Rantings of a New Yorker

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Entries Tagged ‘war’

A radical experiment in empathy

Put yourselves in the shoes of others. Think about how the Iraqis view the war. Not such a good idea now, is it? When you’re done watching this, read this article from the BBC about the secret memos linking oil to the Iraqi invasion.

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The History Channel, how I miss what you once were

It is sad that the History Channel rarely shows actual history on its channel anymore.  I used to learn a lot and seek out more history because of what I had seen there, but, alas, it is to be no more.

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Irena Sendler, a true inspiration

During WWII, Irena was given permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto, as a plumbing/sewer specialist. She had an ulterior motive. Being German, Irena knew what the Nazi plan was for Jews. Irena smuggled out infants in the bottom of a tool box she carried in the back of her truck. She used a burlap [...]

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Gaza and Holocaust Photos Juxtaposed

Norman Finkelstein has created several photos of the recent events in Gaza with the Holocaust.  Some are quite graphic, so be prepared when you look.

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