Comments for Heather Robinson http://www.heatherrobinson.net Journalist - Middle East Commentator Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:25:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 Comment on Why Iowa matters (though we’re not sure yet for whom it will matter most) by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2012/01/04/why-iowa-matters-though-were-not-sure-yet-for-whom-it-will-matter-most/#comment-25329 Marylin Pitz Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:05:58 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2012/01/04/why-iowa-matters-though-were-not-sure-yet-for-whom-it-will-matter-most/#comment-25329 Thoughtful piece, well-researched. I didn't know the actual statistical significance of Iowa, or why, but the never-ending news loop has had to do what you posit: hammer home the "news," whatever it is; the constant repetition has a distorting effect, a sort of "carved in stone" sense, unfortunately. But many of us are "hooked," also unfortunately! Thoughtful piece, well-researched. I didn’t know the actual statistical significance of Iowa, or why, but the never-ending news loop has had to do what you posit: hammer home the “news,” whatever it is; the constant repetition has a distorting effect, a sort of “carved in stone” sense, unfortunately. But many of us are “hooked,” also unfortunately!

]]> Comment on My meeting with Newt; other impressions from the RJC candidates’ forum and last debate by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/12/22/my-meeting-with-newt-other-impressions-from-the-rjc-candidates-forum-and-last-debate/#comment-25286 Marylin Pitz Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:12:15 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/12/22/my-meeting-with-newt-other-impressions-from-the-rjc-candidates-forum-and-last-debate/#comment-25286 Thanks for the clear-cut take on the Bachman-Paul difference of opinion. She obviously sees the situation; his stance sounds eccentric, if you want to be kind about it, or looney, if you want to be direct. She hasn't got the traction needed to be the nominee, but I can't help wonder if there is any chance for her as running-mate to whomever tops the ticket... Thanks for the clear-cut take on the Bachman-Paul difference of opinion. She obviously sees the situation; his stance sounds eccentric, if you want to be kind about it, or looney, if you want to be direct. She hasn’t got the traction needed to be the nominee, but I can’t help wonder if there is any chance for her as running-mate to whomever tops the ticket…

]]> Comment on One man with courage is a majority by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/12/11/one-man-with-courage-is-a-majority/#comment-25256 Marylin Pitz Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:22:12 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/12/11/one-man-with-courage-is-a-majority/#comment-25256 Bravo, Newt, and Bravo, Ms. Robinson. The "Palestinians," were created as cannon fodder for other Arabs: the ones to be sacrificed, to do the dirty work, to advance the cause of annihilating Israel. Let's not forget that before the "Palestinians" were the issue, Israel was attacked, in fact as soon as statehood was established five Arab armies descended upon it. The intersection of moral equivalency and anti-Semitism created a message that has played well all over the world, with wealthy Arabs paying for the best PR their money could buy. Add the goal of every American president to be the one who "solves" the Mideast crisis, and you begin to see more deeply into the REAL crisis. Very few have understood it clearly, and even fewer have had the courage to state the truth. So again, thank you, Newt, and thank you too, Ms. Robinson. Now let's see how the truth plays... Bravo, Newt, and Bravo, Ms. Robinson. The “Palestinians,” were created as cannon fodder for other Arabs: the ones to be sacrificed, to do the dirty work, to advance the cause of annihilating Israel. Let’s not forget that before the “Palestinians” were the issue, Israel was attacked, in fact as soon as statehood was established five Arab armies descended upon it.
The intersection of moral equivalency and anti-Semitism created a message that has played well all over the world, with wealthy Arabs paying for the best PR their money could buy. Add the goal of every American president to be the one who “solves” the Mideast crisis, and you begin to see more deeply into the REAL crisis.
Very few have understood it clearly, and even fewer have had the courage to state the truth. So again, thank you, Newt, and thank you too, Ms. Robinson. Now let’s see how the truth plays…

]]> Comment on Santorum knows his stuff on Israel by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/11/26/santorum-knows-his-stuff-on-israel/#comment-25231 Marylin Pitz Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:40:20 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/11/26/santorum-knows-his-stuff-on-israel/#comment-25231 It is nice that someone in public life really understands Israel's situation. Too bad Santorum cannot become the Republican nominee or the president. We can hope that he can influence whoever does. It is nice that someone in public life really understands Israel’s situation. Too bad Santorum cannot become the Republican nominee or the president. We can hope that he can influence whoever does.

