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Obama Gives PA $221 Million in Final Hours

Posted on January 25, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In his final hours as President, Barack Obama ordered authorized funds for the Palestine Authority to be sent to Ramallah. The funds had been “delayed” by two Republican members of the House, Ed Royce of California, chair … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Trump: Stay Strong Israel; 1/20 Coming Fast

Posted on January 8, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall As soon as the Congress arrived back to do the nation’s business on January 5, it bowed to Tel Aviv. Politico reports that “the House voted overwhelmingly [342 to 80] to rebuke the United Nations for passing a resolution that … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Israel, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians, Politics and Elections | Tagged | 7 Comments

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

Reflections on Lincoln, Clinton and Trump

Posted on October 11, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Hillary Clinton is our final protective barrier against a massive Trump forest fire now raging across our land. She is the firewall standing between a fire which should have been stopped when it began June 15, 2015, as an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I Have Seen The Future And It Belongs To Israel

Posted on October 5, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall On January 20, 2017, Barack Obama will give up his presidency, leaving him fifteen weeks to fuss and fume over his inability to dislodge the Israeli elephant which sits on his back. For evidence of that elephant’s heavy … Continue reading →

Posted in Archives, Israel, Middle East, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians | 13 Comments

Inside The U.S. $38 Billion 10-Year Gift to Israel

Posted on September 22, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall It is no surprise that the guaranteed $38 billion gift from U.S. taxpayers to Israel over the next ten years was not discussed Wednesday when President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu met at New York’s Lotte New … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians, United Nations | 15 Comments

Syrian Truce Holds During Islamic Eid al-Adha

Posted on September 14, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Syria’s cease-fire, brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, began Monday night on Eid al-Adha, the Islamic festival which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to follow Allah’s command to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, John Kerry, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama | 2 Comments

“Cunning of Reason” Will End Israel’s Occupation

Posted on July 5, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall A search for hope began with a viewing of the 2014 film, Interstellar, the mind-stretching movie directed by Christopher Nolan, and written by Christopher and his brother Jonathan Nolan. Interstellar is one of those motion pictures that lifts the spirits because it brings … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Israel, Middle East, Palestinians, Religious Faith | 6 Comments

It’s Still The Occupation, Stupid

Posted on June 15, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Bill and Hillary Clinton swept into the White House in 1992 on the back of their campaign strategist, James Carville (right), a wise-cracking political operative from Louisiana. “It’s the economy, stupid” was Carville’s greatest contribution to the first Clinton campaign victory. It is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Israel, Middle East, Palestinians, Politics and Elections, Presbyterian Church USA, Religious Faith, United Methodist Church | 15 Comments

Sanders’ Dream Team, The Platform and Palestine

Posted on May 31, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall When the Democratic nominating convention meets in Philadelphia, July 25, the Platform Committee deliberations will indicate how much Hillary Clinton feels she needs Bernie Sanders’ support. Given the dire, looming alternative of a President Donald Trump, it is tempting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Israel, Middle East, Palestinians, Religious Faith, United Methodist Church | 3 Comments