Author Archives: Meryl Yourish

Late Sunday briefs

Just in case you want to know what those “protesters” were doing: The AFP apparently caught a picture of the Palestinian who was killed after being hit by a tear gas canister during Friday’s “protest”. Check out the large chunks … Continue reading

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Saturday night is supposed to be quiet around here

Yeah, but not the Saturday nights when I have Sarah’s four kids over. It’s my annual birthday present to Sarah and Larry, whose birthdays are the first week in December. I used to just babysit, but since I bought my … Continue reading

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Friday briefs

So, how’s that 1701 working out for you? Hizballah is still targeting UN peacekeepers, this time probably for telling the world that the rockets fired last week were in violation of UNSCR 1701, which forbids arms and weapons south of … Continue reading

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Cause, effect, and media bias

If Israel does not kill terrorists, terrorists fire rockets into Israel. Israel then kills terrorists, and the media blame Israel for keeping up “the cycle of violence.” If Israel pre-emptively strikes terrorists who are about to launch attacks on Israel, … Continue reading

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Thursday lunchtime briefs

This is not the drone you were looking for: Loren Thompson writes in Forbes that the Iranians don’t have nearly as much of the stealth drone that they’re claiming to have. A telling comment: Iran is not broadcasting pictures of … Continue reading

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Israel pinpoint strikes kill terrorists, annoy media

Israel has twice in the last two days killed terrorists preparing attacks, and of course, the world media is extremely unhappy with that. Not to mention the terror supporters. The AP is getting the vapors over this latest strike: An … Continue reading

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Wednesday finally got around to them briefs

Seriously? Seriously? SERIOUSLY? The Dorktator is disavowing having any control over his own armed forces–you know, the ones that are torturing and murdering children. Here’s the best bit of the interview: “We don’t kill our people … no government in … Continue reading

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Can’t do it today

Family stuff, work stuff. Back tomorrow.

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Work, work, work, work

Yeah, and more work. I’ll have some time tomorrow. Meantime, welcome back to Snoopy, who posted a very funny view of Leon Panetta’s damned statement on Israel.

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Sunday afternoon briefs

Hamas is fleeing the fall of Damascus: The rats are fleeing the sinking ship. Hamas has pulled most of its staff out of Damascus. This is excellent news. A terror organization in disarray is a terror organization that is hampered … Continue reading

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Ah, the gullible, gullible AP

Egypt’s victorious Muslim Brotherhood told the AP they’re not going to impose “Islamic values” on non-Muslims. “We represent a moderate and fair party,” el-Erian said of his Freedom and Justice Party. “We want to apply the basics of Shariah law … Continue reading

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The official Obama Israel policy: It’s Israel’s fault

Two articles in Ynet quote two different members of the Obama administration that essentially blame Israel for all of the diplomatic problems and isolation Israel suffers. First, Leon Panetta, Obama’s Defense Secretary: “I understand the view that this is not … Continue reading

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Lazy Saturday Red Solo Cup post

VERY funny new song (and video) from Toby Keith. Here’s a who’s who of the cameos. And I checked out the Glee cover. You know, Glee ruins every song it touches. It must have a time limit of two minutes … Continue reading

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Friday morning exhausted briefs

Yeah, you try driving to NJ and back in one day and see if you don’t get home late and tired, particularly if you have to stop four times on the way for your elderly mother, and then wait for … Continue reading

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Travel day

I’m in NJ. This morning I was in Richmond. I intend to be back in Richmond tonight, though I doubt I’ll get there before midnight. Long story.

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