Normally I do not blog on Fri. However, I am sitting by the phone trying to get service from ATT.They are the worst in handling phone complaints.You can sit for 1 hour awaiting to talk to a human, until out of frustration you hang up.
Every 20 seconds the voice on the phone announces they are hiring sales associates.
Compared to Bell South which we have in NJ they rate NEG_NEG NEG
Similarly in Rockland we had good phone SERVICE-as I have with Verizon on my cell.
Now after 20 minutes I was about to hang up,when someone came on--SORRY HE IS
FROM SALES-BACK TO MUSIC
SHABBAT SHALOM
Friday, December 30, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Mattisyahu / Syria
Today was Sheila's birthday.A number of months ago we bought tickets for Mattisyahu at the Kravis Center in W. Palm Beach.
When our kids found out , they laughed and bet we would a) not last 10 minutes b) not last 3 songs and c)did we know he shaves his beard,and sang no Hebrew ?
The 2000 + people looked like they were 75% non-Jewish.They were young,although some seniors brought young grandchildren.I cannot verify which language he sang in.I do know he cane out 20 minutes late,with the audience applauding and getting restless.
The program dod not mention "Israel " or "Jewish" in his bio.He wore dark glasses.did not move from his seat,except to sip a can of water.He certainly has no personality.
The accompanist was a local guitar player.
Oh yes-we lasted about 20 minutes-maybe 5 "songs" which sounded all the same.He did wear tzizis sans beard.
At least there was no rush to get out of the parking lot.
Sudanese General Mustafa Al-Dab is the head of the Arab League team in Syria investigating the Syrian brutality on their population.
By the way-he is under indictment for crimes against humanity as part of the genocide in Darfur.
When our kids found out , they laughed and bet we would a) not last 10 minutes b) not last 3 songs and c)did we know he shaves his beard,and sang no Hebrew ?
The 2000 + people looked like they were 75% non-Jewish.They were young,although some seniors brought young grandchildren.I cannot verify which language he sang in.I do know he cane out 20 minutes late,with the audience applauding and getting restless.
The program dod not mention "Israel " or "Jewish" in his bio.He wore dark glasses.did not move from his seat,except to sip a can of water.He certainly has no personality.
The accompanist was a local guitar player.
Oh yes-we lasted about 20 minutes-maybe 5 "songs" which sounded all the same.He did wear tzizis sans beard.
At least there was no rush to get out of the parking lot.
Sudanese General Mustafa Al-Dab is the head of the Arab League team in Syria investigating the Syrian brutality on their population.
By the way-he is under indictment for crimes against humanity as part of the genocide in Darfur.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
BIBI AND BEIT SHEMESH / PAUL AND 9/11
WHAT WAS BIBI THINKING?
The suggestion that Beit Shemesh be divided into an ultra-orthodox-charedi city, and another city for everyone else is crazy.
You do not deal with with criminals by buying them off.A civil society cannot be segregated to the point that they are above the law.
Making 2 cities is a band-aid approach that will only encourage more law-breaking. As someone pointed out can Israel have seperate cities for every ethnic and religious group?
The solution is clear.Isolate this small segement of the Charedi community.Arrest and punish them and their parents.Penalize their schools and centers getting government funding until they get with the program.
In an interview with Haaretz published today, Ron Paul place blame on U.S. support for Israel as the major cause of 9/11.
When you consider there are 3 million citzens in Iowa,and if it sets a record 120,000 will participate in the caucuses, you realize how truly inconsequential this event is.After N.H.where does Paul go?- nowhere
The suggestion that Beit Shemesh be divided into an ultra-orthodox-charedi city, and another city for everyone else is crazy.
You do not deal with with criminals by buying them off.A civil society cannot be segregated to the point that they are above the law.
Making 2 cities is a band-aid approach that will only encourage more law-breaking. As someone pointed out can Israel have seperate cities for every ethnic and religious group?
The solution is clear.Isolate this small segement of the Charedi community.Arrest and punish them and their parents.Penalize their schools and centers getting government funding until they get with the program.
In an interview with Haaretz published today, Ron Paul place blame on U.S. support for Israel as the major cause of 9/11.
When you consider there are 3 million citzens in Iowa,and if it sets a record 120,000 will participate in the caucuses, you realize how truly inconsequential this event is.After N.H.where does Paul go?- nowhere
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Ben Nelson /Iowa / Al Queda
Although I am rooting for a Republican Senate,I was saddened to learn of the decision by Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson to retire.I met with him during my PAC days,and found him to be bright and independent.He is a great friend of the US-Israel relationship.
There is a good chance that his seat will go Republican in this "Red State".Nelson was the deciding vote to pass Obamacare-an unpopular decision in his home State.
An interesting WSJ op-ed on the Iowa caucus,showng that for all the hoopla,it not really a representative election.What with small turnouts,and cross-over from Democratic voters who want to confuse the results,only 2 recent Republican nominees have won Iowa.
