November 12, 2023
Wrapped Up In Jewish Pride
While the greedy and corrupt Palestinian leadership gets rich pocketing the West's endless "humanitarian aid," they keep the Palestinian people impoverished and helpless on a system of generational aid and in the squalor of refugee camps. During the chaos and disruption of World War II, with close to a hundred million victims, displaced persons, and refugees, the entire world—including the Jewish people who had six million murdered—went on and managed to rebuild their lives and contribute something back to the world. Except for the lone Palestinians, who have stayed frozen in time and dependence. Further, as they reject peace and call for the destruction of Israel and the endless killing of innocents, they continue to breed not only their despondency but, worse, a bottomless hatred and murderous evil in their hearts and minds.
We all need to hope and pray that Israel is successful in fighting Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad because rest assured that they are waiting not just in marches and protests in our capitals and invasions across our borders but are ready to rampage and murder "the infidels" whenever and wherever they can. In the end, if you look aside in silence and acquiescence now, no one will end up safe in a radial Islamic world that puts its faith in and inculcates ongoing hate, intifada, and Jihad.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 4, 2023
Smoke Them Out
(Credit Photo: Zachary DeBottis via https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-wearing-motorcycle-helmet-2930929/)
Smoke Them Out
October 14, 2023
Muslim and Jew Against Evil
While all people may be created equal, some end up good and some have gone awfully bad, and we need to differentiate between the two. And yes, there are plenty of "grays in between." In the end, we need to embrace those who are faithful, decent human beings (even with flaws and all), and we must soulfully band together to root out and confront the entire system of evil, where and for what it truly is, and before it's too late.
(Stock Photo: Ali Wannous https://www.pexels.com/photo/dirt-road-between-ruined-buildings-under-a-blue-sky-10932512/)
Muslim and Jew Against Evil
August 8, 2021
No Talking To A Terrorist
The fact of the matter is that when a terrorist who hates you and wants to kill you talks, they are telling you that homicidal action is soon forthcoming. It starts with words of disdain, loathing, threats, and hostility, but make no mistake, that those words end in terror and death. Terrorists, like the radical Iranian mullahs are not someone you can sit down with for tea, have a nice conversation, and work out a meaningful or binding diplomatic agreement. Unfortunately, the only thing that a murderous, racist terrorist understands is a punch in the nose! Accordingly, no amount of talking with Iran is going to lead to them ceasing their pursuit of weapons of mass destruction to use against the Jewish State and the United States. In their own very distorted “religious” minds, the irrational Iranian mullahs hate us and want us dead, period. To them, we are the scorned infidels, and they are the holy jihadists on a mission of murder. As much as we want peace with all our neighbors, in this case, a military response is not only necessary, but required.The Jewish people have learned very well the hard and painful lessons from tyrannical madmen who have sought to destroy us over the centuries. The Holocaust is seared into our present-day consciousness like the tattooed numbers were into their victim’s flesh. We have learned to never let our guard down, to expect the unexpected, and to fight like hell when we have to. I am confident that with G-d’s help, Israel and the United States will not wait until it’s too late or stand by for a genocide to happen again! What Iran “says,” it means, but what Israel “does,” it expertly succeeds at.
No Talking To A Terrorist
July 20, 2021
Ben and Jerry's: Racism and Terror
Ben and Jerry's: Racism and Terror
May 15, 2021
Israel's Last Stand
It is the mere fact of our Jewish existence that irks our Anti-Semitic, terrorist enemies. This is why the world does not care, and may actually even cheer while Palestinian terror rockets fly overhead, hundreds at a time, into major population centers in Israel. From 5-year old, Ido Avigal, killed by shrapnel in Sderot to an 87-year old woman killed near Ashdod while running from rocket fire, nowhere seems safe, including in cars, homes, walking down the street, and even "safe rooms."Like it or not, every rocket, every suicide bomber, every attacker will be met and defeated—from north to south and east to west—because the Jewish people will not be driven out; this is our last stand and we will survive.
