Monthly Archives: August 2012

Israeli Court Blames Rachel Corrie: She “Put Herself in a Dangerous Situation”

Posted on August 28, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall An Israeli civil court’s decision to exonerate the Israeli Defense Force in the death of Rachel Corrie, was not a surprise. Rather, the decision, written by an Israeli court, in standard Israeli narrative language, reinforces the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Corrie Family Waits For Tuesday Verdict

Posted on August 23, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Rachel Corrie’s parents, Craig and Cindy (above), and her sister, Sarah, are in Israel this week, waiting for a verdict from the Haifa District Court on the family’s suit against the government of Israel. The verdict … Continue reading →

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Israel Delivers “Or Else” Demands to Obama

Posted on August 16, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall A message from Israel arrived on our shores this week. It came from the prime minister and defense minister of Israel. The message was not sent in a diplomatic pouch.  Nor did it come in a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Ten Swing States Could Decide the 2012 Election; Obama Leads in Nine of Them

Posted on August 8, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall With less than three months left before voters decide between President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent,  Mitt Romney, Obama has a strong lead in the latest Politico poll figures. Politico identifies ten swing states that … Continue reading →

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Romney Visits Culturally “Superior” Israel; Totally Ignores the Occupation

Posted on August 1, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Mitt Romney traveled to Jerusalem earlier this week. He was not there on a fact-finding mission. He was raising money for his presidential campaign. He was also cultivating American voters who live in Israel, while stroking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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