Comments on Reflecting on the newsTypePad2005-12-08T07:59:08ZDavid Bognerhttps://www.treppenwitz.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.treppenwitz.com/2005/12/reflecting_on_s/comments/atom.xml/J commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef010536a8e1c7970c2009-01-01T09:42:43Z2009-01-01T09:42:43ZJi'm horrified at the last part of the post, in which you show that the world originally wanted the symbol...<p>i'm horrified at the last part of the post, in which you show that the world originally wanted the symbol that jews had to wear to be a freaking TARGET!</p>scott commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9bc288332005-12-11T21:55:40Z2008-02-14T04:40:31Zscottok fair enough. I would add however that when the whole western world has been and is continually brainwashed through...<p>ok fair enough. I would add however that when the whole western world has been and is continually brainwashed through an all but total media saturation to believe a lie ... someone needs to speak out. How could we reach a state wherein the USA would continually effectively encourage Palestinian terrorism while forcing Israel into a position of vulnerability ... unless indeed we live in darkness? Surely their is a veil drawn across our vision. It is analogous to Hitlers rise in Germany. How does an entire nation go violently murderously mad? Indeed the entire western world? The answer is in the Torah and it is ever the same. Human philosophy is nothing. Emptiness and clanging cymbols. The 'modern' attitude will snuff out all life on earth.</p>Jack commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9bb088332005-12-11T08:21:07Z2008-02-14T04:40:30ZJackhttp://wwwjackbenimble.blogspot.com/David, I am nice to everyone. Ask my mom and she'll confirm it. ;)<p>David,</p>
<p>I am nice to everyone. Ask my mom and she'll confirm it. ;)</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225b588342005-12-11T04:44:14Z2008-02-14T04:40:16ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comScott... I don't think you're nuts. I also don't think Rabbis have any special insight on politics or the human...<p>Scott... I don't think you're nuts. I also don't think Rabbis have any special insight on politics or the human condition. In fact, the type of socio-political tirade you've linked to is a rather American phenomenon whereby Jews look to their Rabbis for weekly socio-political catechism so they will know what to think. While the article you linked is interesting... it is simply one man's opinion and carries no more weight than something you or I might say.</p>scott commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052297388342005-12-11T00:31:02Z2008-02-14T04:40:56ZscottI know you think I'm nuts but perhaps you could hear what I'm trying to tell you if it comes...<p>I know you think I'm nuts but perhaps you could hear what I'm trying to tell you if it comes from a Rabi.</p>
<p>This:</p>
<p>http://www.caucusforamerica.com/opinion.cfa.php?pID=175</p>
<p>Is up on israpundit right now.</p>
<p>Please read it. If you wish to comment on it by email I would apprecieate it.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052281488342005-12-10T19:50:04Z2008-02-14T04:40:42ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comTanisha... If we don't laugh about it we'll cry. Irina... I haven't seen it, but I'll take your word for...<p>Tanisha... If we don't laugh about it we'll cry. </p>
<p>Irina... I haven't seen it, but I'll take your word for it.</p>Irina commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052261088342005-12-09T20:58:43Z2008-02-14T04:40:19ZIrinahttp://sicat222.blogspot.comReminds me of the movie "Sunshine" for some reason. *Sigh*.<p>Reminds me of the movie "Sunshine" for some reason. *Sigh*.</p>Tanisha commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9e9488332005-12-09T20:28:33Z2008-02-14T04:40:58ZTanishahttp://tovahivrit.blogspot.comI am still laughing at this even though it is not funny. It is quite sad that jews have to...<p>I am still laughing at this even though it is not funny. It is quite sad that jews have to give up everything to appease the world. I say screw them and lets do our own thing. We can do it.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e99ab88332005-12-09T13:55:26Z2008-02-14T04:40:08ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comScott... Um, OK. Irina... I'm surprised your UN buddies didn't suggest a big red star with a red line through...<p>Scott... Um, OK.</p>
<p>Irina... I'm surprised your UN buddies didn't suggest a big red star with a red line through it as a 'neutral' symbol.</p>
