I feel like a large part of Liberal America has lost contact with reality. ICE is a branch of federal law enforcement. Local police ought to be working with them in close cooperation. It’s a question of security, not politics; of law, not opinions, and of common sense, not ideology. The proper target for demonstrations … More Defund UNRWA, not ICE
This is intended for all my relatives. I’m Jewish. It’s a conscious decision on my part. It involves both beliefs and actions. For many others this isn’t the case. Being Jewish is an identity thrust upon them by others, something they cannot control. I was raised with the idea that I am a Jew, but … More I’m Jewish – 18 Jan 2026
The world is a scary place. There are several items that are in the news that add to that impression. First, there is the seizure by the US of TWO tankers on the high seas. Normally, I would view this as piracy, but if the US is blockading Venezuelan oil, which they may have done, … More Worries 8 Jan 2026
It’s time for me to point out a couple of things that make me worry about what is happening in the world as we start 2026. The first item is, naturally, what is going on with my neighbors. There is a cease-fire in Gaza, and Hamas has, predictably, dragged its feet about competing what … More Gaza and Iran 1 Jan 2026
Yesterday one of CNNs headlines was about Israeli soldiers killing a Palestinian. It was part of a larger story aimed at promoting the “Palestinian” narrative of events. My daughter lives near the site of the incident. Here’s what she said really happened. The story starts about six months ago. That’s when a group of religious … More West Bank confusion – 23 Dec 2025
Eurovision, for those who don’t know it is an annual song contest with entries from European countries. In popularity, it’s similar to the super bowl halftime show. The administrators just decided to let Israel participate after some members complained about political bias. So Israel got permission to participate. Russia has been banned for a couple … More Eurovision
I had not intended to return to this today, but when I saw CNN just now, I changed my mind. There has been an effort to attack the image of US President Trump by the opposition Democrats because of his statements (and actions) regarding the Somali immigrants in Minnesota. We used to call this tactic … More Reactions 4 Dec 2025
I inherited a bias for the Democratic Party from my parents. But I would not want to be in the same room, no, make that the same country, with the people who represent that political position today. I served in the US Navy for 8 years. I did 3 tours of duty with the amphibious … More Washington, DC, 26 Nov
If I had been asked at any time during the past few weeks if I thought there was a chance of a hostage/cease-fire deal I would have probably said “Definitely Not”/ Even now, with lots of rumors flying about how close a deal is, I’m still only very cautiously optimistic.. I have a hard time … More Gaza 10 Oct 2025
I just finished watching a news broadcast. As usual, it left me amaze at how ignorant so many so-called world leaders are. There is a movement afoot to ban Israel from the Eurovision song contest. Spain’s prime minister said they won’t participate if Israel does. He said Russia was banned for invading Ukraine, but when … More Gaza 15 Sep
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