TheWiseOldFart

  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

  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

  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

  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

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

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

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