Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

My take on the Ahmadinejad greeting

Much is being made, in some quarters, of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s congratulating Barack Obama. It’s a big deal, we’re told, because it’s the first time since the Mad Mullahs took over Iran that they’ve congratulated any American president. Please. It is … Continue reading

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Canadian Human Rights Commission missed one

So the Canadian Human Rights Commission, after expending much effort and taxpayer money, did not find Mark Steyn or Ezra Levant guilty of human rights crimes. But I wonder what happened to the CHRC in this case of genuine hate … Continue reading

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Hezbullah rules

Israel is changing its gameplan regarding responding to attacks from Hizbullah, and the world is not going to like it. But the rules have changed, since Hizbullah is now officially part of the Lebanese state. In any future conflict with … Continue reading

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Even Israel buys the “rockets don’t break truce” meme

Really, it’s just unbelievably depressing that even Israel is pretending that kassam rockets launched at schoolchildren aren’t violations of the “truce.” Palestinian terrorists fired five Qassam rockets at Gaza-region communities Friday morning. Two rockets reportedly landed in the Sderot area, … Continue reading

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Debunking the Sarah Palin lies

Since two of my commenters have now posted links to the ridiculous Fox News story that makes Sarah Palin look like a brain-dead moron who’s barely smart enough to dress herself, let alone run for VP, let’s take a look … Continue reading

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Oil buy that for a dollar!

Oil continues its slide, dropping significantly in the last two days. It rose briefly last week after reacting to the OPEC production cuts taking effect, and then, alas for Iran and Venezuela, it’s dropping again due to a higher than … Continue reading

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Same-old, same-old AP bias

Yesterday, the IDF went a few yards into Gaza to destroy a tunnel that was going to be used to kidnap Israeli soldiers. Hama terrorists are really good at scurrying like rats underground, blowing up roads and parking lots on … Continue reading

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Politics is here to stay

I think that I’ve made a major turning point in my blogging career. Politics used to bore the hell out of me. But not any more. I’ve added two categories that I expect to get some play over the next … Continue reading

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The real reason Obama won

People forgot all about this valuable voting segment. It put Obama over the top. In The Know: Candidates Compete For Vital Idgit Vote

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Food of the gods

It is chestnut season, and my brothers and I were taught to be passionate consumers of chestnuts by virtue of having a father who was a passionate consumer of chestnuts. I remember that several decades ago, I told my younger … Continue reading

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Countdown to the end of Obamedia

Let’s start the official countdown, and while we’re at it, let’s start a pool on how long it takes the media to become disenchanted with Obama. Does anyone think it will start before he takes office? My guess is they’ll … Continue reading

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On graciousness

I really don’t feel like being gracious on McCain’s loss. I wasn’t gracious in 2000, when George W. Bush “stole” the election from Al Gore. And even though I came to believe that he didn’t steal it—notably after even the … Continue reading

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The next step in politics

Hillbuzz: If we came together as Democrats and Republicans in 2008, why can’t we remain cooperative in 2009 and all years going forward? All of us are willing — will you join us? We won’t agree on everything, but if … Continue reading

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Oh, well.

I thought Virginia would pull it out. But the blue counties in NorVA were too much to overcome. Looks like Obama is going to be the nation’s most inexperienced president ever. And I promise to give him just as much … Continue reading

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Going to work now

I actually have work to do tonight. Going to do that and tune back in later. Florida is tightening, but not looking good for McCain. Pennsylvania isn’t looking good, but there’s only a small fraction of the vote in. Virginia … Continue reading

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