Politics

Israel Will Spend $72 Million to Fight against BDS Boycotts with New Program

January 4, 2018 JPost 1

Israel will create a civilian infrastructure (described as ‘civil-society’) that seeks to change the present social order, usually ending in regime change, yet it operates outside of government. In other words, it is revolution by people who do not wear military uniforms. Some examples of civil-society organizations include PACs, unions, activist organizations, religious groups, and private service agencies. Activities of Israel’s ‘civil society’ will include public-relations campaigns, funding trips to Israel for opinion-leaders, and lobbying legislators.

Kakistocracy

Paul Manafort Sues Special Counsel, Robert Mueller, for Going Outside His Jurisdiction

January 4, 2018 Gateway Pundit 0

Paul Manafort, Trump’s former campaign manager, is suing Mueller for going outside the legitimate scope of investigation. Manafort was indicted on 12 counts related to unlawful financial dealings. The Special Counsel has paid particular attention to the involvement of Mr. Manafort’s company in a lobbying campaign that ended in 2014, his bank accounts and tax filings through 2014, and personal expenditures from his political consulting work, none of which have any connection whatsoever to the 2016 Trump campaign.

Politics

Fatah Honors Murderers of 179 Israelis

January 4, 2018 PalWatch 0

The official Facebook page of Abbas’ Fatah Movement celebrated Fatah’s 53rd anniversary by glorifying eight terrorists from its ranks, four of them female suicide bombers. On Dec. 30, 2017, Fatah posted photos of the terrorists with great praise.

Kakistocracy

Trump Slams Steve Bannon over New Book

January 4, 2018 CBC 1

A new book, written by Michael Wolff that is highly critical of President Trump, quoted his former senior advisor, Steve Bannon, as saying that Donald, Jr. committed treason and will be indicted. Trump responded by issuing a formal statement saying that Bannon has lost his mind.

Globalism

Israel Tells Illegal African Immigrants to Accept a Free Ticket Home Or Go to Prison

January 4, 2018 Daily Caller 0

Israel announced it would pay African migrants living in the country illegally $3,500 each plus a free airline ticket, to return to their home countries or ‘third-world countries’, like Rwanda and Uganda. Officials told the immigrants they will face jail time if they don’t leave by spring, 2018. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized the resettlement of African migrants in Israel as disruptive to the country’s culture and social cohesion. [Europe and the US would be wise to do the same.]