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The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory”

Posted on November 20, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory”
The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory”

The Attack on the USS Liberty is NOT a “Conspiracy Theory” Far be it for me to present Wikipedia as a source authority.  I hope you forgive me this one transgression. “A conspiracy theory is an explanation of an event or situation that invokes a conspiracy by sinister and powerful actors, often political in motivation,…

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Arafat’s legacy an inspiration to everyone seeking freedom, justice

Posted on November 15, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arafat’s legacy an inspiration to everyone seeking freedom, justice
Arafat’s legacy an inspiration to everyone seeking freedom, justice

Arafat’s legacy an inspiration to everyone seeking freedom, justice By Ray Hanania I met Yasser Arafat many times over the years. He was a true hero, a champion of justice and a champion to free his people, the Palestinians, who lived under the violent and oppressive yoke of the militant Israeli regime. Israel survives today…

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Arab Radio: Ray Hanania and Ali Younes on Arabs running for Congress in 2020

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Ray Hanania and Ali Younes on Arabs running for Congress in 2020
Arab Radio: Ray Hanania and Ali Younes on Arabs running for Congress in 2020

Arab Radio: Ray Hanania and Ali Younes on Arabs running for Congress in 2020 Broadcast on 11-08-19 live on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit, Michigan and podcast at TheArabStreet,org. Ray Hanania, Special US Correspondent for the Arab News Newspaper, and Ali Younes, reporter with AlJazeera, discuss the various Arab Americans who are running either…

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USS Liberty: Why Investigate the Attack on a US Navy Ship?

Posted on November 5, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on USS Liberty: Why Investigate the Attack on a US Navy Ship?
USS Liberty: Why Investigate the Attack on a US Navy Ship?

USS Liberty: Why Investigate the Attack on a US Navy Ship? Congressional investigations of the attacks on the USS Pueblo, USS Stark and USS Cole as well as the 1982 bombing of the Marine Barracks in Beirut were initiated almost immediately following each of those attacks. The Israeli’s attacked the USS Liberty over 19,100 days…

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Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology

Posted on October 29, 2019October 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology
Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology

Chicago Sun-Times owes Rush Darwish an apology The hotly contested 3rd Congressional District draws anti-Arab media attention from a historically racist anti-Arab Chicago Sun-Times because one of the candidates is Palestinian. The newspaper twisted around the words of Rush Darwish in a clear effort to take out a candidate who is both considered a “spoiler”…

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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Insults USS Liberty Survivors; His Audience Agrees

Posted on October 29, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Insults USS Liberty Survivors; His Audience Agrees

Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Insults USS Liberty Survivors; His Audience Agrees I don’t know anything about Charlie Kirk or Turning Point USA other than what I read on the internet. He founded a group that claims to advocate policies associated with the conservative side of the political spectrum. I hope others in his…

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USS Liberty Survivor Ron Trader. Rest in Peace Shipmate

Posted on October 25, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on USS Liberty Survivor Ron Trader. Rest in Peace Shipmate
USS Liberty Survivor Ron Trader.  Rest in Peace Shipmate

USS Liberty Survivor Ron Trader.  Rest in Peace Shipmate The relationship between USS Liberty survivors in unique among American military units.  The death of one of us is not only a sad event, it tears a hole in the heart of each of us who remains. by Joe Meadors Another USS Liberty survivor has died…

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The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

Posted on October 25, 2019October 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion
The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion

The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion 10-11-19 Kurds, UN General Assembly, Respecting religion Radio host and award winning columnist Ray Hanania discusses the opening of the UN 74th General Assembly and offers some interesting observations about the huge UN body in New York City. Hanania also discusses Arab World gestures…

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If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?

Posted on October 18, 2019October 13, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?
If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula?

