Tag Archives: Israel

Zero Bostonians Pony Up For AJC Ad Supporting Israel

As the 50th anniversary of Israel’s six-day war unfolds in myriad narratives, the American Jewish Committee (a.k.a. the AJC) ran this ad in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal. Here’s the text:   But what really caught the eye of the hardcounting … Continue reading

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Civilians Who Run Full-Page Ads in the New York Times (Michael Steinhardt – Again! – Edition)

The latest in our long-running series Yesterday’s New York Times featured yet another ad from Zionista Michael Steinhardt, whose previous Times ad (along with his various associations – see here and here) we dutifully noted last month. His current foray:     … Continue reading

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Civilians Who Run Full-Page Ads in the New York Times (Michael Steinhardt Edition)

The latest in our long-running series Yesterday’s New York Times featured this ad on A5. At issue: That’s problematic for Michael Steinhardt – president of the Judy and Michael Steinhardt Foundation and co-founder of Birthright Israel – who paid for … Continue reading

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Civilians Who Run Full-Page Ads in the New York Times (Ronald M. Firman Edition II)

For the second time in a month, Ronald M. Firman of Miami, FL has purchased a full-page ad in the New York Times to air his sentiments about Middle East affairs. First installment:     Yesterday’s Times addition:     We’ll … Continue reading

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Civilians Who Run Full-Page Ads in the New York Times (Ronald M. Firman Edition)

From our Late to the Party of One desk As you splendid readers might – or might not – have noticed, the hardworking staff religiously records full-page ads in the New York Times paid for by above-average-means citizens. The latest installment appeared … Continue reading

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Gay Republicans To Obama: Chuck Hagel

The wheels are starting to come off the Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense bandwagon. From BuzzFeed: Chuck Hagel’s Record On Guns, Abortion Raises More Questions Few reasons for Democrats to support the would-be Pentagon chief. WASHINGTON — Former Sen. … Continue reading

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Boston Herald: The Official Newsletter Of Scott Brown

  Our feisty local tabloid has been keeping close tabs on ‘Round Town Scotty Brown (R-Indian Given). Here’s the tally just from today (call it  his Turkey (Day) Trot), starting with a political piece . . . Read the rest at It’s … Continue reading

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Dead Blogging The Rumpus In Boca Raton

The hardworking staff half-listened-to/half-watched last night’s third and final presidential debate (video excerpts and transcript here, via the Washington Post), and this is what we thought (no quotes verbatim): • If you picked tumult, comprehensive strategy, or wrongandreckless for your … Continue reading

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