Tag: President Barack Obama

Trump throws media, Israel into badly needed disarray

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump throws media, Israel into badly needed disarray President Donald Trump is unpredictable and that might actually benefit two important goals. The first is to thwart the stranglehold Israel has on American foreign policy, blocking peace with the Palestinians. The second is more important, to confront the mainstream news media which fuels the flames of racism and…

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Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”

January 20, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 1 Comment

Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope” Why change needs to be defined not by eloquent and inspiring promises, but by a new energy in the Arab World to define itself, defend itself and fight for its own justices. The Arab World can’t rely on American presidents, inspirational words or on foreign powers Published in the…

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A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency

January 18, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency Donald Trump will be sworn in as the nation’s 45th President. Despite the partisan debate that has smothered the presidential election, Trump could be the catalyst who brings real change to Palestinians who long for a just peace and an end to the Israeli-driven conflict. It may happen,…

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How “Trump-Muslims” debate chokes Palestine rights

November 24, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania 4 Comments

How “Trump-Muslims” debate chokes Palestine rights More harm was done to Palestinians under the administration of President Barack Obama than under any previous president. Home demolitions, killings of civilians, racist Jewish only settler expansion, and anti-Palestinian legislation to curb American Arab rights adopted or proposed in 19 US states. Thanks but no thanks Obama! Published…

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Reminder Arabs forgotten even in Obama era

November 22, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Reminder Arabs forgotten even in Obama era By Ray Hanania President Barack Obama and the U.S. Census released data recognizing the commemoration of Native American Heritage during the month of November, but have never acknowledged the achievements of American Arabs in this country. It’s a true reflection of Obama’s hypocrisy in limiting the definition of “diversity”…

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Obama failed to deliver on promises to Arabs and Muslims

November 3, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Obama failed to deliver on promises to Arabs and Muslims President Barack Obama grew up politically in an environment that included many prominent Arabs, Palestinians and Muslims before rising to national politics and becoming president. His background having a father who was raised Muslim (who later converted to Anglicanism and later became an atheist) sensitized…

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US Post Office issues new Eid stamp honoring Muslims

June 8, 2016October 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The U.S. Post Office has issued its latest stamp to commemorate the Muslim religious holiday of Ramadan with its latest “Eid Stamp” — Eid meaning Holiday in Arabic. Despite social media racism claiming the stamp was issued by “Muslim President Barack Obama,” the first Eid Stamp was actually ordered by former President George W. Bush…

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US promises more aid for Syrian refugees

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 rayhanania 3 Comments

President Barack Obama promised more financial support to help ease the burden and the suffering of the refugees fleeing the violence by the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the by Russian soldiers in a meeting Wednesday with King Abdullah II of Jordan. By Ray Hanania President Barack Obama promised more financial support to help ease the…

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American veteran supports Iran deal on nuclear arms

August 27, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Congressman Seth Moulton, a combat veteran, shares why he supports the Iran deal and why he’s urging others to do the same. By Congressman Seth Moulton I was in the first company of Marines to enter Baghdad in 2003 As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war. It is something I still carry…

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Obama gives Civil Rights in Israel a hard push

July 1, 2015July 1, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

President Obama’s administration clearly attacked Israel’s extremists who insist that everything Israel does, including crimes, is good. While Obama does not support a boycott of Israel proper, the State Department issued a clarification reminding the world that it does not support the illegal settlements. The statement came out just as more American Christian Churches prepared to…

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