Republicans need to urgently hone their skills in waging political warfare—especially with the upcoming runoffs in Georgia that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate. I’ve been active in the Republican party for a very long time. So I think I can say with some knowledge: Republicans play badminton; …
Read More »From Israel: The Stuff of Nightmares!!
I watch what is going on in the US and I see the outlines of a nightmare, unimaginable only a year ago. The drama is unfolding in urban streets, as America is torn apart by violence and hatred. There are many areas where putative political “authorities,” such as they exist, …
Read More »Americans support Israel, but do Democrats?
Americans support Israel, but do Democrats? A recent Gallup survey demonstrates that Americans favor Israel over “Palestinians” by terrific margins. Seven out of ten Americans have a “mostly favorable” or “very favorable” view of the State of Israel. In contrast, less than two in ten have a “mostly favorable” or …
Read More »Palestine – Obama Confronts Embarrassing About Face.
The Republican Party’s stunning victory in the American mid-term elections offers real hope that President Obama will now be held to honouring the written commitments made to Israel by President George W Bush in his exchange of letters with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon on 12 April 2004 – as …
Read More »Arlene in Israel – Never Ending.
I am referring to the grief that is leveled at us, here in Israel, on a regular basis. I don’t really mean “never ending.” This is hyperbole; some day it will end. But I don’t know when; I only recognize that we must be strong in all respects as …
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