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Defending Identity

Natan Sharansky\’s previous book, \”The Case for Democracy,\” changed the world. It inspired a generation of U.S. policymakers and influenced President George\nW. Bush in his decision to go to war against Saddam Hussein. So when Sharansky\’s second book, \”Defending Identity,\” came out this month, I thought I\’d better read it, quick

Why Kerry: Bush Policies Endanger Israel

Republicans are trying to woo traditionally Democratic Jewish voters to President Bush. Their argument is that the president\’s re-election is in the best interest of both the United States and Israel. We strongly disagree.

Don’t Expect Arab Democracy Anytime Soon

Those expecting democracy to spring to life in Iraq soon after an allied invasion might wish to recall the fate of another Arab strongman from 36 years ago.

In June, 1967, Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser was sitting in the darkened studios of Cairo Radio, with barely a candle to illuminate his script. His voice cracking, he delivered his political testament:

\”We expected the enemy to come from the east and the north, but instead he came from the west. I must accept full responsibility for this disaster that has befallen us and must now resign as your president.\”

No sooner had he spoken than the hum of Israeli Mysteres could be heard in the skies above the city and the crack of anti-aircraft batteries filled the air.

Charming? Not the Word for Politics

Plato described democracy as \”a charming form of government.\” Well, perhaps in ancient Greece there wasn\’t much else to charm away the days.

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