Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

Ban Ki-Moon bites the hand that pays him

Ban Ki-Moon called the United States a “deadbeat” donor to the UN. Why? Because we’re always late paying our 22% of the UN $5 billion budget. That’s right, we pay for one-fifth of the UN’s costs, and the head of … Continue reading

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This is not a condemnation by Hamas

The AP is sending out a story that says Hamas is condemning rocket fire from Gaza. This is not a condemnation. “Regarding the report about rockets fired from Gaza, we emphasize that these rockets have no link to any of … Continue reading

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Shalit deal nearing?

The Olmert administration is apparently in a big hurry to get Gilad Shalit released before the Netanyahu administration can refuse to release terrorists responsible for the murder of hundreds. And the AFP says the deal is getting closer. Egypt hosted … Continue reading

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Deconstructing Stephen Walt

Stephen Walt, co-author of the odious Israel Lobby, the man that sees Jewish conspiracies under every stone, does not disappoint with his reaction to the Chas Freeman flameout. But by doing so, he has tipped his hand as an expert … Continue reading

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Comment trouble

For a reason that I can’t determine, some legitimate user comments are heading into the spam filter. I rescued three of them today, but a few were a couple of days old. If you’re a regular commenter here, and your … Continue reading

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To Alice Walker in Gaza: Shut up and write

Yet another idiot toured Gaza, declared the results of the war horrible, and blamed Israel. This one, though—well, she’s toeing the Hamas propaganda line quite closely. Walker did not respond directly when asked whether Hamas – classified as a terrorist … Continue reading

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Chas Freeman: The Israel Lobby cost me my job

Well, that was fast. The libels on me and their easily traceable email trails show conclusively that there is a powerful lobby determined to prevent any view other than its own from being aired, still less to factor in American … Continue reading

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Chas Freeman’s out; watch him blame the Jews

Politico says Charles Freeman will not be the new chair of the NIE. (H/T: Hot Air.) Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair announced today that Ambassador Charles W. Freeman Jr. has requested that his selection to be Chairman of … Continue reading

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Happy Purim!

On this holiday, we celebrate the survival of the Jews against yet another enemy who would have killed us all—this one, in ancient Iran. May the Holy One, Blessed be He, keep the modern-day Hamans of Iran from harming today’s … Continue reading

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User registration is closed

Registration is closed because, once again, I am tired of seeing spammers register tons of bogus accounts. I would go into details about how I can tell they’re spammers, but that would simply give the more enterprising ones ways of … Continue reading

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Saudi ERA Watch: 75-year-old widow to be whipped

The Saudis have sentenced a 75-year-old widow to jail and lashes for the crime of “mingling” with men who are not related. Except that one of them was. The men were sentenced and whipped. A 75-year-old widow in Saudi Arabia … Continue reading

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Hamas withholding Shalit video

The big visit by Moussa Abu Marzouk was, in part, to get

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International Women’s Day, Israel vs. the Muslim world

In Israel on International Women’s Day, former president Moshe Katsav was indicted for rape. In Saudi Arabia, the AP flacks for the kingdom point out that women can now attend the Riyadh International Book Fair for more than the two … Continue reading

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Operation Cast Lead now Operation Melting Away

There was an acrimonious cabinet meeting earlier today in Israel, with Ehud Olmert and his Ehud Barak having words. But these are the most discouraging words of the meeting: Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter told the cabinet that Israel’s achievements … Continue reading

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Six must die

Tricia Helfer is one of the naive actors posing for PETA. Alas. Tricia and the very handsome Mr. Nix appear beside the tagline “If you have to be human, at least be humane,” in an homage to the infamous Cylon … Continue reading

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