(Source Photo: Pixabay)
Israel's Last Stand
April 25, 2021
Justice for Sarah Halimi
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Justice for Sarah Halimi."
The case of the Sarah Halimi is yet another example of the anti-Semitism taking deep root in France, where rather than ensuring Justice for her barbaric murder, a second French court has now absurdly affirmed a lower-court ruling that the alleged perpetrator Traore cannot be held criminally responsible simply because he was on marijuana! Incredibly, these French justices ruled in this completely nonsensical way even as cannabis is being ruled legal for medicinal and even recreational purposes in more and more countries around the world.It is inconceivable that a modern, western nation as France (part of the EU, NATO, the UN, etc.) would allow violent, racist, hate-mongers, and murders completely off the hook simply because they were high on some cannabis or for any other lame excuse like that. This is not rational. It is not human or civilized. And it is certainly not justice. Jewish blood is not cheap and Kolibi Traore cannot be allowed to go free. France needs to make this right because Sarah Halimi, a citizen of France, was butchered there because she was a Jew, and letting radical Islamists commit violence and terror like this is a danger not just to the French, but to everybody.
Justice for Sarah Halimi
December 1, 2020
Ice Cream Correctness
Thought this was a nice advertising for ice cream in the food court at the mall.
It's funny that they painted this over some doors, and you can see the lock in the center, right under the "Bomb Pop."
In the age of radical terrorism, I wonder if that's the best name for ice pops geared for children (and adults).
I think we need to consider being emotionally intelligent and politically correct.
Since it's red, white, and blue, how about rebranding it as the American Pop (with no ticking time bomb association)! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Ice Cream Correctness
May 16, 2020
Iran's Fateful Mistake
With horrible reports coming out that Iran has torched the holy tombs of Mordecai and Esther, this is a new despicable low even for Iran’s evil leadership. As we all know, Mordecai and Queen Esther are the heroes of Purim who with Hashem’s help saved the Jewish people from the evil decree of Haman to utterly destroy the Jews of Persia. Now, the Iranians (Persians) have cast their evil lots once again by setting ablaze these tombs in Hamadan, Iran, and desecrating this site that is holy to Jews around the world. My mother’s Hebrew name was Esther and I am outraged at this vile act against the graves of our holy ancestors, as we all should be.
Let’s hope and pray that soon the Iranian people will realize their aspirations for freedom and that the tyranny that they live under will soon come to another miraculous ending under the watchful eyes of our holy ancestors, Mordecai and Esther.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Iran's Fateful Mistake
January 23, 2020
Help Victims Of Terror (Warning Graphic Content: Not For Children)
Niv Nehemia was the victim of terror in 2017 in this Israeli grocery. He suffered "14 stab wounds to the head, chest, hands, and necks, including a cut in his esophagus."
The article appealing for help to cover his mounting medical costs appeared in the Jerusalem Post last week: Don't leave a hero behind.
I still remember this video from when it happened two years ago. Niv is truly a hero in fighting off his brutal attacker and in saving other store employees and shoppers!
Further, Niv and his wife, Sigal, have 5 beautiful children aged 18 to 4 1/2
If you can kindly open your heart to these victims of terror, here is the link for your donation as listed in the Jerusalem Post:
https://www.jgive.com/new/en/ils/donation-targets/24591.
May Hashem give a full and speedy healing to Niv and may He bless this family and all of us with peace! ;-)
Help Victims Of Terror (Warning Graphic Content: Not For Children)
January 8, 2020
Ballistic Missile Attack A Sham
- The Iranians needed to make a show that they were getting revenge on the United States to appease their radical terrorist base for the killing of arch terrorist, General Soleimani.
- President Trump had already threatened 52 Iranian sites if they retaliated.
- Iran choose a very limited response hitting 2 military bases in Iraq --10 missiles striking one base, 1 missile striking another, and 4 missiles (26%) that failed!
- There were no American causalities!
- Iran immediately stated that the country had taken "and concluded proportionate measures" -- they are not looking for further escalation!
