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Was Peter King’s Pig Foot a Hoax?
For all-too obvious reasons, I do not like or agree with the views of US Rep. Peter King. However, the recent act of sending this lawmaker a bloody pig’s foot in the mail can only be described as a foolish act.
Stewart On Jane Harman & The Israeli Spies
Don’t feel bad if you get lost, it feels like some one was so upset the story is getting covered so they made it more confusing so that it does not have the full effect, but it least they talked about it. I did not see much coverage elsewhere… Your Government Not at Work – [...]
Marwan Burgan (1954-2009)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty_myd-d0TA] Marwan Burgan (1954-2009) was a Washington, DC-based activist, a Palestinian, who worked in Congress. He was persistent in seeking to increase Arab-American participation in the political process, and set up an organization to help place young Arab-Americans on congressional staffs. He passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009. The video above is what he said [...]
Two Congressmen Speak About Gaza Trip
Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) called for increasing pressure on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza on the Abu Dhabi show, “Viewpoint with James Zogby“.
When you’re Black and a politician, you’re probably no longer Black
As usual, Black Agenda Report (BAR) continues to prove itself a true leftist voice. Below is a scathing piece on the Congressional Black Caucus’s support for Israel’s genocidal adventures in Gaza. Only two — Maxine Waters and Gwen Moore — of the 39 members of the CBC voted against supporting Israel’s murder and maiming of [...]
Only a few…
Yesterday’s US Senate vote to stand behind Israeli terror passed unanimously without any objections. Things in the House of Representatives on Friday were not much better, but at least five members actually had the guts to vote against another shameful resolution, reasserting America’s undying love of Israel. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)Gwen Moore (D-WI)Ron Paul (R-TX)Nick Rahall (D-WV)Maxine [...]
Voices of Reason on Capitol Hill?
When it comes to the Middle East, there are very few voices of reason on Capitol Hill, and they don’t get much attention from the US public. The debate is dominated by those who swear undying support for Israel, as though it were next to Kansas. The most common explanation for this unfortunate situation is [...]
Guest Post: James Zogby and the Politics of Perception
Remi Kanazi responds to AAI director James Zogby’s article on Chief of State-elect Rahm Emanuel “Rahm Emanuel and Arab Perceptions.” James Zogby and the Politics of Perception By Remi Kanazi James Zogby isn’t just an Arab American with an opinion. He is the president of the Arab American Institute (AAI), a well known writer, and [...]
It’s Time to Let Israel Go
This is a talk given at the Nassau Club in Princeton by Chris Hedges, former New York Times ME bureau chief. According to the e-mail I received this in, from Karen: The speech was well received, even tho it was very outspokenly anti-Israel. Reportedly, the room was packed. The advertised title was ” A Declaration [...]
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Pelosi: “Barack Obama is a strong supporter of Israel, and any insinuation on the part of the Republicans that he is not is beneath the dignity of the office of the President of the United States and you’re staring at my boobs again Shimon.” [Tarboush tip: Emily]
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