Tag Archives: Palestinians

Siloviki

How much of the Georgia/South Ossetia/Russian conflict can be laid at the hands of a corrupt cabal of former soviet ministers bent on lining their own pockets? Perhaps a great deal. Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili has handed his Russian counterpart, … Continue reading

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Metternich would be proud

Obama makes his first effort at diplomacy with the Palestinians. The response: F- – – Washington, f- – – Obama and f- – – you. I feel encouraged, how about you?

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Analogues

Juan Cole suggests that Israeli treatment of the Palestinians represents “a condition analogous to slavery.” It would seem that on this matter Juan Cole has a condition analogous to Hamas. (via CampusWatch via Commentary). Also, if you missed it, check … Continue reading

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My Eyes Opened

Late in the eighties I was taking a course in American history after 1945. One of my fellow students was a bright, interesting Palestinian. Continue reading

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