Monthly Archives: January 2009

Comment registration

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

It’s open, and will stay open until I find the need to close it again. Next time you get confused about why you can’t comment or register, try clicking on the “Site News” category.

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S.S. Moonbat blows an engine

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

It really does seem like divine intervention, doesn’t it? A group of protesters, doctors and lawmakers abandoned a bid to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and returned to Cyprus on Monday after their boat experienced engine trouble, a Free Gaza … Continue reading →

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Leave Hamas alone

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Soccerdad

Since Israel’s war against Hamas has started, the editorial position of the Washington Post has been that Israel has a right to defend its citizens, but it’s better off not doing so. Yesterday’s staff editorial, Crossroads in Gaza is more … Continue reading →

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Iranians pulling Hamas strings

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The news you read about Israel always seems to be missing a vital component: The major force behind Hamas is Iran, and Hamas takes its orders from Iran. When the media does mention Iran, it always downplays the Iranian role … Continue reading →

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We are all Georgians now

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

See the title of this post? When you Google it, the only person you read about who said “We are all Georgians now” is—John McCain. Last summer, Russia invaded Georgia, launched tons of missiles, armor, explosives, ground troops, took over … Continue reading →

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Yet another anti-Semitic anti-Zionist protest sign

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The AP didn’t scrub their video completely. They forgot to exclude this sign in their video story of the Washington, DC pro-Hamas pro-Palestinian rally: Just remember, folks. It’s not anti-Semitism. It’s simply anti-Zionism. Riiiiiight.

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War in Gaza Update #14.5

Posted on 01/12/2009 by Jack

And yet another update on the War in Gaza is available. It is #14.5. Let’s review some of the things that you are going to find in these round ups. They are going to include news, information and analysis about … Continue reading →

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Do they still eat cheese?

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Soccerdad

In a complimentary essay, A whirlwind meets the Mideast, Jim Hoagland praises French President Nicholas Sarkozy’s efforts to insert himself into Middle East peacemaking, and sees his efforts as an example for the incoming president. The Gaza tragedy gives new … Continue reading →

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Advantage Krauthammer

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Soccerdad

As I noted before, the Post today has dueling op-eds about Israel’s war against Hamas. Needless to say I wasn’t much impressed with Diehl’s defense of Hamas. It continues a disturbing trend in the Post’s opinion pages to argue that … Continue reading →

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Both sides now

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Soccerdad

The NYT’s “public editor” takes the predictable approach when dealing with the complaints about bias. Both sides are criticizing us, that means that we must be right. Well yes, one side has promised to destroy the other and the other … Continue reading →

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A Summary of The War In Gaza

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Jack

After about two weeks of the War in Gaza I feel qualified to give a short summary of what is going on in the following outline. * Israel initiates Operation Cast Lead to end the rocket attacks from Gaza. * … Continue reading →

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Hamas: On the run, not on the ropes

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Hamas is hurting, but far from down yet. Hamas is damaged, but reluctant to concede to a ceasefire, intelligence leaders reported Sunday. The IDF’s head of intelligence and Shin Bet chief said the terror organization’s capabilities have been significantly reduced, … Continue reading →

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Meh. Talk among yourselves.

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I’m not up for bringing everyone up to speed on the day’s events. You can peruse the Ynet and JPost headlines if you like. I need more downtime. I borrowed the first season of Murphy Brown from my local library. … Continue reading →

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Naomi Klein in “The Beauty and the Beast”

Posted on 01/11/2009 by SnoopyTheGoon

I am sorry that I cannot be 100% serious about Naomi Klein, with all due respect to her genealogy (coming as she does from a long line of pacifist Jooish folks), to her education (or, rather, the lack of it … Continue reading →

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Another Dmitry: The last world war

Posted on 01/11/2009 by SnoopyTheGoon

The last translation (from the Jewish journalist Dmitry Sidorov) wasn’t a fact-based commentary, rather an emotional response to the goings-on here. What I said in that post. Upon second thought – there definitely is a place for purely emotional reaction … Continue reading →

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Hamas: Now we’ll never negotiate with Israel. Israel: Awesome!

Posted on 01/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

If anyone is keeping track of the number of lies coming out of Khaled Mashaal, add another few to the list. The Gaza war has killed the last chance for settlement and negotiations with Israel, Damascus-based Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal … Continue reading →

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War on Gaza Update #14

Posted on 01/10/2009 by Jack

I am pleased to announce that the War on Gaza Update #14 is now live. I encourage you to spend some time reading the current and past updates. It is a place that will provide you with key information and … Continue reading →

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The Boy and Cat show

Posted on 01/10/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Nate had a great time with me and with Tig, but we only have pictures of Nate and Tig. Nate used the catfish pole and managed to catch a big one. No, wait. Tig caught the pole. Or did he … Continue reading →

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Taking the fight to Hamas: It’s working

Posted on 01/10/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Israel scored another major hit today. The IDF isn’t just cutting off the creature’s tentacles—it’s also cutting off some heads. Senior terror commander killed: The IDF killed Amir Mansi, who was the commander of Hamas rocket cells operating in the … Continue reading →

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70,000 Iranian suicide bombers: Duck, Israel!

Posted on 01/10/2009 by Meryl Yourish

You know those 70,000 Iranians who signed up to become suicide bombers in Israel? First it’s on. Then it’s off. Then it’s on again. You know what I say? Every time Iran does this—and they do it every time there’s … Continue reading →

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