Dec 15 2011

Dona nobis pacem

Peace on earth? The end of the Iraq war

By , 11:01 AM ET, 12/15/2011 … “Peace on earth!” (Luke 2:14) heralded the angels, announcing the birth of Jesus. It is appropriate, in this Advent season, when…  [more]

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Dec 14 2011

Outposts forever and Palestine Never

Newt Gingrich may be able to occupy Palestine, but Israel can’t

By Bradley Burston, 15:17 13.12.11 … Speaker Gingrich, if you’re serious about becoming president, it’s time that you got to know us a bit better. Let’s start with…  [more]

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Dec 14 2011

1992 jeremiad

[tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHM9rXjdUo[/tube] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHM9rXjdUo…  [more]

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Dec 14 2011

Who are we?

Newt, Mitt, Bibi and Vladimir

By , December 13, 2011 … I have a simple motto when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I love both Israelis and Palestinians, but God save me from some of their…  [more]

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Dec 14 2011

Against all odds?

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Dec 13 2011

Yes or no?

Note:  I asked my congressman whether his personal wealth had increased during his time as a public “servant.”  This is his response… – Monsieur d’Nalgar Dear [Jacques]: Thank you for contacting me.  I appreciate hearing from you. Public service allows…  [more]

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Dec 12 2011

Enormous self-regard

Newt, the Jews, and an “Invented” People

By , December 11, 2011 … Late last week, as part of a Republican pander-fest for the Jewish vote—what  Jon Stewart aptly called a “tuchus kiss-off”—Newt Gingrich, the  frontrunner in…  [more]

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