Monthly Archives: February 2013

Is Turkey Leaving The West?

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Luke Ford

Daniel Pipes writes: Recent steps taken by the Government of Turkey suggest it may be ready to ditch the NATO club of democracies for a Russian and Chinese gang of authoritarian states. Here is the evidence: Starting in 2007, Ankara … Continue reading →

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Bike Lanes Are Constricting Car Traffic In LA

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Luke Ford

As bike lanes spring up all over LA, they restrict the room for cars. Far more people drive than bike, so as a result of these lanes, traffic is constricted. It’s bloody stupid. I hate bicyclists on the streets. They … Continue reading →

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Go West!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Luke Ford

I listen to this song over and over and memorize the lyrics and march out into the world singing “Go West” and then when things don’t work out, when I don’t get the exact foods I was hoping for, no … Continue reading →

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My best friend Jim* walks by

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Luke Ford

Kiddish Club. While the haftorah (prophetic portion) is chanted inside, I’m standing outside in the sun with my black-suited back against a white wall. A group of men gathers around the whiskey, fish and crackers, listening to a brief d’var … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama’s Going to Israel; Surprising Takes on Hamentashen

Posted on February 15, 2013 by TheJewishChannel
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