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Kamala Harris Stands up to Another Bully

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o Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is the primary reason why peace does not exist in the Middle East. He has refused to honestly discuss a solution to the unnecessary enmity between the Israeli and Palestinian people since his first term as Prime Minister in 1996. When the terrorist group Hamas murdered 364 Israelis on October 7, 2023, taking 40 more hostages, no one could find fault with Netanyahu’s intention to retaliate and hopefully rescue innocent victims taken during the massacre. MS. HARRIS EXPRESSES HER OPINION However, the attacks on Gaza have caused the deaths of more than 39,000 mostly innocent civilians, and displaced more than 2.3 million. Israel’s targets include hospitals and schools. This is not retaliation for his nation’s suffering, it looks more like genocide. After an angry speech before Congress, and a meeting with President Biden and Vice-President Harris Thursday, Netanyahu met with Trump on Friday at his trashy, white resort/ho

GOP Attempting to Misdirect the Reason for Unrest on College Campuses

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I love protests; there is nothing more democratic than a peaceful protest focused on a miscarriage of justice or a demand for equal rights and protection under the law. What is happening on our college campuses today reminds me of my experience in the 1960’s. Contrary to lies told by fake Republicans, today’s protests have nothing to do with their invalid claims that the participants are anti-Israel. These protests are in support of the Palestinian people, and how wannabe dictator Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting a form of genocide. REPUBLICANS CONTINUE THEIR EFFORTS TO RECREATE OUR COUNTRY IN THE FORM OF A THEOCRACY It has become clear to every informed American that right-wing politicians seek the repeal of the First Amendment. If Trump finds a way to rig the November election, as he and Putin did in 2016, and is once again gifted the Electoral College, he plans to make Christianity America’s only recognized religion. This is at the core of why rig

Protests Are Very American, Unlike the Lies and Whining from FOX News and Other Right-Wing Propaganda Machine

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Just once more, at least for today, read the First Amendment carefully and take special note of the last line. [ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances .] In July, our nation will celebrate 248 years since the Declaration of Independence began the creation of the United States of America. There have been occasions when our overpaid government has accomplished great things. However, most changes which benefit all Americans were the result of demands from the people. From labor protests to the demands of younger Americans to end the illegal war in South Vietnam, to the peaceful marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which were followed by recent Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality against minorities, Amer

When Governments Fail to Act, the Situation only Worsens

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart “All governments are bad, some are worse than others.” I heard this when I was a young man. Over my nearly 78 years I have learned that it was and is completely true. The only thing I didn’t consider was that my government would become the most corrupt and incompetent of them all. My interest in politics began in 1956, when I was 10 years old. I turned on our television when I arrived home from school, and on the TV was Dwight Eisenhower’s second convention. I was fascinated. Now that I am an old man, I look back on the 13 presidents I have watched, listened to, and read about. Only one of the 13 was a great president; JFK: and three are on the list of the worst in history: Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and at the bottom, Donald Trump. Of the nine remaining, three were admirable for their accomplishments; Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden; three were somewhat competent and had good intentions; Dwight Eisenhower, George H.W. Bush, and Barack Obama. The f

End Genocide Everywhere Without Exception

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Hatred is the darkest emotion and the greatest danger to mankind. When such a severe emotion controls a person or group, what follows is inevitable: violence and death. Hatred is sometimes personal, but frequently includes an entire race, other demographics, or religious sect. This is an act of pure ignorance and a low level of basic intelligence.  AMERICA HAS A 405 YEAR HISTORY OF RACISM AND BIGOTY Although it is true that our nation has a more than 400-year history of extreme racism and bigotry, which continues today, the United States is not alone in its crimes against humanity. Greed, jealousy, and envy pare segments of the ultimate and most despicable emotion owned by human beigns: hate. RELIGIONS WERE ALL FOUNDED ON PEACE AND LOVE IN THEIR ORIGIN Much of the world’s history involves violence between religions. Battles between Pagans and Christians led to the Crusades and war between Christians and Muslims. These bloody and senseless battles began in 1095 a

Republicans, Desperate for Votes, Pander to America’s Jewish Population

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Over the last couple of months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has exposed who he really is. He is no better than the man who attempted to exterminate all Jews in the 1930’s and 1940’s. Attempts to Gain Autocratic Rule and the Destruction of the Palestinian People Netanyahu was exposed as a man who hates all Palestinians simply because they exist. His efforts to amass absolute power over the last year are opposed to democracy and support a fascist regime. He is no better than the greatest enemy of all Jewish people, Adolf Hitler. All attempts to build lasting peace in the Middle East have been thwarted by Netanyahu. He has refused to negotiate in good faith with Palestinian leadership. Netanyahu will never end his attacks on the Palestinian people until they are exterminated. Republicans are Desperate for Votes in 2024 Freedom Caucus Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has invited Netanyahu to speak on the floor of the House of Repres

