tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post114287050586999662..comments2023-07-20T13:13:38.728+03:00Comments on JoeSettler: Elections 2006: JoeSettler Endorses...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143614545826159332006-03-29T08:42:00.000+02:002006-03-29T08:42:00.000+02:00Thank you all the expert Marzel and Kleiner voters...Thank you all the expert Marzel and Kleiner voters. You were great! We can start packing our bags. You really made a statement. Thank you again.<BR/><BR/>Son of DeerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143527487777828652006-03-28T08:31:00.000+02:002006-03-28T08:31:00.000+02:00there is obviously no room for principles in this ...there is obviously no room for principles in this election. that is why you are accusing all marzel voters of doing the wrong thing while you vote for a party in which half the members will scoot on over to kadima at their first opportunity (unless you mean we should vote leberman, shas or gimmel in which case all their members will scoot on over to kadima if he makes a better offer, or likud were bibi will be ousted and then silvan will take them over to kadima for free).<BR/><BR/>a vote for any party other than marzel is a clear risk that they will go and join kadima, and then YOU will have given kadima the government. you are risking OUR country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143526630515981712006-03-28T08:17:00.000+02:002006-03-28T08:17:00.000+02:00Orange&black-I would hope Marzel would be in the k...Orange&black-<BR/><BR/>I would hope Marzel would be in the knesset, <B>BUT</B> these elections are too important too hope, because if he is not elected, <B>YOU</B> voted for the leftist party. It simply is too risky. There is no room for risks or priciples when my country is at stake.<BR/><BR/>Son of DeerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143495087193652612006-03-27T23:31:00.000+02:002006-03-27T23:31:00.000+02:00deer- if marzel is missing 1 vote to get in, how w...deer- if marzel is missing 1 vote to get in, how will you explain to your daughter that you convinced someone to not vote for him, which could have turned the tide?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143494125143785522006-03-27T23:15:00.000+02:002006-03-27T23:15:00.000+02:00A 10 year veteran Moledet party member wrote the f...A 10 year veteran Moledet party member wrote the following this evening...<BR/><BR/>Well I know I getting myself into some deep water here BUT I have been reading and discussing the elections with many and have come to the conclusion that I am voting Baruch Marzel! Not as a hafgana but rather with the understanding that in a democracy one should have the power to vote in what he believes in.<BR/>The were some specific points from the Ichud Haleumi that upset me!<BR/><BR/>1. Mr. Orlev is the main reason why I am not voting Ichud Mafdal! He is number two on the list and While I hope Beni Elon is getting better ( I am davening everyday for his health) I saw what Orlev did to the Mfdal party when he was number two! In my eyes Orlev is part of the Meimad movement.<BR/>Unfortunately Orlev and others had to be fired from the government instead of leaving on their own account when Sharon was planning the Katif Expulsion! There really is no excuse! Mr. Orlev has already come out and said that they will sit with a Kadima government! I would rather vote for Baruch Marzel and have him stubbornly become the opposition rather that have a pragmatic Orlev discuss with Olmert which Yishuvim he should rip apart!<BR/>On the Ichud prospect I received on my car tonight there is a picture of the top ten MK's from Ichud - what a winning team they look like - HOW INTERESTING THAT THEY TOOK ORLEV'S PIC OUT!!!!! he is number two!!! What are they hiding! I think a number two should be in the pamphlet...no?<BR/><BR/>2. In terms of the Achuz Chasima sorry people I don't buy it! First of all according to all info I have Baruch is passing! I happen to have several serious acquaintances from Chabad who told me that many are voting Marzel!<BR/>( as a Klal)<BR/>Second of all let's play Ichuds little game of fear tactics!<BR/>.<BR/><BR/>Well......... Ichud Haleumi is getting 9 according to the SKARIM but lets give them 13 ok!<BR/>Kadima 34<BR/>Avoda 22<BR/>Arabs7<BR/>Meretz 7<BR/>Lets see we are at = 70 so far = and that without Shas and Aguda!!<BR/><BR/>so if Marzel Doesn't pass and Ichud would have gotten 15 instead of 9 what would we have??<BR/>Ichud 15<BR/>Likud 13<BR/>shas11<BR/>Aguda6<BR/>Leiberman 12<BR/><BR/>57!<BR/>Lets be unrealistic and double ichuds power to 18 seats!!!!!!