Category Archives: Palestinians

Sanders’ Dream Team, The Platform and Palestine

Posted on May 31, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall When the Democratic nominating convention meets in Philadelphia, July 25, the Platform Committee deliberations will indicate how much Hillary Clinton feels she needs Bernie Sanders’ support. Given the dire, looming alternative of a President Donald Trump, it is tempting to … Continue reading →

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United Methodists Answer: “What Does It Profit?”

Posted on May 24, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Sixty-two years after the U.S. Supreme Court banned racial segregation in U.S. public schools, the United Methodist Church ended its 2016 General Conference by voting 559-157 to continue investing its funds in U.S. corporations profiting from operations in … Continue reading →

Posted in Donald Trump, Israel, Middle East, Palestinians, Religious Faith, United Methodist Church | 17 Comments

Israeli General: Holocaust Signs “Among Us Today”

Posted on May 17, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Deputy Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, delivered a public address on the eve of this year’s Holocaust Remembrance Day. He spoke at Israel’s Massuah Institute for Holocaust Studies, which is located at Tel … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Palestinians | 13 Comments

Hillary’s “Miracle in the Desert” Is Bad Decision

Posted on May 10, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The United Methodist Church has begun its ten-day General Conference in Portland, Oregon. The Conference will consider resolutions to join other mainline Protestant denominations in divesting from three American corporate giants, Caterpillar, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard. These companies profit from … Continue reading →

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“Supine Compliance with Israel’s Narrative”

Posted on May 4, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Updated, Friday, May 6 Thursday, May 5, elections were held in Great Britain for four mayors and 124 local councils. The two major British parties are Labour, led by Jeremy Corbyn, and the Conservative party, headed by David … Continue reading →

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Hillary, Bernie, AIPAC: A Stone Cries Out

Posted on March 23, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were among the invitees to the 2016 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) meeting which this  year happened to coincide with the start of Holy Week. I do not know if … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump, Gaza, Hillary Clinton, Israel, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Palestinians, Politics and Elections, Religion and politics, Religious Faith | 9 Comments

Do Surprises Await Outside the MSM Frame?

Posted on February 23, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall It is still early in the U.S. presidential nomination races. It is not too early, however, to harbor a pretty strong suspicion that on November 8, the election will provide a choice between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Israel, John Kerry, Middle East, Movies, Netanyahu, Palestinians, US govermemt | 5 Comments

Sanders First Jewish Politician To Win A Primary

Posted on February 10, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Two weeks before the Iowa caucus, New York magazine’s Frank Rich delivered a campaign analysis for New York magazine under the headline, “Getting serious about Bernie“. Rich admits, “I have never believed — and still don’t — … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Time To “Keep Singing” to UMC Church Leaders

Posted on January 19, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall On October 10, 2010, I gave a talk to a small group  at a United Methodist Church in Naperville, IL, a city in the western suburbs of Chicago. In the talk I referenced the film, Grapes … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Palestinians, Religious Faith | 6 Comments

United Methodists Target Guilty Banks, Not Israel

Posted on January 13, 2016 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The $20.9-billion Pension and Health Benefits Fund of the United Methodist Church has placed Israel’s five largest banks off limits for investment, placing them on what The New York Times terms the church’s “black list”. The denomination’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Israel, Palestinians, United Methodist Church | 6 Comments