Monthly Archives: January 2009

And now they’ve made the next step

I don’t have a choice now but to quote myself, if only for the reason that I haven’t seen somebody else saying this. It was regarding the hysterical shrieking by Naomi Klein (“Israel: Boycott, Divest, Sanction“) that I have asked … Continue reading

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The day after

The big guns seem to be quieting down, and now we could all return to same old, same old.

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War in Gaza- Ceasefire Edition

The War in Gaza update series has been expanded to include the Ceasefire Edition. Surf on over and take some time to read news and analysis of the ceasefire.

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British academics: Israel must be destroyed

British academics, including some notably anti-Israel Jews (that are hereafter referred to as “Ex-Jews“), are no longer just in favor of the generic fabled “peace.” They want Israel to lose the war against Hamas which, of course, means they want … Continue reading

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Your rock, Barak

The talk about a possible ceasefire (via memeorandum) between Israel and Hamas before dealing Hamas a decisive blow is disappointing, especially since it doesn’t seem to include the freedom of Gilad Shalit. Hamas does not have the upper hand, but … Continue reading

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IDF concludes deterrence has been achieved

Ha’aretz has an analysis that says those of us who think Hamas hasn’t been cowed are wrong. His soldiers explained that, if it boils down to choosing between their own lives and Palestinian houses, the choice is clear. Lt. Col. … Continue reading

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Religion of peace and tolerance closes only synagogue left in Indonesia

Those tolerant Muslims are showing the world just how tolerant they really are. Gaza war fuels anti-Israeli anger in Indonesia Islamic hard-liners enraged by Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip marched to the synagogue’s gates chanting, “Go to hell Israel!” … Continue reading

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Sir Gerald’s loop

(I know that Sir Gerald has already got a honorable mention from Meryl, however…) Sir Gerald (or in other words, Hon Gerald Kaufman, MP)has already appeared on our radar. What can I say – it has been great fun and … Continue reading

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Battlestar Galactica season 4, episode 11, no spoilers

Just have to say this about the twelfth Cylon: Whooooooaaaaaaaaaaa. Also: Damn. That totally blows MY theory on who it was. Update: There are now some spoilers in the comments. Fair warning.

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Is the media losing the credibility war?

Andrew Lee Butters, a member of the “terror troika” of Time Magazine wrote an essay titled, Is Israel losing the media war in Gaza? Asking the question means, of course, that he believes the answer is “yes.” But here’s a … Continue reading

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MacLeod-ing the issue

The trio of Scott MacLeod, Tim McGirk and Andrew Lee Butters who write for Time Magazine might have the worst collection of anti-Israel activists writing for any American publication. I’ll call them the “terror troika,” given their enthusiasm for Hamas. … Continue reading

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Hamas refuses truce, media refuses to notice

It’s amazing how the AP can supply the Jerusalem Post with the information that Hamas will not accept the cease fire in a small item, but cannot put that same information in its main story that goes out over thousands … Continue reading

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The siren song of Syria and Iran

Charles Krauthammer (or here) sees that President Bush’s vindication starts on January 20. President-elect Obama seems to be accepting a number of premises of the Bush administration and appears ready to incorporate them into his administration. Vindication is being expressed … Continue reading

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NZ Muslim pub owners: No dogs or Israelis allowed

In what has to be the height of irony, an immigrant New Zealand pub owner has forbidden Israelis to patronize his pub until the Gaza operation is over. And he’s not the only one. An Israeli citizen residing in Kaikoura, … Continue reading

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Gaza briefs, with snark

I have not done this in a while. I think my snarkbone got a little flabby. UN chief: How does one take shelter in 15 seconds? Gee, I dunno. How about by running as quickly as you can to the … Continue reading

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