<BR/>42 seats - and another 18 ( double what the Sekarim say!) for Ichud = 60!!!!!! What a bummer!<BR/><BR/>So lets face the fact that Ichud will be in the opposition ( unless orlev carries out his threat to be pragmatic and join the Kdima party!) NO WASTED VOTE THERE!<BR/><BR/>NOW here's one more point of view! I have been told that I am giving a vote for Kadima by voting Marzel! PLEASE DO ME A FAVOR!!<BR/><BR/>Orlev said the will sit with Kadima so the way I see it a vote for Orlev is a vote for Kadima!!<BR/><BR/>NOW down to business!<BR/><BR/>Here is what is in the Ichud platform!<BR/>?????? ?????? - ???"? ???? ???? ?? ????? ?????? ???? ?????? ???? ??????<BR/>??????<BR/>This is what it says in the platform of Ichud Haleumi!<BR/>Can someone please explain what that means? If the Arabs offer peace if we leave certain areas what is Ichuds stand! Because I know that Orlev is for the land for peace deal!<BR/>Does Orlev and friends believe in transfer? I know what they don't want but I do Not KNOW what they do want to do with the PLO?!<BR/><BR/>Now I know that many Rabanim told the Ichud to join with Marzel but Ichud refused! Why is that??<BR/><BR/><BR/>Look, I am sure many of us understand that Marzel is the way to go! So behind that curtain when no one is watching you can Vote Kaph! NO ONE WILL KNOW!!!!<BR/><BR/>Now unless someone gives me some good arguments with facts and not scare tactics!! I see no reason to vote IChud and all the reason to vote Hazit!!!<BR/><BR/>As written in Shir Hasherim = Hakol hevel havalim!!!JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143493533302214592006-03-27T23:05:00.000+02:002006-03-27T23:05:00.000+02:00Oh. And I also think Marzel has a chance of gettin...Oh. And I also think Marzel has a chance of getting in.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143493105942806672006-03-27T22:58:00.000+02:002006-03-27T22:58:00.000+02:00On the contrary. I will be able to say that I vote...On the contrary. I will be able to say that I voted in the person I felt was most likely to stand up against the next disengagement and I did my best to help him get in.<BR/><BR/>With the exception of the NU (without Mafdal) there is no other party that hasn't outright indicated that they have a price for their support on this (or any other) issue.<BR/><BR/>So a vote for a party without principles (or half of a party without principles) is the same as giving the vote to Kadima who will be more than willing to pay the price listed on the label.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143488691272981612006-03-27T21:44:00.000+02:002006-03-27T21:44:00.000+02:00Voting for someone because of a principle of Marze...Voting for someone because of a principle of Marzel being a proud Jew etc.. is nice and dandy. In any other country.<BR/><BR/>The next government will attemp to create the borders of the State of Israel. If you vote for a party that does not get in, <B>YOU</B> will have vote for Kadima. (Assuming Kadima is the largest party.) You will have to explain to your daughter that "True, I knew Marzel was not going to get in, but I voted for him anyway for the priciple that he should be in, and YES as a result I help Olmert destroy Jewish Communinties.<BR/><BR/>Instead hold your nose, and vote smart. Drop the principle. We cant afford it this time.<BR/><BR/>Son of DeerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143171227435884572006-03-24T05:33:00.000+02:002006-03-24T05:33:00.000+02:00Must demure about the threshold issue, Joe...If Is...Must demure about the threshold issue, Joe...If Israel were not beset by enemies, I suppose yes, possible. But we need an absolutely clear National Voice, and Unity of Purpose (love 'capitals' :o) )<BR/>Anyway, we need parties with comprehensive agendas, fit to rule, and especially in a heterogeneous, perhaps the most heterogeneous of all the countries in the world, the electorate must be prepared to work to a common National purpose, whether of the Meretz or the Hazit variety. We cannot afford to be catering to, or distracted by, the narrow interests of casino owners or taxi drivers. Remember that individually elected MK's, in district elections, will represent YOUR interests. If you and enough of your neighbours have an issue important enough for national attention, YOUR MK will be able to bring it to consideration in the Knesset. But in the bigger picture, the parties must stand for something, clear lines of vision and division, uncompromising - and the electorate must care enough to choose.