As a reminder that in each generation new tyrants (new and improved Pharaohs) will seek to destroy the Jewish People, well, heeeere’s Alexander Cockburn! Even as we speak, right now, this minute, Cockburn is on C-Span TV, live and taking questions from those who agree with him. Others, who disagree, get cut off, as I did.

A previous caller slammed him for being part of Left Wing anti-Semitism. I dialed in, got through, and asked Cockburn what he meant by referring to that caller as “your kind.”

Well, that pretty much ended my half of the “conversation.” Cockburn began a rant that went on for about 10 minutes. I tried to explain that – oh heck, what’s the difference. There was no sense in even trying as he kept on hollering. This man is a pro. Knocking Israel (and America) -- this is his business. His main point? Israel is not PERFECT.

Compared – I asked – to whom? I don’t think that got in. I said, “Your hostile agenda against Israel is so transparent.” This, I think, did get in, and about here he accused me of reading from notes. What notes? How can I be reading when neither he, nor the C-Span host, would even let me speak?

Never mind four questions. How about one?

No, this was the Alexander Cockburn Show. More piling on upon Israel because Israel is NOT PERFECT.

Click, and I was off the air. To make room for people who were “so glad” that his views (against Israel) were being heard.

(Shades of THE  JIMMY CARTER SHOW on the same C-Span.) 

Cockburn has been around. Wikipedia notes that back in the 1980s he was dropped by The Village Voice for apparent “conflict of interest.” You’re welcome to read about this “conflict” back there at Wikipedia online. But Cockburn was not silenced. He found a new gig at The Nation. (Plus CounterPunch.)   

HIS KIND – they never let up. They never let go. They keep on coming. They do indeed arise from generation to generation.

From Pharaoh through Haman up to this very instant – they will always be with us, THIS KIND.

This is important to remember. As THAT KIND persists, so must Israel persevere from strength to strength.

They seek to destroy us, but they can’t and never will.

What perfect timing, the proof of this lesson. Just in time for Passover.