THE DIOGENES REPORT
The Wit, Wisdom & Wituperation of Emanuel L. Strunin
“a few steps ahead of the curve”
June 2007, VOL. VII, #8
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(Items marked with an * were written by Diogenes.)

MIRROR IMAGES OR HOW TO LOSE OUR SO-CALLED WAR AGAINST TERROR*

As I watch and read the news from the Middle East and Afghanistan, I see that the U.S.’s and Israel’s battle against terrorists are mirror images. Both nations are going through the motions of fighting against terrorists but not in a way to win the fight. 

The war against terrorists must be conducted on the same basis as the jihadist war against the U.S., Israel and the rest of the West. We cannot win the war on the basis of trying to cherry-pick-off our enemies. We must lash out widely and wildly against the so-called Muslim civilian populations in explosive areas—those “innocent civilians” that hide, feed, protect and finance the jihadist fighters. 

Does the West have a death wish?

We must strike fear again and again into the hearts of everyone in every community near an attack on our troops or civilians. Any other approach is a death wish on the part of the West—and the Muslims are all too happy to make this wish a reality.

In this fight to the death against the international forces of evil being generated by Islam, the West is obligated to temporarily abandon the philosophical “humanism” which works so well during times of tranquility. It is essential to recall how the onslaughts of Islam were defeated in the past. The battle of Tours forced the Arabs to start their long retreat from Western Europe. Two battles at the gates of Vienna stopped the march of the Ottomans in Eastern Europe. In India, a coalition of Hindu princes prevented the domination of the subcontinent by the forces of Islam.

Without overwhelming force, we had better get used to praying 5 times a day

Let’s imprint those events on our psyches. Only by overwhelming force were the Islamic terrorists of previous ages prevented from conquering the world!! 

It cannot be different this time. Negotiations with the Muslims are worthless. They are not our good neighbors that can be considered reasonable by our standards. Read the Koran or the rulings and statements by their religious and political leaders and you will quickly learn that we are not dealing with a New England town meeting. Study an honest analysis of Islamic and Arab culture, not the myths peddled by Saudi Arabia to the West, and you will be amazed and disheartened by the wide chasm that separates them from America and Israel.

The Muslims have already brought the war to us

Islam, I believe, has won the first round in this fight. Millions of Muslims with jihadist outlooks and loyalties have infiltrated and are influencing policies in the West. The oil-rich Arab and Muslim countries, as well, are contributing powerfully to promoting the myths of their peaceful and reasonable religion and cultures while supporting jihadism financially and educationally. We already have witnessed small examples in London, Madrid, at our African embassies, in India, in Iraq, in Kashmir, in the Philippines, in Bali, in Chechnya, in Israel, in New York City, and various other U.S. cities of their capabilities and intentions. On every continent except Antarctica, Muslims are polluting the civil environment.

Just as we saved hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of American lives by bombing German and Japanese cities into ashes, we must use similar harsh but just techniques against the evil forces of Islam. Anything less will be self destructive to America, Israel and the rest of the West.

In the immortal words of NIKE, we must: “Just do it!”


I’VE HEARD THIS ARGUMENT BEFORE, BUT IT HAS TO BE REPEATED OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT IS BURNED INTO THE ISRAELI AND JEWISH PSYCHE! 

The Jerusalem Knock Out: By Moshe Feiglin
Translated from the Makor Rishon newspaper. May 16, 2007 

"Shalom, this is Gideon Levi from the Ha'aretz newspaper," said the voice on the other end of the phone line. "On Sunday, I will be moderating a symposium on the topic of Jerusalem. Health Minister Yuli Tamir will be there, Faisal Husseini from the Palestinian Authority will speak, and I will be happy if you would also come," he says. 

The Jerusalem Theatre is filled with Jerusalem Leftists -- all sorts of "human rights" types. A film depicting the suffering of Jerusalem's Arabs under the Israeli occupation is screened. At the end, the audience is palpably angry. "I am honored to present the Jerusalemite who holds the Education portfolio in the Palestinian Authority, Dr. Faisal Husseini," says Gideon Levi. Loud applause accompanies Husseini as he ascends the steps to the stage and seats himself near the small coffee table at center stage. "Our second guest is Health Minister Professor Yuli Tamir." The honorable minister also enjoys loud applause as she sits next to Husseini.

A hand unshaken

"And our third guest, Mr. Moshe Feiglin." I don't hear any catcalls, but the absolute silence shouts even louder. I walk between the rows of seats to the stage. But before I could ascend the stairs, Husseini gets up, stands at the top of the steps and greets me with his outstretched hand. His hand remains in the air. I ignore him and seat myself next to Yuli Tamir. 

"Before we begin our discussion," Levi says, "I must ask you a question, Mr. Feiglin. A respectable, mature person gets up in your honor and wishes to shake your hand. Why don't you respond in kind?" "Mr. Husseini is my enemy," I answer simply. "He wants my Jerusalem. Would you shake the hand of someone who demands your home?" 