<p>Jameel... My hope would be that the IRC would try to force the Palestinians to not target ambulances, but that might be a bit too much. Baby steps.</p>
<p>Jack... Now now Jack... he may be, um, eccentric, but he's <em>our</em> eccentric. Play nice. :-)</p>Jack commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e995f88332005-12-09T05:40:41Z2008-02-14T04:40:05ZJackhttp://wwwjackbenimble.blogspot.com/all those stories in that proscribed book I'm not supposed to mention around here actually happened and will repeat. Don't...<p><i>all those stories in that proscribed book I'm not supposed to mention around here actually happened and will repeat.</i></p>
<p>Don't tell anyone but Paul really is dead.</p>Jameel Rashid commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9af488332005-12-09T05:14:15Z2008-02-14T04:40:22ZJameel Rashidhttp://muqata.blogspot.comDavid; Too late...the MDA has (now RCI) already adopted this pathetic rule. I'm really upset about it, and hope that...<p>David; Too late...the MDA has (now RCI) already adopted this pathetic rule.</p>
<p>I'm really upset about it, and hope that at least in YESHA it won't apply. We do get shot at...</p>Irina commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052265e88342005-12-09T05:11:14Z2008-02-14T04:40:24ZIrinahttp://sicat222.blogspot.comAt the UN, where I spy... er.. I mean intern, we recently discussed this situation. Someone suggested substituting all four...<p>At the UN, where I spy... er.. I mean intern, we recently discussed this situation. Someone suggested substituting all four (!) present symbols with a single neutral symbol. I suggested a heart, but on second thought perhaps a red skulls and crossbones would do.</p>scott commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9de188332005-12-09T00:20:12Z2008-02-14T04:40:51ZscottDavid, Oh yee of little faith. The red box thing is merely indicative of world wide antisemitism. It will be...<p>David,</p>
<p>Oh yee of little faith. The red box thing is merely indicative of world wide antisemitism. It will be for this hatred that God will indeed punish mankind. Severely. 50 million died in WWII and that number could have probably been nearly zip if the West had done the right thing and proactively excised Hitler from the land of the living as they should have done. But they all sat on their collective padded chairs ... and paid a huge price for their sin. God is not mocked and all those stories in that proscribed book I'm not supposed to mention around here actually happened and will repeat.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225d088342005-12-08T20:40:45Z2008-02-14T04:40:16ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comAussie Dave... OK, just so you don't go lumping me in with Ynet on your list of plagiarists. :-) Wanderer......<p>Aussie Dave... OK, just so you don't go lumping me in with Ynet on your list of plagiarists. :-)</p>
<p>Wanderer... I'm still a bit unclear on those details as well, but it appears that it is theoretically a symbol that anyone can use... but why would they?</p>
<p>mlle a. ... Personally I think the MDA has made a deal with the devil no matter what the color or symbol.</p>
<p>Jameel Rashid... I have had a post in the works for several months about the fact that IDF medics are among the few combat medics in the world that carry arms and are considered combatants. I haven't gotten confirmation on this, but several 'chovshim' have told me that IDF medics and ambulance personnel gave up any attempt at being non-combatants because they were never granted the quarter by the enemy that medical personnel are entitled to under international conventions. I'm sure that MDA is no different in this respect and it seems foolhardy to risk people's lives by disarming them.</p>
<p>Doctor Bean... You know what he meant! (not that there's anything wrong with that!) :-)</p>
<p>Helene... Thanks, I noticed the traffic coming from there. My friend Dave over at Israellycool was nice enough to mention me in his interview. </p>
<p>Aussie Dave... Yes, thank you. Now if only I could get an occasional mention in Havel Haveilim! :-)</p>Aussie Dave commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b1a88332005-12-08T19:03:49Z2008-02-14T04:40:24ZAussie Davehttp://www.israellycool.com/The Jewsweek article is here by the way.<p>The Jewsweek article is <a href="http://jewsweek.com/bin/en.jsp?enDispWho=Article%5El1918&enPage=BlankPage&enDisplay=view&enDispWhat=object&enVersion=0&enZone=Stories&" rel="nofollow">here</a> by the way. </p>Aussie Dave commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225f988342005-12-08T19:01:02Z2008-02-14T04:40:18ZAussie Davehttp://www.israellycool.com/Ahem..and who plugged David?!?! Sheesh..:))<p>Ahem..and who plugged David?!?!</p>
