Monthly Archives: January 2013

CUFI and the Ugly Face of Hagel’s Opposition

Posted on January 31, 2013 by

by James M. Wall This nation’s foreign policy is, for this weekend at least, in the pious hands of John Hagee, a  Christian fundamentalist preacher from Texas. To be sure, Hagee is not the only policy-shaker whose minions are roaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Politics and Elections, Religion and politics | 20 Comments

Are Liberal American Zionists “Delusional”?

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

by James M. Wall Shortly after the polls closed in Israel’s Knesset election this past Tuesday, two American Liberal Zionist groups, J Street and Americans for Peace Now (APN), were out with triumphant emails to their peace-oriented members: Israel voters … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Politics and Elections | 12 Comments

Election Could Push Israel Further To The Right

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

by James M. Wall Israel’s 19th general election, Tuesday, January 22, is almost certain to be won by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. There is no serious Liberal election opposition to Likud. What is serious, however, is the very … Continue reading →

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Take It to the Bank, Hagel Will Win

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

By James M. Wall The war against Chuck Hagel followed a predictable pattern. It will end soon when the U.S. Senate votes to confirm Hagel as President Barack Obama’s next defense secretary. This is one of those rare occasions in … Continue reading →

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The Hagel Narrative the Neocons Want

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

by James M.Wall UPDATE Friday, 6 p.m. CST: The Daily Beast and the Los Angeles Times are reporting that President Obama will name Chuck Hagel as his next Defense Secretary. Sources in Washington say that the nomination will be announced Monday or … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Middle East Politics, Obama | 16 Comments