Israel did not invade Gaza on October 7 th. Nor did Israel incite Hezbollah to attack the Northern Towns in Israel on October 8 th. The citizens of Israel want to go to their homes. I’m sure the Lebanese people would like to return to their homes. It’s up to Iran to stop their proxies … More TheVoiceOfJoyce: Why is Peace elusive in the Middle East?
There’s a clear choice between the two. Trump favors Putin and his axis of “evil”. He’s not supporting a Ukrainian win. I say, our foreign policy must evolve to help our allies win short wars. Give them the weapons they need. Use the new technology and do away with 10 year contracts. We’ve got to … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 250: “Trump/Kamala”
I’m not for empowering despots. Not here and not in Israel. I’m for empowering “We the People“. We can live with Corporations, they have to learn to compromise for our greater good! Now, Corporations are empowered by the overturning of Chevron. The Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society are enabling Corporations to overturn regulations that … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 247: “Despots”
What issues are important to you when you vote for the Presidency? For me, it’s the Supreme Court. Donald Trump, if elected will have the opportunity to appoint two Justices to replace Thomas & Alito. They’ll be in their late 70’s. Trump can also stack the Judicial system with permanent appointments. Do we want that … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 237: “Climate/Trump/The Courts”
There’s a heat wave sweeping our Nation and instead of mitigating Climate extremes, partisan politics and wars are increasing carbon emissions. Government has ceased to be for the people, by the People. In America, corporate greed is pushing Trump for President. They’re forever hopeful, Tax cuts will become permanent and “Drill Baby Drill”, is their mantra. … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 236: “Trump, Climate & Israel”
Israel on my mind and how we teach young adults about Israel? I attended a two day conference on Recharging Reform Judaism. Clearly, the older generation has failed to instill a love of Israel. We’re going to let Israel speak for itself. Then my attention turned to our Country. Trump’s been convicted of a crime … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 233: “Love & Money”
Why do folks think there’s Inflation? According to the Economist Paul Krugman, the facts show Inflation down and tamed. Partisan politics is keeping Inflation on people’s minds along with Corporate Greed. They like the huge profits and want the Party to continue. It will unless “We the People“ act. Tell your legislators what projects you … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 232: “Greed/Self Interest”
There are good things to celebrate, they help our climate and they work. Badgers or Beavers in the UK Waterways create a new Marsh System, preventing floods. Utah has a scheme to save water. We have simple solutions to Climate crises. On the what’s wrong with People ledger?We’ve got Putin saying the taking of Kharkiv … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 231: “Topsy Turvy World”
Let’s rely on facts and not feelings. Today, Hilary Clinton was on Morning Joe, discussing the Oslo accords. I didn’t hear her talk and assume she’s giving everyone the facts. She was there and became a friend of Rabin. The Protests are being dispersed peacefully. This is not 1968. No one has been killed. They … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 230: “Palestinians”
How can you protest when you’re ignorant of the facts? Education is teaching identity politics, when kids should be taught Geography, History, Civics, ethics and morals. The protestors have a myopic view of the Israeli Palestinian conflict. They see victims like them. Protestors have a false narrative. By advocating for Hamas, they’re not liberating Palestinians, … More AmericaSpeaksTheVoiceOfJoyce. Ep. 229: “Dysfunction”