Category Archives: Obama

Fox News and the Division of America

Posted on April 28, 2018 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall President Donald J. Trump has held the U.S. presidency for 1 year, 3 months and 8 days, as of Saturday night, April 28, the night on which he chose to hold a political rally in Washington Township, Michigan, … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Jimmy Carter, Media, Obama, Television | 12 Comments

That UN Vote: “How are the mighty fallen”

Posted on December 21, 2017 by wallwritings

Thirty-five nations abstained, and 21 countries did not cast a vote. The eight countries voting with the United States were Israel, Guatemala, Honduras, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau and Togo. Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians, Religion and politics, Uncategorized, United Nations | 6 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 →

Posted in Donald Trump, Obama, Politics and Elections | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Donald Trump, Media, Middle East, Netanyahu, Obama, Palestinians | 5 Comments

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

Kerry: Settlements Put Two States “in Jeopardy”

Posted on December 28, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall In a hard-hitting, long-overdue speech, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday strongly criticized Israel’s government, saying that Israel’s settlements put the two-state solution “in jeopardy”. Barak Ravid, diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz, reported that Kerry said “trends … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Uncategorized | 10 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

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