Monthly Archives: November 2016

Carter To Obama: Recognize Palestine Now

Posted on November 30, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In his Op-ed column in The New York Times, Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, sent an urgent request to Barack Obama, the 44th President: “The simple but vital step this administration must take before its … Continue reading →

Posted in Jimmy Carter, Middle East, Obama, Palestinians, USA | 11 Comments

“A tragedy in a man, a disaster in a president”

Posted on November 23, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In the film, The Best Man, written by Gore Vidal, a candidate for president, Joe Cantwell (Cliff Robertson), is arguing with his more principled opponent, William Russell (Henry Fonda). Exasperated at one point, Cantwell says to Russell, “I … Continue reading →

Posted in -Movies and politics, Donald Trump, Media, Politics and Elections | 6 Comments

Trump Transition Begins With Bannon

Posted on November 17, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall One week after Donald Trump won the presidency, he is running his transition the way he ran his campaign, like a neophyte circus ringmaster who walks into the center ring with absolutely no idea of what to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Stephen Brannon | Tagged Stephen Brannon | 4 Comments

That Which We Feared Has Come Upon Us

Posted on November 9, 2016 by wallwritings

By James M. Wall The early morning after Donald Trump’s shocking upset election victory, the first thought that came to my mind was Job’s dark lament: “For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Politics and Elections | 10 Comments