Category Archives: Iran

The AP: Ignore what we said yesterday, it was too pro-Israel

Posted on 02/17/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Yesterday, the AP reported that Iran was behind the attempted terrorist attacks on Israelis in Thailand. They even headlined the article that way. Thailand: Iranians’ Targets Were Israeli Diplomats The lead tries to fudge just a little bit by using … Continue reading →

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Friday briefs

Posted on 02/17/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Our friends the Pakistanis: Get a load of this news item. Pakistan on Thursday stressed the need for multi-faceted cooperation between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran on the basis of their being close neighbours, to address the numerous challenges and exploit … Continue reading →

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Thursday briefs

Posted on 02/16/2012 by Meryl Yourish

The Revenge of Hezbollah: So far, it’s a fail, thanks to the tireless work of the Mossad. They foiled an attempt to assassinate Ehud Barak in Singapore. Here’s what really bothers me: How did they get a detailed itinerary of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday news roundup

Posted on 02/15/2012 by Meryl Yourish

The roots of anti-Semitism: Deeper than you think. A new book (which I think I should buy) traces the roots of anti-Semitism and discovers that the Greeks and Romans hated us millennia ago just as much as–well, gee. As much … Continue reading →

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Thai officials: Attacks in Thailand aimed at Israelis

Posted on 02/15/2012 by SnoopyTheGoon

This story, whether it is precise in its details or not, reads like a parody of a thriller Laurel and Hardy slapstick: Two suspects have been arrested, and police were in pursuit of three additional suspects. The first arrest is … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Terrorism | 2 Comments

There is no moderation of the Hamas mission

Posted on 02/11/2012 by Meryl Yourish

It really doesn’t matter how many news services, pundits, and analysts insist that by joining with the PA, Hamas is going to moderate. They’re not. Just listen to the words of their leader during his recent trip to Iran: Hamas … Continue reading →

Posted in Hamas, Iran, Israel, palestinian politics | 5 Comments

Friday news roundup

Posted on 02/10/2012 by Meryl Yourish

They’re not even trying to hide it anymore: First Iran’s Supreme Leader admits publicly that Iran has been funding Hezbollah and Hamas for years. Now Chipmunk Cheeks himself is bragging that he’s in the Iranians’ pocket, and has been there … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Israeli Double Standard Time, Lebanon, Syria | 4 Comments

You lost me at “wants to be remembered”

Posted on 02/08/2012 by Meryl Yourish

This is what is wrong with journalists today. In one of NPR’s top five articles on their website, they discuss whether or not Israel will attack Iran. The number one reason why Israel may bomb Iran is as follows: 1. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday briefs

Posted on 02/08/2012 by Meryl Yourish

If you’ve lost Joe Klein, you’ve lost Middle Europe: When even Time magazine correspondents are commenting on how crappy the deal between Fatah and Hamas is, you know that it stinks really, really, really badly. Check the skies for flying … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Semitism, Gaza, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, palestinian politics, Syria | 2 Comments

Tehran: HOT under the collar

Posted on 02/06/2012 by SnoopyTheGoon

I confess that the first time I’ve seen this ad, it made me laugh. Since the clip is not translated, here is its synopsis from Israelity: That’s the case anyway with the current TV ad campaign by cable provider HOT, … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Israel Derangement Syndrome | 2 Comments

Burying the lede, AP style

Posted on 02/04/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Well, that’s that for the AP. The fact that Iran’s Supreme Leader called Israel “a cancerous tumor” that “needs to be removed” is now buried on the second page of the story that warns the rest of the world that … Continue reading →

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The war of the words

Posted on 02/03/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Israel’s annual Herzliya conference, which draws leaders from around the world to discuss the region’s security issues, is always a cause for the news media to get a case of the vapors. Its major topic this year, of course, is … Continue reading →

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The late Monday briefs

Posted on 01/23/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Seriously? I mean, seriously? They detained a sitting senator because of the TSA security theater bullshit? I’m not flying again until the TSA is gone. It’s not anti-Zionism: When an Islamic cleric calls for the death of Jews, and says … Continue reading →

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Tuesday briefs

Posted on 01/17/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Yes, this is a real headline: Iran cracks down on moral peril of Barbie peddlers. Seriously. By Reuters. That’s right, the Iranian morality police are making sure Western culture–in the presence of Barbie dolls–doesn’t invade Iran. Because their culture, which … Continue reading →

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Friday three-day weekend brief briefs

Posted on 01/13/2012 by Meryl Yourish

The Obama administration grows a pair: Iran has been warned that if they close the Strait of Hormuz, there will be consequences. For real. He’s moved more troops into the area. Now, if only the administration would help the Iranian … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, The One, Turkey | 2 Comments

Wednesday news roundup

Posted on 01/11/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Not a very good career choice anymore: If I were an Iranian nuclear scientist, I’d be looking to defect by now. Their life spans keep getting shorter and shorter, thanks to some agency that keeps on blowing them up, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Jews, Media Bias, Religion | 1 Comment

Monday back to work briefs

Posted on 01/09/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Cyber credit war: A Saudi hacker (or a person claiming to be a Saudi hacker) got into a database holding thousands of Israeli credit card info and has leaked the info online. Now, Israeli hackers say they have credit card … Continue reading →

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Wednesday “I saw a Bald Eagle!” briefs

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Yes, I really did. Driving home from 95, right around Ashland, I saw a huge bird flying over the highway. As it neared, I saw the distinctive white head. That thing was HUGE. (The eagle, not its head.) You and … Continue reading →

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The Muslim Brotherhood: Not so moderate after all

Posted on 01/01/2012 by Meryl Yourish

Gee, the Muslim Brotherhood says they’ll never recognize Israel and that they want to put the peace treaty with Israel up for a referendum, obviously to get a popular vote to pull out of it. Gee, that sounds familiar. A … Continue reading →

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Thursday, briefly

Posted on 12/29/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Yeah, sure you will: Apparently, the Iranians think that they can close the Strait of Hormuz if the UN enacts any more sanctions against them. I’m thinking not, and so does the Fifth Fleet. And the Iranians think this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Iran, Israeli Double Standard Time, Religion, United Nations | 5 Comments