Daily Archives: 11/12/2008

The Sarah Palin Africa hoax

I told you so. Actually, I told you twice. And now, even the Paper of Record is admitting that it’s a load of crap. It was among the juicier post-election recriminations: Fox News Channel quoted an unnamed McCain campaign figure … Continue reading

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Iran ERA Watch

Iranian feminism, Islamic-style: Women can be as free as they want—as long as there are no men around. A woman clad in a red T-shirt plays an Iranian drum in a Tehran park as her teenage daughter dances nearby, her … Continue reading

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IDF vs. terrorists (and the AP)

Interesting take on today’s attempt by the IDF to stop terrorists from violating the Israeli border and attempting to murder Israelis. From Ynet: IDF forces thwarted an attempt by a Palestinian terror cell to infiltrate Israel through the Gaza border … Continue reading

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Terror victim needs our help

One of the survivors of the Merkaz HaRav massacre is in America for surgery, and needs some financial assistance. A month or so after the attack Naftali was sitting up and even playing the violin, but he very nearly didn’t … Continue reading

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My name is msm and I’m biased

Jennifer Rubin But the media resists this interpretation, straining to come up with other rationales. They love a “good story,” or they are attracted to the “newest star.” But these justifications falter with minimal scrutiny. (Sarah Palin is the newest … Continue reading

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Haveil Havalim #190 is UP!

Whoops I’ve been remiss, Haveil Havalim #190 is up at Jewlicious. It’s the Jewish blogging carnival with a ‘tude. Check it out.

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Serious about Syria II?

Back when there were the initial reports that Israel had struck a Syrian nuclear facility, I was skeptical. I didn’t doubt that Israel had struck inside Syria, I just doubted that the target was nuclear. But as more details emerged, … Continue reading

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