Bomb Iran, Bomb, Bomb! Bomb, Bomb Iran …?
By Max Musson: These words from the parody of the popular song ‘Barbara Ann’ by the Beach Boys were first recorded by Vince Vance & The Valiants in 1980 in response to the ‘Iran hostage crisis’, but the words still resonate today
No Change at the BBC
By Michael Woodbridge: On Tuesday 16th April, James Harding, the former editor of The Times, was named as the new Head of News at the BBC. Harding is to replace Helen Boaden, who stepped aside after criticism of the way in which the BBC handled the reporting of child sex-abuse claims made against the late TV host Jimmy Savile. The BBC has been criticized over its decision to cancel a show which examined claims that Savile…
Jewish Lobby in America Demands Right to Discriminate against American Travelers
The Jewish Lobby in America has demanded that America grant visa-free access to Israeli citizens—without reciprocity, which is the international norm. Currently, some 37 countries (mostly European nations) are part of America’s “visa waiver” program. This system allows for reciprocal visa-free entry for American citizens—up to 90 days per visit—to those nations. In return, Americans can visit those countries without a visa for the same time period. Surprisingly—given the “close” links between America and Israel,…
Miliband’s Dual Loyalty Openly Declared
The particularly Jewish-looking Ed Miliband, leader of Britain’s Labour Party, has openly declared his dual loyalty affiliation and utter hypocrisy with his expression of support for Israel. According to the Times of Israel newspaper, Miliband made his comments during a recent “evening Q&A with Britain’s Jewish community.” According to the report, “Miliband, who according to polls is the UK’s first realistic prospect for a Jewish prime minister in the modern era, had charmed the room with his…