Advertisements One of my readers pointed out a problem with commenting on this blog. The problem has been fixed now. If any of you have been trying to comment and were unable to do so, my apologies, but it should work fine now.Continue Reading

Advertisements In one of the most bizarre and appalling developments here in the US, a number of Jewish groups are pressing Congress not to recognize the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century. They are opposing bills in both the House and Senate that would formally recognize it. It’s hardContinue Reading

Advertisements I found the article in the Forward this week by Stuart Eizenstat absolutely fascinating. Eizenstat had a great deal to say, and much of it bears listening to, because this article contains many important points and many debatable ones. Eizenstat is a former American ambassador to the European Union,Continue Reading

Advertisements Dear Readers, It has been and continues to be my goal that this blog be a forum for a free exchange of ideas from all points of view. The reality of this issue is that it tends to get heated. I do not believe it is practical to tryContinue Reading