Category Archives: Israel

Khamenei Follies

It is rather nice being an Ayatollah since, othr than God, who can suggest things to do.  In some ways, it is as wonderful as  being a Pope who can issue edicts to His followers. The Ayatollah Ali Khamenei once again ruled out discussions with the United States unless they cesased attempting to bully his nation. “The Iranian nations will not negotiate under pressure. Direct talks will not solve any problems” If I get this right, Iran should avoid talking with other nations because if you engage in negotiations it means you have bowed to pressure.

So, the alternative is: build an atomic bomb, raise the POSSIBILITY that  nut cases in Israel or the United States will launch a massive attack which will dramatically damge the Iranian nation. It would also lead to devastating bombings in Israel and Gaza. Silence may be golden, but it can lead to some mighty bad results.

Does Brennan Have A Drone In His Life?

President Barack Obama has nominated John Brennan for the post of head of our CIA. Mr. Brennan has played a key role in use of drone planes and thus has aroused concern among many members of Congress. Ironically, this is one topic which has brought together Conservatives and Liberals, those who support Obama and those who hate Obama, and particularly those who believe the United States of America represents democratic and moral values. Obama, former teacher of Constitutional law, has wrapped his brain around the idea that a president has the  constitutional right to kill anyone, anywhere-provided that he has reflected on the murder and concluded killing this person is OK.

Regardless of paper work presented by the president in the end, authorizing murder in a far off land rests in the hands of the president of the United States. There is overwhelming evidence that while hundreds of bad guys have been killed so have hundreds  of innocent humans.

President Obama has opened the proverbial Pandora’s Box. Does American society wish A president to possess the power of life and death? If today, OK Over There, is tomorrow, OK, Over Here??

Let’s Get Hagel!

It is clear that members of the Republican party have only one desire in life-attack, smear, discredit anyone President Obama recommends for a government position. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta ripped into Republican Congressmen for their vicious assault on former Senator Chuck Hagel. As Panetta noted; “they talked a lot about past quotes, but what about what a secretary of defense is confronting today?”He went on to speak the  truth. “it’s pretty obvious that the political knives were out for Chuck Hagel.”

As Panetta noted, an opportunity to engage in serious discussion regarding Afghanistan or a realistic policy toward Iran was swept away in the quest for destroy a man who had served his nation. The performance was much like Republicans in 2004 who claimed a war hero like John Kerry was really a coward. Of course, few among these Republicans can shine the shoes of Hagel when it comes to bravery and fighting for his country.

Yes, We Did It!

One must admit that Israel’s government may not have any intelligent ideas regarding peace in the Middle East, but they certainly are open and honest about their beliefs. Israel Defense Minister Ehud Barak admitted that his country was responsible for bombing a convoy of trucks in Syria that allegedly were conveying missiles to Hezbollah in Lebanon. Although, he did not specifically claim responsibility for the attack, he wanted to make clear to President Bashar al-Assad that “we don’t think it(Syria) should be allowed to bring advanced weapon systems into Lebanon.”

The Syrian government denies existence of a convoy and claims Israel jets destroyed a Science Center. Of course, Syrian pictures of the scene  showed destroyed vehicles, trucks and military equipment. I can only assume these vehicles were in the “Science Center” when attacked.

Bashar Al-Assad Protects Syria!

At least 60,000 people have died in Syria in their struggle to remove President Bashar al-Assad from power. A range of Syrians including devout Muslims and secular thinkers have joined together in order to end brutality and murder from being normal activity in their land. President Assad has finally told his people the truth as to what has been occurring in his land. He has not been killing anyone, the wonderful Syrian leader has simply stood at the dike of fear and  protected his people against Zionist aggression. He made clear that it was “Zionist aggression” which has coordinated  violence in the country. Assad has identified these Israel agents in  ”collaboration with foreign enemy forces” that have plunged the country into chaos.

