Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

Briefly briefs

This is what genocide looks like: It’s Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom HaShoah. And? The UN has noticed there is no truce in Syria, unlike the media, which never notices when terrorist groups break the truce with Israel. Awesome. The Secret … Continue reading

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Wednesday briefs, starring Bono

Don’t tell the BDS nutcases, they’re freak: Bono slipped in and out of Israel and apparently enoyed himself. Oh, and he didn’t talk trash about Israel. BDS fail. Yeah, but it won’t shut up the haters: The IDF officer who … Continue reading

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It’s my Tiggerversary!

Four years ago today, I was looking for a Maine Coon mix at Wendy’s Feline Friends, when I found not one, but TWO orange males. That pretty much ended my work for the day; I called my supervisor and told … Continue reading

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Tuesday briefs

But it’s anti-Zionism, not anti-Semitism: One of the European “activists” left a present on the wall of the room where he was held: A Nazi swastika. Drawn correctly. The “activist” was from France or Spain. Or maybe both of them … Continue reading

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More Failtilla briefs

Yeah, definitely Failtilla: When they stoop to calling Israel racists for refusing to let them enter the country, well, epic fail. The widdle kiddies are thwowing a tantwum. Edited or not, this seems like unlawful force: The ISM idiots who … Continue reading

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Failtilla and other news briefs

Failtilla: Really? 40? Only 40 of the Flytidiots made it to Israel? Police officials said hundreds more activists are expected to arrive in Israel throughout the day. Oh, so there are going to be hundreds. Wow. Epic fail. Sure, Shari’a … Continue reading

Posted in Feminism, Iran, Israel Derangement Syndrome, Religion | 1 Comment

It’s a Max day

During the kiddush after services today, Max asked if he could stay over tonight. That’s because last week, Rebecca stayed over after the Seder. So I’ve spent the bulk of the day with Mr. Max. Let’s see, we had snack … Continue reading

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The perfect symbol of Jimmy Carter’s impotence

Jimmy Carter has yet another anti-Israel op-ed in the New York Times, where he utterly whitewashes Palestinian intransigence, blames Benjamin Netanyahu for refusing to help create a Palestinian state, insists that the settlements are the heart of the problem, calls … Continue reading

Posted in Israel Derangement Syndrome, Israeli Double Standard Time | 3 Comments

Friday briefs

Flytilla, the Sequel: Losers. Lufthansa is not allowing the Flytidiots (Elder’s coinage, I believe) to fly on their airlines, cancelling reservations in Germany. Good for them. Of course they’re accusing Israel of violating international law. However, in their statement, the … Continue reading

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Thursday news briefs

Can’t imagine why they didn’t elect him: A neo-Nazi came in dead last in a three-way Republican primary, and he’s blaming–get this–the reporter who published his Holocaust denial remarks. After garnering 11% of the vote in the Republican primary, Jones … Continue reading

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Wednesday, briefly

You can always count on the AP to fudge the truth: Even though there are videos showing Israeli soldiers being attacked as they rope down onto the deck of the Mavi Marmara, the AP explains it this way in their … Continue reading

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The book report

I just broke 40,000 words tonight, after having a bit of trouble during the month of March. But if I can keep up my current writing habit, I’ll be back on track to be finished the end of May. I’m … Continue reading

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Tuesday, briefly

Flytilla 2, the sequel: You know, the funniest part of this AP brief about 2,500 pro-Palestinian “protesters” coming into Israel on Sunday is this bit: Organizers say they want to draw attention to Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians in Gaza … Continue reading

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Rush hour Monday links

Yeah, this is along the lines of what I’ve thought for years. Someday, I’m going to have to write my “Why some Jews hate being Jewish” essay. Yet another explosion in the Egypt-Israel gas line. Faster with Leviathan, please. Another … Continue reading

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Your Easter media bias

The wire services never fail to disappoint. It’s been piling up the bias for the last few days. For instance, check out this headline: Gazans fire 2 rockets into Israel; no injuries Have you ever seen “Israel bombs Palestinian weapons … Continue reading

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