Monthly Archives: April 2002

dangerous designs

It is not peace that Sharon seeks with the Palestinians but their surrender and expulsion. Oppression and brute force are the only language he knows. The notions of bargaining, accommodation and compromise are alien to his whole way of thinking. … Continue reading →

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In the midst

I am in the midst of a transition (again).  The muse came briefly today, but blogger was down (again).  I have been teetering on the verge of switching to Greymatter, and (until later today, maybe) I am going that way.  … Continue reading →

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naked beast

From The Problem with Sharon, in the Guardian Unlimited: What [will] be permanent is a further intensification of the hatred between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples, with all that will mean for their futures. Israel is using one of the … Continue reading →

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river crossing

I don’t know what we expect the Palestinian people to do.  God help us, but no person can be expected to endure being brutalized for thirty five years without becoming brutal?or dead.  Perhaps Ghandi could do it.  And Mandela actually … Continue reading →

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the 14th is 24

Happy 24th, Denys!  Three years ago, you were half my age.  Kisses.

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solidarity

Why am I not here?  The effort is continuing right now.  Regarding the Six Day War, in June of 1967, Golda Meir remarked, “We can forgive the Arabs for killing our sons.  We can?t forgive them, however, for forcing us … Continue reading →

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