<p>Sheesh..:))</p>Helene commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052271488342005-12-08T17:20:24Z2008-02-14T04:40:33ZHelene Hope this isn't too off-topic but David, you got a nice plug in the current issue of Jewsweek. The "cover"...<p>Hope this isn't too off-topic but David, you got a nice plug in the current issue of Jewsweek. The "cover" article is about the Jewish Blogosphere and you're mentioned! Yasher Koach! </p>
<p>Helene </p>Helene commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b0788332005-12-08T17:19:41Z2008-02-14T04:40:23ZHelene Hope this isn't too off-topic but David, you got a nice plug in the current issue of Jewsweek. The "cover"...<p>Hope this isn't too off-topic but David, you got a nice plug in the current issue of Jewsweek. The "cover" article is about the Jewish Blogosphere and you're mentioned! Yasher Koach! </p>
<p>Helene </p>Doctor Bean commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505226c588342005-12-08T17:15:45Z2008-02-14T04:40:30ZDoctor Beanhttp://kerckhoff.blogspot.com"Crystals sound way too homopathic anyway" What's wrong with taking care of gays and lesbians? ;-)<p>"Crystals sound way too homopathic anyway"</p>
<p>What's wrong with taking care of gays and lesbians? ;-)</p>Jameel Rashid commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052258c88342005-12-08T16:48:50Z2008-02-14T04:40:15ZJameel Rashidhttp://muqata.blogspot.comDavid: There's one other issue that MDA is trying to keep quiet. They obviously don't have a problem with now...<p>David: There's one other issue that MDA is trying to keep quiet. They obviously don't have a problem with now being called "Red Crystal of Israel", but there's another point which is lost in the details.</p>
<p>One of the new clauses that MDA has to adopt, is the explicit ban of all weapons/firearms that are carried by MDA emergency staff while riding ambulances. As an MDA volunteer EMT/ambulance driver, we carry pistols routinely. The last thing you want is to have your ambulance stoned, shot at, or blocked by burning tires, and having no way to defend yourself if you have to stop.</p>
<p>These incidents are not fiction, but have happened in the past. Ambulances are stoned at in Eastern Jerusalem all the time by Palestinians, even though the patients being treated are Palestinians!</p>
<p>MDA is sacrificing its volunteers and empolyees of the number one rule of emergency medicine, "Saftey", for international recognition.</p>
<p>Thanks guys. I'm probably going to switch to Hatzala. At least there I can defend myself. And have a Jewish star on my back.</p>
<p>Crystals sound way too homopathic anyway, and I didn't know they were part of the EMT protocol.</p>mlle a. commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9a4a88332005-12-08T16:33:55Z2008-02-14T04:40:14Zmlle a."It would mainly be the people of Scandinavian/Nordic descent who would have cause to cry foul over the swiping one...<p><i>"It would mainly be the people of Scandinavian/Nordic descent who would have cause to cry foul over the swiping one of their runes"</i></p>
<p>You never know. Or some anti semite cranks who still believe there is something like Arian supremacy (which in this case, they could cry, is being provoked by Jews putting Arian runes on their flags).</p>
<p>They should have thought for something else...like everyone switching their uniforms when co-operating in int'l relief effort - the Muslims get the Magen David, the Christians the Crescent and the Jews .... no, bad idea. Bad idea. Forget it.</p>
<p>So it looks that after <i>colours</i>, the world is facing an interesting quarrel over <i>shapes</i> now?</p>wanderer commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505225b788342005-12-08T16:13:09Z2008-02-14T04:40:16Zwandererhttp://www.treatmelikeadog.blogspot.comI'm a little confused here about this Red Crystal thing. What purpose is it supposed to serve? My understanding is...<p>I'm a little confused here about this Red Crystal thing. What purpose is it supposed to serve? My understanding is that it will be considered an equivalent symbol to the Red Cross or Red Crescent Symbol. This is complete idiocy. So the only time it will be used is when Magen David Adom is involved in an international relief effort? Hmmm... and the idea is that no one will therefore know that these are Jews helping them? And its only the Jews who use the Red Diamond and no one else. Makes alot of sense?!?!?! Could someone explain the logic please? Really!</p>Aussie Dave commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b1688332005-12-08T16:10:13Z2008-02-14T04:40:24ZAussie Davehttp://www.israellycool.com/Dave, The source for my target reference was..me. No, don't stop now! If u have a great separated at birth,...<p>Dave,</p>
