Monthly Archives: April 2017

“Salt and Water” As a German Leader is Rejected

Posted on April 27, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Ma’an reported Thursday that a general strike has begun in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.  As part of the strike, Palestinians shut down their shops and businesses in solidarity with the more than 1,500 Palestinian prisoners … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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An Irish Writer and a US Scholar Walk Into a Bar

Posted on April 19, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The Irish writer is Eimear McBride. The scholar is a fellow named Chas Freeman. They did not actually walk into a bar together. Most likely they have never met. But they are soul-mates. Chas and Eimear have … Continue reading →

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Trump at The Movies: “Put an Amen to It”

Posted on April 10, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall A raid has killed members of a frontier family. Ethan Edwards, portrayed by an angry, unforgiving John Wayne, was secretly in love with one of the victims. The quick burial in a nearby hillside cemetery is … Continue reading →

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This Israeli Memoir Will Shake Up Jewish Liberals

Posted on April 6, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Larry Derfner’s memoir, No Country for Jewish Liberals, is must reading for anyone even slightly interested in the “issue” of Palestine and Israel. Read it before he arrives at a location near you. The author is expected … Continue reading →

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