The reports that an Islamist army with Al Queda members,together with Libyan fighters supported by Quatar and Saudia Arabia set to attack Syria is not good news.Anything that brings Al Queda closer to Israel geographically is dangerous down the road.
There is a good chance that his seat will go Republican in this "Red State".Nelson was the deciding vote to pass Obamacare-an unpopular decision in his home State.
An interesting WSJ op-ed on the Iowa caucus,showng that for all the hoopla,it not really a representative election.What with small turnouts,and cross-over from Democratic voters who want to confuse the results,only 2 recent Republican nominees have won Iowa.
The reports that an Islamist army with Al Queda members,together with Libyan fighters supported by Quatar and Saudia Arabia set to attack Syria is not good news.Anything that brings Al Queda closer to Israel geographically is dangerous down the road.
Monday, December 26, 2011
RON PAUL / CHAREDIM IN BEIT SHEMESH
Eric Dondero whow was an aide for Ron Paul for 16 years has now revealed Paul's true beliefs.
He believes that Israel should not exist,and all the land given back to the Arabs.
It is no wonder that he would be happy with a nuclear Iran threatening or nuking Israel.
Paul is a disgrace to Congress ,and those who support him,do not (unless they are so anti-semitic and racist) appreciate that it is not isolationism buyt hatred he is selling.
The events in Beit Shemesh are disgraceful.
The ugly harrasment of modern orthodox students and females cannot be tolerated.
The police have to crack down.
1-children and minors who commit acts like spitting abd chasing,cursing etc should be arrested. Their parents should be sent to jail.
2- Those charedim involved should lose all government stipends.
3-Repeat offenders should be taken out of their parents home,defrocked and sent to youth camps for retraining.
4-Hate crimes should so be designated with additional penalties of fines and jail.
He believes that Israel should not exist,and all the land given back to the Arabs.
It is no wonder that he would be happy with a nuclear Iran threatening or nuking Israel.
Paul is a disgrace to Congress ,and those who support him,do not (unless they are so anti-semitic and racist) appreciate that it is not isolationism buyt hatred he is selling.
The events in Beit Shemesh are disgraceful.
The ugly harrasment of modern orthodox students and females cannot be tolerated.
The police have to crack down.
1-children and minors who commit acts like spitting abd chasing,cursing etc should be arrested. Their parents should be sent to jail.
2- Those charedim involved should lose all government stipends.
3-Repeat offenders should be taken out of their parents home,defrocked and sent to youth camps for retraining.
4-Hate crimes should so be designated with additional penalties of fines and jail.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
NEWT / BIBI// OBAMA
For a while I thought Newt could go all the way.Over and above the onslaught of negative ads we witness his own missteps.
Firstly he got off message with this nonsense about arresting Judges.What possible gain could come from such a position.He should have stressed appointing th right Judges,and tightening up laws that are being misinterpreted.
Then he has spent time at book signings.His failure to get on the ballot in Virginia is a sign of poor organization.
HE HAS TO GET TOUGH WITH PAUL NOT ON"FOREIGN POLICY" BUT ON A PHILOSOPHY OF HATE AND BIGOTRY,FROM WHICH HE HAS MADE MILLIONS OVER THE YEARS.
Bibi is right on target when he clearly states that he will not negotiate with Abbas if he joins with Hamas.If (AND THEY SHOULD) STOP THE TRANSFER OF TAX MONEY TO THE PA, IT SHOULD BE PERMANENT.ABBAS SHOULD LOSE ANY DIPLOMATIC COURTESIES HE NOW HAS.
It is already clear, that Obama has lost Egypt to the Islamists.We are witnessing the beginning of Iraq falling apart,thanks to Obama's leadership.I URGE YOU TO READ AN ARTICLE IN TODAYS JP BY BARRY RUBIN ON HOW THE WORLDS DICTATORS ARE LAUGHING AT OBAMA ,AS THE US BECOMES WEAKER.SIMILARLY THERE IS LEAD ARTICLE IN THIS MONTHS COMMENTARY MAGAZINE BY MAX BOOT, ON HOW DANGEROUS HAS OUR POSITION BECOME SECONDARY TO OUR DEFENSE CUTS.
Firstly he got off message with this nonsense about arresting Judges.What possible gain could come from such a position.He should have stressed appointing th right Judges,and tightening up laws that are being misinterpreted.
Then he has spent time at book signings.His failure to get on the ballot in Virginia is a sign of poor organization.
HE HAS TO GET TOUGH WITH PAUL NOT ON"FOREIGN POLICY" BUT ON A PHILOSOPHY OF HATE AND BIGOTRY,FROM WHICH HE HAS MADE MILLIONS OVER THE YEARS.
Bibi is right on target when he clearly states that he will not negotiate with Abbas if he joins with Hamas.If (AND THEY SHOULD) STOP THE TRANSFER OF TAX MONEY TO THE PA, IT SHOULD BE PERMANENT.ABBAS SHOULD LOSE ANY DIPLOMATIC COURTESIES HE NOW HAS.