<p>The source for my target reference was..me. </p>
<p>No, don't stop now! If u have a great separated at birth, you must post it. Especially if it is as hilarious as the Donald Trump/Livni one.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052255188342005-12-08T14:53:46Z2008-02-14T04:40:12ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comDoctor Bean... Very creative, I like that! But seriously, the more I think about it the more I'm starting to...<p>Doctor Bean... Very creative, I like that! But seriously, the more I think about it the more I'm starting to feel like it's not worth wrangling an invitation to some parties if the host really doesn't want you there.</p>
<p>Essie... But what do we gain by it? This is something that nobody has been able to quantify for me. Is it funding, training, equipment. There is something called 'the point of diminishing returns', and I think we passed that point a few decades ago. Now that we have a fully functioning MDA, what the hell do we really need the International organization for?</p>
<p>Aussie Dave... I'm so sorry, I really didn't see the target reference on your blog! The woman who emailed me the idea lives in New York... is that the source of your entry as well? As to the photos of Tzipi and Donald, I promise to leave that stuff to you in the future. :-)</p>
<p>t... I'm thinking that if hippies had money for the meter they would have spent it on weed or food! :-)</p>Aussie Dave commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b3e88332005-12-08T14:32:35Z2008-02-14T04:40:26ZAussie Davehttp://www.israellycool.com/Two things Dave. 1. I was also thinking about the whole "diamond merchant" angle, and was about to post it...<p>Two things Dave.</p>
<p>1. I was also thinking about the whole "diamond merchant" angle, and was about to post it but decided to visit Trepp first. </p>
<p>2. The reader who sent u the target symbol doesn't happen to read my blog, do they? <a href="http://www.israellycool.com/blog/_archives/2005/11/3/1338935.html" rel="nofollow">This</a> is a post of mine from over a month ago.</p>
<p>A few days ago you posted a great Separated at Birth too.</p>
<p>Why do I get the feeling you are making my blog obsolete?! :)</p>Essie commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9a1688332005-12-08T14:26:35Z2008-02-14T04:40:12ZEssieAlso upset about the lack of the red Magen David and substitution on the red crystal, but at least Magen...<p>Also upset about the lack of the red Magen David and substitution on the red crystal, but at least Magen David Adom is finally recognized and included. And ditto to what nrg said about the radically different topics in 1 post. Love the reflective vest requirement!</p>Doctor Bean commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052277388342005-12-08T14:21:15Z2008-02-14T04:40:36ZDoctor Beanhttp://kerckhoff.blogspot.comRed crystal??? Red crystal? Where did they come up with that? I mean OBVIOUSLY they couldn't use the red magen...<p>Red crystal??? Red crystal?</p>
<p>Where did they come up with that? I mean OBVIOUSLY they couldn't use the red magen david [star of david] since that's well... so Jewish, but still how do you get from that to a red crystal?</p>
<p>They might as well have picked <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000999/" rel="nofollow">Red Buttons</a> or <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000345/" rel="nofollow">Billy Crystal</a> as a symbol, though most people know they're Jewish too.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052273288342005-12-08T13:44:18Z2008-02-14T04:40:34ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comLisoosh... What, so I amuuuse you? I'm funny... like a clown?! :-) Kakarizz... There is a rumor flying around that...<p>Lisoosh... What, so I amuuuse you? I'm funny... like a clown?! :-)</p>
<p>Kakarizz... There is a rumor flying around that <em>perhaps</em> we will be allowed to put the star of david inside the crystal. What asshats!</p>
<p>Tanya... Throw me a bone here... an emoticon of some sort might have nudged me in the right direction! I've elevated not picking up on jokes and sarcasm to an artform. :-)</p>kakarizz commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c4188332005-12-08T13:43:42Z2008-02-14T04:40:36ZkakarizzThe Diamond design is totally not fitting... its like what I just felt when I clicked on the advert alongside...<p>The Diamond design is totally not fitting... its like what I just felt when I clicked on the advert alongside - Astronomy DVD Rental - Free Trial, this is what I got;</p>
