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Monthly Archives: December 2006
Eid ul-Adha, the tribute to Moloch
December 27, 2006 I never cared to learn what Moslem holidays were about, but having a radio on gives one plenty of information not deliberately sought out – and Moslem callers to WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Kwanza segment enlightened me yesterday … Continue reading
Israel’s unconditional surrender
December 24, 2006 Palestinian game of good cop Abbas/bad cop Hamas has finally borne fruit. According to press reports, Israel agreed to Abbas’ request to “bolster” him. With the release of Israel’s kidnapped serviceman not even on the agenda, with … Continue reading
Where Rumsfeld is right – and where he isn’t
December 15, 2006 In his last speech as defense secretary, Donald Rumsfeld was, as always, forceful and direct. All but quoting my own diagnosis of our predicament, he said in his farewell address that “The long struggle we are in … Continue reading
Clash of civilizations?
December 9, 2006 Ants are social creatures. Their society is complex and well structured. Each ant is assigned an individual function – a worker, a soldier, a matron – and together they build a commonwealth that is a wonder to … Continue reading