“In diplomacy, I have often said that when you do surprises, you usually drive your friends into the fetal position.” Former American Diplomat Dennis Ross’s comments during a Washington Institute for Near East Policy presentation typified the unease of his fellow panelists in the United States and the Middle East in response to Donald Trump’s […]
Bill introduced to move U.S. embassy to Jerusalem
In December, “Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer endorsed President-elect Trump’s proposal to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.” Now, following Obama’s betrayal of Israel in his refusal to veto UN Resolution 2334, three Senators have introduced the “Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act, which would move the U.S. Embassy […]
Trump advisers want Netanyahu to attend inauguration
So do I. It would be a clear and unmistakable signal that this administration is different, and that turnaround is drastically and urgently needed. “Trump advisers want Netanyahu to attend inauguration,” by Aaron Short, New York Post, December 31, 2016: President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers want to invite Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu to the inauguration or […]
Democrat Congressman: “Few limits” on what Trump can do to fight jihadis
CONGRESS’ failure to limit the war powers of the US President means Donald Trump looks set to enjoy free rein to wage war on the barbaric Islamic State regime when he takes office in January. The quote about Congress’ “failure to limit the war powers” of Trump comes from a source that never showed any […]
Resolution 2334: Obama’s betrayal of Israel supports the Palestinian jihad
Leaked documents claim that the UN anti-settlement resolution 2334 was orchestrated by the United States. Of course, opponents of Israel will conjure up a range of attacks on the validity of these leaked documents, but there are convincing reasons that validate their premise. In early December Former president Jimmy Carter, who is virulently anti-Semitic, called […]
Trump: “We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such total disdain and disrespect”
As rumors swirl that John Kerry is going to do further damage to the U.S. alliance with Israel in his speech today, President-elect Trump offers a reliable American ally and the state that is on the front lines of the global jihad a word of reassurance:
Trump team seeks names of officials working to counter “violent extremism”
“Some career officials said they feared the incoming administration may be looking to undo the work that the Obama administration has done on countering violent extremism.” Let’s hope so! Let’s hope that Trump’s team is requesting these names so that all those who are responsible for the denial and willful ignorance that has hamstrung our […]
Trump: Berlin terrorist issued a “purely religious threat”
This is already provoking the usual howls of outrage, but it is simply true. No good can come from denial of reality. And denial of reality has been official U.S. policy for years now. The era of fantasy-based policymaking may finally be drawing to a close. We can only hope.
Trump warns UN after Israel vote: ‘Things will be different’ soon
“This puts Israel in a very poor negotiating position and is extremely unfair to all Israelis.” Trump is right. One may hope that he will recognize that Israel is on the front lines of the global jihad that the U.S. and the rest of the free world also faces, and proceed accordingly. “Trump warns UN […]
CNN tells Trump how to defeat jihad: “Don’t turn this into a war or clash of civilizations”
CNN’s advice to Trump essentially boils down to this: Keep on applying the failed policies of the past that you campaigned on rejecting. Keep employing the same failed analysts, the same false diagnoses of the problem, the same wrong solutions. CNN: “There’s no benefit in frightening Americans by leading them to believe that their way […]