Ilhan Omar: Anatomy Of A Smear
2019-03-05
In the United States, it’s possible to debate any and every policy, domestic and foreign, except for unquestioning support for Israel. That, apparently, is Ilhan Omar’s chief sin.Continue Reading
Radio Appearances Discussing Rep. Ilhan Omar
2019-02-15
Advertisements I did two radio spots this week which my readers might find interesting. Both were devoted largely, but not entirely, to discussion of Ilhan Omar’s tweets and the outrageous backlash to them. My piece on the matter is at LobeLog, at this link. Yesterday, I spoke with Ian MastersContinue Reading
U.S. Opinion On Israel Doesn’t Match The Politics
2018-11-30
The one story this poll does tell is that the imbalance in political contributions (where there is virtually no counterbalance at all) and in successfully conveying the Palestinian narrative (where there has been some movement, but not enough to change the overall public perception) is still the biggest obstacle that the side of peace, justice, and equal rights must overcome.Continue Reading
An Early Look at Bibi’s Surprise Victory
2015-03-18
Advertisements It’s been about six hours since the polls closed in Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has scored a dramatic victory, far outpacing the pre-election and exit polls. The consequences for Israelis, Palestinians, and the rest of the world could be very grave. This surprising result undoubtedly came aboutContinue Reading
Israel’s Next Ambassador to the US: A Jewish Karl Rove
2013-07-05
Advertisements Ron Dermer, the man who is rumored to be the replacement for Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren (who resigned today), has been compared to Karl Rove. The comparison is an apt one. Oren, an academic who easily slipped into the role of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadContinue Reading