Category Archives: Middle East Politics

Israel Lobby Smears Ambassador Freeman with Angry Distortions

Posted on February 25, 2009 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The MSM (Main Stream Media) still has not noticed, but the Israel Lobby is out in full force to scuttle the appointment of Ambassador Charles W. Freeman as the new chairman of the National Intelligence Council. … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Politics and Elections | 5 Comments

Why Israel War Backers Are Unhappy With Obama for Considering Freeman For NIC

Posted on February 23, 2009 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall     In his new book, The Inheritance, David E. Sanger describes the impact of a 140-page NIC-produced National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on the Bush White House just before Thanksgiving, 2007. The report was not what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Politics and Elections | 6 Comments

There is Joy in Mudville! Samantha Power Now Batting for the Obama Team

Posted on February 19, 2009 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Samantha Power first gained national attention with her 2003 Pulitzer Prize winning book, From Hell: America and the Age of Genocide.  Then Senator and future President Barack Obama read the book. In 2005 he invited the 38 … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 2 Comments

Mitchell’s Two Big Problems: Israel Attempts to Ban Arab Political Parties as Lieberman Grows Stronger

Posted on February 3, 2009 by wallwritings

Updated (February 5) by James M. Wall                         Obama envoy George Mitchell faces two big problems in his effort to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Israelis … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 4 Comments

In “Waltz With Bashir” Art Connects Gaza to Sabra and Shatila

Posted on January 25, 2009 by wallwritings

  by James M. Wall             Waltz With Bashir, an animated documentary film by Israeli Director Ari Folman, arrived in U.S. theaters during the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza.  During the invasion, Gary Kamiya wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in -Movies and politics, Middle East Politics, Movies | Leave a comment

Obama Names George Mitchell Top Middle East Envoy

Posted on January 22, 2009 by wallwritings

Friday update follows below: by James M. Wall Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.  Or, if  you prefer, there is a God in Heaven who has finally figured enough is enough. You know the God I mean, the One … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 4 Comments

Memo to Team Obama: Read Rabbi Rosen and Roger Cohen Before You Announce Your Middle East Team

Posted on January 12, 2009 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall                   On Sunday morning, our pastor led us in a “Congregational Reaffirmation of the Baptismal Covenant”. We were asked to respond to a series of questions, including this one: … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Religion and politics | 3 Comments

Obama Breaks his Silence; Promises Effective, Consistent and Immediate Action on Gaza After January 20

Posted on January 11, 2009 by wallwritings

 Update Number One: Read Roger Cohen’s column in today’s New York Times. It is not to be missed. He throws some cold water on the hopes recorded in this posting and my “How come there ain’t no brothers on the wall? posting.  I trust … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Politics and Elections | 1 Comment

Question for Barack Obama on Middle East Envoys: How come there ain’t no brothers on the wall?

Posted on January 8, 2009 by wallwritings

                                                                                  … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 2 Comments

The Gaza Attacks: “Israel carefully planned the attack to extract the highest possible price.”

Posted on December 29, 2008 by wallwritings

UPDATE: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Israel’s attacks on Gaza have entered their fifth day. The Israeli cabinet has rejected a call for a cease fire.  Amira Hass writes in Ha’aretz on the careful planning of these attacks. Hass covered Gaza and the West Bank for Ha’aretz for … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics | 8 Comments