It was written in 1968, and perhaps you are familiar with it: Eric Hoffer’s piece on what he referred to as the “peculiar” position of Israel. Hoffer’s essay is not only still astoundingly pertinent today, but it’s also notable for … Continue reading →
Here’s an astounding article (via Belmont Club) about three of the four founders of the Israeli peace movement (called “Four Mothers”) that was largely responsible for the shift in Israeli attitudes leading to the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000. … Continue reading →
I’ve been thinking and writing about the war in Lebanon lately almost to the exclusion of other topics. In this I’m not alone; much of the media and the blogosphere is focused on the conflict, and rightly so. And much … Continue reading →
It’s hard to comment adequately on a tale that resembles something from the Onion. This story says a great deal, however, about how the thirst for destruction that’s become commonplace in Palestinian society has joined the homicidal and suicidal impulses … Continue reading →
I can attest to the truth of this. It’s one of the hottest days I can ever remember in these parts. Back of my neck gettin dirty and gritty. Although, actually, I’ve got one of these.
Continue reading →In keeping with the modern taste for intimate disclosure, the White House has released the results of President Bush’s most recent physical. First, the bad news: he’s shrunk a quarter of an inch. Haven’t we all? And gained five pounds, … Continue reading →
I was going to write a midlength post on the absurdity of the UN’s call to Ahmadinejad to suspend Iran’s nuclear program or face sanctions. The resolution was considered “mandatory” and “binding,” words that are essentially meaningless in the context … Continue reading →
No, the title of this post isn’t some sort of joke. And, of course, Ariel Sharon has nothing whatsoever to say–nor (barring some extraordinary miracle) will he ever be saying anything again. But in one of my many efforts at … Continue reading →
This quotation has always made great sense to me: With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plead; but to tyrants I will give no quarter… The quote came to mind once again when I was reading … Continue reading →
The war in Lebanon has dominated the news, the blogosphere, and the thoughts of so many people, including myself. The mind casts about for a solution. Indeed, there must be a solution right? Some blame the usual targets, Israel and … Continue reading →
Today seems to be an all UN, all the time day. Take a listen to an interview with retired Canadian Major General Lewis Mackenzie, here. Quote: “there’s an information war going on.” Indeed there is, and I’m afraid Hezbollah, with … Continue reading →
I used to like the UN. As a child growing up in New York City, I would visit there with my class and gaze at the snazzy modern architecture, and watch the General Assembly talk while listening to simultaneous translations … Continue reading →