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Have Israel`s `inner circles` discussed assassinating President Obama?

Have Israel’s “inner circles” discussed assassinating President Obama? One man who apparently thinks the answer is “Yes” is Andrew Adler, the owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times...

(LONDON) - In his weekly newspaper Adler listed three options for Israel “to counter Iran’s nuclear weapons”.

Never mind that, unlike Israel, Iran does not possess nuclear weapons and that the latest assessment of Israel’s intelligence community – an usually honest assessment – is that Iran has not yet taken a decision to go nuclear for weapons)

Dear Editor of The Jewish Times: Please re-think your call to assassinate Obama

You have an awful lot of chutzpah to call for the assassination of the President of the US by the Mossad.

(SUNDANCE, Wyoming) - When an apparently logical line of reasoning leads to an illogical or insane conclusion, it is time to re-think your logic.

I’m no Obama fan either, but let’s face it, publishing calls for his assassination is stupid and immoral as well as illegal! And war with Iran would be a disaster!

Newspaper Editor: Israel Should Consider Assassinating Obama

"... give the go-ahead for U.S.-based Mossad agents to take out a president deemed unfriendly to Israel in order for the current vice president to take his place" - Adler

(NAZARETH) - Andrew Adler, the owner and publisher of the Atlanta Jewish Times, a weekly newspaper serving Atlanta's Jewish community, devoted his January 13, 2012 column to the thorny problem of the U.S. and Israel's diverging views on the threat posed by Iran.

Basically Israel has three options, he wrote: Strike Hezbollah and Hamas, strike Iran, or "order a hit" on Barack Obama. Either way, problem solved!

New Western Storm Expected to Worsen Flooding

... another in a continuous parade of storms that will last well into next week.

(SALEM Accuweather.com) - There's no rest for the weary across the Pacific Northwest as yet another storm packed with moisture is set to plow ashore, promising to worsen ongoing flooding and complicate cleanup efforts following this week's record snow and ice storm.

Emergency declarations remain in effect for parts of Oregon and Washington in the wake of the storm, which has led to major flooding in the Willamette Valley and a dangerous mix of snow and ice in Seattle.

A Disgrace to the USA

According to CNN, 544 prisoners have been released, repatriated or otherwise transferred to about 40 countries without criminal charges or trial.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Hey, hey. Ho, ho. Guantanamo has got to go!” chanted protestors marking the tenth anniversary of the American detention camp.

Time to Shed Light on North Carolina`s Link to Disappearances, Torture and Indefinite Detention

Working to Achieve Accountability is a Citizen's Obligation

(SMITHFIELD, N.C.) - On January 15, the News & Observer published a reminder of Norh Carolina's involvement in kidnapping, disappearance and torture.

A recent opinion piece announced important findings revealed in a report by students in the University of North Carolina School of Law Immigration/Human Rights Policy clinic.

Obama Stands Up to Israel, Tamps Down Iran War Threats

Barak: Israel "very far off" from decision on Iran attack".

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In a stunning departure from recent Israeli threats to attack Iranian nuclear facilities, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Wednesday used an interview with Israel's Army radio to assert that any attack on Iran "is very far off."

He added, "We haven't made any decision to do this."

What`s next for the Occupy movement in Oregon?

The location just changed for the Occupy Oregon General Assembly Rally for Jan 21 in Salem.

(SALEM) - People from around the state will converge in Salem (Saturday, Jan. 21) to protest the second anniversary of Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission.

“Are corporations people?” asked Sean Gillespie, an event planner from Salem.

Survivor Recounts Rescue from Flooded Willamette River Bank

Fortunately, the victim had a cell phone that allowed her to notify 911.

(SALEM) - Water Rescue crews from Salem Fire and other local agencies had their hands full today when a call came in from several victims trapped by rising flood waters on the Willamette River.

The Willamette River crested today at 28.5". The woman in the video below, relates her story of being caught by rising river flood waters that left her no escape route.

Marion County Flooding Update

Includes important tips for local residents.

(SALEM) - The improvement in the weather during the past 24 hours gave emergency crews a chance to begin the recovery process in Marion County.

The Marion County ECC is still in operation, but was expected to ramp down later this afternoon with staff remaining on call if needed.