Archive for May 11th, 2007

Carter’s Concern

Former US President Jimmy Carter, who doesn’t seem to acknowledge Israel’s right to defend herself against Jihadis, has identified a much more potent enemy of the Jews: Zionist Christians (or should that be Zionist Christians of DeathTM?) .
Former President Carter reportedly said Jews should not align themselves with Zionist Christians. Tikkun magazine editor Michael Lerner [...]

No Comparison

South African Intelligence Minister Ronnie Kasrils has rejected the comparison between South Africa’s apartheid and Israel’s policies designed to protect her citizens from terrorism.
Believe it or not, he is claiming apartheid was not nearly as bad.
Intelligence Minister Ronnie Kasrils on Thursday accused Israel of conducting a policy against the Palestinians that was “worse” than apartheid.
Speaking [...]

Steamrolled by an A7

Hey, my koala got rolled!

But in Tamar Yonah’s defense, she at least partially seems to understand that the purpose of the awards is not to win, but rather bring exposure to blogs that deserve a wider readership. And she hearts Israellycool, so I’ve been softened up a bit (not just by the steamroller, I guess).
Her [...]

Anti Climax

Israeli band Teapacks has been wiped off the Eurovision map.
The Israeli band Teapacks on Thursday evening failed to qualify for the Eurovision Song Contest finals, as it was not selected to go on in the contest’s semi-finals in Helsinki.
Teapacks, the Israeli entry for the song contest, sang its controversial song “Push the Button” in Helsinki [...]

Jerusalem Syndrome

Worth watching, even though you are subjected to seeing Michael Moore at the beginning.