Over-Estimating AIPAC: The Iraq Spending Bill and the Stricken Language on Iran
Advertisements The recent House of Representatives vote to extend $100 billion in funding for the war in Iraq has managed to once again feed the myth of the all-powerful AIPAC/Israel lobby. This time, it was the late exclusion of a clause in the bill that would have required Congressional approvalContinue Reading
Unity As An Opportunity For Progress
Advertisements The Palestinian unity government has finally been assembled, and with it comes an interesting set of opportunities. I have to admit I was mistaken a year ago. I was quite convinced that the Hamas government would not be able to sustain itself against the massive opposition it faced. WithContinue Reading
Where’s the Outrage? Condi Rice Forbids Peace
Advertisements For the second time in a span of six months, the United States has expressly forbidden Israel from pursuing a potential peace deal with Syria. This time, it was Condoleeza Rice doing the dirty work and she brought a simple message on the subject: Don’t even think about it.Continue Reading
Who’s “Beyond the Pale?”, Part 2
Advertisements In Part 1 of this essay, I addressed Rabbi Ira Youdovin’s characterization of Jewish Voice for Peace as “beyond the pale” because we supported the views of former President Jimmy Carter. Now, I’d like to address his other basis for drawing his arbitrary line between JVP and the JewishContinue Reading
Who’s “Beyond the Pale?”, Part 1
Advertisements In a recent op-ed in the Jewish weekly, The Forward, Jewish Voice for Peace was described as being “beyond the pale” because we “support divestment and … urge Congress to heed Carter’s words.” Interestingly, JVP receives a huge amount of support from the great many Jews all across theContinue Reading