israel was simply doing something it had done a number of times before and … Continue reading

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Busy, busy, busy

Between doing new home-related things and heading to NorVA for my weekly trip to the home office, I find myself more busy than usual lately. You may have to talk among yourselves while I’m gone. Coming down the tubes: A … Continue reading

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Racist apartheid state saves terrorists’ lives

The racist apartheid state of Israel is allowing 90 members of Fatah, many of whom are no doubt terrorists, to flee Gaza and resettle in the West Bank—because they are in imminent danger of being killed by Hamas terrorists. But … Continue reading

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Your morning laugh: ‘Ware kitten!

Go here. Wait. First, put down everything you are drinking, and do not be eating. Trust me. (H/T: Stretch.) Okay. Now click. This story is as funny as one of Harrison’s. (This one is one of my favorites, one that … Continue reading

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More proof of Bible

Archeologists keep coming up with more and more evidence that the Bible stories are true. Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a seal impression belonging to a minister of the biblical King Zedekiah, which dates back 2,600 years, during an archeological dig … Continue reading

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The myth of land for peace

Ehud Olmert insists that the Syrians want peace. Some pundits are claiming that Syria needs only to be torn from its alliance with Iran, given back the Golan Heights, and allowed to continue its domination of Lebanon, and there will … Continue reading

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Hello martyr, hello Fatah

Last week a number of bloggers noted that AP had a picture of girls at a summer camp in Gaza. Cute. They were holding a missile aloft. Not so cute. Backspin wonders how many papers carried the picture. Mere Rhetoric … Continue reading

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Hamas vs Fatah – it’s getting ugly indeed

It looks like simply killing off one another is not enough anymore for Hamas and Fatah: The internecine fight between Hamas and Fatah has gotten ugly – at least for Palestinians who favor men with mustaches. Hamas has resumed its … Continue reading

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Mortars from Gaza: Civil war ending barrage

The typical Palestinian way to end internal strife is to attack Israel. Like clockwork, here come the mortars. Three mortar shells struck the western Negev late Saturday night, causing neither damage nor injury. The shelling come amid fears that Palestinian … Continue reading

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Any coin collectors out there?

I have a 1987 gold American Eagle proof set, with certificate of authenticity, that I’d like to sell and I’m trying to decide: Quick way via coin dealer, or slower way via eBay? Proceeds are going to go to my … Continue reading

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Sitemeter bug

Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know all about the IE7 Sitemeter bug. I thought it was fixed today, but apparently it is not. Sitemeter has been removed, so you can read this site in IE7 now. I will refrain from saying, … Continue reading

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Caturday

Lots of pictures from which to choose (I am feeling very Strunk & White this morning, if not positively Funk & Wagnalls.) But I chose, and here they are: Urban Sprawl It’s a common sight, and one that never ceases … Continue reading

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