Ballistic Missile Attack A Sham
August 16, 2019
Boycott The Boycotters
Israel did the absolutely right thing in barring Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from their controversial trip to what they would deem as Palestine. Omar and Tlaib’s trip was not only anti-Israel, but pro-terrorist....Certainly, if someone comes to boycott you, boycott them first. This is what Israel did, and rightfully so: The boycotters should be boycotted! It is only common sense that Israel should not give a platform to and help the anti-Semites who actively seek to harm them. And this is precisely what the Israel law to deny entry to supporters of BDS is for. Make no mistake, no other sane country would permit entry to those who seek to hurt them.
We are no longer “like sheep to the slaughter.” Thank G-d, those days are over! We must have faith in G-d; Israel must fight those that seek to harm them whether from military to economic warfare and more.
Boycott The Boycotters
July 29, 2019
Remember 9/11 + The Global War on Terror
How quickly we forget what happened on 9/11.
After 2001, we said:
9/11 was "the day that changed everything" and we shed blood and treasure on a global "war on terror"
In 2019, radical American politicians are:
Referring to 9/11 as "Some people did something"
Laughing at Americans for fearing ISIS
Refusing to condemn terrorist organizations like Al-Qaeda or Sharia practices such as female genital mutilation
Calling for Open Borders and Sanctuary Cities, including not cooperating with Federal law enforcement
Promoting Socialism over Democracy, including healthcare for illegal immigrants and forgiving all student loan debt
Urging the release of jailed Muslim Brotherhood terrorist leader
Endorsing corrupt Venezuelan dictator, Nicholas Maduro rather than the democratic opposition.
Blaming the U.S. for "thousands of Somalis killed by American Forces" during Black Hawk Down
Saying "It's all about the Benjamin's baby" and supporting anti-Semitic, anti-Israel practices like BDS
Comparing Immigrant Detention Camps to Concentration Camps
Reflecting on a "calming feeling" when thinking about the Holocaust
Remember 9/11 + The Global War on Terror
September 16, 2018
Terrorist Murders Ari Fuld in Israel
Ari is the father of four and the brother of my friend and classmate Moshe Fuld.
He is also the son of Rabbi Yonah Fuld, the former Vice Principal of Hebrew Studies at SAR Academy in Riverdale, New York.
Ari had served in the IDF and was an outspoken defender of Israel's right to exist and for a Jewish homeland in the Promised Land of Israel.
Even after he was stabbed from behind by the cowardly terrorist, Ari managed to chase and shoot the terrorist.
Ari is a true hero!
He died of his wounds just a few days before Yom Kippur, and he will be remembered for his deep love of the land of Israel and the Jewish people.
I am honored to know the Fuld family and call them my friends.
I wish them my deepest condolences on this tragic loss.
Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet!
May Hashem protect Israel, it's defenders, and the Jewish people and let us live finally in peace and security.
Terrorist Murders Ari Fuld in Israel
September 11, 2018
17 Years Since 9/11
One of the greatest acts of terrorism in history.
With almost 3,000 dead and the center of our financial and military strength hit in a flash attack, we as a nation stood naked.
We've gone after the terrorists in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, and more, but still, there is the endless drone of world-wide terrorism.
Yes, we are lucky that nothing major has happened in the U.S. since 2001.
At the same time, we know that anything could happen at any time--from another terror attack to a catastrophic cyber attack that takes out our critical infrastructure, bioterrorism that wipes out hundreds of millions with genetically engineered viruses, or even nuclear warheads wiping out entire cities or regions of the world.
Forget natural disasters for the moment, man-made disasters are always just around the corner when it comes to planning and execution.
The FBI and our other dedicated law enforcement personnel try to stop them all, but no one and nothing human is perfect.
So while we try to maintain an elevated security posture to protect this country and even maybe someday build a wall that doesn't leave us with porous borders for everyone and anyone to get in willy-nilly, many don't or barely remember 9/11 and what it meant.
We said it changed everything forever, but did we mean it?