It is already clear, that Obama has lost Egypt to the Islamists.We are witnessing the beginning of Iraq falling apart,thanks to Obama's leadership.I URGE YOU TO READ AN ARTICLE IN TODAYS JP BY BARRY RUBIN ON HOW THE WORLDS DICTATORS ARE LAUGHING AT OBAMA ,AS THE US BECOMES WEAKER.SIMILARLY THERE IS LEAD ARTICLE IN THIS MONTHS COMMENTARY MAGAZINE BY MAX BOOT, ON HOW DANGEROUS HAS OUR POSITION BECOME SECONDARY TO OUR DEFENSE CUTS.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
RON PAUL-BIGOT / HAMAS / HAPPY CHANUKAH
The disclosure of the existance of years and years of anti-israel and anti-black articles by Ron Paul should shake up the race.He has ascribed to all types of conspiracy theories including 9/11.
When asked about the Iranian plot to assasinate the Saudi Ambassador,he called it a "propoganda stunt"
All of this and more is included in an article in this weeks Weekly Standard
by James Kirchil,entitled "The Company Ron Paul Keeps".
Paul walked away from a CNN interview when asked about these articles.He will now get the full examination by the media,since he is a "top-tier" candidate.
The agreement for the PA to join with Hamas and other terrorist groups could mean the end of any type of rapport between Israel and the Palestinians.
My Rav Rabbi Dr Moshe Tendler shlita, noted that the message of Chanukah is to live up to our potential.This little flask of oil had more in it than we suspected.So too,every Jew even the smallest "flask" contains the energy to give more light than one might imagine.
HAPPY CHANUKAH
When asked about the Iranian plot to assasinate the Saudi Ambassador,he called it a "propoganda stunt"
All of this and more is included in an article in this weeks Weekly Standard
by James Kirchil,entitled "The Company Ron Paul Keeps".
Paul walked away from a CNN interview when asked about these articles.He will now get the full examination by the media,since he is a "top-tier" candidate.
The agreement for the PA to join with Hamas and other terrorist groups could mean the end of any type of rapport between Israel and the Palestinians.
My Rav Rabbi Dr Moshe Tendler shlita, noted that the message of Chanukah is to live up to our potential.This little flask of oil had more in it than we suspected.So too,every Jew even the smallest "flask" contains the energy to give more light than one might imagine.
HAPPY CHANUKAH
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The news that Turkey and Israel have renewed their air force cooperation is welcome news.Prior to the Turkish verbal attacks on Israel for the raid on the ship rying to run the Gaza blockade,military cooperation was a given.
Much of that was suspended.However this may be thawing.
Syria has turned Turkey off.Iran threatened to attack Turkey if Israel or rhe US attack.Turkey's friends are thinning out.
Despite blistering political attacks on them,the freshman class of the GOP are holding the line on not giving in to the Senate on a 2 months extension OF THE PAYROLL TAX.
Their best line, is tha they don't care about politics or re-election.I think they are right on target.
ANOTHER THOUGHT FOR AN AD
IF YOU SEE A DEMOCRATIC SENATOR RELAXING ON VACATION-SEND US THEIR PICTURE-SO WE CAN ADVERTISE --MR SENATOR -GET BACK TO WORK-FINISH YOUR JOB ON THE 1 YEAR PAYROLL TAX
iT IS INTERESTING THAT oCCUPY WS, WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP THE 99%.nOW CITIES ARE IN TROUBLE BECAUSE OF POLICE OVERTIME,AND WILL HAVE TO LAYOFF WORKERS(PART OF THE 99%) AND PEOPLE WORKING NEAR THEIR RALLIES HAVE PERMANENTLY LOST THEIR JOBS IN RETAIL AREAS LIKE RESTAURANTS.
Much of that was suspended.However this may be thawing.
Syria has turned Turkey off.Iran threatened to attack Turkey if Israel or rhe US attack.Turkey's friends are thinning out.
Despite blistering political attacks on them,the freshman class of the GOP are holding the line on not giving in to the Senate on a 2 months extension OF THE PAYROLL TAX.
Their best line, is tha they don't care about politics or re-election.I think they are right on target.
ANOTHER THOUGHT FOR AN AD
IF YOU SEE A DEMOCRATIC SENATOR RELAXING ON VACATION-SEND US THEIR PICTURE-SO WE CAN ADVERTISE --MR SENATOR -GET BACK TO WORK-FINISH YOUR JOB ON THE 1 YEAR PAYROLL TAX
iT IS INTERESTING THAT oCCUPY WS, WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP THE 99%.nOW CITIES ARE IN TROUBLE BECAUSE OF POLICE OVERTIME,AND WILL HAVE TO LAYOFF WORKERS(PART OF THE 99%) AND PEOPLE WORKING NEAR THEIR RALLIES HAVE PERMANENTLY LOST THEIR JOBS IN RETAIL AREAS LIKE RESTAURANTS.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Get Back to Work!
If I were advising the RNC, I would say get ads out that say,"Mr President,GET YOUR DEMOCRATS BACK FROM VACATION, AND CONDUCT THE SENATE BUSINESS THEY WERE SENT TO WASHINGTON FOR."