The discussion begins. Husseini speaks about his family who has lived in Jerusalem for 600 years. He speaks of the good neighborly relations between the Arabs and Jews, depicting the pastoral Garden of Eden that existed in Jerusalem before the Jewish conquest. "When the occupation will end," he concludes his words to the vigorous nodding of Minister Tamir, "we will once again live in peace." 

The only ones that believe in God

"You know what, Faisal?" I turn to Husseini in a friendly tone. "We have something in common that nobody else in this auditorium shares." Husseini looks at me in surprise. The audience becomes alert, waiting for peace to break out in the hall. "I think that you and I are the only people in this entire auditorium that believe in G-d," I continue. "You do believe in G-d, isn't that correct, Mr. Husseini?" Husseini nods his agreement. 

"Now look," I continue. "I have brought a Bible with me. This is my holy book." I take a Bible out of my briefcase and place it on the coffee table. "Jerusalem appears in my holy book more than 800 times. You can count if you would like." Husseini nods his head, looking confused. "I also brought another book," I continue as I pull a Koran that I had borrowed from the library out of my briefcase. "This is a Koran. It is your holy book. Is that correct?" Husseini nods his agreement. I place the Koran on the coffee table next to the Bible. "Can you please count how many times Jerusalem appears in your holy book? You will not have to work hard, because it doesn't appear at all. 

Now tell me -- to whom does Jerusalem belong? To the People of the Bible or the People of the Koran?" To my surprise, the audience begins to applaud. This is the language with which we will retain our sovereignty over Jerusalem.

(Moshe Feiglin heads Manhigut Yehudit, the Jewish Leadership Group, the largest faction in the Likud party. This group offers the only political platform that stands for a strong, ethical Jewish state. Based on his record, Feiglin is the only political leader in Israel that I trust and admire.)



CATHOLIC DREAM TRAIN: AN AMERICAN NIGHTMARE*

Catholic cardinals, bishops and priests are launching a “dream train” from Los Angeles to Washington to promote amnesty for illegal aliens including gang members. Maybe their hearts bleed for the welfare of these Mexican and other Central American illegals or maybe they are looking for believers to fill their churches. I think, the latter. If the priests were concerned about the welfare of their coreligionists, they would send the “dream train” south into Mexico, a Catholic country, and prevail on the Mexican politicians, businessmen and church leaders to make Mexico a place where its people could make a decent living. Mexico is not a poor country. Its lay and church leaders live well and their Swiss and American bank accounts show very substantial balances.

If they made the place livable, their people wouldn’t be streaming into the U.S. illegally. But I don’t see popish priests demanding a better life for the Mexicans in Mexico.

After the Cardinal of Los Angeles and his collared staff straighten out Mexico, they should continue south on the “dream train” through the rest of Catholic Central America and persuade the leaders there to make their countries livable. If they follow my advice they would really be doing God’s work as they claim to be doing with their cross- country jaunt. Instead, if they convince Congress to pass the amnesty bill, they would be doing the devil’s work. Amnesty would go a long way to turn America into an economic and cultural nightmare for the middle class.



NAMES
Names that fit and names that don’t.

Here are a couple of names from the Norwalk, CT police blotter of June 1, 2007 that go well together: Dwayne Leak and Kevin Flood. Although they both were charged with 2nd degree breach of peace, no other relationship was indicated.



HEADLINES AND COMMENTS*
Headlines from the world’s press. Comments by Diogenes

Kevorkian's Cause Founders As He's Freed
Just wait until 2010 and he’ll be overwhelmed with requests from heirs to quickly dispatch their parents and grandparents.

Hamas: Islam Will Rule The World, Destroy Israel And The Jews
Didn’t the Babylonians and the Persians and the Syrian Greeks and the Romans and the Crusaders and the Germans same idea—except for the Islam thing?

Israel: No Quick Fix For Rocket Threat
Translation from the original Hebrew: They will not even try to do anything effective to stop the rocket attacks.

Sderot Man Killed In Morning Kassam Attack
Nothing to get excited about, he was only a Jew.

Israel Air Force Attacks
How many phone calls did the IAF make to ensure that the Arabs were out of harm’s way?

Hizbullah TV Crews Filmed In Israel During War
Isn’t this carrying First Amendment rights a bit far?

Female Airman Punished For Threesome
The military code of conduct requires a ménage a quatre.

Congress Passes Increase In The Minimum Wage 
They couldn’t afford to make it a living wage because they need the money to rebuild Iraq. Our minimum wage workers fully appreciate Congress’s dilemna.

Pakistan Arrests 9 In Kidney Removal Case
Even though Osama needs a kidney, he has to wait his turn. Maybe the 9 were arrested because they didn’t move Osama to the top of the list.