17 years and we've been fortunate--very fortunate--but are we ready for the next fateful blow to land in the ongoing war on terror. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
17 Years Since 9/11
October 31, 2017
Stop Playing Politics With Our Security
Radical Islamist mows down pedestrians and bicycle riders in a bike lane along the West Side Highway.
- 8 innocent people dead.
- Another dozen wounded.
Now, the Mayor and pundits say, ah maybe we should've had barricades up there so someone with a darn truck couldn't do this.
And better double up on security for the Halloween parade tonight and NYC Marathon on Sunday.
Well, as they say:
"Better late than never!"
And so it is with our nation's borders.
As the President tries to erect a border wall and to restrict visas from countries that have not put in the necessary screening security, certain lawmakers and liberal judges keep blocking these actions.
They don't want to discriminate against anyone, which I agree is a noble cause.
However, as every news station was reporting again tonight, the terrorist in NY today was shouting in Arabic that G-d is great!
This was not an innocent vehicular accident.
There ARE people out there that want to kill us and inflict serious harm on our country.
To those people that continue to fight rational, reasonable security measures to protect our homeland and our citizens, I say to you:
You have blood on your hands!
And unfortunately, we can rest assured that our enemies are planning plenty more to come in their incessant attacks on the West (may G-d have mercy on us).
It is time for the people of this country to demand security...to insist on a border wall...to assert our right to restrict visas to those countries that won't ensure proper screening procedures.
How long will we wait--how much blood will be spilled--before we stop playing politics with national and homeland security! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Stop Playing Politics With Our Security
October 28, 2017
Deterrence Alone Is Not A Strategy
- MAD - Mutually Assured Destruction
If you attack the USA with weapons of mass destruction, you'll get an overwhelming responses that will totally destroy your country.
This was what supposedly held the USSR at bay during the cold war.
And even recently, President Trump threatened North Korea that they would be "totally destroyed" if they try anything on us.
The problem is that the MAD doctrine of deterrence assumes incorrectly that you are always dealing with rational actors and not with madmen.
Let's face it, their are plenty of crazies out there, and some of whom may be willing to go down in a "blaze of glory" as long as they stand up to the United States and die a heroes death for their radicalized or "subjected" people.
Whether it's Iran or North Korea or others--we may not know what we are really dealing with here until it's too late.
Life is not everything to these people--remember many a terrorist has died a martyrs death with the promise of 72 virgins in heaven awaiting them.
To some, as Prime Minister Gold Meir stated:
"Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us!"
Hate by virtue of perceived injustice, required Jihad or "holy war," brainwashing or threats and the desire for a "glorious death" standing up to the infidels or the "great Satan...any of all of these can contribute to ignoring the consequences.
Israel has tried to deter horrible homicide bombers/and other mad terrorists from performing their evil misdeeds on the civilian population by for example, demolishing the terrorist homes as a potent consequence that they know going into it, yet many terrorists still wear the explosive vests and detonate anyway.
Similarly, North Korea despite the President's threat that they "will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen," brushed it off and shot off more volleys of ICBMs and threatened to engulf Guam in fire.
- The point is that deterrence alone is not a strategy!
If our enemies can hit us with a devastating attack--whether WMD, cyber, EMP, or quantum attack-- that can inflict immeasurable harm on us--they may actually choose to take their best shot, rather than wait for us to hit them or continue to feel disrespected, subjected, inferior, and hopeless.
To someone on the radical fringes or the mental edge, maybe--just maybe--they will do the unthinkable and surprise us.
What good will our fire and fury counterstrike do us, when our cities are in ruin and our people dead and dying en masse.
Revenge isn't so sweet when your family, homeland, and virtually everything you know and held dear is gone.
The only real military strategy is to be able to defend ourselves and AVOID getting a homeland catastrophe!
We need massive investment and expertise in missile defense, bio defense, cyber defense, quantum computing, and expansive hardening of our critical infrastructure.
Unfortunately, as naysayers to the threats abound, we are no where near where we need to be in protecting the homeland.
If one person falls from the high wire and smashes their head, what good is it that the other person falls and suffers similarly or worse.
