November 20, 2012 at 12:35 P.M. Yesterday I was forced to retype entire paragraphs to correct a single letter because hackers altered the spacing of my texts. I believe this "technique" is part of the frustration-inducement and use of anxiety in censorship through cybercrime used against me. I will continue to write.
Isabel Kershner & Fares Akram, "Israel Assault Into Gaza Kills a Hamas Leader: Wider Conflict Feared," in The New York Times, November 15, 2012, at p. A1. (General condemnation for Israeli actions in the world.)
Mark Handler, "Obama Details Lines of Battle In Budget Plan," in The New York Times, November 15, 2012, at p. A1. (Gridlock and no reduction in taxcuts for the rich -- regardless of the election results -- according to Republicans.)
Michael S. Schmidt, Scott Stone, and Alan Delaquierre, "F.B.I. Agent in Petraeus Case Is Called a Relentless Veteran," in The New York Times, November 15, 2012, at p. A1. (FREDERICK W. HUMPPHRIES, II, 47, Republican F.B.I. agent in Florida behind Petraeus matter with Congressional "connections.")
The continuing crisis in Gaza has generated renewed hostility against U.S. embassies and Israeli interests in the world.
Particularly worrisome is the Egyptians' decision to withdraw their embassy from Israel. The Jordanians are also abandoning their embassy in Israel.
The Egyptians are only the first to reach out to President Barack Obama. Mr. Obama was seen in the Islamic world as a target of Mr. Netanyahu's hostile p.r. efforts during the reelection campaign. The U.S. president is asked to recognize the humanitarian effects of the crisis.
A foreign trip by Mr. Obama may be unwise at this time, even as a distraction from the Middle East crisis, because it suggests indifference to how these events are perceived in the world.
Fourteen persons were killed in the first day of the Isareli operation in Gaza; over one hundred Palestinians killed during the most recent "period of crisis" last month (three Israelis murdered yesterday in response to the targeted hit); and a pregnant Palestinian woman with her two children was murdered today.
In order for the U.S. to establish credibility, as a negotiator with both parties, our nation cannot be seen as an "apologist" for Israel. This is what Mr. Obama meant by creating "daylight" between Israel and America. Thus far, Mr. Obama's answers to questions concerning events in Gaza have been formulaic and disappointing.
The Israeli/American connection is and must remain fundamental and powerful. This alliance transcends any individual leader in either country.
Nevertheless, the two nations must be able to offer mutual criticisms on human rights matters and to differ on key issues at times. An explosive situation in the Middle East is the last thing Mr. Obama desires at the moment.
Egyptian "Muslim Bortherhood" members are obligated to assist their brethren in Gaza. Jordan may go up in flames, as I suggested, after the latest of two nationwide uprisings against King Abdullah.
Israel may wish to worry more about Jordan, right next door, than Iran. A number of Egyptians and others are making their way to Jordan for reasons other than tourism. Some prospective fighters are coming from as far away as North Africa, I believe, with the goal of entering Israel to carry out attacks.
The Egyptian Prime Minister is visiting Gaza today, sharing the emergency with Palestinians, and he "experienced" the death of a child held in his arms -- a child who had been wounded in the bombings, as reported on Al Jazeera.
Overwhelming military superiority on the part of Israel has created a situation in which the Isareli military acts, routinely, without severe military consequences in response (fortunately!), while generating intense political and diplomatic consequences for America as well as for the Israeli government.
Libya (and/or "Lybia" and/or "Libyia") is nothing compared to the situation in Gaza right now. There are at least 9 countries in which the U.S. embassy is threatened as I type these words.
As long as the U.S. is identified with Israel's military tactics -- or is deemed responsible for Israeli superiority -- we will share the adverse effects of Israel's actions.
I believe in Israel's right to exist and be secure. American military action would be appropriate to prevent severe harm to Israel, by any nation and for any reason, in the unlikely event that the Israeli military could not deal with the challenge.
The question is whether Israeli military action in Gaza is a "feasible and proportionate" response to the security issues raised by recent rocket attacks by Hamas in light of the likely human consequences.
This is, in fact, the debate currently taking place within Israeli politics, both on the Left and Right.
