Elul 9, 5778, 8/20/2018
 Oedipus, rage and the Bibi obsessionIn today’s politically charged atmosphere, rage and aggression have become acceptable forms for expressing opposition and the desire to replace the “head” of a nation. Enlisting psychiatric jargon to discredit the POTUSNo amount of psychiatric jargon will alter the public perception that President Trump is doing the job that has to be done. And no amount of media accusations can hide Netanyahu's accomplishments. Trump’s “2020” visionThe 2020 elections will be a watershed election that will most likely set the political tone for the coming decades. Jewish Humor and the HolocaustIs the Holocaust just another historical event that is no more special than any other? That seems to be the liberal message. The anti-Iran Sunnis and the ‘Jordanian Option’The Palestinian Arabs have lost Sunni support by allying with Iran. Now is the time for new initiatives. Palestinian Arab hatred is going to lead to a new "Nakba"As usual, the Palestinian Arabs are deluding themselves through the use of new terror and violence against the Jews, just as they did in 1948 and 1967. In the name of Jewish unityLiberal American Jewish leadership rethinks its attitude towards Israel. Rebranding the Holocaust?Shouldn't we just move on? Sanctimonious Jews empower anti-SemitesLiberal, self-righteous Jews are being used by the left and the Democratic party to oppose Trump publicly. What they are causing is anti-Semitism on a new scale. The day the music died for Jewish American Liberals.It's always tough to bet on the losing horse, but when you have to realize that your arrogant abetting of an anti-Israel administration has landed you outside the circle, that can lead to PTSD (Post Trump Stress Disorder). The 8-State SolutionThe Palestinian Authority’s grip on Judea and Samaria is weakening, with its disintegration a distinct possibility. A possible solution. Global consequences of Obama’s denialObama has left America and most likely the rest of the Western World confused and angry. Netanyahu should be vindicated, not villified during this terror waveThe prime minister shows commendable statesmanship in his responses to the threats against Israel. John Kerry's fantasy worldThe current wave of terror isn’t about "settlements", borders, or a desire for a two-state solution. Netanyahu-Hunting Season has Officially OpenedObama has reinforced the belief that he is a neophyte in world affairs by firing the opening shot against Israel's Prime Minister. Responding to Darkness with LightResponse to terrorism is on two levels, one for perpetrators and another encouraging those who support the state. One Big Step Backward for MankindIsrael's right to self defense is supported, as long as Israel doesn't act on it. 'Price Tag' PsychologyRevenge is not part of Jewish culture and the Arab world, where it is accepted, knows that. Europe's Anti-Semitism, America's AssimilationThe writer draws conclusions from the juxtaposition of both anti-Semitism and assimilation. A Sabbath MurderWe are not only dealing with the attempt to murder Jews here. Responding to Trauma in IsraelRon Jager's opeds appear frequently on Arutz Sheva. This is his retraction of incorrect information that appeared in one of his articles. In Memoriam: The First 9/11 VictimDanny Lewin, a member of the IDF elite volunteer commando unit Sayeret Matkal, fought the attackers on American Airlines Flight No.11. Gush Katif Must Never Happen AgainTisha B'Av is a time to learn the lessons of the past. And the Gush Katif debacle took place at this time of the year. Held to a Higher StandardPerhaps there is a left-handed compliment here. The Moral Burden of Living with TerrorObama and much of the political and media elites in particular are in denial when it comes to understanding Islamists. Resiliency Means Acknowledging TerrorAmericans are resilient. Israelis have shown, unfortunately, that they are as well. But that is not a carte blanche for Obama to go on with business as usual. Intimidation and RacismIf it acts, talks and thinks like a racist, it may very well be one. Obama Won, America Lost: Election ReflectionsObama's second term, can no longer be about hope, the hope is largely gone. Obama will confront a daunting agenda. Israel's Elections: Deri's ComebackAn analysis of one of the surprises of the Israeli election season: the new Deri-Yishai dual leadership of the Shas party, almost forgotten in the Bibi-Lieberman merge, and the Orlev-Hershkowitz duo. Jewish 'Leaders' Letter to Netanyahu is No SurpriseThe letter is not surprising to this writer, it is true to form for a certain group of American Jews. Israel's Many Gifts to the WorldNo country in the history of the world has ever contributed more to humankind and accomplished more for it's own people in so brief a period of time as Israel has done |
