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  1. Denouncing Israel?

    Although many of these Jewish progressives might claim to be Zionists, they seem to be attempting to put a "friendly face" to Zionism -- one that could be described as "soft Zionism" or "Zionism-lite." They appear to find the Jewish religion "offensive,"

  2. Iran War: Fighting Over Numbers

    [O]nce it became clear that the imaginary "new regime" was the old big bad wolf, Trump declared the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as the key goal of the war. I think Trump -- whatever you think of the method in his madness or the madness of his

  3. Finish the Job

    In 1979, 1999, 2009, 2017-2018, 2019, 2022, late 2025 and early 2026, the Iranian people rose up in massive nationwide protests against economic collapse, repression, and governance failures. Each time, the regime responded with ruthless massacres...

  4. Japan, Germany and Zombie Firms: The Quiet Suicide of Socialized Corporations

    Both the Japanese and German models, then, had real achievements. Both produced world-class companies and generated admiration. Both, however, also concealed the same poison: the gradual conversion of the private company into a social institution whose

  5. Palestinian Leaders Still Reject Israel's Right to Exist

    [T]he "right of return" for refugees will remain "a historical constant that cannot be forfeited by the passage of time." — PLO Executive Committee member Wasel Abu Yousef, wafa.ps, May 12, 2026. When Palestinian leaders speak about the "right of