Tag Archives: Israel

Open Thread | The President of the United States Writes an Op-Ed

Posted on November 22, 2023 by rikyrah

In the Washington Post: Joe Biden is president of the United States. Today, the world faces an inflection point, where the choices we make — including in the crises in Europe and the Middle East — will determine the direction … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | What Is Going On In Israel?

Posted on March 28, 2023 by rikyrah

I saw videos of protests in Israel and wondered what was going on? https://twitter.com/JewishWorker/status/1636429741556154392?s=19 Been wondering what’s happening in Isreal. Israel faces airport closure, strikes as rage mounts over courts overhaul By Steve Hendrix and Shira Rubin Updated March 27, … Continue reading →

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Nikki Haley Shut Down by University of Houston Students For Israel Actions

Posted on May 27, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

This is what happens when you come to our neck of the woods peddling bullshit. We’re NOT having it! University of Houston students LIT Nikki Haley UP! FREE! FREE! PALESTINE! US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley received the wrong … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Foreign policy, genocide, Human Rights, News, Open Thread, Palestinians, Protests, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Tuesday Open Thread | Steve Schmidt: There is blood on Trump’s hands

Posted on May 15, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

After the death of 58 Palestinian protesters, Republican strategist Steve Schmidt says Trump is using incitement to shore up his base — consequences be damned. “He destabilized the region with not having any clue what he is doing.”

Posted in Current Events, News, Open Thread, Palestinians, Violence, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 71 Comments

Donald Trump’s response after being asked about anti-Semitism in the U.S.

Posted on February 16, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

Trump didn’t even address Anti-Semitism. This is word salad. He doesn’t have a clue what he is doing. He’s faking it as he goes along. God help us all!

Posted in Current Events, Foreign policy, News, Open Thread, prejudice, Racism | Tagged , , , , | 38 Comments

Video | President Obama Says Netanyahu’s Speech on Iran is a Mistake

Posted on March 2, 2015 by rikyrah

President Obama’s White House-Rueters Interview PBO on Netanyahu pending speech to Congress:  “I don’t think  it’s permanently destructive,  I think it’s a DISTRACTION from what should be our focus” Full Transcript of Reuter interview SNIP: REUTERS – Let’s talk a … Continue reading →

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Star Parker Does not Speak for Black Christian Communities: COONBUSTER ALERT!

Posted on February 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Excuse me, what planet is this lady from? How the HELL are you going to call for the CBC and black folks to support this nut, when John Boehner broke protocol and invited a Prime Minister to speak to speak … Continue reading →

Posted in Ametia's Rant, Current Events, discrimination, Hate Crime, Human Rights, Immigration, Media, Politics, Racial Bias, Racism, Religion | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

To Undermine President Obama, John Boehner Is Going to Allow Benjamin Netanyahu to Address Congress

Posted on January 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Think about that. The President of the United States is supposed to take the lead in foreign policy. Because this President refuses to go to war with Iran, and is, in fact, taking steps to bring Iran to the table … Continue reading →

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Senator Pittypat of South Carolina Better Decide : A U.S. Senator or Member of the Israeli Knesset?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by rikyrah

hat tip-SG2 Sen. Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Congress Will ‘Follow Your Lead’ During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday, incoming chair of the Senate Foreign Appropriations Committee Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told the foreign leader … Continue reading →

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Terrorism: Israel bombing Gaza Market Place

Posted on July 31, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

https://soundcloud.com/intifada/israel-killing-intimidating-journalists-amid-gaza-communication-blackout

Posted in Current Events, Ethnic Cleansing, News, Open Thread, Palestinians, Racism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 44 Comments