Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

New Fatah platform: More violence against Israel

Fatah’s new platform reads just like the old one. Actually, it’s not really a new platform. The only thing new is Fatah putting in writing its desire to cozy up to Iran, like Hamas, probably so the Palestinians will like … Continue reading

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Iran plane crash cause: Exploding bomb parts

The plane that crashed in Iran two weeks ago that killed everyone on board crashed because it was carrying arms to Hezbollah. According to the sources, the aircraft was carrying a large number of modern fuses composed of 2 kilograms … Continue reading

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Obama’s outreach: Not quite far enough

The Saudis told the Obama administration, well, effectively, to stick it where the sun don’t shine. Saudi Arabia on Friday sharply rejected American calls for gestures towards Israel, a central component of US efforts to pave the way for peace … Continue reading

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Caturday

I found my camera, and so, kitty pics. Tig’s toys were restored to him after my horde of Latina women came and went last week. And Tig rediscovered the toys of his childhood (and young adulthood). I caught him in … Continue reading

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Friday SNB

One can only hope: Hamas threatens to boycott Palestinian unity talks. I’m rooting for Hamas in this one. Egyptian border guards murder refugee, UN doesn’t care: If Israel were doing this, of course, there would be UN resolutions. And yet, … Continue reading

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Thursday SNB

Who are you, and what have you done with the AP editors? Look, it’s a profile of Sderot, and it’s actually implies that Operation Cast Lead is responsible for stopping the rockets! Not only that, but it portrays Israelis sympathetically. … Continue reading

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A conversation on unspeakable things

A phone conversation a few minutes ago: Meryl: I just saw the most bizarre news report I’ve ever seen. Sarah: Yes? Meryl: I’m watching Fox News, and they have a segment on a guy who’s been arrested for a bizarre … Continue reading

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Waiting for AP: Two days and counting

I sent this email to the AP two days ago: To the editor, Could you please explain to me why the AP uses the phrase, “traditionally Arab east Jerusalem” when discussing Jews living in the eastern section of Jerusalem? Who … Continue reading

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Other people’s posts

Based on the content of a comment at Hot Air, I found The Common Room, and this hilarious post about a moron who doesn’t understand why sprinklers cause rainbows. Oh, wait. I’m not supposed to like her. She’s Christian, a … Continue reading

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Wednesday SNB

Weapons? What weapons? The man who organized the collection of thousands of tons of weapons and ammunition for Yasser Arafat was finally convicted by an Israeli court. He maintains that he was innocent, of course. He was just the guy … Continue reading

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When Bill Maher says “stupid,” he means, “They don’t think like me”

Bill Maher called America a “stupid country” yesterday, and when given a chance to retract it, repeated it. (H/T: Hot Air.) WOLF BLITZER: Do you think she has a future nationally as a presidential candidate? BILL MAHER: I don’t know … Continue reading

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Adventures in bookcases

My new bookcases arrived today. The office was empty and lonely without my books. But the office started looking much better after the new bookcases were put in. I think I’m going to have to buy one more set of … Continue reading

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UN demands Israel supply terrorists in Gaza

Once again, the UN is demanding that Jews contribute to their own destruction. I particularly like this insistence by John Ging that there’s no way, really, no way in hell, that the concrete and iron rods would be diverted by … Continue reading

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Tuesday SNB

Mitchell reports to his master: I’m sorry, but that’s the way it looks to me. Mitchell is in Israel, talking settlements with Netanyahu, and he’s reporting back to Abbas that there’s “still a gap” in negotiations about what to freeze. … Continue reading

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Nancy Pelosi and her negative numbers

Inspired by this report on how Nancy Pelosi simply doesn’t care what the little people think. I’m speaker of the house, you know As such I have my highs and lows The polls say people don’t like me That won’t … Continue reading

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