]]> Comment on Happy Thanksgiving by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/11/24/happy-thanksgiving/#comment-25229 Marylin Pitz Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:31:28 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/11/24/happy-thanksgiving/#comment-25229 I agree. Within this troubled world, we are uniquely blessed. I agree. Within this troubled world, we are uniquely blessed.

]]> Comment on Amanda Knox coming home to Seattle as case built on hysteria dissolves by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/10/04/amanda-knox-coming-home-to-seattle-as-case-bult-on-hysteria-dissolves/#comment-25199 Marylin Pitz Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:38:52 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/10/04/amanda-knox-coming-home-to-seattle-as-case-bult-on-hysteria-dissolves/#comment-25199 Very good explanation of nightmarish events. This case would make good movie material, especially because the heroine is very pretty. Her good looks probably contributed to the fantasy of sex, mayhem and murder that was concocted. I would speculate that had she been plain, dowdy or fat, there would have been an entirely different scenario. Very good explanation of nightmarish events. This case would make good movie material, especially because the heroine is very pretty. Her good looks probably contributed to the fantasy of sex, mayhem and murder that was concocted. I would speculate that had she been plain, dowdy or fat, there would have been an entirely different scenario.

]]> Comment on Amanda Knox coming home to Seattle as case built on hysteria dissolves by Erik B. http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/10/04/amanda-knox-coming-home-to-seattle-as-case-bult-on-hysteria-dissolves/#comment-25177 Erik B. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:58:30 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/10/04/amanda-knox-coming-home-to-seattle-as-case-bult-on-hysteria-dissolves/#comment-25177 Excellent analysis! Excellent analysis!

]]> Comment on Wanted: A unifier for the nation by Chris http://www.heatherrobinson.net/commentary/2011/09/02/wanted-a-unifier-for-the-nation/#comment-25130 Chris Sat, 03 Sep 2011 14:50:18 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/commentary/2011/09/02/wanted-a-unifier-for-the-nation/#comment-25130 Great Article! Thanks for writing the truth Great Article! Thanks for writing the truth

]]> Comment on Iraqi human rights champion to Obama: stop Iran before it’s too late by Erik B. http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/08/17/iraqi-human-rights-champion-to-obama-stop-iran-before-it%e2%80%99s-too-late/#comment-25112 Erik B. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:03:37 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/08/17/iraqi-human-rights-champion-to-obama-stop-iran-before-it%e2%80%99s-too-late/#comment-25112 Great interview with a much needed moderate voice in the Middle East and information about Ahmad Vahidi which gives one a sense of how Iran operates. We have not heard much about Iran lately or their quest for nuclear weapons which seemed to be in the press everyday. Yet, the danger Iran poses has certainly not gone away. Wouldn't Iraq be a beacon of light in the Middle East if it were run by those with the same values as Alusi! Great interview with a much needed moderate voice in the Middle East and information about Ahmad Vahidi which gives one a sense of how Iran operates.

We have not heard much about Iran lately or their quest for nuclear weapons which seemed to be in the press everyday. Yet, the danger Iran poses has certainly not gone away.

Wouldn’t Iraq be a beacon of light in the Middle East if it were run by those with the same values as Alusi!

]]> Comment on Club icon, man for all seasons, dies by Marylin Pitz http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/08/06/club-icon-man-for-all-seasons-dies/#comment-25098 Marylin Pitz Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:42:36 +0000 http://www.heatherrobinson.net/blog/2011/08/06/club-icon-man-for-all-seasons-dies/#comment-25098 What a charming and heartwarming tribute! Gotta love someone who blazes across the the scene like this--and how few ever really do! Wish I had known him--- but a pleasure, still, to have this delightful glimpse. Thanks, Ms. R. What a charming and heartwarming tribute! Gotta love someone who blazes across the the scene like this–and how few ever really do! Wish I had known him— but a pleasure, still, to have this delightful glimpse. Thanks, Ms. R.

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