Category Archives: Media

US “Incentive Package” for Bibi Demeans and Insults Palestinians

Posted on October 10, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall President Obama is so desperate to keep Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu glued to the peace talks negotiation table for two additional months, that he appears to have authorized an “incentive package” to Israel that is … Continue reading →

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“The Tillman Story”; Deception, War, One Family and Truth

Posted on August 23, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Wednesday Night Update Below Amir Bar-Lev’s documentary film, The Tillman Story, has just opened in limited release in Los Angeles and New York City. Within a few weeks, this film will be available nation wide. My advice … Continue reading →

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Tony Judt Dies at Age 62

Posted on August 7, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Ten months ago, October 21, 2009, I posted an essay on this blog, reprinted below, on Professor Tony Judt. On Friday (August 6), Tony Judt died. The Los Angeles Times wrote:   Tony Judt, a leading historian … Continue reading →

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Karsh Dissembles; Truman Escapes; A Village Disappears

Posted on August 4, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall This is a story about a New York Times columnist who dissembled, a movie about a man named Truman who escapes from a made-up reality, and Israeli Arab  villagers who stood by helplessly as the Israeli … Continue reading →

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Freeman To Goldstone to Sherrod: An 18-Month Obama Nightmare

Posted on July 25, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Richard Goldstone, Chas Freeman, Shirley Sherrod. If you figure ‘Shirley” as a nickname for a first baseman, “Freeman to Goldstone to Sherrod” could be a modern day version of the celebrated double play Chicago Cubs’ combination … Continue reading →

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Israel Creates Facts to Shape Flotilla Campaign Media Coverage

Posted on June 20, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Correct picture captions below. Israel’s government continues to believe it can win the Flotilla Campaign by shaping news coverage of its next attack on non violent humanitarian ships. Two flotillas are ready to sail from Lebanon … Continue reading →

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Will Presbyterians Be Duped by Anti-BDS Hasbara Warriors?

Posted on June 16, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Before delegates to the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church meet in Minneapolis, July 3-10, they must ask themselves: Will we be duped by Israel’s Anti-BDS Hasbara Warriors or do we listen to our Presbyterian … Continue reading →

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Liberal PEPs Trash Helen Thomas While Ignoring Flotilla Deaths

Posted on June 10, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall A Lebanese-American journalist, a few months shy of her 90th birthday, nearing the end of a distinguished journalism career, makes a few irrational comments during a Jewish Heritage Week event at the White House. She was … Continue reading →

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Four Voices on Israel’s Assault: Friedman, Avnery, Atwood, Kerry

Posted on June 6, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall New York Times columnist Tom Friedman began his Sunday column (June 6) with a vintage Friedman response to the murderous Israeli assault on the Mavi Marmara. The assault that lead to the deaths of nine men on … Continue reading →

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NYT Flotilla Spin Mentions, Then Omits Name of US Citizen Dogan

Posted on June 3, 2010 by wallwritings

By James M. Wall Scroll down for two Updates In its Thursday afternoon internet coverage of Israel’s murderous attack on the Gaza-bound Flotilla, the New York Times spins its story with praise for Israel’s openness to change. In the story, … Continue reading →

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