The left-wing J Street lobby came into existence in order to support Obama administration pressure on Israel. But with the president shelving any talk about twisting Israel’s arm to make concessions to the Palestinians while he’s running for re-election, the group is instead doing its best to muster support for his weak position on Iran.
Clinton Unwittingly Makes Case Against Administration’s Mideast Policy
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with top Israeli officials yesterday, and made a powerful case against a renewed push for the peace process. She didn’t mean to, of course; she was actually exhorting the Israeli leadership to do whatever they must to get Mahmoud Abbas back to the negotiating table. But she employed two
Top Dem Leaves DISCLOSE Act Vigil
After Senate Republicans blocked the DISCLOSE Act from a vote yesterday, Senate Democrats held a “midnight vigil
Channel U.S. Aid to Civil Society in Pakistan
Sadanand Dhume of the American Enterprise Institute makes an important point in the Wall Street Journal: that, while Pakistan is increasingly in the grip of anti-Western military men and Islamists, there are large sectors of society that are more open to a liberal, pro-Western agenda. These range from the English-speaking elites to ethnic and religious
First They Came For the Baha’is….
There is a common misconception that Iran’s restrictions on the right to worship freely apply only to members of the Baha’i religion. But while the Islamic republic has reserved the most vicious forms of persecution for the adherents of this gentle faith — whose numbers, according to some estimates, have dwindled from around 500,000 at
Let's Not Talk About It TSA hasn't complied with order to start public discussion on body scanners
Transportation Security Administration supervisor Nick Fox, right, demonstrates new software being tested with advanced imaging technology at McCarran International Airport Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) A Transportation Security Administration agent looks over a license at a security check point in the Portland International Airport Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Portland,
Obama’s Gutting of Welfare Reform Is Illegal
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has a General Counsel and legal staff to ensure that the agency’s actions are lawful. Did they take the day off last Thursday? We have to question whether the department lawyers were consulted at all about the “Information Memorandum
Now 'indisputable proof' of Obama forgery Live-streamed event features latest revelations of Sheriff Joe's Posse
At a news conference Tuesday in Phoenix that will be live-streamed by WND, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his Cold Case Posse will present “indisputable proof
Israeli navy getting new missiles Weapons provide response to threats from Gaza, Syria, Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israel’s navy is getting new vessels which will be equipped with short- and long-range surface-to-surface missiles that will assist in any Israeli Defense Forces ground offensive toward the Gaza Strip, Lebanon or Syria, according to a report in Joseph Farah’s G2 Bulletin. The missiles will be available for attacks on radar facilities,
'Photon torpedoes' target Mitt VP picks Director of 'Star Trek' joins Soros, unions to slam GOP choices
J.J. Abrams Film director J.J. Abrams has joined billionaire George Soros and some of the nation’s biggest labor unions in donating large sums to a superPAC targeting potential Republican vice presidential picks and run by David Brock, founder of the controversial Media Matters for America. The superPAC American Bridge 21st Century just unveiled a
Donald Trump Unleashed: Romney Shouldn't Disclose Records Until Obama Proves Identity
Trump: Romney shouldn’t disclose tax returns until Obama proves his identity Donald Trump via Twitter: A true honor. @PressSec considers asking for @BarackObama’s college transcripts a “Donald Trump question.” bit.ly/Nm5Qq3 Release it! Donald J. Trump ✔ @realDonaldTrump A true honor. @PressSec considers asking for @BarackObama‘s college transcripts a “Donald Trump question.” bit.ly/Nm5Qq3 Release it! 13
Court-martialed doc: Obama eligibility still in question Now serving patients, former officer wonders why Constitution ignored
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