Category Archives: Obama

Corrie Family Waits For Tuesday Verdict

Posted on August 23, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Rachel Corrie’s parents, Craig and Cindy (above), and her sister, Sarah, are in Israel this week, waiting for a verdict from the Haifa District Court on the family’s suit against the government of Israel. The verdict … Continue reading →

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Israel Delivers “Or Else” Demands to Obama

Posted on August 16, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall A message from Israel arrived on our shores this week. It came from the prime minister and defense minister of Israel. The message was not sent in a diplomatic pouch.  Nor did it come in a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Politics and Elections, Uncategorized | 17 Comments

Ten Swing States Could Decide the 2012 Election; Obama Leads in Nine of Them

Posted on August 8, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall With less than three months left before voters decide between President Barack Obama and his Republican opponent,  Mitt Romney, Obama has a strong lead in the latest Politico poll figures. Politico identifies ten swing states that … Continue reading →

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Israel Creates A Settler “Samaria” University

Posted on July 19, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Few developments shout stability and permanence quite as loudly as the establishment of a university. There is something about those green-covered campus lawns growing in a water-starved desert land interspersed with eager young students hurrying to … Continue reading →

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Obama Emerges as the US Warrior President

Posted on June 2, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Memorial Day in the United States is a time for hot dogs, overcooked burgers, too much beer, and a massive dose of militaristic patriotism. It is also a good time for Americans to begin thinking seriously … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Obama | 11 Comments

Methodists Delay Vote Until Later This Week

Posted on May 1, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The United Methodist Church has delayed a vote on a resolution on divestment from three US companies which “aid and abet”* Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. The vote was initially set for Tuesday, … Continue reading →

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Netanyahu Comes To Town To Push Attack on Iran; Obama Tells AIPAC Diplomacy Is Better

Posted on March 3, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Sunday afternoon update following President Obama’s AIPAC speech  When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes his annual state visit this week to Washington he will be surrounded by sycophants and loyal political allies prepared to respond to … Continue reading →

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Which Matters Most, AIPAC’s Power, or Rachel Corrie’s Death?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall  Two events arrive next month on the American political calendar: The annual AIPAC Policy Conference, and the ninth anniversary of Rachel Corrie’s death. These two events are related the way yin relates to  yang, a concept from Asian … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama, Presbyterian Church USA, Religion and politics, United Methodist Church | 18 Comments

Khader Adnan Is A Requested Palestinian Gandhi; Yet They Saw Him Not

Posted on February 21, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Khader Adnan has reached an agreement with the Israeli military authorities.  He promises to end his hunger strike, but only if Israel guarantees to give him back his freedom April 17. Israel blinked, saying, in effect, … Continue reading →

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With South Carolina Victory, Gingrich Rides Adelson Money Train Against Obama

Posted on January 21, 2012 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Newt Gingrich is the current holder of the Republican crown. Saturday night, NBC projected Gingrich as the winner in the South Carolina Republican primary over his closet rival, Mitt Romney. With 94% of the votes counted, Gingrich was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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