Tag archive for ‘Peace’
Four Dogmas of the Radical Left
Political Disclaimer: Before diving into deeply contentious subjects, I’d like to precede by stating that I am and always have been a member of the Israeli peace camp. I support the Palestinian’s right to self-determination, within the boundaries of the land acquired by Israel in the 1967 Six Day War. Having said that, It is [...]
The Syrian Gambit
Syrian President Bashar Assad has been signaling through western media that he is interested in resuming peace negotiations with Israel unconditionally. He urged Israeli Prime Minister Ulmert to try him out, “call his bluff”. This well-played rhetoric places Israel in a difficult position. Israel can ill-afford to be perceived as war-mongers in the world (as [...]
Ich Bin Ein Ausländer Worldwide
I am a foreigner everywhere. Current events make me sick to my stomach. I really do try and avoid any contact with mainstream media, because it has this nauseating effect on me. I get my news from boingboing and Fortean Times and that’s usually enough. But once in a while, I get this masochistic urge [...]