Jordan’s ambassador, Dina Kawar, called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) last Friday (October 16, 2015) to deal with the escalating violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The session was televised on C-SPAN. The UNSC is expected to issue a statement exhorting both sides “to show restraint.” State Department spokesperson John Kirby expressed the Obama’s administration’s concern about Israel’s “use of excessive force.” He said, “We have certainly seen some reports of what many would consider excessive use of force.” Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was quick to respond saying: “What do you think would happen in New York if you saw people rushing into a crowd trying to murder people? What do you think they would do? Do you think they would do anything differently than we are doing?”Keep reading.
When it comes to Jews and Israel, the double standard and hypocrisy were displayed again, this time by the 15 members of the UNSC. Apparently, they expect Israeli Jews to submit to Arab Palestinian killers to “avoid excessive force.” That would please the 57 members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and their western lackeys. It would also fit with the long held role assigned to the Jews as people who do not defend themselves, as was the case for Jews in Europe and the Muslim world.
The speeches by the Permanent Members (U.S., Britain, China, France and Russia) echoed one another. The essential message from all of them was “both sides must end the violence.” In order not to anger the Arab-Muslim Bloc, the truth was discarded and replaced by formulaic verbiage that removed the context and the facts on the ground. Moral equivalency was used instead. The facts are crystal clear. Incited Arab Palestinians and Arab Israelis are murdering innocent Israeli civilians without provocation of any kind: old people and young and civilians and soldiers are being targeted for only one reason - because they are Jews. Fortunately, Israeli security forces, and in some cases, individual citizens who were by-standers were close enough to prevent more murders by shooting the killers or incapacitating them. Under any universal law or code of justice, self-defense is permissible, and defending the unarmed and innocent civilians is in fact a civic duty.
Something more insidious occurred at the UNSC emergency session that should concern all people of good will who seek an Arab-Israeli peace. The ambassadors of Malaysia and Venezuela shamelessly targeted only Israel – ignoring the Arab-Muslim perpetrators of violence. They compounded anti-Israel bias with unabashed falsehoods, accusing Israel of “70-years of occupation of Palestine.” This has to be a new angle in the attempt to de-legitimize the Jewish state. It rejects Israel even within the June 4th, 1967 lines, and its very existence when they considered the pre-1967 Israel as “occupied” Palestinian territory. At the UN though, lies and distortions by dictatorial regimes are fully permissible and encouraged.
U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Taye-Brook Zerihoun (of Ethiopia) provided the briefing prior to the delegates speeches. He reported on the latest violent incident in which a large group of Palestinians set fire to the compound containing the holy site of Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus. “Zerihoun said “Fortunately there were no reported injuries but the site sustained major damage.” He added, “There were also three stabbing and ramming attacks on Israelis, leaving 10 Israelis injured and three Palestinian suspects wounded.” Consistent with the general tenor of the UN, he concluded by saying, “We have seen that the impact of social media and irresponsible rhetoric has played a dramatic role in escalation. On this count both sides have much to be blamed for, but I welcome efforts by leaders in the past days to tone down their statements. I call on community, religious and political leaders on all sides to calm the language they use in this regard and work together to de-escalate the situation.”
Most of the non-permanent members of the UNSC, (Angola, Chad, Chile, Lithuania, New Zealand, Nigeria, and Spain) employed moral-equivalency in their speeches. Jordan, (representing the Arab League) presented a one-sided view, while Malaysia and Venezuela displayed downright hostility toward Israel. The most hypocritical statements however, were made by the alleged “friends” of Israel, particularly the ambassadors of Britain and France, and U.S. ambassador Samantha Powers...
Monday, October 26, 2015
The Palestinian Terror Wave and Moral Equivalency
From Joseph Puder, at FrontPage Magazine, "The United Nations and the Obama administration's dual attack on Israel":
New Sabine Jemeljanova Photo Shoot for Zoo Today (VIDEO)
One of the most fabulous Page 3 models around.
At Egotastic!, "SABINE JEMELJANOVA LINGERIE STRIPTEASE FOR TINGLES UP AND DOWN THE SPINE."
At Egotastic!, "SABINE JEMELJANOVA LINGERIE STRIPTEASE FOR TINGLES UP AND DOWN THE SPINE."
Obama Fuels Flames of Anti-Cop Movement
Following-up from yesterday, "Rise Up October — March Against Police Brutality in New York City (VIDEO)."
From Michael Goodwin, at the New York Post:
But keep reading.
From Michael Goodwin, at the New York Post:
At a White House discussion about improving the relationship between police departments and black Americans, President Obama declared that “the moment is here.”Yes, they hate them, and they want them dead --- exactly the opposite of Obama's mealy-mouthed words.