Shimon Peres Running For President
He wants to be president before his efforts to destroy Israel eliminate the need for a president.

Police Approve Gay March In Jerusalem
Obviously, the Israeli police like pink better than orange.

Former Israeli-Arab MK Advises PA Terror Groups On Hizbullah TV
I’m sure if he can beat the charge of treason, the left wing would to have him back in the Knesset in a heartbeat.

Air Strikes Continue, Progress Seen
They killed two terrorists. This is “progress” according to the Israeli government. If this continues on a daily basis, the IDF should be able to wipe out all of the Arab terrorists in 40 years…if the IDF is still around by then.

Olmert Forced To Explain Position To Knesset
That he is still around to “explain,” is the best example of chutzpah that I have ever seen.

Shimshon Cytryn Verdict Today
Another anti-Jewish, Israeli show trial. The Israelis are working overtime to perfect the Kremlin’s show trials.

Simon And Schuster Backs Carter’s Falsehoods
Since Carter aided and abetted the overthrow of America’s ally the Shah and the ushering in of Iran’s terrorist regime, his name should be changed to Jimmy Khomeini.

Russians Bidding For Control In Downtown Jerusalem
Next step, move the Temple Mount to Moscow.

Public Figures Express Regret For Disengagement
Don’t trust their “al chaits” (mea culpas); they will commit the same sins at their very next opportunity.

Bush Declined To Meet Chief Rabbi Metzger Over Pollard
What got into George, he claimed to respect people of faith? Wrong faith?

Rice Clashes With Russian On Kosovo And Missiles
The U.S. should kick Russia’s ass on missiles and kiss Russia’s ass on Kosovo.

Foxman, Wiesel Upbraid Israel For Pace of Peace Effort
Some left-wing contributors to the ADL probably pushed Foxman into this position since he very sensitive to the desires of big givers. I wonder if Wiesel upbraided any capos in the camps if they dragged their heels in telling their German and Ukrainian guards to act human?

Orthodox Web Site Urges Teen Abstention
How come when their rabbi youth leader was sexually abusing young boys and girls they didn’t demand or even urge abstention.

Amid Rockets And Civil War In Gaza, Israelis Sour On Peace Prospects
I don’t believe that these stupid, emotionally twisted people, even now, understand that there never were any prospects for peace.

Gaza Female Telecasters Must Dress Up Or Die
Members of the religion of “peace” warn that unless these women dress in approved Islamic garb, they will be decapitated. Isn’t peace wonderful?

British Boycotts Of Jewish State Abound
The “Cliveden Set” is alive and growing in Merrie Olde England.

Yesha Protestor, Mother of 6, Sentenced to Three Months
It’s difficult to tell whether it’s the Soviet or National Socialist influence that drives the Israeli police and court system.



QUOTES
Diogenes considers them clever, stupid and/or informative, 
not that he necessarily agrees with them.

It was reported today that at a White House staff meeting last week there was a heated discussion about the health of Vice President Cheney and his angina problem. President Bush interrupted and stated emphatically that men do not have anginas.
- Anonymous

The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other going in opposite directions. 
- George Carlin

In his funky, scatological and sometimes clever little book, Napalm & Silly Putty, George Carlin proposed that we should bring back the death penalty for outrageous criminal behavior such as laundering drug money. He advocated going back to some of the no longer used methods like crucifixion, beheading and boiling in oil. What surprised me was that Carlin, who is probably eating healthy since his heart surgery, neglected to specify extra virgin olive oil for the boiling in oil technique.
- Diogenes

If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal.
- Anonymous

Get all the fools on your side and you can be elected to anything.
- Frank Dane

The Arab Peace Initiative (the Saudi Initiative) is music we didn’t hear for 100 years.
- Shimon Peres (obviously tone-deaf )

George W. Bush is proof positive that white supremacy is a myth.
- Charlie Rangel

Sending untrained recruits into battle is sending them to their graves.
- Confucius

It was hard to listen to (Barry) Goldwater and realize that a man could be half Jewish and yet sometimes appear twice as dense as the normal gentile.
- I.F. Stone

The first medical specialty that the ancient Jews entered was chiropractic because it says in the Torah that we are a stiff necked people. 
- Diognes



READERS’ COMMENTS

Re: Vol. VII, #7

When I see someone with their head cocked (more picturesque than tilted) to the side, I think they are hard of hearing or else trying to keep their head screwed on.
Speaking of screwing, that was pretty powerful language Diogenes used in his criticism of American political parties...not that they don't deserve it.

A conundrum:
If it takes only one evil person to wreak havoc and devastation on many, how many good people does to take to counter evil, or, must the good become evil in order to destroy evil.
And does this now make them evil too? Who then are "the good guys" and who "the bad guys"? How do we destroy the guilty without simultaneously destroying the innocent?



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