Netanyahu is THE Problem in the Middle East

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart I wrote about a dozen articles related to Israel and its feud with the Palestinian people over the last 10 years. Over that period of time, Benjamin Netanyahu refused to negotiate in good faith with Palestinian leaders multiple times. He can be included in the discussion when leaders of multiple nations are clearly the cause of problems affecting their citizens. Others include Trump’s friends and idols: Vladimir Putin, Mohammad bin Salman, Rodrigo Duterte, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Palestinian people sought statehood in the late 1940’s until today. Israel was recognized by the United Nations in 1948. Members of the U.N. Security Council, the United States and England, have consistently rejected their plea. NETANYAHU’S PREJUDICE AND QUEST FOR MORE LAND ARE A SERIOUS PROBLEM Meanwhile, Netanyahu practices “land grabbing policies” in the West Bank and his next effort will likely be Gaza. However, the United States has leverage. Israel receives about 3

Netanyahu is Israel’s Trump, but with a Much Greater Intellect

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  Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart Years ago, I reported about the problems in the Middle East. My allegation was focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his refusal to negotiate with Palestinian leaders in good faith. Instead, he continued his policy of taking land away from the Palestinian people to grow the size of Israel. Recently he attempted to eliminate his country’s Supreme Court, amassing all power for himself. This might remind you of America’s 45 th and illegitimate president who continues his big lie, that the 2020 election was “rigged.” A JUSTIFIABLE RESPONSE No one denies Israel’s retaliation against Hamas for the kidnapping and murders of innocent men, women, and children. However, his disrespect and lack of compassion for thousands of innocent people in Gaza is inhumane and unforgivable. AN EFFORT TOWARDS AUTOCRACY What must be examined are his plans for the Palestinian people. He continues to reject a “two-state solution,” denying the human rights of an entire

Is Netanyahu Acting like Putin?

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin decided to invade the democratic country of Ukraine. His military has wounded and killed at least 10,000 civilians, including more than 560 children, have been killed and over 18,500 have been injured. Not mentioned by the media is the number of children who have been stolen from their families and adopted by Russians. These unforgivable atrocities place Putin on par with Adolf Hitler. I fear that Benjamin Netanyahu is following Putin’s lead with the invasion of Gaza. Israel was given status as an independent nation in 1948 by the United Nations. The Palestinian people continue to seek the same status. However when a vote was taken, making the area occupied by Israel and the Palestinian people a “two state” region, the United States, a member of the Security Council, vetoed the action and protected Israel’s interests in the area. Regardless of what you do or do not hear from the media, this is the primary reason for the con

Why is the U.S. Giving More Money to Israel Focused on the Murder of Innocent People?

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   I know this is controversial, but give me a chance to explain. What the terrorist group, Hamas, did in Israel is horrific and unforgivable. I would love to see them all eliminated by any means, as I would any other terrorist group, foreign or domestic. However, retaliating by killing thousands of innocent Palestinian men, women, and children is tantamount to a war crime. So, why is our government sending more money to Israel allowing Benjamin Netanyahu to continue his own form of genocide and placing the world in danger of WWIII? The truth is simple. Our government and our military love wars and winning them at any cost. No country in the world has committed a greater atrocity than the United States when the ultimate weapon of mass destruction was dropped on the people who lived in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. Hundreds of thousands of innocent men, women, and children were killed and thousands more maimed. The truth is that this was the last time

Facts About the 75-Year War Between Israel and Palestine

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Op-ed by TheWiseOldFart   Whenever there is a conflict between nations, the core of the problem is always found in incompetent leaders who are incapable or unwilling to do their jobs. Regardless of the nation, all Presidents, Prime Ministers, or whatever they are called, have the same responsibilities: improve the lives of their country’s citizens, and ensure their safety. My country, the United States of America, has devolved over the last 40+ years. Our Founding Fathers created a nation ruled by the people, not autocrats. However, since the Ronald Reagan era, our elected officials consider themselves rulers, not public servants. They ignore our needs and wishes and serve their own ambitions. No one in Washington can be trusted or respected in the 21 st century. Israel received “Statehood” from the United Nations in 1948. Their neighbors in the region, Palestinians, requested the same status, but have been ignored for the last 75 years. There have been moments in my life when the pos