He meant a chance for big change, and that’s the problem. The change he and his allies are achieving is like throwing gasoline on a raging fire.
Consider that at about the same time the nation’s first black president was speaking to police chiefs and prosecutors, a group called Black Lives Matter was denouncing police brutality in Times Square, real and imagined. In another sad coincidence of timing, they marched as the city was mourning the murder of NYPD Officer Randolph Holder, the fourth New York City cop killed in 11 months.
Officer Holder was black, as is his alleged killer, but that mattered not a whit to the protesters. One told Fox News that she hopes Holder’s family “realizes that his life is included in the ‘Black Lives Matter’ slogan.”
“We’re talking about black bodies being persecuted across the world,” she added.
This is nonsense on steroids, yet these are the president’s shock troops. Obama and confidante Valerie Jarrett earlier met with the radicals leading the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraged them to keep going, the group has said.
Obama, at last Thursday’s event, praised the group again while also claiming that “everybody understands that all lives matter.
Everybody wants strong, effective law enforcement. Everybody wants their kids to be safe when they are walking across the street. Nobody wants to see police officers who are doing their jobs fairly hurt. Everybody understands it’s a dangerous job.”
His saying so doesn’t make it true. The anti-police movement sweeping urban areas proves that many people actually don’t want strong law enforcement, and don’t have any respect for police work. Many, including those Obama met with, appear to hate all cops.
But keep reading.
The Highest Backside Air Ever (VIDEO)
It's Danny Way, busting at 25-foot backside air at a custom-built ramp in North San Diego. The highest ever, or so they say.
Via Thrasher Magazine:
Via Thrasher Magazine:
VIDEO: Democrats Block 'Kate's Law' — Legislation Would Impose Mandatory Five-Year Sentence for Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Aggravated Felony After Already Being Deported
At Legal Insurrection, "Dems Block Kate’s Law But Effort to Pass Continues."
And here's Bill O'Reilly, who's been pushing for new legislation since Kathryn Steinle's murder. Sharyl Attkisson is interviewed:
And here's Bill O'Reilly, who's been pushing for new legislation since Kathryn Steinle's murder. Sharyl Attkisson is interviewed:
Tomi Lahren on 'The Blaze' (VIDEO)
Smart and smokin' as ever.
This lady picks herself up and hits the ground running.
And ICYMI, "Islamic 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed to Move to Qatar."
This lady picks herself up and hits the ground running.
And ICYMI, "Islamic 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed to Move to Qatar."
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Reviews of Tonight's 'Homeland'
If you haven't watched it, then don't click this link, at WSJ, "‘Homeland’ Season 5, Episode 4: An Intelligence Expert Weighs In."
It was really good, that's for sure.
More at Variety, "‘Homeland’ Recap: Exit Wounds Abound in ‘Why Is This Night Different?’", and the New York Times, "'Homeland' Season 5, Episode 4 Recap: With One 'Da,' an Enemy Is Revealed."
It was really good, that's for sure.
More at Variety, "‘Homeland’ Recap: Exit Wounds Abound in ‘Why Is This Night Different?’", and the New York Times, "'Homeland' Season 5, Episode 4 Recap: With One 'Da,' an Enemy Is Revealed."
Rise Up October — March Against Police Brutality in New York City (VIDEO)
Stay classy, progs.
Here's a slideshow, "Rise Up October anti-police brutality protest held in New York City."
And at Twitchy, "‘There’s your racial divide’: Greg Gutfeld notes the irony in New York anti-police rally."
Also at the New York Post, "Protesters flip off NYPD days after cop slay."
Here's a slideshow, "Rise Up October anti-police brutality protest held in New York City."
And at Twitchy, "‘There’s your racial divide’: Greg Gutfeld notes the irony in New York anti-police rally."
Also at the New York Post, "Protesters flip off NYPD days after cop slay."
Today's cover: Quentin Tarantino rants at "stop police terror" rally https://t.co/ypCCXr4CPb pic.twitter.com/f8XXHWJ3uq
— New York Post (@nypost) October 25, 2015Flashback: John Nagl, Knife Fights
Well, since special operations are increasingly in the news, here's a reminder of John Nagl's book from last November.
At Amazon, Knife Fights: A Memoir of Modern War in Theory and Practice.
At Amazon, Knife Fights: A Memoir of Modern War in Theory and Practice.
Sunday Cartoons
At Flopping Aces, "Sunday Funnies."
Also at Reaganite Republican, "Reaganite's SUNDAY FUNNIES," and Theo Spark's, "Cartoon Round Up..."
