My inbox is full of people defending the Stones, and that’s just sad. First and foremost, my article wasn’t really about the Stones, it was about hype/publicity in general, although I did employ the Stones as an example. But they’re not the only ones, only the most egregious, especially because they used to be considered […]

It’s happening again. What my parents warned me about. Anti-Semitism. My inbox is overflowing. Overwhelmingly in support of what I wrote about Gaza. But you know what so many of those e-mailers said? DON’T USE MY NAME! And there you have it in a nutshell. Yes, I blame the Jews. Not Israel, but the assimilated […]

The Israelis can’t win. I’m sick and tired of the bothsidesism employed by every celebrity with a pulpit. I’m looking at you John Oliver, never mind the silent musicians fearful of alienating just one fan. Of course innocent people in Palestine will die. And I can’t find a single person who wants them to. I […]

Note: I hate recommending audio and/or video because that’s too heavy a lift for most people. I know my inbox is overwhelmed with people linking to audio and video and articles and if I consumed it all I’d have no time to do my own work. So, having said that… 1. “Why Hamas Won Gaza […]