The point is not to fall, not to get hurt, not to die, not to have our country and way of life destroyed.
Deterrence does not guarantee this security to the country--especially when dealing with no shortage of radicalized nuts out there.
Only a genuine defense that can STOP and counter the threats BEFORE a devastating attack happens and hits us is a strategy worth pursuing ...and THEN you can punch the other person squarely in their devil's face!
Without an adequate defensive strategy, get ready, because every high flying act eventually falls to the ground and hits their head hard. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Deterrence Alone Is Not A Strategy
August 19, 2017
Between A Liberal Rock and A Conservative Hard Place
On the ultra-conservative right--Neo-Nazi and White Supremacists.
And in the middle (regardless of political beliefs)--good people of faith and integrity with seemingly nowhere to turn.
________
{And I don't know what this is, but this is what I am hearing...}
Behold and fear a great fear.
Evil and violence will soon be upon you.
The forces of crushing hate will collide and spread throughout the face of the earth.
And the people will suffer a very great suffering.
And they will call out to the L-rd, and they will repent from their misguided wayward ways.
And the L-rd will see their judgement and he will cause a great stirring in man.
Great weapons will be released and a very great cleansing of man's hearts will occur.
I say to you redemption is upon you.
Redemption first by great pain and suffering, and then by great joy and exaltation.
And peace and morality will be restored on Earth.
Here this and hear it well, the time is short and good people must ready.
Gather yourselves together and prepare for the end of days and the beginning of days.
Those that are good and gathered will see peace and survive the onslaught before my mercy while many others will perish.
{Then the streaming tapers off...}
________
I don't understand the call for a gathering--aren't we safer perhaps spread out?
Perhaps the gathering refers to G-d's promise to gather His people from the four corners of the Earth.
- And they will walk the sacred middle ground through the Red Sea to the promised Holy Land.
The liberal left and conservative right have been overtaken by violent nutty extremists and radicals.
They have "split" from normal thinking and doing the correct thing--they have gone over the top!
A new righteous center--driven by faith and a moral compass --desperately needs to emerge now.
Hopefully, this will bring us to a new peace and prosperity--because the current isn't working. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Between A Liberal Rock and A Conservative Hard Place
August 17, 2017
Condemning Evil Is Not Optional
Condemning Evil Is Not Optional
August 2, 2017
Watch A Terrorist In His Evil Action
This is an incredible disturbing video from today's terror attack in Israel.
A Palestinian terrorist is caught on surveillance camera committing his vile deed.
The terrorist in the brown t-shirt comes down the grocery store aisle.
But he is not there shopping for groceries.
Rather, the terrorist is stalking his prey--an innocent Jewish man working in the store stocking shelves for customers.
The terrorist at first takes a pass by the man checking things out.
Then he suddenly circles back pulling a deadly knife from his waist and starts viciously stabbing and beating the Jewish worker.
The mortally wounded victim desperately tries to fend off the terrorist attacker as he comes again and again at him.
Fortunately, others nearby chased the terrorist who was apprehended by police, while the victim remains in critical condition in the hospital fighting for his life.
Unfortunately, this is daily life in the Holy Land, where bombings, shootings, stabbings, vehicular rammings, Molotov cocktails and rocks are used to kill Jews in their one homeland, Israel.
From Paris and London to New York, Orlando, Jerusalem, and all over the world, terrorists continue to plot and murder innocents.
Yet, how often do we make excuses for them--it's not their fault, it's just a minority, they're brainwashed, if only we gave in to their demands, etc. etc. etc.
But does anything really seem to make a difference--more people, more land, more palaces and oil wealth, more respect, more morally corrupt votes at the UN, more, more, more...and still the global radical terrorism and human rights abuses continue.
What happens when one day the terrorist attack becomes one employing true weapons of mass destruction--will anyone really be surprised?
We pray to G-d for peace and security for your people and for evil to be utterly destroyed.
Oh L-rd, how long will you let these murderous, vile terrorists attack your children...how long before justice is done. ;-)
Watch A Terrorist In His Evil Action