Actually, I am surprised it has taken so long for Assad to get around to Zionism band Israel as cause of all problems, not only in his  land, but throughout the  Arab world. In effect, Assad’s policy of murdering 60,000 is simply a way to prevent a million from dying at the hands  of Zionist agents. God  Bless Assad!

Sadness Of Israel

Once upon a time Jewish people resided in  what is now known as Israel. Once upon a time Jewish people in the Middle East respected the rights of Palestinians and  worked to ensure they would have a homeland. That was then, now is now. Since the beginning of the year at least five Palestinians were murdered by Israel troops who fired live bullets. The rules of engagement in the Israel army is that live bullets are permitted only in extreme circumstances and only in a life threatening situation. Last week a fifteen year old Palestinian boy who was unarmed was shot to death. Another boy was shot in the face while walking ona  college campus.

A sixteen year old boy crossed a fence on his way home from  school exams and broke away and ran only to be shot in the back of his head. Israel troops charged  he was “attempting to infiltrate into Israel.” I assume the school books were a leathal weapon. Last month 17 year old Mohammed al-Salaymeh was killed while purchasing a cake to celebrate is birthday.

So, whatever happened to Jews in Israel??

 

We Strike,You Strike

The Israel  air force launched attacks on convoys that may have been carrying anti-aircraft missiles from a site in Syria to Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. There is no question the attack is in violation of international law and President Bashar al-Assad is making threats of retaliation. Israel has previously warned that it would take military action to prevent dispatch of chemical or other such threatening weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon. As an Israel spokesperson commented: “we will take action to prevent chemical weapons from being transferred to Islamic terrorist organizations.”

As Assad wavers, as Assad loses control of his nation, Israel becomes increasingly concerned about weapons in Syria which might land in the hands of Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Chuck Chuck Say Republicans

Chuck Hagel, former Repulican senator has upset members of his  party because of disagreement with their wild ideas regarding Iran and Israel. In particular, defenders of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who seek “action” against Iran demand that President Obama appoint someone as Secretary of Defense whose main goal is defending Netanyahu’s foreign policy and bomb the hell out of Iran. Hagel also made the incredible comment that a “Jewish Lobby” is present in America rather than saying, “Israel Lobby.” Of course, it is perfectly OK to say, “Armenian Lobby” or “Polish Lobby” but for some protectors of Bibi Netanyahu, the word, “Jewish” indicates that one is an anti-Semite.

Chuck Hagel understands that if the US bombed Iran, Hezbollah would send thousands of missiles into Israel, riots would  break out in many Muslim nations, and some suicide bombers would appear in Israel cities. I  assume such incidents would lead Republicans to blast the Obama administration for causing violence in the Middle East.

Morsi Meets Merkel

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is visiting Germany in search of money, and the prospect of securing what he desires depends on how well the man who spouts hate can tone down the rhetoric and spout common sense. Riots rack Egyptian cities, the army is upset, large sections of the nation are furious at Morsi’s imposition of Muslim belief and the economy, sort of has collapsed. Egypt needs money, gobs of it. Merkel was prepared to provide considerable marks to Morsi,  but recent events have cooled German interest. Merkel wants changes and they had better begin yesterday. What does she want:

1. A coalition government that includes secular leaders.

2. An end to empowering Muslims and allowing them to even consider sharia law.

3. An apology to Israel for his vicious anti-semitic comments.

4.  Election observers at the  next election.

She intends NOT to forgive debts until he begins to behave as president of All Egyptians.

Iran Leads In Space Race!

The Republican party now has proof that President Barack Obama has failed to lead this nation at a time of crisis. Republicans have been warning for months about the need to halt the Iranian military plans to launch missiles and to create nuclear weapons, but the only Obama response is to delay, to wait. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a true blooded American if there ever was is ready to send bombers into the sky, but the black dude from Africa delays and delays.

Well, we now know how Obama failed. The Iranian government has sent a chimp into space and is now ahead of the United States in the chimp  race for space power. First the mullahs gained advantage in chimp strength, where next will they triumph??