<p><i>We're Sorry...<br />
The advertiser you clicked on has requested not to receive any visits from users outside of their market area.<br />
</i></p>
<p>How can I rent DVD’s all the way across the globe? You should have all said;</p>
<p><i>We’re Sorry…<br />
The design you all chose is not befitting, we choose to identify our actions by our beliefs! <br />
</i></p>
<p><br />
</p>Lisoosh commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b5d88332005-12-08T13:38:38Z2008-02-14T04:40:27ZLisoosh"but all those other countries with either symetrical or nordic crosses on their flags didn't chose the symbol because of...<p>"but all those other countries with either symetrical or nordic crosses on their flags didn't chose the symbol because of a shared interest in lower math..."</p>
<p>Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.</p>Tanya commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052275a88342005-12-08T13:25:53Z2008-02-14T04:40:35ZTanyahttp://www.redsugar.com/muse/Right, I'll be giving up joking for new years. Maybe I can get a job with the TSA.<p>Right, I'll be giving up joking for new years. Maybe I can get a job with the TSA.</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052268288342005-12-08T12:51:01Z2008-02-14T04:40:26ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comTanya... "the "red cross" is also actually a "red plus sign" not a cross." Um, actually it really is a...<p>Tanya... "<em>the "red cross" is also actually a "red plus sign" not a cross."</em> Um, actually it really is a cross. The Red Cross emblem is simply an inversion of the Swiss flag, but all those other countries with either symetrical or nordic crosses on their flags didn't chose the symbol because of a shared interest in lower math... they did so because of a desire to create a national link with Christianity. In the case of the Swiss flag, "<em>in 1289 the Schwyz region in central Switzerland (whose flag was a simple red banner) supported King Rudolf of Habsburg in a war against Burgundy and received as a recognition the right to represent the crucifixion of Christ and the tools used to torture him in the upper right field on their flag. Originally they painted this symbol on parchment and fastened it on the banner. Only later the [white] cross symbol was painted directly on the [red] banner". </em> <a href="http://history-switzerland.geschichte-schweiz.ch/history-flag-switzerland.html" rel="nofollow">source</a> </p>Tanya commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5505228a188342005-12-08T12:28:33Z2008-02-14T04:40:48ZTanyahttp://www.redsugar.com/muse/I'm baffled by the diamond design, but totally pleased that MDA is finally being acknowledged by the red cross. This...<p>I'm baffled by the diamond design, but totally pleased that MDA is finally being acknowledged by the red cross. This is a huge thing, in itself. You can't expect them to just go <i>leaping</i> out of anti-semitism this old and ingrained. Baby steps.</p>
<p>But I did have to note that the "red cross" is also actually a "red plus sign" not a cross. </p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9a0188332005-12-08T11:44:31Z2008-02-14T04:40:11ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comnrg... I always thought 'supermoms' kept an endless supply of tissues up their sleeves. :-) mademoiselle a. ... It would...<p>nrg... I always thought 'supermoms' kept an endless supply of tissues up their sleeves. :-)</p>
<p>mademoiselle a. ... It would mainly be the people of Scandinavian/Nordic descent who would have cause to cry foul over the swiping one of their runes. But if they didn't say a word about Wagner co-opting a good portion of their mythology I can't see that one little symbol being adopted by Israel would get anyone's panties in a bunch. :-) </p>
<p>Jennifer... Try the decaf! :-) I happen to agree with you about bicyclists. Some municipalities have helmet laws on the books, but even those are never enforced. Reflectors just make sense.</p>jennifer commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9df888332005-12-08T11:08:24Z2008-02-14T04:40:52Zjenniferhttp://www.just-jennifer.com/I'm sidestepping the issue of the "Red Crystal" right now because I'm *much* too steamed up over it and will...<p>I'm sidestepping the issue of the "Red Crystal" right now because I'm *much* too steamed up over it and will probably put my foot in my mouth if I get started...</p>
