‘Folly, Fatuity, and Futility’ | The Weekly Standard

‘Folly, Fatuity, and Futility’ | The Weekly Standard:
A great editorial, putting Obama in historical perspective, as well as our obligation.

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Mosaic Magazine - Jews of the World, Unite!

Mosaic Magazine - Jews of the World, Unite!:
Basically, this article speaks both of the threat to European Jewry, French Jewry in particular, and the need for US Jewry to be prepared to step up and assist with resettlement efforts to Israel, which will most likely come. This past year, French Jewish aliyah to Israel was up 200% -- but still only a trickle, at 2,600 souls, but this trickle can become a torrent. Tikkun olam starts at home, my Jewish American brethren.

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Seven loopholes favoring a nuclear Iran in deal signed by the world powers

Seven loopholes favoring a nuclear Iran in deal signed by the world powers:

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Foreign Affairs: Obama’s retreat from empire | JPost | Israel News

Foreign Affairs: Obama’s retreat from empire | JPost | Israel News:

Two views about the decline in American leadership, from Israel (this article) and from Saudi Arabia (the preceding blog posting from the WSJ -- http://commonsenseforaworldpopulatedbyhumans.blogspot.com/2013/11/an-ally-frets-about-american-retreat.html ).
They sound remarkably similar. More reason to try to get the annoyance of the Palestinians out of the way, which is the only thing standing in the way of an Israeli-Sunni regional entente. The Saudis have to find a way to deliver the Palestinians.

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An Ally Frets About American Retreat: The Weekend Interview with Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal - WSJ.com

The Weekend Interview with Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal - WSJ.com:

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