bookwormroom.com - 1/12/2009
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I’m fairly disinterested in Prince Harry. He strikes me as an unexceptional young man who grew up in an unpleasantly rarefied atmosphere, but who is finally finding meaning and purpose in his life through military service. He keeps forcing attention on himself, though, by having foot ...
haaretz.com - 1/12/2009
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haaretz.com —
The Central Elections Committee on Monday banned Arab
political parties from running in next month's parliamentary elections,...
drawing accusations of racism by an Arab lawmaker who said he would challenge the decision in the country's Supreme Court. ...
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Israel bans Arab parties from running in ...
nytimes.com - 1/14/2009
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nytimes.com —
The focus for Israel and Barack Obama’s team
should be on creating a clear choice for Hamas...
for the world to see: Are you about destroying Israel or building Gaza? >
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Op-Ed Columnist: Israel’s Goals in Gaza?
juancole.com - 1/12/2009
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juancole.com —
I want to follow up today on my
postings over the weekend on how organizing to defend...
progressive congressional representatives and punish reactionary ones is far superior to street protests as political action on the Israeli-Palestinian issue. ...
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Only an America First PAC Can Stop the Madness
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... Civilian casualties may not be innovative but they certainly are an effective way of influencing policy in a democratic country like Israel. That’s why they’re an objective for terrorists.
The Provocateur, “Some Perspective on the Great Loan Modification Scam”
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... How easy is it to insult some people? Well, since they’re looking for reasons to be insulted, it’s pretty easy. ...
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