<BR/><BR/>The other thing, the possibility of mixed PR and regional direct elections - like you say, it's complicated. Something like the Australian system might work here, if we're keeping in a Parliamentary model...of course Eidelberg discusses several workable possibilities in Statesmanship, but in the end strongly favours the US system, Fully Judaized.<BR/><BR/>An independant Executive? Mandatory. But not towards coalition, not within Cabinet! A minority government can rule, like it does in Canada, with the ongoing consent of the other parties in Parliament, but the Cabinet is purely a creation of the ruling party, never made up of OPPOSITION parties. If a minority government cannot achieve compromises acceptable to the majority of other Parliamentary parties - on specific votes or issues!, - it falls to a vote of No Confidence, and there are new elections.<BR/>NOT 'give away' Ministerial Portfolios to the OPPOSITION, to 'buy power'! This is insane! A recipe for grotesque corruption!<BR/><BR/>You know that NO GOVERNMENT IN ISRAEL HAS EVER FALLEN TO A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE!?<BR/><BR/>The basic 'checks and balances' between PM and members in a healthy parliament is the ability of independant directly elected members to vote the government out!<BR/><BR/>Direct election of PM is fine enough (good practice for a Presidency), but makes little difference in a system where there is no separation between the Executive and Legislative Branch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143149735461704312006-03-23T23:35:00.000+02:002006-03-23T23:35:00.000+02:00I completely disagree with the threshold idea. I t...I completely disagree with the threshold idea. <BR/><BR/>I think we should have direct elections for PM who will act a separate executive branch and not require any majority to form a coalition. His powers will be clearly defined and a series of checks and balances between the powers of the PM and the Knesset will be introduced.<BR/><BR/>There should be no minimum threshold for the Knesset. The more anarchy, the more individuality, the more democracy. Parties of one for all as far as I’m concerned.<BR/><BR/>And obviously direct elections of Knesset members to, or perhaps a split between a national (party list) and a regional (individual list). I have to think about it more as it is not so simple a concept.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143143510504581822006-03-23T21:51:00.000+02:002006-03-23T21:51:00.000+02:00Joe, (and this time truly short!) - I bow to your ...Joe, (and this time truly short!) - I bow to your analysis, in your last comment about Kadima imploding, Feiglin's future progress...{sincerely}. Also concur that many ways must be employed to lever us out of this electoral trap. Would it ever be wonderful to have a threshold that would preclude all but say, 5 parties, eh?! With members whom we can name and butt-kick when required!<BR/>Concur also that Marzel's definately in - blowing hot and cold as to whether it's "big" (relatively) or "skin of teeth"....<BR/>Soon...soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143134249052614832006-03-23T19:17:00.000+02:002006-03-23T19:17:00.000+02:00NU is my number 2 vote is Marzel wasn't there, and...NU is my number 2 vote is Marzel wasn't there, and would have been my #1 vote if NRP wasn't there.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't touch Lieberman.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143133532394259082006-03-23T19:05:00.000+02:002006-03-23T19:05:00.000+02:00Joe: I checked out the two top posts you listed. I...Joe: I checked out the two top posts you listed. Indeed, you're educating me(and others, I'm sure) on the NRP or as you call it the "Not Relevant Party". Still I want to make my vote count and since all those voting Hazit are throwing away their votes I'm left with either NU/NRP or Lieberman. I'll still go with NU/NRP after all that.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info., Eitan.Eitan Ha'ahzarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17112407136416885944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143123743728435502006-03-23T16:22:00.000+02:002006-03-23T16:22:00.000+02:00(That's a quick note?)Your and PE's assumptions vi...(That's a quick note?)<BR/><BR/>Your and PE's assumptions vis-a-vis Feiglin assumes that Kadima is more than a 1-hit-wonder, and Likud won't be back on top again.<BR/><BR/>I personally propose that Kadima might very well fall apart after the elections. Once Olmert has to start giving out gifts to the various Kadima MKs and there aren't positions to go around, the self-centered glue temporarily holding Kadima together will become undone.