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Today around noon, we’re going to take the site down for some serious maintenance, which will take a while. An all hands on deck situation. If all goes accordingly it will be well worth it in the end.
So, in the meantime, consider this a topic free for all.
Michael J. Totten is organizing a “Stop Juan Cole” campaign. All because the gargantuan egos of the Middle East borg hive mind can’t take Cole’s independence. Cole was ahead until the campaign began.
I don’t always agree with Cole’s assessments and analysis, but I respect his take regardless, because he’s informed. He’s one of my must reads every day, because he’s a brilliant mind, independent thinker and a voice sorely needed amidst the rabble who rarely have an original thought on the Middle East.
UPDATE: Heard from Michael J. Totten, so I thought I’d offer his response. It’s not Cole’s independence as I stated; for Michael it’s Cole’s “imbecility.” He cites this post from 2006 as evidence, which launches on quite a quote from Cole. You judge the rest.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsR8DVGS9bM
Couldn’t resist posting the video above. It’s blue, so consider yourself forewarned.
For the news today concerning Israel and the Palestinians, see the TM headlines.
Well, it’s amazing who I’m hearing from now that our relocation city is out of the bag. Moving to Washington, D.C. will be quite an adventure. Thanks for all your emails and comments, including on Facebook and through Twitter.
A couple of “In the News” items. Reader nancy50 posts an item that posits it might be Caroline Kennedy for Senate. Dundee19 posts an article on Washington and Israel from Glenn Greenwald, though that’s long before the Holocaust and the state of Israel hit history. History doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Quite a back and forth ensued over Betsy’s posting.
On another note, I’ve posted on the Facebook group “Tear Down This Myth,” the title of Will Bunch’s new book.
Consider this a topic free for all. Have at it.