IN THIS GAME OF POLITICAL CHICKEN, IT IS THE PEOPLE WHO LOSE.
As I said previously, Rick Santorum is the sweetest gentlemen you would want to meet, or go to dinner with.Despite todays endorsements, it still is doubtful he can get into the upper tier.
This is a long campaign, and I hope after Iowa a few will drop out.
There is only one way I could vote for Obama,and that is if G-d forbid Paul was the GOP nominee.
The Europeans including Britan,France,Germany and Portugal have joined the chorus in attacking the "ROOT CAUSE"( my terminology) of a lack of PA-Israel negotiations.They are settlements and the attacks by a few settlers.
No mention of rocket attacks-no mention on the failure to accept Israel as the State of the Jewish people and no mention on the failure to renounce the "Right of Return'.
Those terrible Israelis!
IN THIS GAME OF POLITICAL CHICKEN, IT IS THE PEOPLE WHO LOSE.
As I said previously, Rick Santorum is the sweetest gentlemen you would want to meet, or go to dinner with.Despite todays endorsements, it still is doubtful he can get into the upper tier.
This is a long campaign, and I hope after Iowa a few will drop out.
There is only one way I could vote for Obama,and that is if G-d forbid Paul was the GOP nominee.
The Europeans including Britan,France,Germany and Portugal have joined the chorus in attacking the "ROOT CAUSE"( my terminology) of a lack of PA-Israel negotiations.They are settlements and the attacks by a few settlers.
No mention of rocket attacks-no mention on the failure to accept Israel as the State of the Jewish people and no mention on the failure to renounce the "Right of Return'.
Those terrible Israelis!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Newt and Sharia / payroll tax
Newt is getting killed from his own party,and the "conservative press"
The latest attack that I saw was in the Palm Beach Post from Michael Gerson who is a Washington Post columnist.The editorial page daily has 2 guest columnists one from the "left" and the other from the "right".
Mr. Gerson was on the right,and his article was entitled "Gingrich's war on Shariah".
He notes that since Sharia is a mortal threat to the US and the world (Newt's wordsss) then we need a federal law that Sharia cannot be recognized by any court in the U.S.
For this suggestion,Newt is attacked as a party with "totalitarianism " and in bed with despotism.
I don't know how the election will turn out,however Newt's disregard for PC in connection with the Palestinians,the "peace process" and radical Islam make him the most favorable candidate on our issues.
I commend Boehner and the House GOP for so-far standing up to this 2 month nonsense on the payroll tax.In 2 months to have to refight this battle makes no sense.The fact that Senators of both parties just wanted to get out of town for the holidays, is no reason to kick the can down the street.
The latest attack that I saw was in the Palm Beach Post from Michael Gerson who is a Washington Post columnist.The editorial page daily has 2 guest columnists one from the "left" and the other from the "right".
Mr. Gerson was on the right,and his article was entitled "Gingrich's war on Shariah".
He notes that since Sharia is a mortal threat to the US and the world (Newt's wordsss) then we need a federal law that Sharia cannot be recognized by any court in the U.S.
For this suggestion,Newt is attacked as a party with "totalitarianism " and in bed with despotism.
I don't know how the election will turn out,however Newt's disregard for PC in connection with the Palestinians,the "peace process" and radical Islam make him the most favorable candidate on our issues.
I commend Boehner and the House GOP for so-far standing up to this 2 month nonsense on the payroll tax.In 2 months to have to refight this battle makes no sense.The fact that Senators of both parties just wanted to get out of town for the holidays, is no reason to kick the can down the street.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
SHELLY RUDOFF 'OBM
I WAS SADDENED TODAY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF SHELDON RUDOFF.My association
with him goes back about 60 plus years.
In high school we had a group(club) in the Young Israel of Eastern Parkway.Shelly was our leader.Of course we renewed our friendship when I became active in the OU.Shelly was my predecessor as OU President,and he was always dedicated to the mission of Torah in the modern world.
He was a gifted lawyer,and a scholar.I last spoke to him about 2 weeks ago regarding a chapter that he submitted to our new volume on Bar-Bat mitzvah which is now at the publisher.
May Hedda and the family be comfoted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
Those who knew of Sholom Auslander from his youth in Monsey,and who read his first book should not be suprised with his article today in the NY Times magazine section (rear inside cover).If you don't know him, you might think that he was being cute describing hiS jewish mother.A reread, makes you realize it represents his style and anger at his upbringing.
Incidentally when I was in the Army at Fort Monmouth, I too was asked by a neighbor where our horns were?
with him goes back about 60 plus years.
In high school we had a group(club) in the Young Israel of Eastern Parkway.Shelly was our leader.Of course we renewed our friendship when I became active in the OU.Shelly was my predecessor as OU President,and he was always dedicated to the mission of Torah in the modern world.
He was a gifted lawyer,and a scholar.I last spoke to him about 2 weeks ago regarding a chapter that he submitted to our new volume on Bar-Bat mitzvah which is now at the publisher.
