Category Archives: Media

That’s some journalist…

Being himself a journalist, Ambrose Bierce didn’t define “Journalist” in The Devil’s Dictionary. The only mention of this venerable occupation he made in this document: There are men called journalists who have established ink baths which some persons pay money … Continue reading

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Just another game…

I believe now that I can find a silver lining in anything, so I am not absolutely lost to humanity. Here comes an example of a tragic story, idiocy and yes, some silver lining. Plus a superb writer, person and … Continue reading

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Complicit

I’ve argued in the past that when a newspaper gives a platform to Hamas it is strengthening an organization whose values are at odds with the values that a newspaper stands for. This week we saw something much worse. Newspapers … Continue reading

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Another short lesson in English

You simply cannot invent a thing like this: Leader: A featured article of merchandise sold at a loss in order to draw customers You shall see in a second which of the two meanings above is applicable when you read … Continue reading

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Israel resumes gas shipment and, oh, that

The NYT: After widespread criticism of its decision to cut off supplies of industrial diesel oil required to run a power station that serves Gaza City and its hospitals, Israel resumed fuel shipments on Tuesday on what it said would … Continue reading

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Palestinian snipers fire on Israeli journalists

Israeli journalists covering the death of an Ecuadoran worker by Palestinian sniper fire were attacked—by Palestinian snipers. It’s all on video, and it’s on YouTube. Thanks to Giyus for the heads-up. I eagerly await the complaint from Reporters Without Borders.

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Jews were firing missiles from Warsaw to Danzig

According to this detestable post (and letter to the editor that inspired it) we may conclude: 1) In 1941, the Jews of Warsaw were firing rockets from Warsaw at civilians in Danzig. 2) European Jews had a history of killing … Continue reading

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Humanitarian considerations

In order to pursue its policy of deterring rocket attacks on its civilians Israel has to justify the military actions with the legal authorities to determine What exactly is a humanitarian crisis? The officer of the Coordinator of Government Activities … Continue reading

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Is Israel ahead in the media war?

The AP’s latest entry on the blockade of Gaza seems to be less hostile to Israel. Israel said Monday it will ease a blockade of Gaza imposed in retaliation for militant rocket attacks, allowing some food and fuel in for … Continue reading

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Fueling the libel

Gaza is supposedly in darkness. USA Today reports: The exiled leader of Hamas appealed to Arab leaders and his rival, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, on Sunday asking them to forget their differences and help the beleaguered Gazans, who saw Gaza … Continue reading

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Hamas is manufacturing the “crisis” in Gaza

Israeli officials offer proof that Hamas is manufacturing the “humanitarian crisis” that has so many the world over wringing their hands and blaming Israel. Ynet has this from a source at the Defense Ministry: Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Arye Mekel … Continue reading

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The MSM: Hamas’ new propaganda outlet

Hamas should fire its media people. They don’t need them anymore. The AP, Reuters, and the mainstream media are only too happy to uncritically pass along Hamas propaganda. First up: The AP passing along the lie that Gazans have to … Continue reading

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Gaza – it doesn’t take a prophet

And I am definitely not one, since it was only too easy to predict the next step in the Hamas’ propaganda war, which I said in that post will be: Gazans of all ages and genders dying in droves in … Continue reading

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Today’s Sderot forecast: 100% chance it’s raining missiles

Twenty-eight Thirty more missiles rained down on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian territory that Israel withdrew from in 2005 in the hopes of creating a more peaceful existence with the Palestinians. Funny how that didn’t work. The … Continue reading

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The AP reads my blog, part 2

The AP reads my blog. They’re getting closer and closer to admitting that the rocket barrage of Sderot actually causes problems for the residents. Gaza militants, led by Hamas, fired dozens of rockets and mortars at Israeli towns, causing no … Continue reading

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