Shoulda blogged yesterday.  Yes, I’m thrilled it’s official.  Yes, I’m thrilled that I actually have a connection to the guy.  No, it’s not that strong of one.  But it’s enough of a connection to know that we, as a nation, are truly blessed. Despite it all, however, all I feel now is trepidation.  Better than… Continue reading New era…

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/01/15/israel-shells-un-headquar_n_158078.html If the UN’s position holds, Israel has lost my support.  Not that Israel care about my support… But now I don’t know what to make of this site: http://www.eightmaps.com/ Andrew Sullivan makes one excellent point in responding to someone complaining about this map: You can only shame people if they feel ashamed. And, frankly,… Continue reading One opinion formed, another brewing…

I don’t know what to think.  Of course any sovereign nation has the right to defend itself.  That isn’t the issue.  The question is how a nation defends itself.  And I gotta say, is anyone comfortable with targeting schools?  I like how Andrew Sullivan put it: To put it bluntly: dead Palestinian children, we can… Continue reading Israel, Gaza, Hamas… Oh My!