May Hedda and the family be comfoted among the mourners of Zion and Yerushalayim.
Those who knew of Sholom Auslander from his youth in Monsey,and who read his first book should not be suprised with his article today in the NY Times magazine section (rear inside cover).If you don't know him, you might think that he was being cute describing hiS jewish mother.A reread, makes you realize it represents his style and anger at his upbringing.
Incidentally when I was in the Army at Fort Monmouth, I too was asked by a neighbor where our horns were?
Thursday, December 15, 2011
tHE GROWTH OF BOYNTON / HALACHIC ORGAN DONOR SOCIETY
It is exciting to witness and be part of a growing orthodox community.
This week,4 new families have moved into our area,and have come to pray in our shul.
Five weeks ago,a new kosher meat restaurant -Goldas -opened a few blocks away.This is the first kosher establishment in Boynton.Until now we have had to travel to Boca.Last nite, we went to Goldas, enjoyed the food, ambiance and service.It was quite a large place with a bar,and the prices were moderate,and the portions large.
Today ,they are pouring concrete in the driveway of our shul Anshe Chesed.I took a tour inside last week,and it will be beautiful.It will be able to acccomodate 250-300 people with the balcony filled. (alavei we should need it).I suspect that we will move in late Jan-Feb.
This week I joined HOD the Halachic Organ Donor Society.They have a network of Orthodox Jewish physicians who are committed to modern medicine,Jewish tradition who will carry organ donor cards,and contribute a small amount to raise awareness.This is a great mitzvah .Information from HODS.ORG
This week,4 new families have moved into our area,and have come to pray in our shul.
Five weeks ago,a new kosher meat restaurant -Goldas -opened a few blocks away.This is the first kosher establishment in Boynton.Until now we have had to travel to Boca.Last nite, we went to Goldas, enjoyed the food, ambiance and service.It was quite a large place with a bar,and the prices were moderate,and the portions large.
Today ,they are pouring concrete in the driveway of our shul Anshe Chesed.I took a tour inside last week,and it will be beautiful.It will be able to acccomodate 250-300 people with the balcony filled. (alavei we should need it).I suspect that we will move in late Jan-Feb.
This week I joined HOD the Halachic Organ Donor Society.They have a network of Orthodox Jewish physicians who are committed to modern medicine,Jewish tradition who will carry organ donor cards,and contribute a small amount to raise awareness.This is a great mitzvah .Information from HODS.ORG
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Settler violence / Mitt / logjam
As much as individual settlers dislike or hate the actions of the govt.,and the IDF ,there is no room in any democracy for attacks against the Army.The IDF is a citizens Army and it depends upon the support of the population to carry out its task.
Yes there is room for civil disobedience.However what has been reported is criminal in nature.
The area that these young people should direct their energies to is the voting booth, as well as convincing the electorate of the justice of their cause.
I saw a clip, on MSNBC when Mitt was running for Gov.He was saying that he is not a conservative, but a "moderate and progressive". It is true, that individuals change their political orientation over years.
The question is whether in Mitt's case it is due to maturity and experience, or secondary to polling results?
This MICKEY MOUSE LOGJAM on the omnibus bill, and the payroll tax-unemployment extension, is purely contrived by Obama for political purposes.I believe tghe WH will blink first.
Yes there is room for civil disobedience.However what has been reported is criminal in nature.
The area that these young people should direct their energies to is the voting booth, as well as convincing the electorate of the justice of their cause.
I saw a clip, on MSNBC when Mitt was running for Gov.He was saying that he is not a conservative, but a "moderate and progressive". It is true, that individuals change their political orientation over years.
The question is whether in Mitt's case it is due to maturity and experience, or secondary to polling results?
This MICKEY MOUSE LOGJAM on the omnibus bill, and the payroll tax-unemployment extension, is purely contrived by Obama for political purposes.I believe tghe WH will blink first.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Iowa / Keystone / Iran
The rise of Paul in Iowa, represents a well developed Liberatarion team on the ground.I doubt he can repeat that in S.C., Florida and NH.
The comments of Rudy Guliani that Newt would be stronger than Mitt against Obama is my impression.Even though the polls now don't show that,
It is amazing that the Obama fear of the environmentalists is threatening to close down the govt.We are currently net exporters of oil,however the Keystone oil pipe will not only add 20000 jobs,it will cement our ability to cut down on OPEC fuel.
It is a joke .a sick one at that that Obama requested Iran to return the drone.As Cheney and Bolton said, it should have been destroyed by a surgical air strike.
The move by Iran to practice cuting off the Staits of Hormuz is a provocative one, that should be met with an armada of naval vessels from various western countries.
The comments of Rudy Guliani that Newt would be stronger than Mitt against Obama is my impression.Even though the polls now don't show that,
It is amazing that the Obama fear of the environmentalists is threatening to close down the govt.We are currently net exporters of oil,however the Keystone oil pipe will not only add 20000 jobs,it will cement our ability to cut down on OPEC fuel.
