Monthly Archives: November 2009

I am not a schnook

Posted on 11/13/2009 by Soccerdad

In Context observed about Judge Goldstone: There’s something horrifying about the amount of damage that a slight to one man’s ego can do. I’m well aware that there was more to the Goldstone report than that, but nevertheless it appears … Continue reading →

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The wilful blindness of Richard Goldstone

Posted on 11/13/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Richard Goldstone has responded to Shimon Peres’ criticism in typical fashion—by insisting that no matter what people say, his report was fair and balanced. Peres was quoted Wednesday as calling Goldstone “a small man, devoid of any sense of justice, … Continue reading →

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Roger Cohen: about hinges and lack thereof

Posted on 11/13/2009 by SnoopyTheGoon

I have no doubt that all of you followed with bated breath the Iranian odyssey of the NYT grand vizier Roger Cohen. Well, if you didn’t, here is a reminder. So enamored was our jolly Roger with the regime, that … Continue reading →

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Ye olde grievance shoppe

Posted on 11/12/2009 by Soccerdad

It’s hard to match the title A Chronicle of Gaza, in Kitsch Form with the opening paragraph: “I can offer you a discount on the headbands,” said Tareq Abu Dayyeh, souvenir-store owner. “They’re just like the kind used by suicide … Continue reading →

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A handy guide to German and Israeli walls

Posted on 11/12/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Since there are so many idiots out there who cannot tell the difference between the Berlin Wall and Israel’s security fence, here’s a handy guide to tell the difference. This post is dedicated to the anti-Semitic morons like Steve Bell, … Continue reading →

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The audacity of nope

Posted on 11/12/2009 by Soccerdad

In an excellent op-ed, Steve Huntley gives a synopsis of how the Obama administration botched the Middle East. Enter Obama. Rather than adopting a go-slow, build-on-the-past approach to a fragile situation, he did it his way — with a speech. … Continue reading →

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Quick, we need a commission, a resolution and a condemnation; I see collective punishment

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Soccerdad

Summarizing the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights farce Council, UN-Truth writes: The resolution endorsed the recommendations in the Goldstone report, and recommended that the UN General Assembly “consider” the report in its current session (which lasts until late … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterans Day

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

And a great big thanks to all of our veterans, and to those serving in America’s armed forces today.

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Wednesday SNB

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

DC Sniper snipes no more: Funny how no one manages to mention the words “Muslim,” “jihad,” or “Islamic” in all the news stories about Muhammed’s execution. And let us all say: Buh-bye! Wake me when they issue a UNSC resolution: … Continue reading →

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French FM is shocked, shocked that Israeli left is no longer gullible

Posted on 11/11/2009 by Meryl Yourish

As always, instead of blaming the arms-smuggling, terror-attacking, missile-launching Palestinians for the lack of peace in Israel, the French foreign minister is putting the blame squarely on—the Israelis. And what bothers him the most? The Israeli left finally wised up … Continue reading →

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“Disproportionate force”

Posted on 11/10/2009 by Soccerdad

The Goldstone Commission uses the term “disproportionate force” five times in describing the Israeli war against Hamas. It uses the term “proportional” or “proportionality,” 22 times. Let’s check out the use of “disproportionate force.” 62. The tactics used by Israeli … Continue reading →

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Do-it-yourself post

Posted on 11/10/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I have very little time to post today. I’m back on my regular work schedule, which means trips up to NorVA, and, well, work is kinda busy right now. (And I’m up for review, so since I’m in one of … Continue reading →

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Degrees of cluelessness

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Soccerdad

JudeoPundit excerpts a bit of Moshe Halberthal’s critique of the Goldstone report: In addressing this vexing issue, the Goldstone Report uses a rather strange formulation: “While reports reviewed by the Mission credibly indicate that members of the Palestinian armed groups … Continue reading →

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An unworthy hack

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Soccerdad

The New York Times had a symposium on Mahmoud Abbas’s resignation. Three of the participants, Rashid Khalidi, Fawaz Gerges, and Daoud Kuttab took the approach that Abbas had his authority undermined by the Americans and has no partner among Israelis … Continue reading →

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Monday Snark News Briefs

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I do not think that word means what you think it means: The Turkish Prime Minister says he’d be more comfortable talking to the Sudanese president responsible for the genocide in Darfur than he would be talking to Israeli PM … Continue reading →

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AP finds a shooter they can label terrorist

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The AP can’t call the Fort Hood shooter a terrorist, in spite of there now being evidence that he attended the same mosque as the 9/11 terrorists, held anti-American views, and talked about jihad. And now we have word that … Continue reading →

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You must not generalize

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Soccerdad

Remember when Stuart Nozette was arrested last month, that the Washington Post reported: Nozette’s actions could be misinterpreted in ways that damage American impressions of Jews or provoke an overreaction that divides Americans. Well actually the Post didn’t include any … Continue reading →

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Tom Friedman urges Bush policy on Israel

Posted on 11/09/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Looks like even Tom Friedman has discovered that the secret to Middle East peacemaking isn’t the Obama Way: This peace process movie is not going to end differently just because we keep playing the same reel. It is time for … Continue reading →

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When you’re serious about the Middle East, stop living in the past

Posted on 11/08/2009 by Soccerdad

Thomas Freidman, today relives one of his greatest hits on Israel. In an op-ed entitled “Call White House, Ask for Barack,” Friedman writes: Today, the Arabs, Israel and the Palestinians are clearly not feeling enough pain to do anything hard … Continue reading →

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The vast American anti-Muslim backlash

Posted on 11/08/2009 by Meryl Yourish

You know, I really don’t care about the news today. I’m going to be busy going out and looking for some Muslims to backlash. US Homeland Security officials are working with groups around United States to head off any possible … Continue reading →

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