<BR/><BR/>Netanyahu (and Peretz) will merely have to start offering Minister and Deputy Minister positions to a few dissatisfied and unrewarded Kadima MKs and watch them bolt back to Labor and Likud (or at least vote in favor of Netanyahu for PM as they can't really jump ship so quickly without legal problems).<BR/><BR/>PE also misunderstands Feiglin's goal. Feiglin does not want to be the head of a partisan party. Feiglin wants to be the Prime Minister where he will be able to make his changes (as Sharon proved). Feiglin is looking at the long term, and I think he is 100% right that a PM candidate with a realistic chance can only come from the top 2 (now 3) parties.<BR/><BR/>And anyway, there isn't one right way, it will take different groups working all the angles from top to bottom to make the change (and counter all the left-wing groups doing the same from their end). Feiglin has to continue his way, Marzel his, and the NU theirs (unfortunately with the NRP). Working together but differently is the only way to make things happen.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143109893930242812006-03-23T12:31:00.000+02:002006-03-23T12:31:00.000+02:00just a quick note, Joe - about Moishe. While I ag...just a quick note, Joe - about Moishe. While I agree with you, and feel the same discomfort about what seems a TRULY groundless 'conflict' and an apparent "political posturing" on part of PE, I cannot escape the realization that Manhigut was swept along, ineffectual, by Sharon, just like the majority of the Likud.<BR/>Yes, it's long term - and before the 'cat was out of the bag' the Likud was the obvious Large Party to 'take over', as Feiglin promotes. But the cat DID get out, and the veneer of 'accountability' of parties to their electorate (or even to their own membership!) was stripped away by Sharon's Rule by Fiat.<BR/>Yes, it's long term, but PE several times, including AFTER merger with HAZIT, offered to give Moishe Feiglin complete leadership of the Jewish National Movement. As I understand it, Marzel was willing to step aside as well, as #1 on the list. So it's not like PE doesn't fundamentally admire everything Moishe is trying to achieve, but rather that he deeply doubts the effectivness of the strategy within Israel's political system. Feiglin has thus far declined, doubtless as he perceives it would be contrary to his goal of reaching out inclusively to ALL Israelis, and the JNM is admittedly "Fringe" in Israeli perception, if not actuality of course.<BR/><BR/>But what Feiglin is left with is riding a very leaky boat - and the Manhigut is still years away from meaningful Knesset presence. I think Bibi will do OK this election, better than many credit - and he is making noises about partial electoral reform (half PR/half direct election), and also empowering the full Likud membership on existential issues (he, in any case, would follow the membership wishes, unlike Sharon). At least this begins the critical debate (IMO), if he carries through.<BR/>I dunno of course. Moishe Feiglin has tremendous unrealized power. Do we have the time to wait? Or must we rally w/extra-parliamentary groups and like-minded individuals to offer a stark and clear alternative of radical REGIME CHANGE!<BR/>I 'vote' for the latter.<BR/><BR/>I'm still musing whether, as PE let slip in an unguarded interview moment awhile back, whether for the first time in Israeli election history NO Party will be able to form a government on the 29th. That'd be a show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143093176506905022006-03-23T07:52:00.000+02:002006-03-23T07:52:00.000+02:00I'm very bothered by Paul Eidelberg's obsession wi...I'm very bothered by Paul Eidelberg's obsession with Moshe Feigin. Feiglin chose a path which in the long term (IMHO) is <B>still</B> the correct one if you want to reach a position of national (not partisan) political leadership in this country. I've read a lot of Eidelberg's stuff, but when he switched into his anti-Feiglin mode and starting writing what he wrote, he really turned me off. I felt he was actually doing political posturing as opposed to analytical analysis.<BR/><BR/>As for Kleiner, the other day he told Marzel to quit and tell his (loyal? obedient?) followers to vote Kleiner instead. Personally I'm not into Kleiner, nor some of the other people on his list.<BR/><BR/>Too many guppies in this small pond, which is why a large number of my left-leaning friends in Tel Aviv tell me they only vote for large parties (actually some of my right-wing friends say the same thing). I just tell them 'Not Kadima'.