I am glad that Ehud Barak is Foreign Secretary/Minister of Defense, as former Prime Minister, he has experience and is very cool under pressure. The issue is more complicated than the undisputed right of every nation to self-defense. Persons to read on the Israeli/Palestinian crisis are Noam Chomsky and Richard Falk.
Israel wishes to avoid boots on the ground in Gaza. Allegations that this operation is a stunt by Mr. Netanjahu to gain votes in the upcoming election seem absurd to me.
I condemn not the killing of the Hamas leader, but the taking of so many innocent lives which cannot be minimized in a crowded urban setting.
As a result, on humanitarian grounds, continued operations in Gaza would be improper. Additional rocket attacks by Hamas, however, will ensure that such operations will continue indefinitely.
I urge Israel -- as difficult as it may be -- to exercise restraint in this situation. There is no point in making suh a request from Hamas. Allow the diplomats time to deal with the crisis. I hope that Professor Chomsky made it home safely.
The Cuban embargo is also resulting in deaths and suffering to innocent people. By siding with the U.S. -- or even by not voting against the U.S. position -- Israel has been further isolated in the world.
This is an instance of Israel paying a political price for siding with the U.S. on an issue where (I believe) that nation otherwise agrees with the world community that opposes the embargo.
The U.N. will probably, once again, condem this barbarism. Any embargo is an act of war on a civilian population. I believe that this issue is reconsidered every year. There will be new opportunities to persuade the president on this embargo issue. If the U.S. position changes, I am sure Israel will also agree to end the embargo.
The targeting of diplomats, such as Susan Rice, for reprisals to embarass the president is offensive. Having said that, I am sure that Ms. Rice is not the best candidate for Secretary of State where an experienced political figure, like John Kerry, is needed and available.
My e-mail accounts are blocked, illegally. I have only 45 minutes per day to write my essays and other texts. I am subjected to a variety of harassments at public computers after the destruction of my home computer. No images can be posted at these blogs. No answer to my continuing requests for the truth in my matters has been received from New Jersey.
If I were able to post images with this essay, I would attach the photo of a Palestinian journalist holding his murdered eleven month-old son, a casualty of the most recent wave of bombings. He is seen weeping while posing his unaswerable question to the world: "What has my son done to deserve this death?"
A list of sources detailing incidents of corruption, incompetence, frauds, and other examples of the failure of New Jersey's legal system will be attached to this comment in the days ahead, provided that I am able to continue writing on-line.
America's selective and slanted coverage of the Gaza crisis is shameful.
I am unable to add a list of sources due to vandalism at this site that alters paragraphs when I attempt to make corrections. Hence, I may have to post the list of sources separately. I will try to add those sources because they are important.
Sources:
New York & the World:
Jodi Rudoren & Isabel Kershner, "Israel Widens Gaza Assault, Hitting Government Targets: Diplomats Confer in Cairo, Pressing for a Cease-Fire," in The New York Times, November 18, 2012, at p. A1. (The crisis in Gaza is escalating, more children are dying.)
Ethan Bonner, "With Longer Reach, Rockets Bolster Hamas Arsenal," in The New York Times, November 18, 2012, at p. A1. (Israeli civilians are still under threat.)
Jodi Rudoren, "Netanjahu Says He'd Go It Alone On Striking Iran," in The New York Times, November 6, 2012, at p. A5. (The Gaza crisis is the greatest achievement of Iran's intelligence services.)
"Names of the Dead," in The New York Times, November 6, 2012, at p. A7. (Over 12,000 wounded; 2,132 casualties in Afghanistan of American service members.)
Joe Nocera, "A Texas Prosecutor Faces Justice," (Editorial) in The New York Times, November 13, 2012, at p. A27. (Finally, an attempt to deal with the plague of prosecutorial misconduct, lying, falsifying, denial of evidence and cover-ups that destroys innocent lives. "New Jersey's 'Ethical' Legal System" and "New Jersey's Office of Attorney Ethics.")
Jodi Rudoren, "Riots Erupt Across Jordan Over Gas Prices," in The New York Times, November 14, 2012, at p. A7. (Jordan is close to crisis stage.)
