Monthly Archives: January 2008

Why they hate us

Posted on 01/25/2008 by Soccerdad

In a fascinating article “The fallacy of Grievance based Terrorism” author, Melvin Lee writes of the centuries old conflict between the West and Islam. Toward the end he observes: One of the greatest challenges facing strategic leaders today is objectively … Continue reading →

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Catch-and-release terrorists terrorize Israel

Posted on 01/25/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Gee, nothing could go wrong with Israeli prisoner releases planned with the Palestinians, eh? The two terrorists who were killed Thursday evening after breaking into a yeshiva in the settlement of Kfar Etzion were released from an Israeli prison last … Continue reading →

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It’s time for elephant jokes

Posted on 01/24/2008 by Meryl Yourish

I think it is time for my readers to tell me elephant jokes. I love elephant jokes. I never get tired of them. I can hear the same ones over and over again and still laugh at them. I could … Continue reading →

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The meaning of “rabbi”

Posted on 01/24/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Calling all Hebrew scholars who read this blog: I would like, once and for all, to know what the word “rabbi” means. Some people say it means “teacher,” but I have been told by more than one person that that … Continue reading →

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The Hamas border breach: Planned for months

Posted on 01/24/2008 by Meryl Yourish

That “spontaneous” response to Israel cracking down on terrorists in Gaza? Not so much. Hamas has used the border breach – which was carefully planned, with militants weakening the metal wall with blow torches about a month ago – to … Continue reading →

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Complicit

Posted on 01/24/2008 by Soccerdad

I’ve argued in the past that when a newspaper gives a platform to Hamas it is strengthening an organization whose values are at odds with the values that a newspaper stands for. This week we saw something much worse. Newspapers … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel, Israel Derangement Syndrome, Israeli Double Standard Time, Media Bias | 1 Comment

Another short lesson in English

Posted on 01/24/2008 by SnoopyTheGoon

You simply cannot invent a thing like this: Leader: A featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers You shall see in a second which of the two meanings above is applicable when you read … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel, Media Bias | 2 Comments

Tigger update: He’s not dead yet

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Meryl Yourish

One of the things that’s causing Tig’s quick downslide is that he’s not eating much. So the vet had me try him on a quarter-pill of pepcid. I managed to get one down him this morning. And I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Israel resumes gas shipment and, oh, that

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Soccerdad

The NYT: After widespread criticism of its decision to cut off supplies of industrial diesel oil required to run a power station that serves Gaza City and its hospitals, Israel resumed fuel shipments on Tuesday on what it said would … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Israeli Double Standard Time, Media Bias | 1 Comment

A funny story, a happy ending

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Meryl Yourish

A missing cat, a stowaway, the wrong suitcase, and a happy ending. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Some kitty math: How many lives did little tabby Gracie Mae use up when she crawled into her owner’s suitcase, went through an … Continue reading →

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Palestinian snipers fire on Israeli journalists

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Israeli journalists covering the death of an Ecuadoran worker by Palestinian sniper fire were attacked—by Palestinian snipers. It’s all on video, and it’s on YouTube. Thanks to Giyus for the heads-up. I eagerly await the complaint from Reporters Without Borders.

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The real reason Gaza was sealed

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are passing back and forth freely into Egypt. Hamas and Egypt are both managing to slam Israel for keeping Gazans in Gaza, although Egypt has never wanted Gaza back, even when offered the Strip after … Continue reading →

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What the support says

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Soccerdad

The Jerusalem Post reports on the support that PM Olmert has: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert received a boost from the far left of the political map Tuesday when former Knesset speaker Avraham Burg, former Meretz leader Shulamit Aloni and Peace … Continue reading →

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The UN anti-Israel bias

Posted on 01/23/2008 by Meryl Yourish

The Arab League is currently trying to get the UN Security Council to pass a resolution forcing Israel to reopen the Gaza Crossings. I wonder, I thought, whether the UN Security Council ever passed a resolution insisting that the terrorists … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel Derangement Syndrome, World | 1 Comment

Tigger update

Posted on 01/22/2008 by Meryl Yourish

I’ve been giving Tig sub-q fluids at home, but I was worried about him the last couple of days. He seemed to be doing poorly again. So I brought him to the vet today. The vet did more bloodwork. Tig’s … Continue reading →

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Jews were firing missiles from Warsaw to Danzig

Posted on 01/22/2008 by Soccerdad

According to this detestable post (and letter to the editor that inspired it) we may conclude: 1) In 1941, the Jews of Warsaw were firing rockets from Warsaw at civilians in Danzig. 2) European Jews had a history of killing … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Israel, Israel Derangement Syndrome, Media Bias | 7 Comments

Humanitarian considerations

Posted on 01/22/2008 by Soccerdad

In order to pursue its policy of deterring rocket attacks on its civilians Israel has to justify the military actions with the legal authorities to determine What exactly is a humanitarian crisis? The officer of the Coordinator of Government Activities … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Israeli Double Standard Time, Media Bias | 1 Comment

Palestinians get the message: Fewer rockets equals more fuel

Posted on 01/22/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Israel is sending in enough diesel and cooking gas to Gaza to keep Gazans in electricity for a week. As a thank-you note, Palestinians sent only nine kassams into southern Israel on Monday, and only four so far today. Reuters … Continue reading →

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Gaza gets fuel, Israel gets rockets

Posted on 01/22/2008 by Meryl Yourish

Hamas thanked Israel for allowing fuel into Gaza with another barrage of kassams and mortars. Sderot residents found little solace in Defense Minister Ehud Barak’s call for Israel to exert “more and more pressure on the Gaza Strip” on Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel | 1 Comment

Is Israel ahead in the media war?

Posted on 01/21/2008 by Meryl Yourish

The AP’s latest entry on the blockade of Gaza seems to be less hostile to Israel. Israel said Monday it will ease a blockade of Gaza imposed in retaliation for militant rocket attacks, allowing some food and fuel in for … Continue reading →

Posted in AP Media Bias, Gaza, Israel | 3 Comments