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Monthly Archives: March 2010
March 11, 2010
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The Israel Lobby and Gentile Power
The more I’ve studied the long-term politics of Zionism in the United States, the more I’ve been struck by a paradox. While most people see the Israel lobby as an attempt to use Jewish financial and electoral power to impose … Continue reading
March 10, 2010
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Don’t Blame The Jews
Many people think that Jewish lobbying, pressure and influence dragged a reluctant Uncle Sam into the Middle East. Think again. Now it’s true that American opposition to Zionism has a long and distinguished pedigree. In the 19th century, American missionaries … Continue reading
March 9, 2010
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A Good NYT Post on Climate
I’ve done my share of Times-bashing on the climate change issue, so it’s a pleasure to see a thoughtful and sensible piece by Times writer Andrew Revkin. Unfortunately it’s on the web rather than in the print edition where it … Continue reading
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Holy Crap Rap
I always love when a blog post can be set to music, so I was very glad to be tipped off by a linking website (HT: Irenic Thoughts) to this video. I was a little mystified by what these young … Continue reading
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The Night Yasser Arafat Kissed Me
The stars were sparking over Gaza on the unforgettable night when Yasser Arafat kissed me — gently, tenderly, sincerely. I’ve rarely felt more relaxed or more comfortable with a world leader; he was kneading my shoulders and massaging my back … Continue reading
March 8, 2010
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Revolutionary Not Evolutionary Times
Ever since the ‘cluster of Copenhagen’ ended in open disarray I’ve been blogging about the breakdown of the movement to fight climate change through the negotiation of an international treaty. These days, I’m increasingly wondering whether the climate meltdown is … Continue reading
March 7, 2010
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Faith Matters Sunday: The Perils of Common Sense
Theodore Roosevelt may have called him a “filthy little atheist,” but Tom Paine’s pamphlet “Common Sense” got right to the heart of the American world view. Common sense is more than a political slogan in the United States; a belief … Continue reading
March 6, 2010
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Literary Saturday: The Communist Manifesto
Everybody should read The Communist Manifesto, and read it more than once. Short, fast-moving and written to be understood by a wide audience, it’s a gripping read, a huge intellectual accomplishment, and a way of thinking about the world that … Continue reading
March 5, 2010
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Boss Rangel and the Spirit of 1876
The two most successful African-American politicians in recent New York history are on the ropes. David Paterson, the first African-American governor in the history of the Empire State, is being driven from office by wave after wave of allegations. Charles … Continue reading
March 4, 2010
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Patagonian Pander Predictably Flops
Hillary Clinton has ruled out a run for the White House after serving as Secretary of State. I hope she’s at least equally clear that she shouldn’t follow Tom DeLay onto the set of Dancing With The Stars; if her … Continue reading
March 3, 2010
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Treason Is A Matter Of Dates
This observation, famously made by Talleyrand at the Congress of Vienna as the powers debated the fate of the turncoat King of Saxony, reminded the crowned heads of Europe that all of them had at one time or another worked … Continue reading
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Thinking the Unthinkable: War With Iran
“Do not even think about bombing Iran,” wrote Michael O’Hanlon and Bruce Reidel in yesterday’s Financial Times. Pointing out that the US has two unpopular and unfinished wars in the region already, and that the damage from any military strikes … Continue reading
March 2, 2010
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Back In The Saddle
After a rough week of paper grading, family visits and writing capsule reviews for Foreign Affairs, I’m getting back to an ambitious blogging schedule. I’m working on a post about war with Iran that should be up by morning, planning … Continue reading
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American Populism Podcast
Recently, on a trip to Washington, D.C., I stopped by the offices of The American Interest and sat down to discuss the Tea Party movement in the context of historical American populism, something I wrote about in my recent post, … Continue reading