Cartoon Credit: Legal Insurrection, "Branco Cartoon – Democratic Socialism Explained."
Also at Reaganite Republican, "Reaganite's SUNDAY FUNNIES," and Theo Spark's, "Cartoon Round Up..."
Cartoon Credit: Legal Insurrection, "Branco Cartoon – Democratic Socialism Explained."
WATCH: New Video Purportedly Shows U.S.-Kurdish Raid Against Islamic State
I At Instapundit.
And a YouTube clip is here, "The Kurdish regional government in northern Iraq released a video Sunday purportedly showing the joint raid of a prison by U.S. and Kurdish peshmerga forces in which they released 70 hostages held by the Islamic State group."
ADDED: The BBC has the video, which shows some different angles, "'Hostage rescue' footage of US-led raid on IS jail released."
And a YouTube clip is here, "The Kurdish regional government in northern Iraq released a video Sunday purportedly showing the joint raid of a prison by U.S. and Kurdish peshmerga forces in which they released 70 hostages held by the Islamic State group."
ADDED: The BBC has the video, which shows some different angles, "'Hostage rescue' footage of US-led raid on IS jail released."
Bernie Sanders Goes on Attack, Throws Jabs at Hillary Clinton in Iowa (VIDEO)
From Glenn Thrush, at Politico, via Memeorandum, "Bernie Sanders goes on the attack at Iowa Democratic dinner."
And at CNN, "Bernie Goes on the Attack."
And at CNN, "Bernie Goes on the Attack."
Don't Miss Last Minute Halloween Deals
Sale ends October 30th, at Amazon, Halloween Deals on Kids Costumes and More.
Plus, pre-order, Goosebumps Retro Scream Collection: Limited Edition Tin.
Plus, pre-order, Goosebumps Retro Scream Collection: Limited Edition Tin.
Go Behind the Scenes with Playboy's Miss October 2015, Ana Cheri! (VIDEO)
Following-up from a couple of weeks ago, "Ana Cheri, Playboy's Miss October 2015."
And here's a new clip:
More at Bro Bible, "Miss October Ana Cheri is Looking Off-the-Charts H-O-T in Her New Playboy Pics." And at Egotastic!, "PLAYMATE OF THE MONTH ANA CHERI LOSES HER TOP, TRUST ME, SHE LOSES IT."
And here's a new clip:
More at Bro Bible, "Miss October Ana Cheri is Looking Off-the-Charts H-O-T in Her New Playboy Pics." And at Egotastic!, "PLAYMATE OF THE MONTH ANA CHERI LOSES HER TOP, TRUST ME, SHE LOSES IT."
CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker Poll: Hillary Clinton Leads in Iowa, Gains in New Hampshire
Following-up, "CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker Poll: Donald Trump and Ben Carson Tied in Iowa (VIDEO)."
Here's the results for the Democrat field, "Clinton on top in Iowa, gains in New Hampshire":
But keep reading.
Here's the results for the Democrat field, "Clinton on top in Iowa, gains in New Hampshire":
Bolstered by Iowa Democratic caucus-goers who say she won the recent debate, Hillary Clinton now has an edge over Bernie Sanders in Iowa. She's up three points there, after re-allocating the supporters of Vice President Joe Biden. Those caucus-goers were then asked who'd they support if Biden decided not to run.It's actually withing the margin of error in Iowa, so the Clinton camp shouldn't get too complacent. Clinton leads sanders 46-43 in the Hawkeye State.
In Iowa, Sanders' backers remain very enthusiastic about his candidacy, while enthusiasm for Clinton is on the rise among hers: Fifty-eight percent of Clinton's first-choice Iowa voters are enthusiastically supporting her, up from 49 percent a month ago...
But keep reading.
CBS News 2016 Battleground Tracker Poll: Donald Trump and Ben Carson Tied in Iowa (VIDEO)
This is great.
The Republicans are actually having a race.
At CBS, "Trump, Carson lead GOP in Iowa; Trump keeps big lead in NH, SC":
More.
FLASHBACK: "The Political Establishment's Terrified by Donald Trump's 'Tangible American Nationalism'."
The Republicans are actually having a race.
At CBS, "Trump, Carson lead GOP in Iowa; Trump keeps big lead in NH, SC":
The Republican nomination fight continues to be dominated by political newcomers Donald Trump and Ben Carson. In Iowa, Carson has moved up to tie Trump.Trump's at 38 percent in New Hampshire. It's a runaway situation, which would give him enormous momentum.
In South Carolina and New Hampshire, there is Donald Trump with a large lead, and then there is everyone else.
More.
FLASHBACK: "The Political Establishment's Terrified by Donald Trump's 'Tangible American Nationalism'."
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