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Proxy War-Part I
Another day another 200 killed, maimed, or fleeing in Lebanon. Familiar news headlines that start with “Israeli warplanes bomb (fill in the blank)” or “Hezbollah declares it hatred of the Zionists....
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Proxy War- Part II
Yesterday I talked about how George Bush and Syria’s President were in agreement about what to do about Hezbolah in Lebanon. Talk a good game, but do nothing to stop the fighting. Today I’ll examin why...
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Girls with guns.
=left>Is a whole fascination thing I never understood. However there are some guys who just get breathless thinking about the idea of a girl toting an Uzi. Me? Its just another woman out there who...
View ArticleWhat would John do?
The folks over at Foreign Policy Magazine have a pretty interesting article up-pointing out that in a lot of ways, the current situation Vis a Vis Iran is similar to that which John Adams faced: A...
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Shalom odds and ends
Well I have finally gotten out from under the crush of work that always awaits you when you get back from two + weeks on the road. While I was in Israel I had meant to pass along some of my...
View ArticleWhy I disagree with Mr. Jacobson
Ok, I admit it-I snapped. When I followed the Memorandum link to Mr. Jacobson's blaming of Obama for "losing" the Middle East, I lost my temper. And with good reason too-I expect better logic and a...
View ArticleCan’t believe I missed this.
Neo-con (knee-o-kon), -a person or persons having a warped and antiquated viewpoint of the world, who,- when in a position of power- commits your country to a seemingly endless series of wars. Each one...
View ArticleBetter to laugh than to cry.
At least in Israel anyway-its a way to keep one's spirits up till Hamas finally gets the message that shooting missiles at Israelis is a shitty way to advance their cause. I am a daily reader of...
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Meanwhile-over in the land of Milk and Honey.
Neither of which, interestingly enough, I have ever really found in my journeys through Israel. For some reason, it is always imported from some where else. ANYWAY………. Today is Election Day in Israel....
View ArticleSome recent thoughts on Israel
I spent the last two weeks in Israel pretty much covering the country from Beersheba to the Sea of Galilee. So there was little time to post. It was a good trip-and I will have to post my pictures...
View ArticleNo upside-only down sides.
To attacking Syria. All the usual suspects are lining up telling us how we have to "do something" in Syria. I really don't understand why. Apparently a lot of other Americans don't understand why...
View ArticleThe chance of precipitation just went up.
Not rain falling, but bombs. Dropped from Israeli planes. The western powers signed an interim agreement with Iran last night. As expected a certain, rather stubborn group of folks is not happy about...
View ArticleThe part of the story they leave out.
This will be my last political post of the year. As is my custom-I will place a moratorium on politics starting tomorrow, preferring instead to honor the holidays by writing about fun things. But I...
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The Israeli election
I wanted to provide some commentary on the Israeli election. I think it's needed-especially when you read the trash that passes for informed commentary in American outlets. Right wing outlets are...
View ArticleIsrael’s memorial day
Today is Yom Hazikaron (Yom Hazikaron l'Chalalei Ma'arachot Yisrael ul'Nifgaei Peulot Ha'eivah- literally, "Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism"). This is...
View ArticleIsrael’s Memorial Day.
Today is Yom Hazikaron (Yom Hazikaron l’Chalalei Ma’arachot Yisrael ul’Nifgaei Peulot Ha’eivah- literally, “Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism”). This is...
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USS Liberty
As I have mentioned I travel to the land of milk and honey quite a bit. One of the messages I continually hear is about how Israel is surrounded and always under attack. And I don’t really dispute...
View ArticleWhile I was out.
The site is still under construction. I am liking this new theme only somewhat-and have a back up theme in mind. But for now I am going to stick with this magazine like format and try to make it...
View ArticleFood Post
Among the more interesting things I get to do is try new foods in my travels. I travel to Israel about 4 times per year. Every time I go, I try the Israeli egg dish, Shakshuka. Unfortunately, at most...
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Home for a while and wanting to blow up my TV.
It was a long week down in the land of milk and honey, but got back Friday and have spent the week recuperating. The days were long and I logged a lot of miles around Yisrael. Speaking of roads, I...
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