Pizza, Nazi Israel & Whining Christians May 17, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
They say you are what you eat and drink. Partake of too much pizza and beer and, well, you don't need me to elaborate. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7603
On Scorpions & the Middle East May 09, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
Centuries ago, when we were kids, my brother and I imagined that certain individuals had an imaginary self destruct button on their foreheads. I know it wasn't nice of us. But we noticed certain behavioral tendencies in some of our acquaintances. Things would be moving along nicely for them for a while and then they'd inevitably ''press that button'' and get into mischief. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7598
Can Syria be fixed? May 03, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
The Syrian civil war began in March 2011 and shows no signs of being resolved. According to United Nations statistical estimates, to date there have been at least 70,000 deaths and over 1,000,000 refugees. Some suggest that these figures need to be revised upwards. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7592
On Excusing Evil April 26, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
I'm ashamed to admit that I've been living in my current house for over two years and have only recently visited the local Jewish Museum. Worse, I had driven past it hundreds of times. It's kind of ironic given the nature of my weekly Omega Letter brief. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7588
The X State Solution March 22, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
Most of us understand that, while most people talk about a two-state solution, the Palestinian leaders and various other interested parties really want just 'One State'. I've also noted before that, even allowing for the continuation of an Israeli state, I couldn't see how Hamas and the Palestinian Authority could ever pull off a viable, united governing restructure. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7567
On Lipstick & Jihad Freedom Fighters March 08, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
In a discussion about the difference between John McCain and George W. Bush's policies, Barack Obama once famously said ''You can put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig''. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7560
ARGO: Movie of the Year 2012 March 07, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
I couldn’t wait to see this movie; and as soon as it was available on satellite, I did. I used to see movies at the movie theaters, but that was before you had to get a second mortgage to afford the popcorn. They’re really proud of their popcorn and soft drinks, so now I sit in the comfort of my home with my big screen and eat my own doggone popcorn, $1.49 and you get two big bowls. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7559
Another Jewish Exodus March 01, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
Last weekend my family watched the Schindler's List movie on television. I only caught the last half hour or so. However, the little I did see really moved me, as it did the girls. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7554
On Perspectives & Jerusalem February 22, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
One of my favorite pastimes is browsing through book stores. For me it's a bit like stepping into Dr. Who's Tardis time machine. A quick five minutes stretches into a whole hour and a whole hour somehow compresses into five minutes. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7550
Awash With Oil February 02, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
Back during the OPEC Crisis in the 1970's we were forced to come to grips with a nightmare scenario nobody was prepared for. The world was running out of oil. We knew that it HAD to be true. The laws of supply and demand confirmed it. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7537
On Ducks & Israel February 01, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
I happen to dislike clichés, though, for some reason, I seem to be doomed to endlessly repeat them. My favorite ones that I don't like are: ''It's all good''; ''At the end of the day''; ''The bottom line is''; ''It is what it is''; ''When all is said and done''. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7536
The Tide of Islamist Violence January 25, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
Have you ever thought about stopping the tide of the sea? Pretty ridiculous isn't it? It just keeps rolling into the shore, wave after wave, after wave. In fact the sea is a virtually unstoppable wave-making factory. You know where I'm going with this - right? The title gave it away again. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7531
A World of Their Own January 18, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
To some degree, I guess many of us live in our own little made-up worlds that support our own little truths. I must be the first one to admit to needing to do the 'occasional' reality check. Don't we all? I do think, however, that some people 'go way out of their way' to construct worlds that they're comfortable to live in and which defy reality. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7526
2013 & Chicken Little January 11, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
My wife gently chided me over the manner in which I signed off my last column - Welcome to 2013. With that, I extend my apologies to you all prior to digging myself into another hole. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7520
No End of the World...but January 04, 2013 - Israel - Middle East
As I began to put thoughts together for this column, the year was just about to click over to 2013. The U.S. is safe. That is, unless there were some hidden clauses in the Mayan Calendar about imminent Fiscal Cliffs and Mass Concussions & Blood Clots that were overlooked. But the Doomsday worrywarts were wrong after all...weren't they? http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7515
Benghazi, Egypt & Rhyming Narratives December 21, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
As I scanned the news for this week's column, I came across a novel excuse as to why the Benghazi tragedy occurred. It was offered by a writer in an analysis piece for the New York Times. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7508
Putin Eyes Middle East in Balance of Power December 17, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
Perhaps sanity has prevailed as Israel chose Australian oil producer Woodside over Russia’s bid to take-over 30% of the Leviathan natural gas exploration site just off Israel’s coast. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7504
History, Reality and Prophecy December 07, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
Israel promised to respond to the UN General Assembly's recognition of Palestine as a state, in violation of the Oslo Agreement, by building an additional 3,000 settlement units on land claimed by the Palestinians. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7498
A Chill Wind in Egypt November 30, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
There's a sudden chill in the air where I live. The temperature dropped suddenly and we've had our first taste of snow, just after Thanksgiving. It shouldn't have taken me by surprise yet it did. It is that time of the year after all. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7492
The Mythical 'Cycle of Violence' November 26, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
According to the newspaper Al Hayat, Israel offered Hamas and the Islamic Jihad leadership a 90 day cease-fire during which time Israel would gauge Hamas' ability to stop the shelling of Israeli cities and towns prior to discussing Hamas' demands. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7489
Handling the Truth & Israel November 23, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
Alright, I confess to putting my own spin to that title. It's my response to an article that - in turn - borrowed from the movie ''A Few Good Men''. The movie immortalized the phrase: http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7488
Canada Stands with Israel Where is Obama? November 18, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
''When Israel, the only country in the world whose very existence is under attack, is consistently and conspicuously singled out for condemnation, I believe we are morally obligated to take a stand.'' - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
Talking to Walls November 16, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
Unless you've been on vacation to another planet or galaxy and have only just arrived, you'd no doubt know that America has just re-elected President Obama. I don't really want to stir up emotions or regurgitate the "Campaign Highlights''. Heck, I'm still suffering Post Election Loss Trauma as it is. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7481
Israel & the Theology of the Oppressed November 09, 2012 - Israel - Middle East
I watched Fox News Network's Bill O'Reilly play a video where African American Bishop E.W. Jackson delivered a scathing anti-Democrat message to his congregation. The sources of Jackson's displeasure were the issues of pro-life and same-sex marriage. http://www.omegaletter.com/articles/articles.asp?ArticleID=7476