It is a joke .a sick one at that that Obama requested Iran to return the drone.As Cheney and Bolton said, it should have been destroyed by a surgical air strike.
The move by Iran to practice cuting off the Staits of Hormuz is a provocative one, that should be met with an armada of naval vessels from various western countries.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Efrat and Ban / Newt
It's always nice when you see fairness and evenhandedness on the part of international leaders.
UN Sec. Gen Ban has attacked the construction of 40 homes in Efrat, as being dangerous to the peace process ,and by way against International law.
He neglected to comment on the daily rockets of Hamas from Gaza,and their production in the Sinai as a cause for concern.
Years ago when I was in practice, one of my partners had a bad temper on occasion.It could happen in the O.R.,or on the tennis court.He was a perfectionist.Some of the less self-confident nurses did not want to scrub with him.
However those who were self-confident fought to be in his room.For you see,he had a pair of golden hands.It was a pleasure to watch him operate.His clinical judgement was superior.If I or any of my family would have needed surgery,I would be confident in him.
I write this because of all the attacks on Newt.I never served under him,but was friendly with key staffers and leaders.I never heard a word about hid leadership abilities in a negative sense.
However, when your task is to balance the budget, and create a "Contract with America",it is inevitable that you will step on toes.
The criteria for my partner was -A great doctor-or Not?-for Newt- a proven leader who can accomplish that which he sets out to undertake-or someone who is a Republican Carter?
UN Sec. Gen Ban has attacked the construction of 40 homes in Efrat, as being dangerous to the peace process ,and by way against International law.
He neglected to comment on the daily rockets of Hamas from Gaza,and their production in the Sinai as a cause for concern.
Years ago when I was in practice, one of my partners had a bad temper on occasion.It could happen in the O.R.,or on the tennis court.He was a perfectionist.Some of the less self-confident nurses did not want to scrub with him.
However those who were self-confident fought to be in his room.For you see,he had a pair of golden hands.It was a pleasure to watch him operate.His clinical judgement was superior.If I or any of my family would have needed surgery,I would be confident in him.
I write this because of all the attacks on Newt.I never served under him,but was friendly with key staffers and leaders.I never heard a word about hid leadership abilities in a negative sense.
However, when your task is to balance the budget, and create a "Contract with America",it is inevitable that you will step on toes.
The criteria for my partner was -A great doctor-or Not?-for Newt- a proven leader who can accomplish that which he sets out to undertake-or someone who is a Republican Carter?
Sunday, December 11, 2011
MAY G-D LOOK OVER NEWT'S EFFORTS
Indeed,there is no such a thing as a "Palestinian " People.There are Arabs who came down from sorrounding countries as Jews started to build the land.Those Arabs who were already living there never considered themselves Palestinian.
It was the Jews pre-Israel who were the true "Palestinians". To wit,the name of the newspaper was the "PALESTINIAN POST" -now the Jerusalem Post.
The name of the symphony was the "Palesinian......-now the Israel Symphony.
The whole idea of a Palestinian State was from EU and WH pressure which made it politically incorrect to say or claim "Jordan is Palestine"
Newt is right on target in sticking to his guns,and to naming JOHN BOLTON as his Sec. of State. It was Sem Obama who prevented Bush from naming him to the permanent UN position.
The attacks against Newt by former colleagues, speaks to his toughness as a leader.He took no crap,and accomplished his goals.These small-minded politicos, aare bringing up their 30 year old grievances because they lost power.
I believe these Romney attacks will backfire,
The polls showing Obama beating Newt and Mitt, should be taken with a little grain of salt.
It is early
The enthusiasm level favors the Rep.
How about turnout?
How about that Obama's polls show a maximum 44% approval
When the dust clears and it is Obama vs--- we shall see
If Newt picks a Hispanic as a VP nominee, ie. Rubio--lets look at
Florida again
Laugh of the week-Turkish President Gul after refusing to be in the room with Ehud Barak,praises HAMAS FOR ITS PEACE EFFORTS.
Followup laugh- Abbas again refuses direct talks without Pre-conditions of "67 borders,and end to settlement construction.-Then Panetta yells to the Israelis "JUST GET BACK TO THE DAMN TABLE,"
It was the Jews pre-Israel who were the true "Palestinians". To wit,the name of the newspaper was the "PALESTINIAN POST" -now the Jerusalem Post.
The name of the symphony was the "Palesinian......-now the Israel Symphony.
The whole idea of a Palestinian State was from EU and WH pressure which made it politically incorrect to say or claim "Jordan is Palestine"
Newt is right on target in sticking to his guns,and to naming JOHN BOLTON as his Sec. of State. It was Sem Obama who prevented Bush from naming him to the permanent UN position.
The attacks against Newt by former colleagues, speaks to his toughness as a leader.He took no crap,and accomplished his goals.These small-minded politicos, aare bringing up their 30 year old grievances because they lost power.
I believe these Romney attacks will backfire,
The polls showing Obama beating Newt and Mitt, should be taken with a little grain of salt.
