Category Archives: Middle East Politics

America (And Israel) Move Down The “Path To Permanent War”

Posted on July 31, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Andrew J. Bacevich’s latest book, Washington Rules: America’s Path to Permanent War, arrives in stores this week. In what should serve as an introduction to his book, Bacevich‘s recent essay on TomDispatch.com is entitled: “The End of … 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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This is No Longer Your Daddy’s Presbyterian Church (USA)

Posted on July 12, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall When commissioners to the 219th Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly left Minneapolis, they departed from a GA that achieved amazing, surprising, and unexpected results. Reports on the Assembly in the secular media were formulaic, shaped by … Continue reading →

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Post Columnist Milbank Calls Obama-Bibi Meeting A “Surrender”

Posted on July 8, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Barack Obama swept into the White House, thanks, in part, to his political and oratorial skills. He should have learned during his campaign for the US Senate that what he says about race relations at a … Continue reading →

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219th Presbyterian Assembly Faces Its Moment of Truth

Posted on July 4, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Five Updates Below; Presbyterian General Assembly delegates are in Minneapolis this week for their national gathering–held every two years–discussing, praying, arguing, and finally voting, on a wide variety of issues that will determine how the heirs … 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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Obama Backs Israeli “Kangaroo Court” Search For Justice at Sea

Posted on June 14, 2010 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall President Obama has endorsed Israel’s decision to investigate its own navy’s May 31 attack on the Turkish ship, Mavi Marmara. The Associated Press reports “The White House has backed Israel’s internal investigation, calling it ‘an important … 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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