“Never Again” Means For Everyone
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
Resolutions in Conflict and Conflict Resolutions
Advertisements On June 10, there will be a big demonstration in Washington calling for an end to Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem. The precise demands read as follows: * An end to US military, economic, diplomatic, and corporate support for Israel’s illegal military occupation ofContinue Reading
Stuart Eizenstadt: Rationality That Still Misses the Point
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
US Playing a Dangerous Game With Israel and Syria
Advertisements Amid all the controversy American support for Israel has generated in recent months, between the Walt-Mearsheimer paper, Jimmy Carter’s book, et al, many have lost sight of the damage the Bush Administration’s policies are doing to Israel and to any hope of resolving the ongoing Middle East conflict. I’veContinue Reading
Rules of Engagement
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