Tonight, it's small ball for readers used to my brooding on the big picture of war and peace in the Middle East. We're going to talk about public education and the wonderful local businesses who support it. Back in the old days when this blog was searching for its voice, my subject matter was more diverse and I wrote a great deal issues like food, family, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
100 Iranian Missiles Will Penetrate Defenses, Hitting Israeli Targets After First-Strike
Gareth Porter does some excellent reporting during his current trip to Israel, where he's meeting Israeli military and intelligence figures concerning a possible Israeli attack on Iran. He focuses on the lack of Israeli psychological preparation or awareness of the danger they face from an Iranian counter-strike after Israel's pre-emptive attack. Neve … [Read more...]
Under Threat from Oakland Jewish Federation, Bay Area Jewish Center Withdraws from Peter Beinart Event
About as close as Peter Beinart may ever get to Jewish Voice for Peace, were flyers posted throughout the Bay Area advertising his book promotion appearance at the East Bay Jewish Community Center (EBJCC) in Berkeley. The event was to have been co-sponsored by the JCC and KPFA, the local Pacifica radio station. The station, known for its leftist politics, … [Read more...]
‘Israel Bought an Airfield Called Azerbaijan’
Mark Perry has published another powerful expose of covert Israeli intelligence activities against Iran. This segment in his series deals with Azerbaijan, a subject I've written about here after the recent announcement of a $1.6 billion arms deal between Israel and that nation. Perry expands and amplifies the story, revealing that Israel may use Azerbaijan … [Read more...]