An extract from Max Blumenthal’s new book, Republican Gomorrah, on the rise of Sarah Palin: To those who knew Palin, she was no ordinary hockey mom, but rather an evangelical foot soldier who spearheaded the [conservative Christian] movement’s takeover of local government. Her power base was the Wasilla Assembly of God, a Pentecostal mega-church where…
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Palestinians are being told they shouldn’t get along
When one side of Palestinian politics (Fatah) has been bought and sold by Israel and the Americans, true reconciliation seems very far away: The leader of Hamas has called for Palestinian reconciliation before elections, saying unless his movement is accepted by its rival Fatah, democracy will not lead to unity. Khaled Meshaal, who lives in…
The changing spots of the Gaza Strip under Hamas
During my recent visit to Gaza, I investigated the role of growing Islamisation in the Strip. The New York Times writes today about the story and finds a conflicted territory: Iyad el-Serraj, a psychiatrist and close observer here, said there was little doubt that Gaza, long a religiously and socially conservative place, was increasingly so.…
When the Rabbis start speaking out against Gazan outrage
Observing American Rabbis unite over Palestinian rights is an inspiring sight. Back in July, Mondoweiss reported: Thirteen American rabbis have initiated an important new project called Ta’anit Tzedek – The Jewish Fast for Gaza. The rabbis are calling for a communal monthly fast in support of the following goals: To call for a lifting of…
Endorse the Gaza Freedom March
The following statement is well worth supporting: Israel’s blockade of Gaza is a flagrant violation of international law that has led to mass suffering. The U.S., the European Union, and the rest of the international community are complicit. The law is clear. The conscience of humankind is shocked. Yet, the siege of Gaza continues. It…
What are the real responsibilities of the press during war?
An intriguing story. It’s hard to ever really trust government perspectives on war – they simply want the ugly truths to be ignored – but did Associated Press do the right thing here? Defense Secretary Robert Gates expressed disappointment Friday at news outlets that used a picture taken and distributed by The Associated Press depicting…
How the corporate media continues to sell the Lockerbie lie
The Lockberie story, covered in supposedly intimate detail in the Western press, appears to be a scandal of massive proportions. John Pilger fills in more of the missing pieces: Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi was convicted by three Scottish judges sitting in a courtroom in “neutral” Holland. There was no jury. One of the few reporters…
Obama is being fooled by Israel (and he feels fine)
Steve Walt in Foreign Policy knows who is really in charge with the Israel/America relationship: In an obvious gesture of defiance, the Netanyahu government in Israel intends to approve the construction of hundreds of additional housing units in West Bank settlements. All such settlements, it is worth noting, are considered by most of the world…
The Jew goes after the Christian nutters
Max Blumenthal jumps into the fire with the Republican elites:
When Jesus freaks took over the Republican party
American writer and film-maker Max Blumenthal – recently investigating crazy Zionism in the Middle East – has just released his first book, Republican Gomorrah: Inside the Movement that Shattered the Party, an examination of the Christian Right’s hold on modern American politics. Here’s Blumenthal’s fascinating interview on yesterday’s Democracy Now!: