Category: Bloggers

Chris Kennedy to run for Illinois Governor

February 8, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Chris Kennedy to run for Illinois Governor Christopher G. Kennedy, the son of the late U.S. Attorney Robert F. Kennedy and a long time Chicagoland businessman, announce this week he will run for governor of Illinois. Kennedy’s campaign is being advised by a Palestinian American political consultant, Hanah Jubeh. By Ray Hanania The Kennedy’s are…

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BDS targets Hyundai for supporting home demolitions

February 7, 2017November 8, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

BDS targets Hyundai for supporting home demolitions Hyundai Targeted for Boycott Campaign by Palestinian Human Rights Defenders in Israel. Campaign Cites Company’s Complicity in Demolition of Palestinian Homes & Violations of International Law Palestinian human rights defenders launch #BoycottHyundai campaign to end its involvement in Israel’s “ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities in Jerusalem and the Naqab” Campaign seeks…

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PLO denounces Israeli land grab

February 7, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

PLO denounces Israeli land grab The “most Democratic country in the Middle East” this week adopted a law that strips the rights of Christians and Muslims to land they own in order to allow Israelis who are Jewish only to live on those lands and build homes. The law is a fundamental aspect of Apartheid laws…

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Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Widespread destruction in wake of Israeli attacks Israeli aircraft fired missiles and dropped bombs in another terrorist attack against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip causing widespread destruction, damage and loss of life. The world complains when Palestinians fire rockets at Israel but is silent when Israel fires rockets and more at Palestinians By Mohammed…

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The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

The Majoritarian Evil Creeps into Senate, Congress and the Administration By Mike Ghouse Ours is a Republic for a purpose and not a mob rule where the majority bullies the minority. Thank God for the founding fathers for having the vision and foresight to build a durable system. This form of government has guaranteed her…

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Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song

February 6, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Lady Gaga causes ruckus, again, over Super Bowl song Superstar singer Lady Gaga has lit up Social Media with renewed speculation over why she included the word “Lebanese” in one of the songs she performed at the 51st (LI) Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, called “Born This Way.” The word popped up in a set…

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Is Islam compatible with Democracy?

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 Abdennour Toumi 1 Comment

Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Is Islam compatible with Democracy? Echoura-cracy, Democracy and Islamic Economy Toward the Emerging Neo-bourgeoise. The moderate Islamists seem to be seeking a realistic economic strategy to adjust between Sharia, martini and bikini like in Qatar, Morocco and Turkey. By Abdennour Toumi Is Islam compatible with Democracy? This is a question…

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Donald J. Trump: Jon Stewart and This American’s Request #ExecutiveOrder #USSLibertyRemembranceDay

February 1, 2017February 9, 2017 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Jon Stewart Blows Doors Trump’s Executive Orders Bulls—t! BOOM! DONE! By Eileen Fleming The first ten days in the era of Trump brought US twenty Executive Orders. Jon Stewart blessed America on Tuesday night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by portraying Donald J. Trump. With a dead animal on his head and a very…

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When did the Super Bowl become a political football?

February 1, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

When did the Super Bowl become a political football? The Super Bowl began as a fantastic expression of the highest achievements of American sports and an inspiration for young people to strive in fair and stubborn competition. Since when did it become a platform for entertainers and businesses to become a political platform for their personal partisan…

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Mr. Trump: The Women’s March, Facebook, I AM Palestine #ThisAmerican @POTUS @realDonaldTrump

January 31, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

The Women’s March began when Teresa Shook Launched The Women’s March With one Facebook Post By Eileen Fleming Teresa Shook, a virgin activist literally shook the world when she responded to the election of Mr. Trump by venting at Facebook. In an interview with The Washington Post, the redheaded retired lawyer said: I wasn’t that…

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Vice President Pence meets with Jordan’s King

January 31, 2017January 31, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Vice President Pence meets with Jordan’s King Trump administration moves to reinforce ties with moderate Arab World leaders. Speaks with leaders of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia the day before Vice President Michael Pence, representing President Donald Trump, held its first meeting on Monday Jan. 30, 2017 with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan…

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Poll shows most Americans oppose embassy move to Jerusalem

January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Poll shows most Americans oppose embassy move to Jerusalem Most Americans oppose moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, according to an IRmep poll fielded through Google Consumer Surveys. IRmep conducted the survey January 27-29 as speculation continues about whether the Trump administration will break with twenty years of precedent and move the…

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Mordechai Vanunu Reports Supreme Court Ruling at Twitter

January 30, 2017August 20, 2019 USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment

Israel’s Nuclear Whistle Blower Mordechai Vanunu Tweets Breaking News Supreme Court to rule in a few weeks if Vanunu will be allowed to leave Israel By Eileen Fleming On Monday from Jerusalem Mordechai Vanunu took to Twitter to report on today’s Supreme Court appeal seeking to end the restrictions placed upon him when he emerged from…

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New book released on life of Arabs in America

January 30, 2017August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

New book released on life of Arabs in America Chicago writer Fatima V. Mansour has published a new book called “Ruination.” The book is about the “Issa Family” which settles on the southwest side of Chicago. The four Palestinian refugees turned American entrepreneurs have worked hard to establish themselves in this new community. They have become…

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Mr. Trump, 1984, This American and USS LIBERTY #PussyPower #DownWithBigBrother It’s ALL about #LIBERTY

January 29, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment

“1984” by George Orwell is 2017’s Must-Read Since Mr. Trump’s election sales of “1984” and other dystopian tales have surged. By Eileen Fleming New York Times Book Critic MICHIKO KAKUTANI wrote on January 26: “1984” shot to No. 1 on Amazon’s best-seller list this week, after Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to President Trump, described demonstrable…

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New poll: 41 % of Americans support refugee settlement

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

New poll: 41 % of Americans support refugee settlement New poll by Arab American Institute shows plurality of Americans stand with refugees and the undocumented, contrasting policies outlined by President Trump. Also … Muslim, Arab and Civil rights groups decry Trump immigration plans A plurality of Americans support refugee resettlement and undocumented immigrants, contrary to policy…

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Response To: Mr. Trump, Steve Bannon and The NYT #ThisAmerican #PussyPower #TheResistance #WomensMarch

January 27, 2017April 13, 2019 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Trump Strategist Stephen Bannon Says Media Should ‘Keep Its Mouth Shut’ The New York Times Headline ran on Thursday THIS AMERICAN Responds By Eileen Fleming Just days after Mr. Trump ignited the “running war’’ with the media, chief White House strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, poured some gasoline on that fire arguing that news organizations had…

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EU boosts support for Libyan independence

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

EU boosts support for Libyan independence Following the popular uprising in Libya in 2011, the EU made significant efforts, including through the diplomatic track, to assist Libya’s transition towards an inclusive and stable democracy and to support the UN mediation efforts in that process. To this end, the EU provides assistance to Libya and the…

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