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A Fan Base Lament: “Say it ain’t so, Senator”
by James M. Wall Writing in Intercept, Glenn Greenwald delivered bad news to progressive Democrats under the glaring headline: Elizabeth Warren Finally Speaks on Israel/Gaza, Sounds Like Netanyahu. As I reported in an earlier posting, the information on Warren’s views on … Continue reading Continue reading
U.S. Fear/War Mongers Win This Round
by James M. Wall The American public doesn’t want to go to war unless there is something out there that frightens them. This explains why all of our wars have been preceded by dire warnings of what will happen if … Continue reading Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Middle East Politics, Obama, Politics and Elections, US govermemt, War
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The Demonization of an American Soldier
by James M. Wall My experience as a member of the U.S. armed services was a long time ago. It was also far removed from a battlefield. I was an Air Force public information officer during the Korean War. I … Continue reading Continue reading
Posted in John Kerry, Obama, Politics and Elections, The Human Condition, War
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Searching for Justice In Church and On Campus
by James M. Wall In less than two weeks, elected representatives of the Presbyterian Church USA, will gather in Detroit, Michigan, June 14-21, for their biennial General Assembly. Meeting in solemn assembly, they will debate and vote, again, on how best … Continue reading
“Zionism Unsettled”: Neither False Nor Misguided
by James M. Wall The battle has begun over Zionism Unsettled. The Christian Century opened round one by publishing an attack on Zionism Unsettled, a study guide developed for the study of Zionism, a secular ideology formed in the 19th century, which has … Continue reading
Time for Obama To Earn His 2009 Nobel Prize
by James M. Wall President Obama has suggested a “pause” following the failure of the most recent Israel-Palestine peace negotiations. A pause is an option, of course, but it needs to be a “pregnant pause”, defined by one source as: “A pause that gives … Continue reading
GOP Aspirant Christie Apologizes To Adelson
by James M. Wall Your heart has to go out to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Last weekend Christie went to Las Vegas to roll the dice in the “kiss Sheldon Adelson’s ring”, Republican primary. One of four Republicans who may … Continue reading
The Spirit of Judah L. Magnes Lives On
by James M. Wall A New York Times column, A Conflict of Faith: Devoted to Jewish Observance, but at Odds With Israel,” opens with an interview with Orthodox Jewish scholar Charles H. Manekin. In his column, Mark Oppenheimer describes Professor Manekin as a “rarity”, an apt … Continue reading
Netanyahu’s Flawed Vatican Charm Offensive
by James M. Wall With the U.S. Congress safely in his back pocket, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned his charm offensive on the Vatican. How is that working out for him? It does not look promising. The Prime … Continue reading
“Poor George, he can’t help it . . .”
by James M. Wall “Poor George, he can’t help it — he was born with a silver foot in his mouth.” This memorable line from future Texas Governor Ann Richards was aimed at soon-to-be President George H. W. Bush. It … Continue reading
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