Monthly Archives: January 2009

Where Did You Go Dennis Wilen?

He was in charge of web operations at the Jewish Journal but he lost his job last week. He was my friend and my guide in love, life and Torah. Oh well, I guess I’m back to leaning on Amalek. … Continue reading

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Jews Blockade LA’s Israeli Consulate

I wonder where these guys were when Hamas was sending rockets into Israel? I suspect they only care when Jews fight back to defend themselves. This is Israel’s first invasion that has nearly unanimous Israeli support. The LA Times reports: … Continue reading

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Maybe The Bailout Worked?

I want to grind my teeth every time I think about the U.S. government bailing out banks, but this Washington Post article says the thing has worked: Sure, you can question how the money was used — many of us … Continue reading

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Depressing Russian Women

Chaim Amalek emails: I met this hot smart Russian woman last night, via, well you know what. On the one hand, I am impressed by how pretty, tall, and smart these Russian women are. On the other hand, they are … Continue reading

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Dexter Filkins – ‘The Forever War’

This book was one of the top five books published in 2008. Here are my questions: Hi Dexter, As every civilian reader must tell you, I’m amazed you are still alive. I’m amazed more reporters have not been killed. * … Continue reading

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