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Joseph C. Kaplan

Oct 22, 2024, 10:20 AM

A Response and a Reply

My previous column, “The Privilege of Responsibility,” was, in part, a reaction to an article, “A Mitzvah Like Maror,” by Rabbis Michael J. Broyde and Gidon G. Rothstein. This article by two “smart, knowledgeable people whom I respect,” as...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

Oct 15, 2024, 12:28 AM

What NATO must do if Putin retakes the White House?

It will commit a coup to protect US democracy and NATO When a system set up hundreds of years ago (the US Constitution) fails and permits an anarchistic takeover, you go to manual override mode. When the immune system starts attacking...

Joshua Hammerman

Oct 7, 2024, 9:00 PM

Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 Brief – Six Takeaways from Jewish Sources

Here are some passages from Jack Smith's January 6 brief, as seen through the prism of Jewish sources. Let me be clear that I am not endorsing any candidate. I am simply building a response to Donald Trump's oft-repeated accusations...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

Jun 22, 2024, 2:04 PM

Serenading Donald Trump?

Which clip doesn't belong in this list? Each with their strong points. Very catchy. Great singing. They don't make 'm like that anymore. Not very subtle. Great visuals. All the reasons lined up. Anger with humor combined. Historical and timeless. An Emmy from me. Without the music it's downright chilling. The...

Jonathan Freirich

Jun 19, 2024, 6:48 AM

No straight lines

The arc of history doesn’t bend towards justice. Not by itself. We must bend and break the arc, again and again, to pursue justice. Time and patience always favor the oppressors. Falling apart is the natural direction of things. This holds for...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

May 20, 2024, 7:33 AM

Biden will win because he supports Israel

Truth and principles over profit and greed You know what, I want to begin by saying that it pains me deeply that so many Jews are misled about Biden, with Pelosi, one of the staunchest allies of Jews, maligning him while...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

May 13, 2024, 12:59 AM

Prediction: Trump’s running mate will be Kristi Noem

It takes one to tow one Journalists are shocked she lied about meeting North Korea's dictator and defended executing her puppy in cold blood. Generally, they assume this undoes her chances. To the contrary. This all pleads for her. 1. She...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

Apr 2, 2024, 12:21 AM

The non-handbook of Donald J. Trump

Voter beware Typically, people and machines come with handbooks on how they operate or must be operated. The main threat to the Free World has decided to sell a book that collects all the guidelines he will not keep and has...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

Mar 26, 2024, 1:22 AM

Not about Trump

Don't just complain he's sucking up all the oxygen in the room. Ignore him. Donald Trump is a loser who took a lot of his father's money and made it dwindle, claiming he made it grow. His greatest 'successes' are: He...

Moshe-Mordechai van Zuiden

Mar 12, 2024, 3:38 AM

The State of the Union lines Biden never spoke

All the lines I provided but were left out This opening applause is not for me, of course. It's not personal. Nothing of it is personal. That's what my predecessor can never understand. It's for our holy traditions of democracy,...

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