A clandestine undertaking on behalf of Israel, the Jets and the Jews.

 
Week 13

The weather was terrible. The playcalling was terrible. The officiating was terrible. The tackling was terrible. The inability of the the WRs to make any plays was terrible. Denver's bogus injuries were terrible.

Not a good day for Jets fans, and an even less good day for Jets fans who foolishly went to the game in the cold persistent rain.

And an even less good day for those of us whose new Blackberry was ruined when the rain soaked our pockets.
posted on 11/30/2008

 
Free Ajmal Amin Kasab

One of the leaders of the Pakistani resistance is being held in India for his role in the Mumbai incidents. The time has come to release him.

For years, Ajmal Amin Kasab tried to persuade India to end the illegal occupation of Kashmir through negotiation. He tried to persuade them in order to preempt the next confrontation.

Kasab failed, and he himself turned to the path of violent struggle. It is doubtful whether prosecuting him would be diplomatically wise, but there is no doubting the political wisdom of releasing him.

Modern history has known national leaders who turned to violence and were jailed, until they were released to become political leaders. Nelson Mandela is one such example. Now Kasab's turn has come.

Releasing prisoners, Kasab among them, could serve to change the atmosphere between India and Pakistan. It would prove the sincerity of India's statements regarding its intention to turn over a new leaf and bolster the moderate forces.

After endless conflict, India must look to achieve peace with its neighbor. Ajmal Amin Kasab as a free leader could greatly assist in achieving that.
posted on 11/30/2008

 
India's Peace Process Must Continue

It is not surprising that emotions are running high today, following the unfortunate activity of some hotheaded young Pakistanis in Mumbai. But ultimately, reason must prevail over emotion, and the root causes of the militant operation must be addressed.

Indians understandably view the militants as their enemy, which is all the more reason why they must resolve their dispute with those militants at the negotiating table. It is axiomatic, after all, that one negotiates with his enemy, not his friend.

Those who call for militants with whom they disagree to be killed offer no alternative that would lead to a better future for both sides. Instead, what they advocate would inevitably continue the cycle of violence. Their angry voice must be rejected, their call for further mayhem condemned.

There is good news. The outlines of a resolution have become clear: Kashmir must return to its pre-1947 status. Elsewhere, Muslim territory must be handed to Pakistan, with Hindu areas going to India. Once the two-state solution is fully implemented, peace will surely prevail.
posted on 11/28/2008

 
11/26 - Nariman House In Mumbai

The reports from the Indian media and bloggers - they can almost instantly be accessed via Google - are increasingly ominous concerning the situation at Nariman House in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), which was purchased by Chabad and houses several Jewish families.

There is probably nothing more frightening from a Jewish perspective than Jews - particularly identifiably religiously observant Jews - being directly targeted by Al-Qaeda.

Echoes of thousands of years of massacres can be heard tonight by those who are listening.

We can only pray and hope for those who are inside.
posted on 11/26/2008

 
Week 12

Fantastic performance today on offense and defense, and fine coaching too. For the Jets to go on the road and dominate the lines against a Titans team that started 10-0 by doing just that is also a validation of Mike Tannenbaum's offseason moves.
posted on 11/23/2008

 
Is There A President (Or A Treasury Secretary) In The House?

The incompetence of President Bush and of Hank Paulson is incredible.

Not since thousands of soldiers died in Iraq while Bush and Donald Rumsfeld insisted things were going well has an administration been so clueless.
posted on 11/21/2008

 
23 Years Is Enough

It is time for Jonathan Pollard's sentence to be commuted to time served.
posted on 11/20/2008

 
Week 11

Very good job by the offense, led by Brett Favre, to overcome coaching decisions that surely horrified even Herm Edwards.

First, up 24-6 and with the ball late in the 2nd quarter, Eric Mangini elected to go super-conservative and give the ball right back to the Patriots. Then, to ensure that the Patriots would score a TD before halftime, the defense played a soft zone, letting New England march right down the field before Dwight Lowery did his usual awful impersonation of an NFL cornerback.

Mangini was then totally unable to keep up with Bill Belichick's halftime adjustments, as New England came right back to tie the game.

But it was the defensive playcalling on the Patriots' tying drive at the end of regulation that was truly incredible in its idiocy, indeed representing absolutely the worst coaching I have ever seen. And I watched Herm Edwards for five years.

The Jets were extremely lucky to win the overtime coin toss. Otherwise, thanks to Mangini and the again clueless Bob Sutton, tonight would have been one of the worst losses in the tortured history of the New York Jets.

Tonight's great victory is badly marred by the removal of any lingering doubt that the Jets' coaching staff is sorely lacking in common sense.
posted on 11/13/2008

 
Week 10

Great performance today, except for Dwight Lowery.

I'm too busy for more, and probably won't be able to post again until next week.
posted on 11/09/2008

 
Why I Don't Vote

I was all set to vote for Gore-Lieberman in 2000, until I read the following in the Wall Street Journal several days before the election. I didn't vote in that election and haven't since:

October 30, 2000 -- By JOHN HARWOOD and BOB DAVIS Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL WARREN, Mich. --

While George Bush took a day off in Texas before heading to battleground states this week, Al Gore began a final 10-day sprint here in Michigan. He met with leaders of the large Arab-American community, usually a Democratic stronghold, who have expressed concern that the ticket has a pro-Israel slant, particularly with the inclusion of Sen. Joseph Lieberman, an Orthodox Jew.

The vice president told the group that he pushed the White House to abstain, rather than veto, a United Nations resolution criticizing Israel's crackdown against Palestinians, participants said. He also said he had opposed moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and contrasted it with Mr. Bush's backing for such a move.

Although Mr. Gore didn't make commitments about future Mideast policies, his stances could hurt him with Jewish voters, whom he needs to carry Florida.

Write to John Harwood at john.harwood@wsj.com and Bob Davis at bob.davis@wsj.com

posted on 11/04/2008

 
Obama and Crazy Frum Jews

As I predicted at the start of primaries last January, Barack Obama will probably be elected president tomorrow.

I won't be voting in the election, and I have concerns about Obama's presidency. Particularly if - and as I hope - Likud forms the next Israeli government, I expect to have serious disagreements with Obama's administration.

Concerns, disagreements and criticism should be expressed. Paranoia, fear mongering, racism and hatred are, on the other hand, entirely deplorable. Alas, it is obvious that large sections of the frum community have simply gone off the deep end in their loony views about our next president.
posted on 11/03/2008

 
Week 9

1. Great performance by the offensive and defensive lines.

2. Brett Favre looked more like Chad Pennington today than Brett Favre.

3. A few bad decisions by Eric Mangini.

4. Jay Feely is really shaky.

5. Post-game posts are short these days because there's lots of work to do on my end.
posted on 11/02/2008