optimistCitizen Change your cover photo Upload Change your cover photoUpload Change your cover photo optimistCitizen An optimist American This user account status is Approved Comments Comments Posts Posts @Dan Crowther: I have been disappointed ever since I heard about the ban on Palestinian commentators whose narrative goes… On Steven Salaita– unremitting in criticism of Zionism and Gaza slaughter– loses a job at University of Illinois (Edited to un-linkify the email addresses) I sent this email to chancellor AT illinois edu and pmischoAT illinois edu:… On Steven Salaita– unremitting in criticism of Zionism and Gaza slaughter– loses a job at University of Illinois AbuAdam, I think Phil's wife was referring to the UN Partition Plan of 1947 which proposed to give a… On My wife explains the conflict to a friend Humanitarian intervention can only be extremely rare, for what should be obvious reasons. Millions of Russians and Chinese people were… On Just wars– and civilian casualties American, You hit it right on the nail regarding the hypocrisy of liberal hawks when it comes to Israeli… On Just wars– and civilian casualties Slater: "Bush started a war with Iraq for a number of bad reasons" Jerome is sad that the 1… On Just wars– and civilian casualties But to exchange insults with the Moosers et al of this world is a total waste of time and energy… On Just wars– and civilian casualties It is mind-boggling how ordinary human beings can be turned into sadistic, cruel animals! Where is Richard… On Prayer You're welcome! I was surprised to see "lack of perspective that is astounding" attributed to you, I had to re-check… On Several thousand US troops headed to Israel for ‘unprecedented’ joint missile defense exercise You comment “it sounds like Iran initiated the tension” shows a lack of perspective that is astounding.Iran has been responding… On Several thousand US troops headed to Israel for ‘unprecedented’ joint missile defense exercise load more comments