It is early
The enthusiasm level favors the Rep.
How about turnout?
How about that Obama's polls show a maximum 44% approval
When the dust clears and it is Obama vs--- we shall see
If Newt picks a Hispanic as a VP nominee, ie. Rubio--lets look at
Florida again
Laugh of the week-Turkish President Gul after refusing to be in the room with Ehud Barak,praises HAMAS FOR ITS PEACE EFFORTS.
Followup laugh- Abbas again refuses direct talks without Pre-conditions of "67 borders,and end to settlement construction.-Then Panetta yells to the Israelis "JUST GET BACK TO THE DAMN TABLE,"
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Newt / sex in NYC
The charge that Newt is a full time politician,while Mitt is a businessman doesn't hold up.
Mitt ran for Gov. and when his polls were low did not run for re-election.He ran for the Senate and was defeated-for President and did not make it.He has spent a good deal of his life running for office.
Newt since leaving office has been involved in consulting work and like most in the beltway,never lost touch.He has lectured,written books,and been a consultant for Fox.
The attacks on him are way out of line,and so far have not hurt him.
They will certainly immunize him when the election season post convention starts,if he is the candidate.
Sadly an on-line student newspaper at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University (The Beacon) has a story of a sex tryst by a 20 year old woman in a NY hotel room.Why people think that washing dirty laundry in public is helpful is beyond me.Nor do I sympathize with the editors who refused to tone down the story.
There is a difference between censorship which I oppose,and shame on our traditions which such a story produces.
Mitt ran for Gov. and when his polls were low did not run for re-election.He ran for the Senate and was defeated-for President and did not make it.He has spent a good deal of his life running for office.
Newt since leaving office has been involved in consulting work and like most in the beltway,never lost touch.He has lectured,written books,and been a consultant for Fox.
The attacks on him are way out of line,and so far have not hurt him.
They will certainly immunize him when the election season post convention starts,if he is the candidate.
Sadly an on-line student newspaper at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University (The Beacon) has a story of a sex tryst by a 20 year old woman in a NY hotel room.Why people think that washing dirty laundry in public is helpful is beyond me.Nor do I sympathize with the editors who refused to tone down the story.
There is a difference between censorship which I oppose,and shame on our traditions which such a story produces.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Caroline Glick
yOU MUST READ AN OP-ED FROM THE JERUSALEM POST BY CAROLINE GLICK.IT IS REPRINTED IN REALCLEARPOLITICS.COM TODAY.
THE TITLE IS " UNDER OBAMA,US IS NO LONGER ISRAEL'S ALLY".
For the most part it contains the charges that I wrote about here for the last 2 days,with amplifications.
The knives are out against Newt,by Paul, Romney, Obama and the press.There is an article in the Wash. Post based upon what she has not said(Pelosi),because it is sealed,proves what kind of a terrible person Newt is.
Pelosi knows that Newt was absolved of all but 1 charge years ago,The records are closed,and her fake attempt to use that material,is illegal and unethical.Yet even the suggestion that she knows some dirt is enough to convict Newt.
Despite the fact ,that MSNBC keeps saying they are happy that Newt might be the candidate,I am not so sure they willel that way after the debates.
More and more the evidence is that Obama lost Egypt,and has litle interest in Iran despite a 100-0 Senate vote on sanctions.He is concentrating on Asia and golf.
THE TITLE IS " UNDER OBAMA,US IS NO LONGER ISRAEL'S ALLY".
For the most part it contains the charges that I wrote about here for the last 2 days,with amplifications.
The knives are out against Newt,by Paul, Romney, Obama and the press.There is an article in the Wash. Post based upon what she has not said(Pelosi),because it is sealed,proves what kind of a terrible person Newt is.
Pelosi knows that Newt was absolved of all but 1 charge years ago,The records are closed,and her fake attempt to use that material,is illegal and unethical.Yet even the suggestion that she knows some dirt is enough to convict Newt.
Despite the fact ,that MSNBC keeps saying they are happy that Newt might be the candidate,I am not so sure they willel that way after the debates.
More and more the evidence is that Obama lost Egypt,and has litle interest in Iran despite a 100-0 Senate vote on sanctions.He is concentrating on Asia and golf.
Monday, December 05, 2011
Hillary followup
I neglected to complete Hillary's outrageous charges against Israel.That because in charedi areas women sit in the back of the bus -it reminds her of Iran.
She should know in Monsey and Monroe USA this is the NORM.
She also was upset that male soldiers walked out while females sang.She has no feeing for Jewish law,and the rules of modesty in our traditions.
She should concentrate on the role of women slaves in Arab-African countries.Her worry about the role of women in the Israeli body politic is outrageous-look at the heads of Kadimah and the Supreme Court.
This is classical anti-semitism dressed up as anti-zionism.
Would it be that womens rights in the Arab world would even be 50% of that in Israel,then perhaps someone in the diaspora could complain.
For the Sec. of State to try to undermine Israel as a pure DEMOCRACY-IS EVIL.
