Monthly Archives: March 2010

Israel’s Lawyer Returns – Phil Giraldi

Fred Hiatt, editor of the Washington Post's editorial page, is particularly shameless about promoting both an imperial foreign policy and the Israeli connection.  In today's edition on page A6, billed as analysis, appears a Glenn Kessler piece called “Experts question … Continue reading

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DOJ asked to register AIPAC as Foreign Agent

News release:  http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-department-of-justice-asked-to-regulate-aipac-as-a-foreign-agent-of-the-israeli-government-88190712.html   ***************************Release************************************   US Department of Justice Asked to Regulate AIPAC as a Foreign Agent of the Israeli Government   Washington, DC – The US Department of Justice has been formally asked to begin regulating the American … Continue reading

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National Journal blog – 18 March 2010

  http://security.nationaljournal.com/2010/03/the-controversy-of-the-al-qaed.php#1572004 pl

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The US and Israel: A Codependent, Dysfunctional Relationship – Adam Silverman

The US and Israel: A Codependent, Dysfunctional Relationship Adam L. Silverman PhD[1][1] Mr. Habakkuk finished his contribution to the SST debate over the US/Israeli relationship by asking “In my view, the 'liberal Zionist' position — very common among British Jews … Continue reading

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Habakkuk on the end of the “Two State Solution”

We have the following from David Habakkuk as part of the ongoing discussion on the crisis of Zionism among various members of this committee of correspondence.  pl ————————————————————–  "Clifford Kiracofe,Serious analysts do not believe a so-called "two-state" solution is possible … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day

 THE MINSTREL BOY by Thomas Moore Hear the Melody The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone In the ranks of death you will find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him;" … Continue reading

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Obama has bad numbers in Israel – Hiatt

Fred Hiatt the editorial page editor of the Washington Post warns in today's Post that if President Obama does not "back down' from his aggressive stance towards Israel, his polling  numbers there may fall even lower.  pl  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/15/AR2010031502667.html

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Neil Richardson on the Army/Marine Discussion

  "As for General McChrystal’s “new authority” that was evidently only obtained after “extensive negotiations among military lawyers,” I suspect the author was trying to address the tension that exists whenever higher headquarters seeks to employ for other uses some integral … Continue reading

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The US/Zionist Crisis of 2010

 "The Administration should make a conscious effort to move away from public demands and unilateral deadlines directed at Israel, with whom the United States shares basic, fundamental, and strategic interests," continued the statement. "The escalated rhetoric of recent days only … Continue reading

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“Marines support Marines” Washington Post

 "Until earlier this month, McChrystal lacked operational control over the Marines, which would have allowed him to move them to other parts of the country. That power rested with a three-star Marine general at the U.S. Central Command. He and … Continue reading

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