If It’s OK for 1969 Actions in Viet Nam Why Not for 1967 Actions Off The Coast of the Sinai Peninsula? The US government has traditionally awarded the Medal of Honor by the President at the White House. Not always, traditionally. The US government has never asked the government of the opposing force if they…

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Spiritual Progressive Responds to U.S. Attorney General William Barr

Posted on October 14, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Spiritual Progressive Responds to U.S. Attorney General William Barr

Inspired by Attorney General William Barr blaming “secularists” and “so-called progressives” for wreaking havoc on American society, this spiritual progressive responds citing Stages of the Soul.   By Eileen Fleming   Last Friday Attorney General William Barr shocked some legal experts -and this spiritual progressive with deep Catholic roots- over his defense of religious freedom. In his…

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Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney
Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney

Help Wanted: USS Liberty FOIA Attorney The National Security Agency has a habit of claiming they have posted all USS Liberty related documents in their files on their webpage, waiting a few years and posting more USS Liberty related documents on their website and claim they have posted all USS Liberty related information in their…

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Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders
Dear Florida Voters from this Concerned Citizen and Reporter Without Borders

Immediately after reading the transcript of Mr. Trump’s Ukraine phone call and the whistleblower’s statement this concerned citizen contacted my Florida Congressional representatives seeking they support we the people. By Eileen Fleming Compelled by the transcript of Mr. Trump’s Ukraine phone call and the whistleblower’s statement, this reporter immediately contacted Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott,…

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A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry
A Real Request to Congress RE: Trump Impeachment Inquiry

This Florida based reporter contacted Senator Marco Rubio immediately after hearing him claim Mr. Trump’s televised call from the White House lawn to China was “not a real request” to investigate Joe Biden and his son. By Eileen Fleming The Subject line announced: “A Real Request” and the body of my message sent through Florida Senator Marco…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Opinion

Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower

Posted on October 5, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower
Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower

Help Wanted: USS Liberty Whistleblower In 1979 with the publication of Assault on the Liberty, Jim Ennes became the first USS Liberty whistleblower.  In 1982 the survivors of the USS Liberty became whistleblowers followed closely by many high-ranking US Navy officers. Now it’s your turn. by Joe Meadors It’s an old story.  One we’ve told…

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Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update

Posted on October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update
Hollywood, Journalism stories and Vanunu Mordechai WhistleBlower update

The Washington Post Global opinion piece announced “Hollywood loves triumphant journalism stories. This isn’t one” vis-a-vis Jamal Khashoggi. That oped inspired this update regarding Israel’s nuclear whistle blower Mordechai Vanunu vis-a-vis Hollywood. By Eileen Fleming David Von Drehle began The Washington Post Global Opinion piece stating “Hollywood loves heroic journalists” then contended, “The case of Khashoggi should…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Highly Praised US Navy Historian Ignores 50+ Years of USS Liberty History

Posted on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on Highly Praised US Navy Historian Ignores 50+ Years of USS Liberty History
Highly Praised US Navy Historian Ignores 50+ Years of USS Liberty History

Highly Praised US Navy Historian Ignores 50+ Years of USS Liberty History The US Naval Institute Press heaps praise on Naval Historian Robert J. Cressman: “Naval historian Robert J. Cressman lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. His The Official Chronology of the United States Navy in World War II received a John Lyman Book Award (1999) and his…

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President Carter’s Cover-up: Vanunu Mordechai’s Status Quo

Posted on September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on President Carter’s Cover-up: Vanunu Mordechai’s Status Quo
President Carter’s Cover-up: Vanunu Mordechai’s Status Quo

A Google Alert for “Vanunu” announced “Report: Carter Administration Covered Up Clandestine Israeli Nuclear Test.” The link led to The Jewish Press article that repeated the lie that Mordechai Vanunu was an “Israeli scientist” By Eileen Fleming Mordechai Vanunu holds BA’s in geography and philosophy. Vanunu was never a scientist but a mid-level nuclear technician…

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JerusalemU Lies About the USS Liberty

Posted on September 17, 2019 By Joe Meadors No Comments on JerusalemU Lies About the USS Liberty
JerusalemU Lies About the USS Liberty

JerusalemU Lies About the USS Liberty Two years ago, I contacted the founder of the JerusalemU website about the claims made in his video mentioning the June 8, 1967, Israeli attack on the USS Liberty. He told me, “We will look into your website and your claims more in depth.” He has not. By Joe…

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