Monthly Archives: March 2010

Briefly

Posted on 03/23/2010 by Meryl Yourish

The British Dubai hissy fit: The Brits can’t prove the Mossad stole their dual citizens’ IDs, but they’re throwing out an Israeli diplomat anyway. Of course they are. They have to protect their Arabist credentials. This is, after all, the … Continue reading →

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The Netanyahu AIPAC speech

Posted on 03/23/2010 by Meryl Yourish

It’s worth watching in full, but here are some of the highlights. On Jews and Israel: The future of the Jewish state can never depend on the goodwill of even the greatest of men. Israel must always reserve the right … Continue reading →

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The “Galaxy Quest” president

Posted on 03/22/2010 by Soccerdad

Why did the administration escalate a political mistake into a diplomatic crisis? According to Secretary of State Clinton it helped move talks forward. A less kind way of putting it, would be that she boasted of putting PM Netanyahu in … Continue reading →

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There is hope for British Jews yet

Posted on 03/22/2010 by Meryl Yourish

A British university rejected a motion to “twin” itself with Hamas’ Islamic University of Gaza. And they did this even though the Jewish-Israel society, which has only 70 members, was unable to actively campaign against the move. More than 1100 … Continue reading →

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Ahmadinejad channels Cabaret

Posted on 03/22/2010 by Meryl Yourish

This is almost frightening in its unconscious nod to the portrayal of the rise of Nazis in Cabaret. Granted, Cabaret isn’t history. It’s a movie. But the symbolism of the infamous But compare this: “The government is determined to assert … Continue reading →

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What hasn’t and has been learned

Posted on 03/22/2010 by Soccerdad

To the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, the crisis between Israel and the United States was a necessary fight, that put Israel in its place. Jerusalem is the hardest issue of all in the Israeli-Palestinian negotiation, and for that reason, would-be … Continue reading →

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Briefly

Posted on 03/22/2010 by Meryl Yourish

If it’s Monday, it’s time for another Palestinian whitewash from the AP: Wow, look! A Palestinian crusading against corruption! It’s almost as if the Abbas government isn’t continuing the Arafat tradition of stealing billions in aid and hiding them in … Continue reading →

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Belated Happy Birthday to Gracie

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Monday was a super-busy day for me, and I didn’t even realize that I forgot something very important—Gracie’s thirteenth birthday! I realized it a few days later, when I was looking through my Cats category posts. I decided we’d just … Continue reading →

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The United Socialist States of America

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Welcome to the USSA. Not enjoying the experience. I’m betting Big Oil is the Dems’ next target. Time for a fluffy kitty post.

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A robot Seder

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

I vaguely remember seeing this last year, but it’s worth another look. We need a few more smiles today.

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A note on the healthcare process

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Don’t forget to call and email your senators. They’re going to vote on reconciliation if the House passes the bill today. I just emailed Webb and Warner for the second time, reminding them that I will remember, every November, who … Continue reading →

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The pro-Palestinian media bias

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

The media bashes Israel on every occasion, acts as an echo chamber for the Obama administration’s successful attempt to bully the democratically-elected prime minister of Israel into doing what Obama wants him to do. The secretary-general of the UN arrives … Continue reading →

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Rerun, replay, whatever

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Soccerdad

Meryl was the first (whom I saw) to notice history repeating itself. I responded by blogging about an incident from the Clinton administration, from a 1998 Krauthammer column: But even more significant than the absurd arbitrariness of this number is … Continue reading →

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A tale of two protests

Posted on 03/21/2010 by Meryl Yourish

I’m so tired of the media bias. Look at these two AP articles about two protests that occurred in Washington yesterday. One was against the Iraq war. One was against the health care bill. First, the anti-war protest: Thousands of … Continue reading →

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Bat mitzvah weekend

Posted on 03/20/2010 by Meryl Yourish

One of my former students had her bat mitzvah service this weekend, which is what’s been keeping me busy all day. The big surprise of the day was seeing my former rabbi and rebbetzin when I walked in. Apparently, they … Continue reading →

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A thought for Sunday

Posted on 03/19/2010 by Meryl Yourish

If Obamacare passes, I think I’m going to make it official. I’m not sure. It’s a huge step. I have never registered with a political party before. But I think, if Obamacare passes, I am going to register as a … Continue reading →

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Bullying the neighborhood bully

Posted on 03/19/2010 by Soccerdad

Well, the chances are against it and the odds are slim That he’ll live by the rules that the world makes for him, ’Cause there’s a noose at his neck and a gun at his back And a license to … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair, the bought and paid for envoy

Posted on 03/19/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Tony Blair was appointed the Quartet’s Middle East envoy in 2007. Since then, he has amassed millions of dollars working for the governments of Kuwait and Iraq, has formed a consultancy firm that works for Arab governments, and is rumored … Continue reading →

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A slogan for the Obamacare debacle

Posted on 03/18/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Whether or not the House uses the Slaughter rule to “deem and pass” a bill that they will then have the president sign into law without it having been voted on by both houses of Congress, here’s a slogan for … Continue reading →

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Blood on Obama’s hands

Posted on 03/18/2010 by Meryl Yourish

The Palestinians used last week’s hissy fit by the Obama administration to implement a “day of rage.” Hamas has allowed kassam rockets to start firing out of Gaza again. The first attack only terrified a little girl. The second one … Continue reading →

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