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Olmerts Tops Bush, Gives Condi Her Orders
newshoggers.com - 1/14/2009
Olmerts Tops Bush, Gives Condi Her Orders
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By Cernig When was the last time there was such an obvious case of the tail wagging the dog ? “I said, ‘Get me President Bush on the phone,’ ” Mr. Olmert said in a speech in the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon, according to The Associated Press. “They said he was in the middle of ...
Op-Ed Columnist: Israel’s Goals in Gaza?
nytimes.com - 1/14/2009
Op-Ed Columnist: Israel’s Goals in Gaza?
— 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? > (more) Op-Ed Columnist: Israel’s Goals in Gaza?

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bookwormroom.com - 1/12/2009
Looking for insults
— bookwormroom.com — 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 ... (more) Looking for insults

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meganmcardle.theatlantic.com - 1/13/2009
What is the Israel lobby?
— meganmcardle.theatlantic.com — Stephen Walt, of The Israel Lobby fame, launches into the blogosphere with a bang: Here's a thought... experiment: Imagine that Egypt, Jordan, and Syria had won the Six Day War, leading to a massive exodus of Jews from the territory of Israel. Imagine ... (more) What is the Israel lobby?

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Crooks and Liars:  HR Clinton Still Hawkish On Iran

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HR Clinton Still Hawkish On Iran
Crooks and Liars — ... Hugely disappointing, as was Kerry's agreement talk of "big sticks". No wonder the Iranians call her "Madame AIPAC". With Obama seemingly giving more than just lip service to the anti-Iran pro-AIPAC lobby, the next Israeli leader won't even have to worry about calling up the American president to give his SecState her marching orders. ...

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