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Archives for December 2023

Calls for Presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT to Resign: Sexism, Racism, and Hypocrisy 

Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 6:37 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

On December 5, the presidents from Harvard, Penn, and MIT testified at a congressional hearing on the rise of antisemitism on their campuses. Everyone expected them to field questions from those politicians with ease, like professors fielding questions from their students.  University presidents failed That’s why everyone was shocked when one simple question made them all look so… Read more.

Gaza: Israel and US against the World – Biden Warns of Unraveling Support

Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:14 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Biden warns Israel is losing global support The media are making much ado about President Biden warning Israel’s leaders on Tuesday that they were losing international support. Among other things, he cited the alienating policies of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s right-wing government.  Foremost, he bemoaned Netanyahu’s refusal to even consider the two-state solution, which Biden maintains offers the only path… Read more.

Zelensky in Washington Seeking More US Aid. But Goes from Hero to Zero

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 5:13 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Zelensky seeking more aid A year ago this month, President Volodymyr Zelensky came to Washington. He was seeking additional US aid to help Ukraine fend off Russia’s genocidal aggression.  He addressed a Joint Session of Congress, where members hailed him as a hero. They viewed him as a beacon of democratic resilience. I duly commented on the Churchillian… Read more.

Elon Musk Reinstates Alex Jones on X – Giving Advertisers the Finger

Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:59 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Musk reinstates Jones on X Elon Musk proved long ago that he is to business what Donald Trump is to politics. Both revel in defying norms and conventional wisdom.  Yesterday, Musk proved it again by reinstating Alex Jones on X, formerly Twitter. Jones gained infamy by spreading wild conspiracies, including that: a “New World Order” is… Read more.

Happy Hanukkah! Despite the Rise in Antisemitism

Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:39 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Rise in antisemitism Let’s stand with Jews here and everywhere to combat the antisemitic violence now terrorizing them. History is flashing warnings to the world. Outbursts of antisemitism have often been harbingers of societies in deep trouble and omens that extremism and violence are imminent. So the wave of global hatred directed against Jews –… Read more.

Pearl Harbor Day of Remembrance: History and Significance

Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Attack on Pearl Harbor  President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously decried the attack on Pearl Harbor. He described Japan’s assault as follows: December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. (President Franklin… Read more.

Biden’s Travel Ban on West Bank Settlers Is Feckless and Cynical 

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Biden cracks down on West Bank settlers Yesterday, in what seems like a daring move, Biden announced a visa ban targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank.  The policy move follows President Biden’s warning last month that sanctions could be imposed on individuals the US views as involved in violence against Palestinians, particularly in the larger territory. … Read more.

Venezuela Holds Referendum to Claim Guyana Territory: Russia Beams with Pride

Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Venezuela votes to seize Guyana territory Land grabs are rivaling military coups as the trending event in geopolitics. Venezuela is mounting the latest land grab. It is doing so today through a referendum on annexing an oil-rich region of Guyana. The referendum will ask Venezuelans … if they agree with creating a new state called Guayana Esequiba in the Essequibo region, granting… Read more.

COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai?

Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:48 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Whose idea was this, Exxon’s? COP28 in Dubai? The BBC reported on Monday that leaked briefing documents revealed plans by the United Arab Emirates to discuss fossil fuel deals with 15 nations. COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber said at a news conference that the report aimed to undermine his COP28 presidency. ‘These allegations are false, not… Read more.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s ‘Regret’ for Bush v. Gore

Friday, December 1, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

The tainted legacy of Sandra Day O’Connor  Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman on the US Supreme Court. Her legacy is assured, especially given the pivotal role she played in Planned Parenthood of Southeast Pennsylvania v. Casey, upholding abortion rights.  But her pioneering legacy is forever tainted by her vote in Bush v. Gore. To understand why, consider how… Read more.