Isabel Kershner & Fares Akram, "Israeli Assault Into Gaza Kills a Hamas Leader," in The New York Times, November 15, 2012, at p. A1. (Who are the "fighters" going to Israel to assist the Palestinians?)
Ethan Bonner, "Israel, Battlefield Altered, Takes a Tougher Approach," in The New York Times, November 17, 2012, at p. A1. (" ... the arrival in Gaza and Sinai from North Africa of other militants ..." Israel should look at this issue closely.)
"Another Israel-Gaza War? Israel's Right to Defend Itself is Unarguable, but Is This the Best Way?," in The New York Times, November 15, 2012, at p. A34. ("Engaging in a full-scale war is especially risky. ...")
Isabel Kershner & Rick Gladstone, "Israel and Hamas Step Up Air Attacks in Gaza: Tel Aviv a Target as Calls For Restraint Are Rejected," in The New York Times, November 16, 2012, at p. A1. (30,000 to 70,000 reserves called-up for possible ground war. This is the worst possible outcome for all parties.)
New Jersey & the World:
Melissa Hayes & John Reitmeyer, "Governor Open to 'Smart' Halfway House Fixes," in The Record, November 13, 2012, at p. A-1. (The halfway house scandal will follow Mr. Christie and will hurt the governor in any future campaign.)
Richard Cowen, "N. Halledon Mayor, Chief Used Borough Generators: Council Investigating; Merchant Reaction Mixed," in The Record, November 13, 2012, at p. A-1. (More of the Jersey Shuffle as people in emergency rooms were left without power.)
Tom Hayden, "Federal Panel Rejects Appeal of Ex-Mayor's Corruption Conviction: Judges -- Evidence Finding Democrat Guilty is Sufficient," in The Star Ledger, November 13, 2012, at p. 15. (Joe Vas, a former Menendez capo then an enemy, lost his appeal, but claims: "I didn't know from nothing!")
"School Chief's Folly: He Takes a Van, Generator, Vacation," in The Record, November 13, 2012, at p. A-10. (The usual scams with compensation, taxpayer-provided vacations, in the midst of Sandy's terrors.)
Mary Jo Layton, "Suit Alleges Years of Scout Abuse: Incidents Date to the 1990s," in The Record, November 14, 2012, at p. A-1. (Dozens of boys molested by protected persons in New Jersey. "New Jersey's Child Sex Industry" and "Is Menendez For Sale?")
AP, "House Report to Blame Corzine Over MF Global," in The Record, November 14, 2012, at p. A-8. (GOP members say collapse is due to Corzine's decisions as is the "disappearance" of over $1 BILLION in customer money.)
Peter J. Sampson, "Union Leaders Arrested: Allegedly Stole $350,000 From IBEW," in The Record, November 16, 2012, at p. A-1. (Labor "leaders" connected to mob and politicians steal $350,000. "Does Senator Menendez have mafia friends?" and "Mafia Influence in New Jersey Courts and Politics.")
Marcy Gordon, "Corzine Faulted in Debacle," in The Record, November 16, 2012, at p. L-9. (Corzine faulted for $6.3 BILLION bet on European countries' debt, nearly $2 BILLION of clients' money flew the coop while Corzine's money was tucked away. Mr. Corzine testified under oath that he "did not know what happened.")
Nick Clunn, "Cop Sued in Case of Mistaken Identity: Paterson Man Alleges Beating," in The Record, November 14, 2012, at p. L-1. (N.J. is famous for cases of "mistaken identity" featuring victims of police violence and criminality. "Albert Florence and New Jersey's Racism" and "Driving While Black [DWB] in New Jersey.")
Denisa R. Superville, "Ex-Officer's Case Costs Bogota $85,000 -- Fees Likely to Rise After Review," in The Record, November 14, 2012, at p. L-3. (Officer Regina Tasca -- first lesbian woman on force -- fired in violation of her rights for doing the right thing.)
Richard Cowen, "Mayor Draws Controversy: Faces Inquiry Over Generator Use as well as Two Lawsuits," in The Record, November 15, 2012, at p. L-6. (Randy George says: "Let 'em eat cake.")
