Monthly Archives: December 2009

Jimmy Carter’s non-apology apology.

Posted on 12/24/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The Jimmy Carter apology is deeply suspicious and seems utterly insincere. In order for a person to receive forgiveness for his actions, he needs to atone for them. There is no atonement, as can be seen in his anti-Israel op-ed … Continue reading →

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The Turkey-Syria lovefest (and Israel hatefest)

Posted on 12/24/2009 by Meryl Yourish

You have to read between the lines to really appreciate what the Turkish Prime Minister is saying at this press conference. The Bashar Assad stuff, well, it’s standard Bashar bullshit. The man responsible for the iron-fisted control over Lebanon, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Juvenile Scorn, Lebanon, Syria | Tagged | 3 Comments

It’s the most Jew-hating time of the year

Posted on 12/23/2009 by Meryl Yourish

When last we left the anti-Semitic bastards in Moldova, they were tearing down a Hanukkah menorah, sprinkling holy water on the site, and putting up a cross. Now, we discover, it’s all the Jews’ fault that they had to do … Continue reading →

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A Palestinian state: when?

Posted on 12/23/2009 by Soccerdad

As I noted yesterday, Barry Rubin published a timely essay recalling how the Palestinian blew a chance to prevent Israel from ever existing – 70 years ago. I didn’t think it required any further comment. But then I read something, … Continue reading →

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Briefings

Posted on 12/23/2009 by Meryl Yourish

What, no articles about how Hamas is killing Christmas? That’s okay, the world media will spin this anti-Israel. Three hundred Christians are leaving Gaza to go to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas. Huh. I didn’t know there were that many Christians … Continue reading →

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Iran’s cat’s paw

Posted on 12/22/2009 by Soccerdad

When I first read this analysis of Lebanese President Sa’ad Hariri’s trip to Syria, Lebanon Drama Adds Act With Leader’s Trip to Syria , I was astonished by its anodyne language. After all what was being described was the capitulation … Continue reading →

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Tuesday real-life snarks

Posted on 12/22/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Apology not accepted: Jimmy Carter thinks that an apology will make up for his years of anti-Israel propaganda. Stop calling Israel an “apartheid” state, stop calling the security fence an “apartheid” fence, stop blaming Israel for all of the region’s … Continue reading →

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Snarky even in my dreams

Posted on 12/21/2009 by Meryl Yourish

You know, even in my nightmares, it seems, I can’t put away the snark. Last night, I was dreaming that I and several other people inadvertently witnessed a Mob hit. The gunman saw me, and started after me. So of … Continue reading →

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The new, transparent Congress votes on bills in the dead of night

Posted on 12/21/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The new, transparent Congress, the most ethical Congress ever according to Nancy Pelosi, voted on the cloture bill to the health care amendment while America slept. My healthcare costs will double if this abomination goes through, and millions of uninsured … Continue reading →

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Lessons of Auschwitz

Posted on 12/21/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Polish police found the infamous “Work makes free” sign, cut into three pieces and apparently ready to be fenced in the burgeoning market for Nazi memorabilia. The perpetrators were arrested, and seem to be ordinary thieves. The suspects have not … Continue reading →

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Best of The Jewish/Israeli Blogosphere

Posted on 12/20/2009 by Jack

A quick note to let you know that Haveil Havalim, the weekly blog carnival of the Jewish/Israeli blogosphere is live. It is a great resource that you can use to get a sense of what is being talked about in … Continue reading →

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Snow snarks

Posted on 12/20/2009 by Meryl Yourish

What kind of subhuman steals the Auschwitz sign? Really, you have to wonder if these people are just your run-of-the-mill Jew-haters or they’re so stupid they think they can sell the sign on the black market to a Nazi memorabilia … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland, part 2

Posted on 12/19/2009 by Meryl Yourish

So, a week or two after telling my cousin from San Diego that the pictures I have of last year’s snowstorm are so rare for the Richmond area, we get—a huge snowstorm. And it’s not supposed to stop until late … Continue reading →

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Winter wonderland

Posted on 12/18/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The view from my deck after about six hours of snow (started as a snow/sleet mix): Looks like about four inches so far. More to come tomorrow, probably with cats. Or cat, anyway.

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Winter is a-comin’ in

Posted on 12/18/2009 by Meryl Yourish

This will be an interesting day. There’s a major snowstorm headed my way that’s due to start dropping flakes on Richmond around 4 p.m. I’m heading up to Company in Northern Virginia for the day (but I plan on leaving … Continue reading →

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Iron Man 2 trailer

Posted on 12/17/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Two words: Awe and some.

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The Grinch, metal style

Posted on 12/17/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I heard this yesterday in the car. It’s an awesome version of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” by Gary Hoey, who plays a mean guitar. Here’s one live version: And here’s another in a radio studio. Listen at least … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah video list

Posted on 12/17/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Because I’m too lazy this year to put up eight days of videos, here’s a comprehensive list of (as of today) 171 Hanukkah videos on YouTube.

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Prince Saud’s fraud

Posted on 12/17/2009 by Soccerdad

As his tenure as Saudi’s foreign minister winds down, Saudi Prince Saud al Faisal admits regrets, he’s had a few. The New York Times starts off with some fun irrelevance: The year that Prince Saud al-Faisal was appointed foreign minister … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Israel, Israel Derangement Syndrome, Juvenile Scorn | Tagged | 2 Comments

Gracie by request

Posted on 12/16/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Bored now.

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