Jefferson Corner

As we celebrate our freedom and independence this 4th of July, It seems that President Dick Cheney (ops,) Vice-President Dick Cheney is at again. This time is itching for another war with Iran. The award winning writer Seymour Herch exposes this Administration plans for its third war on the region. http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/07/07/080707fa_fact_hersh writes that the president of the United States signed a secret order to start clandestine special operation inside Iran and have budget some $400 million (can rescue and save few foreclosed homes). This secret operation was approved late last year with the knowledge of key congressional leadership both Democrats and Republicans. Read the rest of this entry »

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At one time and for a long time, I always believed in the possibility of peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on a two state solution along the 67 borders with Jerusalem as a shared and open city. No more.

Like millions of Palestinians under occupation and millions of Palestinians in exile, I see the possibilities of a two state solution gone for ever. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ever since I was a young boy growing up in Palestine, I heard the standard and often spoken words” America is always to blame”. The Majority of Arabs and Muslims blame America for every thing from failure of political systems and institutions, to failure in crops , failure in accountability and transparency, failure to tackle the presence of corruptions and incompetence, and of course failure to bring about political reforms and much needed changes.More… Read the rest of this entry »

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Lee Hamilton takes on the relationship between the White House and Congress was quite powerful and for sure a wake call to all those of us who can see on a daily basis the rise of an imperial presidency and almost the total absence of independence and separation of the executive from the legislative branch. Read the rest of this entry »

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Just came back home after attending the lecture given by former congressman Lee Hamilton at the National Press Club as part of the annual Lynch Lecture Series sponsored by George Mason University’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, perhaps the world leading institution in the field of conflict resolution.
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I was down in Tampa, Florida visiting my brothers and sister for the Eid and while there I always look forward to having deep and provocative discussions with my nephew Jamal, who is a reporter/journalist with a major and national newspaper.
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