Omar Khadr~Do Not Let Him Return to Canada!

What is "Zionism"?

I recently started reading a series of books from the writings of Rabbi Meir Kahane. Indeed I have read much about him and his actions for Jews all over the world. 

One thing that I cannot come to terms with, is the twisted world view~including Jews~as to who Rabbi Meir Kahane was. He is painted with numerous terrible labels. Why? Because he loved his fellow Jews? Because he loved the land of Israel? Because he was willing to put himself on the line (in the front row) to defend his beliefs? Or maybe, because people knew deep inside that he was right after all.

A couple of years ago, I attended a yartzeit dinner and heard his wife, Libby Kahane (among others) speak of this great man. She had just released the English copy of her book, Rabbi Meir Kahane~His LIfe and Thought (Volume One: 1932~1975). Naturally I stood in line to have her autographed my copy!

The book is fascinating. It is not a sentimental collection of rosy memories. Libby Kahane painstakingly gathered news stories, editorials and letters, as well as public records and information "gathered" and held by the government(s) on her husband. She then compiled it all into a true,  comprehensive picture of his life.

Our government to their everlasting shame, banned his party from the Knesset. I believe they were afraid, because he would surely have won the next elections. To this day they refuse to acknowledge him and his party, Kach, is still banned. 

Rabbi Meir Kahane, who loved Israel and the Jewish people and gave his life for his belief, is banned while today, there sits traitorous, Hamas supporting, Arab Knesset members who call for the destruction of the very country that pays their high salary and expenses. As long as we have a Knesset full of corrupt, self serving politicians who allow treason for the sake of political correctness, Israel will suffer. It does not matter how many emotional speeches Netanyahu makes, it is his actions that show what he is~and it is not a pretty picture.

I plan to post more on this, but to start, please listen to Rabbi Meir Kahane describe what Zionism is~would that we had a few good men like him in the Knesset today...

Michael Coren Talks with Nigel Farage~Good Stuff!

Northern Gateway Pipeline Hearings "Hijacked"

Gateway Panel~Biased

In September I posted a clip about Saudi censorship in Canada and followed it with this bit on Who is behind the censorship.

A few days ago I posted a clip about the quandary of Ethical Oil from Alberta vs Conflict Oil from Saudi Arabia or Venezuela HERE. Ezra Levant pointed out that there are outside interests interfering in Canada's business. 

Well, the plot thickens. Still in Edmonton, Ezra has another report. Interestingly, the "open hearings" are not open to everyone. I urge you to listen carefully and do your own investigations. Sheila Leggett, who is supposed to be running a "fair" inquiry to the pipeline, seems to be doing the opposite of that.

Special interest groups are giving millions of dollars to shut down Canada's pipeline, and now, the very person running the inquiry is also working against the pipeline! This is not just a "Sun News Issue"~this is about censorship, outside sources trying to control Canada and it's resources, and bias. Apparently even PM Stephen Harper is also concerned! 

This is One "Classy" Classical Musician!

You Will Be Required to Play the Bassoon...

In Israel one would think everyone is born with a cellphone stuck to their ear. People are loathe to put their cell away or Gd Forbid, turn it off.

From libraries to theatres, concerts and lectures~you name it and there is always one (or more) self-centered idiot who just has to disrupt  the rest of us. Even in Ulpan (Hebrew Class), when listening is vital and the teacher specifically instructs phones to be turned off, guess what?

To make it even worse, the same people insist on leaving their phone on to insure that the rest of us are disturbed every five minutes. I could understand the need to "feel important" if cell phones had just been invented, but when everybody from kindergarten kids on up has one, surely they  must see that nobody cares anymore, and certainly people do not want to hear their tacky, mindless conversations. Yet, they persist in ever increasing numbers! Maybe this is where we get the label "stiff necked people".

In a synagogue in Presov Slovakia, classical musician Lukáš Kmi knew just how to deal with the problem! It would have been sweeter if the offending "cellphone" was then evicted.

Why Would Anyone Want Saudi Oil vs Ethical Oil?

The Power & Danger of Iconography

Allen West and Newt Gingrich~Priceless...

Sitting on the other side of the pond, we sometimes arrive at interesting views on what is going on in America as the election fever takes hold.

It  is all too easy to be an armchair quarterback, but it is very, very tempting!

I am one of those who firmly believes the world needs a strong America to hold the balance between freedom and...well, bad things. 

