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Time for a Military Coup in Israel?

The shortest possible description of it (the real problem) is in Shlomo Gazit’s response to me 32 years ago - “The trouble with us Israelis is that we have become the victims of our own propaganda.”

(LONDON) - The mounting public criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu triggered the recall of a comment made to me by one of its former Directors of Military Intelligence.

What Jesus Would Say
Israel and United Methodist`s Failure to Act According to the Christian Manifesto

United Methodists and Jewish allies called for an end to Israel’s occupation, but opponents spread fear and misinformation that carried the day.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - In describing the trial of Jesus before Pilate, Luke the Evangelist brilliantly described the mood of the crowd when he wrote:
"But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed." (Luke 23:23 NIV)

Consumer Chronicles: Maternity Coverage in Health Insurance Plans

Maternity coverage is essential for most families.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - I volunteer at Consumer Action assisting consumers by providing information and resources to help them solve their consumer complaints.

The Lutfallah II Caper... Another Watergate Unfolding?

Follow the Money and follow the Weapons!
Graphics by Alex.

(TRIPOLI, Lebanon Al Manar) - What did Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Obama Administration, NATO, Israel, Turkey and UNIFIL know about the alleged arms shipment to “rebels” in Syria, and when did they know it?

It would be an incautious stretch to suggest any sort of parity between Watergate and the unfolding Lutfallah II arms shipment to Syria drama, that each day brings more revelations.

Homeland Security Documents Show Massive Nationwide Monitoring of Occupy Movement

This set of released materials reveals intense involvement by the DHS' National Operations Center (NOC) in these activities.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Documents just obtained by the PCJF show massive nationwide monitoring, surveillance and information sharing between the Department of Homeland Security and local authorities in response to Occupy.

The PCJF made a series of FOIA demands regarding law enforcement involvement in the Occupy Crackdown.

Canadian National Stabbed in Paranthan Area

Group of unidentified person have stabbed a Canadian national at Paranthan area.

(KILINOCHI, Sri Lanka) - The Tamil community in Montreal is in shock today after receiving report that one of their member has been stabbed to death in Kumarapuram in Kilinochi, Sri Lanka.

Tens of Thousands Deal with Death & Addiction as American Pain Foundation Pushes Opioid Use

The major concerns we have at PROP about the Fishman book beyond opioid drug company influence, pertain to a number of major clinical issues" - Stephen Gelfand, MD,

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Last week I examined Scott M. Fishman, MD's book, "Responsible Opioid Prescribing - A Physician's Guide."

Up until December 2011, Dr. Fishman had been President of the American Pain Foundation (APF) which is financially nourished by the pharmaceutical industry -- in particular the maker of OxyContin.

A Putsch Against War: Israel`s Hawks in Open Revolt Against War on Iran

According to Yuval Diskin – and who would know better? – Israel is now led by two incompetent politicians with messianic delusions and a poor grasp of reality.

(TEL AVIV) - Generals and secret police chiefs get together for an attack on the politicians.

Brewing A Conflict With China

Why is Washington ramping up a new cold war?

(WASHINGTON DC) - Washington has pressured the Philippines, whose government it owns, into conducting joint military exercises in the South China Sea.

Washington’s excuse is that China has territorial disputes with the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries concerning island and sea rights in the South China Sea.

Cardiac Arrhythmias and Marijuana: Reprise
Cannabis Inhibits Arrhythmias Who is this Dr. Pot?

This is for the Perspicacious Stephen A!

(PORTLAND, OR) - Every once in a while, I get a very perspicacious email response to one of my articles. This one I had to respond to.