Tag Archives: Sir Harold MacMichael

while my sword gently weeps

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Dave

A shattering of certainty that had been shaky, even crumbling at best. The illusion beased on liberal enlightenment principles that peace was just at hand, and that reason and logic would bring out men’s better nature shaping a happy-ever-after ending … Continue reading →

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throw someone under the bus, not just anyone

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Dave

“Harold dear, (Sir Harold MacMichael) there’s a nice looking man at the door wanting to see you. presentable. he says he knows Lord Moyne, …and by the way, he’s holding a gun. A rather large one. Imagine, in our neighborhood,” … Continue reading →

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greetings on his day

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Dave

The anti-politician in many ways.Anathema to Israel’s liberal secular elite, who regarded him as totally lacking in the “aesthetics” of the “new jew”. Not exactly Abba Eban. To some a terrorist, to others a true patriot. Not smooth,devoid of drama,majesty … Continue reading →