While the world is reaching for a politically correct, all inclusive multi-cultural society, with no borders, there are forces gathering whose goal is to drag us back to the dark ages with all their primitive, oppressive, non-compromising ways. The current president has done immeasurable damage to everything that makes the USA great, while at the same time encouraging those who would destroy freedom and liberty around the world.

On the other hand, since he first came on the scene, I have always liked Alan West~I have Never like BHO, and am still gobsmacked that any thinking person could ever take him seriously. I am admitting my bias up front.

 

That being said, I have yet to hear anyone running for this next election, speak straight out like these two men. I have even been flipping through clips to see if they are consistent, and it seems like they are. Do they have flaws? I am sure of it, but look at the competition! Seriously!

I have no idea who will end up running against obummer, but it sure would be interesting to see Gingrich and West as the challengers. The debates would at least be worth watching!

And as the poster above says, Watching Gingrich and West debate Obummer and Biden??? Priceless!!

* A Big Thank You to Bare Naked Islam for the Great Posters...

Israeli Film "Footnote" Nominated for Academy Award

Israeli films are different from what I am used to. I also struggle with Hebrew which makes it hard to really get into some films. Sub-titles when available do help, but generally are not easy to see unless you are sitting in an auspicious location. That being said, there are some incredibly good films out there.

This past summer a friend and I went to the Jerusalem Theatre to see a new film. It was so popular that every seat was sold out~we literally got the last two vacancies! 

The movie we saw, of course was "Footnote". At the time, I was not aware that it had been nominated for any prizes as my main reason for going was to spend time with my friend. In my opinion it helps to know a bit about Israeli society to really get the most out of the movie, but even if one knows nothing about Israel, I think this film will grab your attention~right to the end. What I particularly enjoyed was the fact that it was not full of special effects, and relied solely on the story.

It is cleverly done, and will keep your attention to the end. Even then, you are waiting for more. For me, the nomination for an award is not so important as the fact that I was riveted to my sit for the entire time, and even weeks after we saw it, my friend and I were still talking about it.

It is interesting to note, that the Hebrew studies department, is not all religious scholars, which makes for a different approach to the texts in  many cases.

I am not holding my breath to see any award go to Israel, but I will give this film a thumbs up and encourage anyone who can to watch it. Here is the synopsis and trailer:

Footnote is the tale of a great rivalry between a father and son. Eliezer and Uriel Shkolnik are both eccentric professors, who have dedicated their lives to their work in Talmudic Studies. The father, Eliezer, is a stubborn purist who fears the establishment and has never been recognized for his work. While his son, Uriel, is an up-and-coming star in the field, who appears to feed on accolades, endlessly seeking recognition. Then one day, the tables turn. When Eliezer learns that he is to be awarded the Israel Prize, the most valuable honor for scholarship in the country, his vanity and desperate need for validation are exposed. His son Uriel, meanwhile, is thrilled to see his father’s achievements finally recognized but, in a darkly funny twist, is forced to choose between the advancement of his own career and his father’s. Will he sabotage his father’s glory? Footnote is the story of insane academic competition, the dichotomy between admiration and envy for a role model, and the very complicated relationship between a father and son.

Talking About Naming the Enemy...

Although this is a long film, I urge you to make some popcorn, get a drink and watch. Some amazing stuff, once you get past the wife's intro...

Something to Ponder Over the Weekend...???

About Time Someone Put the Media in Place!

On a Lighter Note~Ad For Israeli Cable Company

* Click CC for captions in English~~Thanks to Elder of Ziyon

Canadas' Oil a No Go for Obama~Some Facts

This is Too Good to Pass Up...

Newt Gingrich is getting a reputation for speaking out and he is pulling no punches here. 

The issue of the Keystone pipeline to bring affordable energy to the USA from their friendly neighbour to the north could have been a great thing. Instead, this pResident, has just killed a deal to have Canadian Ethical Oil shipped across the border in favour of oil bought at high prices (and who knows what else) from the very Middle-East countries who have killed, are killing and have sworn to continue killing Americans until Sharia rules in the white house and the world. The thousands of jobs the new pipeline would have generated?~down the crapper of course.

One has to ask just what obummer plans to do next? You guessed it~He's going to Disney World! Disneys' "main street" will be closed for an "invitation only" town hall meeting in front of the Cinderella castle. You truly cannot make this stuff up!

* Hat Tip to The Right Scoop