If you want to be notified the next time I write something, sign up for FREE email alerts or subscribe to the RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!It seems that AIPAC and the Jewish Lobby was sleeping on the job. It took more than 10 days since Israel began its attack on Gaza, committing one war [...]
Also tagged AIPAC, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Lobby, Palestine, War-Crime+ Take Action 1: Sign Petition to support Barnard College giving tenure to Dr. Nadia Abu Al-Haj (like Norman Finkelstein, she was targeted by the Israel lobby forces). The new McCarthyism must be stopped or all will be in danger (and write the media)
http://www.petitiononline.com/Barnard2
+ Take Action 2: Oppose $30 Billion in Military Aid Package to [...]
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports:
More than 30 U.S. members of Congress signed on to a letter urging the European Parliament to end its cooperation with a U.N. committee for Palestinian issues.
Israel has protested the European Parliament's plans to a host a forum at the end of the month to be led by the U.N. Committee [...]
1. Is There a 'Foxification' Underway at Al Jazeera Television?
By Danny Schechter (Source: MediaChannel)
Sources inside Al Jazeera who are in a position to know what is going on now confirm to MediaChannel.org that there is an internal struggle underway that may dilute Al Jazeera’s independence and steer it in a more pro-western, pro-US direction.
"There is [...]
James Petras writes: "For the first time in the history of world empires, a tiny ethnic-religious minority, representing less than 2% of the population is able to shape US policy in the Middle East to serve the colonial interests of a foreign country (Israel), which represents less than 1% of the population of the Middle [...]
Also tagged AIPAC, occupation, USA, Zionism, ZionistThis is how it goes:
Israel's deputy Prime Minister canceled his visit to Ankara because Ankara invited Hamas leader. Nothing new, this and worse if expected from a racist government like Israel. However, the surprise comes from Turkish news agency, which says: "U.S. Congressman Tom Lantos on Thursday night called Foreign Minister Abdullah GÃœL and reacted [...]
While the rest of the world applauds the Palestinians for the ceasefire agreement reached in Mecca last week, the US has issued warnings to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas regarding a potential US boycott of the new unity government. Please let your representatives know that you are outraged that the US will not support measures towards [...]
Also tagged Action, America, Asides, CFL, Democracy, Government, Palestine, palestinian, USACOMMENTARY: A big part of the crisis confronting the United States in the Middle East can be traced back to what is now more than a quarter-century-old competition among American politicians over who can best pander to Israeli hardliners. Rather than furthering Israel’s long-term interests - or those of the American people - these politicians [...]
Also tagged Asides, Clinton, Israel, occupation, Palestine, USABranded as 'educational,' these trips offer Israeli propagandists an opportunity to expose members of Congress to only their side of the story.
The hidden cost of free congressional trips to Israel
By Jim Abourezk
Christian Science Monitor - from the January 26, 2007 edition
Democrats in Congress [...]
Lets say "Thank you President Carter." You can sign the petition at: http://tinyurl.com/ycegyc
This petition was initiated by the Israel-Palestine Working Group of Progressive Democrats of America. They support a US policy that supports the peace, security and welfare of Israelis and Palestinians.
Also, write to Congress to support President Carter. It is important that you tell [...]
Here is some quotes from a letter by a Former U.S. Senator; James Abourezk, which confirms that support for Israel in Congress is based on fear. Fear from the Zionist lobby (which they claim does not exist):
[Carlos Latuff © Cartoons]
[..] I can tell you from personal experience that the support Israel has in the [...]
A new poll commissioned by the Council for the National Interest Foundation shows that a significant number of Americans are wary of the power of the Israel lobby, and believe it is behind the invasion of Iraq and the current belligerent tone of the White House and Congress toward Iran.
The poll, which was carried out [...]
1. Another $460 million of ourt taxes going to Israel, thanks to Israeli Occupied Congress: The increased funding by Congress is seen as a major achievement for Israel and was support by pro-Israel activists in Washington. Josh Block, spokesman for the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) said that "Congress is continuing its strong support [...]
Also tagged Ahmedinujad, AP, Democrats, Iran, Israel, Jew, Judaism, Middle East, Orthodox, Politics, Rabbi, USA, War, Zionism