My Democratic friends should remember this in 4 years when Hillary challenges Pres. Gingrich
MUCH WILL BE WRITTEN RE; BIBI'S SNAP CALL FOR LIKUD ELECTIONS.
The clearest explanation so far is that he is preparing for an Obama win,and wants to have
1-the election out of the way, so Obama cannot influence it.
2-a mandate, so that when he fights with Obama,he will feel secure.This might include an attack on Iran,increased settlement growth,war with Syria,Hamas and/or Hezbollah.
She should know in Monsey and Monroe USA this is the NORM.
She also was upset that male soldiers walked out while females sang.She has no feeing for Jewish law,and the rules of modesty in our traditions.
She should concentrate on the role of women slaves in Arab-African countries.Her worry about the role of women in the Israeli body politic is outrageous-look at the heads of Kadimah and the Supreme Court.
This is classical anti-semitism dressed up as anti-zionism.
Would it be that womens rights in the Arab world would even be 50% of that in Israel,then perhaps someone in the diaspora could complain.
For the Sec. of State to try to undermine Israel as a pure DEMOCRACY-IS EVIL.
My Democratic friends should remember this in 4 years when Hillary challenges Pres. Gingrich
MUCH WILL BE WRITTEN RE; BIBI'S SNAP CALL FOR LIKUD ELECTIONS.
The clearest explanation so far is that he is preparing for an Obama win,and wants to have
1-the election out of the way, so Obama cannot influence it.
2-a mandate, so that when he fights with Obama,he will feel secure.This might include an attack on Iran,increased settlement growth,war with Syria,Hamas and/or Hezbollah.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
It never stops!
The real face of the anti-Israel dogma is coming to the fore once again by the Obama left-wing team
Item. Panetta bangs on the table, and blames Israel for lack of direct talks with PA. Israel says let's talk without pre-conditions
Abbas sets conditions-Where is the fairness? or the friendship?
Item.The US Ambassador to Belgium at a public forum,blames anti-semitism on Israel's policies.He probably is Jewish,Where is the outrage?
Item.Hillary Clinton attacks Knesset for the bills limiting outside funding to Israeli NGO's for the purpose of subverting Israel.Where is her attack on Saudia Arabia for preventing women fromm driving?
Israel is under the gun and even friends like Germany forced Israel to submit to the PA the tax money, or lose the sixth submarine they are going to build for Israel.Where is the attack on Abbas for violating Oslo ,by unilaterally going to the UN?
Item. Panetta bangs on the table, and blames Israel for lack of direct talks with PA. Israel says let's talk without pre-conditions
Abbas sets conditions-Where is the fairness? or the friendship?
Item.The US Ambassador to Belgium at a public forum,blames anti-semitism on Israel's policies.He probably is Jewish,Where is the outrage?
Item.Hillary Clinton attacks Knesset for the bills limiting outside funding to Israeli NGO's for the purpose of subverting Israel.Where is her attack on Saudia Arabia for preventing women fromm driving?
Israel is under the gun and even friends like Germany forced Israel to submit to the PA the tax money, or lose the sixth submarine they are going to build for Israel.Where is the attack on Abbas for violating Oslo ,by unilaterally going to the UN?
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Obama a friend of Israel?
YES, the President has for the most part been good on supplying military and intelligence support to Israel.He follows in the path of Bush.
However,as Sen. Lieberman implied,he has been the worst disaster for Israel diplomatically,and politically.
From day 1 he has tried to embarress Bibi,gigve lukewarm support in the UN,
and supportED the PA over Israel.His ambush of Bibi just prior to the last trip was a classical case of screwing your friend.
His support for a left wing govt change in Israel backfired.His pressure on settlements poisoned the atmosphere.His announcement that IsraEl should go back to '67 was disgusting.
Now he has refused to lead on Iran ,and Israel will probably have no choice but to attack.
He lost Egypt,and now we have a surge of Islamic fundamentalists.
He is nowhere on Syria.He led Libya from behind and he was silent when the Iranian people took to the streets.
He is not a friend of Israel.His speech in Cairo points to Israel as a product of the Holocaust -ignoring Jewish history.
We pray for his defeat, and the creation of a real pro-Israel administration.
However,as Sen. Lieberman implied,he has been the worst disaster for Israel diplomatically,and politically.
From day 1 he has tried to embarress Bibi,gigve lukewarm support in the UN,
and supportED the PA over Israel.His ambush of Bibi just prior to the last trip was a classical case of screwing your friend.
His support for a left wing govt change in Israel backfired.His pressure on settlements poisoned the atmosphere.His announcement that IsraEl should go back to '67 was disgusting.
Now he has refused to lead on Iran ,and Israel will probably have no choice but to attack.
He lost Egypt,and now we have a surge of Islamic fundamentalists.
He is nowhere on Syria.He led Libya from behind and he was silent when the Iranian people took to the streets.
He is not a friend of Israel.His speech in Cairo points to Israel as a product of the Holocaust -ignoring Jewish history.
We pray for his defeat, and the creation of a real pro-Israel administration.
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