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143076559868842962006-03-23T03:15:00.000+02:002006-03-23T03:15:00.000+02:00And once again, and I don't know why people keep m...And once again, and I don't know why people keep missing this, - 'cause the news is getting old already: - <BR/>Marzel's HAZIT is ALREADY past the threshold. That's no longer an issue. 57,000 signed vote commitments! Herut, I've no idea, but don't trust the LLL polls. I'd bet they're coming in, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143076372473122432006-03-23T03:12:00.000+02:002006-03-23T03:12:00.000+02:00I have to agree that on this point, Lurker - I'm m...I have to agree that on this point, Lurker - I'm mystified. Indeed the platforms are similar in principal, though the Herut platform is nowhere near as far-reaching as Hazit.<BR/><BR/>Both are rock steady on Eretz, and both have meaningful programs to aid emigration of Arabs - Herut's albeit a little simplistic. Both are free-marketers and consequent in their address to terrorism/Arab lawlessness.<BR/><BR/>So the 'problem' must lie somewhere else, somewhere deeper. Eidelberg has made little comment about Herut this election, so I've gained no insight there. I could ask him on this point if enough individuals require clarification. Whether they are "personal differences" I can't speculate, but that doesn't sound like Baruch Marzel to me, anyway. Kleiner, I don't know.<BR/><BR/>But don't you sometimes feel, Lurker, that you're voting in a municipal election, rather than a National Election? The plethora of parties does NOTHING for Jewish Unity of purpose, which is why of course the Threshold MUST be changed, and quick. I believe this is on both Herut's and Hazit's agenda....(not totally positive about Herut). <BR/><BR/>In the end, Herut has little to say about electoral reform, though judicial reform is on its agenda in a general way (no specifics: - i.e. ELECTED High Court pace USA). Not addressing the electoral system, not having a Jewish Constitution as a main plank, doesn't bode well for progress, IMHO. Hazit's formulae are painfully specific to the 'facts on the ground' and achievable using the context of present Basic Laws as a launch point. Herut's will require some major shift, not likely without major education of the electorate.<BR/><BR/>Whatever. I'm merely musing here. If you wish to punish Herut and Hazit for their 'possible groundless intrangigence', go ahead. You'll obviously have to 'hold your nose' voting for any other party on the Right on the same grounds.<BR/><BR/>Vote. Vote Right. (but, please - a little faith here, yes? Vote Hazit!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143070443305180982006-03-23T01:34:00.000+02:002006-03-23T01:34:00.000+02:00Joe: Like you, I would have been quite happy if M...Joe: Like you, I would have been quite happy if Marzel's party had joined the NU. But what I find outrageous is the fact that he's running separately from Kleiner (Herut). I also find it perplexing that hardly anybody is talking about this.<BR/><BR/>Hazit's platform is almost *completely* identical to Herut's. This means that the only reason they're not running together has to do with petty personal issues and ego. In other words, in the end, Marzel and Kleiner are not really all that different from the rest of our small-minded, pathetic politicians.<BR/><BR/>If they were united, they'd have enough support to pass the threshold. We shouldn't be criticizing people who want to avoid wasting their votes, and therefore won't vote for Marzel or Kleiner. Instead, we should be criticizing Marzel and Kleiner themselves -- because they're the ones who lack the sense of responsibility and vision to "do the right thing".<BR/><BR/>If Marzel and Kleiner had put aside their silly squabbles and run as a single party, I'd vote for them.<BR/><BR/>But if their common political aims are not sufficient for them to overcome their irrelevant personal differences for the sake of Israel's future, then neither of them deserve my vote. Not by a long shot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143066507923898062006-03-23T00:28:00.000+02:002006-03-23T00:28:00.000+02:00yes, Elchonon. Well stated. And all this you've ...yes, Elchonon. Well stated. And all this you've said regards Marzel's character, PLUS a comprehensive program of radical institutional reform and a Jewish Constitution through Eidelberg, Shifrin, Hannukoglo and the Yamit. Worker ownership of company shares, free market...<BR/><BR/>And just a few steps to Abrogation of Oslo; Destruction of Amalek (Hamas/PA); Annexation of Yesh'(A!); a Jewish Homestead Act in Yesha....