Tag Archives: Barack Obama

The West’s shameful response to the Iran protests

In my earlier post about the Iran protests I mentioned the limp response from both Western governments and Western media.  Melanie Phillips picks up on the weak institutional response from the West, saying: … utterly risible the gloss initially put … Continue reading

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Obama’s last day as President – and his last act of spite

The day we have all been praying for for the last 8 years has come: Barack Obama is leaving the White House today, and not a day too soon! But before Donald Trump can get a foot in the door … Continue reading

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How should Israel respond to Obama’s betrayal and Resolution 2334?

The implications, immediate and far-reaching, have been discussed almost ad nauseum in the political world, in the media, even on this little blog. But the question remains: what ought Israel do in light of the resolution’s adoption, and how should … Continue reading

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The confused British response to UNSC Resolution 2334 – support, then condemnation

A couple of weeks ago we were all delighted with Theresa May’s hearty support of Israel in her heart-warming speech to the Conservative Friends of Israel. We were equally gratified when Theresa May strongly condemned John Kerry’s anti-settlements speech last … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with Resolution 2334?

After all the brouhaha at the nasty surprise we received at the hands of the Obama Administration who refused to veto UNSC Resolution 2334, followed by John Kerry’s nasty attack on Israel, putting all the blame for the failure of … Continue reading

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John Kerry’s speech on Israel: delusional and disgraceful

The Obama Administration’s “January surprise” took its next steps today with John Kerry’s absurd and outrageous speech on Israel, in which he claimed to lay out his vision of Middle East peace but which in practice was simply a screed … Continue reading

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