Daily Archives: 07/20/2007

Kitties in purple

Last week, I heard the usual rustling of tissue paper on the sofa and glanced over to see Gracie in her nest. But it wasn’t Gracie. It was Tig. So of course, I grabbed the camera. And remarked on what … Continue reading

Posted in Cats | 2 Comments

World notices that observant Jews are religious, jeers at them

This one is such a tempest in a teapot, and yet, the Google News count is 123 stories and growing. (Oh, and by the way, fuck you, Gawker, and your “we’re so cool that anti-Semitic jokes aren’t anti-Semitic” attitude.) Some … Continue reading

Posted in Media Bias, Religion | 10 Comments

Friday faux peace protests injuries continue

I haven’t written about them in ages, but yes, if it’s Friday, this must be Bilin. An Israeli photographer and two Palestinian protesters were wounded Friday in scuffles with security forces during a demonstration against the security fence near the … Continue reading

Posted in Israel | 1 Comment

Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!

I just wanted to give a shout-out to Rudy Guiliani. Giuliani Would Be Acceptable Nominee to Nearly 3 in 4 Republicans PRINCETON, NJ — Even though Rudy Giuliani’s views on some issues are out of step with most members of … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 8 Comments

The Elders, their backers, and your privacy

Hey, did you know the new Elders have a website? And that on that website, you can find some really nifty information. For instance, one of their backers is the Bridgeway Foundation. Check out the Bridgeway Foundation’s requirement for their … Continue reading

Posted in Juvenile Scorn, World | 6 Comments

Colin Powell: Talk to terrorists, Israel

Colin Powell proves that it’s a good thing he’s not running the show any more. He thinks it’s okay to deal with Hamas, in spite of the fact that Hamas reiterates at every opportunity its wish to destroy Israel. Former … Continue reading

Posted in Hamas | 4 Comments