<BR/><BR/>I feel for the first time in years a glimmer of HOPE! What a bargain is this HAZIT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143061217757924582006-03-22T23:00:00.000+02:002006-03-22T23:00:00.000+02:00(this just in from PE)Notice to all voters Electio...(this just in from PE)<BR/>Notice to all voters <BR/><BR/>Election 2003<BR/><BR/>Valid votes …………. …… 3,148,364 (69% of roughly 4,526,000 registered voters)<BR/><BR/>Qualifying threshold (1.5%)……. 47,226 <BR/><BR/>1. Votes wasted on the pseudo-nationalist parties responsible for the expulsion of Jews from Gaza and northern Samaria: <BR/><BR/>a. Likud = 925,279 <BR/><BR/>b. National Union = 173,973<BR/><BR/>c. National Religious Party = 132,370 <BR/><BR/>2. Despite the increase in population and probable increase in the number of registered voters, such is the large number of alienated and apathetic citizens, that the voter turnout may be less than 67%. If so, and despite a higher electoral threshold, no more than 60,000 votes may be required for a party to enter the Knesset. <BR/><BR/>3. Since a large percentage of the nation’s alienated citizens are those who, in the 2003 election, voted for pseudo-nationalist parties—Likud, National Union, and the National Religious Party— many of these alienated voters will want to vote for a genuine nationalist party, of which there is only one: Baruch Marzel’s Jewish National Alliance—Hazit. (Three Hazit MKs would be worth more than busload of pseudo-nationalists.) <BR/><BR/>4. Moreover, since Hazit voters are more deeply motivated, ideologically, than the typical citizen, a larger percentage of these voters will turn out for next week’s election. Hazit may therefore be the surprise of election 2006.<BR/><BR/>You can make it a bigger surprise by voting <BR/><BR/>Hazit <BR/><BR/>[ כ ]<BR/> <BR/><BR/>Prof. Paul Eidelberg<BR/>Chairman, Hazit Ideological Committee<BR/><BR/>(sorry for 'nappin' bandwidth, Joe - perhaps someone want to send this around email list..DS. Kol Tov, later...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143060242029780132006-03-22T22:44:00.000+02:002006-03-22T22:44:00.000+02:00Here's a not-altogether-complimentary take of PE's...Here's a not-altogether-complimentary take of PE's on the NU/NRP conduct over the last while: -<BR/><BR/> http://foundation1.org/wp-en/2006/03/22/an-urgent-message-to-supporters-of-nunrp/#more-521 <BR/><BR/>and also: - <BR/><BR/> http://foundation1.org/wp-en/2006/03/22/the-dirty-tricks-of-nunrp/#more-520<BR/><BR/>But this article, Secularization of the Religious Right is a must read, and shows well the elegance of his reason and spirit (I've been trying to get A7 to publish it in their 'Opinion' section): - <BR/><BR/>http://foundation1.org/wp-en/2006/03/17/the-secularization-of-the-religious-right/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143059725876283782006-03-22T22:35:00.000+02:002006-03-22T22:35:00.000+02:00I still find the Hazit English OK at http://www.ha...I still find the Hazit English OK at http://www.hazit.co.il/Default.aspx?tabid=322 , Joe? <BR/><BR/>Everyone here's seen the Foundation site, yes? http://www.foundation1.org/ <BR/><BR/>There's a labour of love for someone. While there are a fair number of PE's articles there, done I think by Joseph O. in US, there's no regular maintenance nor open comments - plus PE's written over 1000 articles and too many learned papers to count - only a portion are archived on this site. No time, no money.<BR/><BR/>It's a decent enough introduction to his thought, though. Rene Louis Beres considers him the World's leading Constitutional Theorist. 'Terrible speaker' though, if you've heard him on A7. Worth getting beyond that, and he's much more engaging in person. Very humble and approachable teacher, does many seminars in Jerusalem.<BR/><BR/>His "Judaic Man" and "Demophrenia - Israel's Malaise of Democracy" are tour-de-force. Not read his latest, but the excerpts I've seen appear both ambitious and cutting-edge: - advances in Sciences and Humanities coming to congruence with Torah Wisdom, world-wide...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143053611939488212006-03-22T20:53:00.000+02:002006-03-22T20:53:00.000+02:00tibron: Hazit's site seems to have lost its Englis...tibron: Hazit's site seems to have lost its English. Could you check into that and have them fix it? :)JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15423117.post-1143053428995554732006-03-22T20:50:00.000+02:002006-03-22T20:50:00.000+02:00btw: I think Benny and the NU far better represent...btw: I think Benny and the NU far better represent (and fulfill) what the NRP claims as their banner.JoeSettlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232647820807408898noreply@blogger.com