Category Archives: Donald Trump

Jimmy Carter Warned of Trumpism in 1979

Posted on July 30, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Last week brought more ill-informed, mean-spirited acts from our current President.  Before reviewing some of those acts, pause with me for a moment to give thanks for Jimmy Carter. Here is just the latest reason to … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Politics and Elections, Religious Faith | 4 Comments

The Long Fight Against TV and Movie “Bad Arabs”

Posted on July 13, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Jack G. Shaheen, retired professor of communications at Southern Illinois University, died Sunday, July 9, after a short battle with cancer. He was 81. His death brought to a sudden end, his five-decade fight against the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Donald Trump, Movies | 2 Comments

Who to Believe, Your Lying Eyes or the Truth?

Posted on June 28, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump have one thing in common: They both have as much credibility as the man who killed his parents and then begged the judge for mercy because he was an orphan. Why … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Donald Trump, Gaza, Israel, Middle East, Netanyahu | 3 Comments

Hillary is Back

Posted on June 1, 2017 by wallwritings

By James M. Wall Hillary is back; the Hillary who ought to be in the White House instead of the man our archaic electoral system gave us November 8, 2016. The Hillary Clinton who is back, relaxed and at ease, … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, US govermemt | 9 Comments

“O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend. . . !”

Posted on May 11, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In the Prologue (below) to Shakespeare’s Henry V, The Chorus speaks:          O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention, A kingdom for a stage, princes to act … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in -Movies and politics, Donald Trump, Israel, Media, Middle East, Palestinians, War | 2 Comments

Trump Deletes Arafat From Accord Signing

Posted on May 3, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall It is a well-known fact of history that to the victor belongs the spoils. And one of those spoils is the ability to reshape history. Donald Trump has won the presidency. He is now busy reshaping history. On Wednesday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Israel, Middle East, Middle East Politics | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in Donald Trump, Israel, Middle East, USA, War | 6 Comments

The Political History Behind Trump’s Curtain

Posted on March 16, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Writing in the current issue of In These Times, American History scholar Theo Anderson follows the modern political conservative movement’s rise to power from the founding of the Heritage Foundation in 1973 through Donald Trump’s inauguration … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Politics and Elections, Stephen Brannon, US govermemt | 2 Comments

Bibi Blocks BDS Backers At Israel’s Borders

Posted on March 9, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall On Monday, March 6, the Israeli Knesset passed a travel ban which strongly resembles a U.S. travel ban scheduled to go into effect the middle of next week. The U.S. ban is a second effort by the Trump White … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Israel, Middle East, Netanyahu, Palestinians | 2 Comments

Trump Delivers “A Deportation Force on Steroids”

Posted on February 22, 2017 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In response to a question about Antisemitism, President Trump summarized his answer with one of his typical non sequitur closings: “you’re going to see a whole lotta love.” What we are getting from Trump is not even remotely … Continue reading →

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