<p>But, since you mentioned the reflective vests for drivers, if only they'd pass a similar law for BIKERIDERS (not the motorcycle variety), because nearly every single one of those teens who is out late at night riding their bike, not only does not have a bike light or a reflective disc, they're usually dressed completely IN BLACK and are invisible until they swerve out into someone's car headlights. </p>
<p>Guess I'm pretty steamed up over this issue as well... Oh well, maybe I should go have another cup of coffee to steady my nerves...</p>mademoiselle a. commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e992088332005-12-08T10:28:00Z2008-02-14T04:40:03Zmademoiselle a."I'm just waiting for the anti-Semites around the world... " For a start, they will claim that Israel is now...<p><i>"I'm just waiting for the anti-Semites around the world... "</i></p>
<p>For a start, they will claim that Israel is now putting the "ng" rune on its flags....</p>nrg commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9aad88332005-12-08T09:57:49Z2008-02-14T04:40:18ZnrgI would kill for Batman's utility belt. with just what one needs at any time. Like tissues for my son's...<p>I would kill for Batman's utility belt. with just what one needs at any time. Like tissues for my son's nose...or new shoe laces when mine break and I'm not at home... or some type of device to stop the bus and pull it back towards me when I'm running to catch it and the driver pulls away. The utility belt would be a great addition to my life!</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052257488342005-12-08T09:50:49Z2008-02-14T04:40:14ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comJewish Blogmiester... First figure out what you need ("Hey I could use one of those vests! Could you send me...<p>Jewish Blogmiester... First figure out what you need ("<em>Hey I could use one of those vests! Could you send me a pair?</em>) and then we'll talk. :-)</p>
<p>nrg... I agree that one story probably eclipsed (or at least partially obscured) the impact of the other. But I really hate to post more than once a day (I'm lazy... what can I say), and these were both fairly timely topics. I appreciate the offer of a reflector, but I carry around enough stuff in my pockets and on my belt these days. As nifty as a small reflector might be to have on hand, I'm starting to feel like I'm wearing Batman's utility belt!</p>nrg commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9b7288332005-12-08T09:18:59Z2008-02-14T04:40:28ZnrgHere in the great white north, those vests are on my children every morning when we cart them off to...<p>Here in the great white north, those vests are on my children every morning when we cart them off to Mishpachton and every afternoon when we pick them up. It is dark until 8:30 and gets dark again about 3, so these are a necessity. Adults, if they are smart, have little round reflectors (usually given out for free with various marketing symbols and logos on them) that are safety-pinned to the outsides of jackets. They are great...a vest can be a bit much, and you just tuck the reflector (like the one on bicycle wheels) in your pocket during the day and take it out at night. Shall I send some your way?</p>
<p>On a side note, I felt like your switch in topics took away from the reflective vest portion, which is almost like a great public service announcement. I feared when I read it that the focus would go from "hey, should I go get myself a vest to put in my car next to the jack and spare tire?" to "Why must the world pick on the Red Star of David?". Both questions are valid and important, but I feared that the public service announcement portion of your post would be drowned out by the responsive anger resulting from the banning of the use of the Star of David on EMT vests. My fear was confirmed when the very first comment I saw to your post was from Scott saying the world has gone mad. </p>
<p>Don't get me wrong, Scott's comment was a valid one, and I personally see no difference in using the Red Crescent or the Red Cross or the Red Star of David. I just thought you took away from the first 3/4 of your post by not choosing to make the last 1/4 it's own post under it's own title. </p>
<p>So, saftey first everyone! Go buy a vest!! </p>Jewish Blogmeister commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9c3e88332005-12-08T09:17:19Z2008-02-14T04:40:36ZJewish Blogmeisterhttp://www.jewishmuzic.blogspot.com/Hey I could use one of those vests! Could you send me a pair? David...don't give thos anti-semites any good...<p>Hey I could use one of those vests! Could you send me a pair? David...don't give thos anti-semites any good ideas..ok?</p>David commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e55052266b88342005-12-08T09:09:34Z2008-02-14T04:40:25ZDavidhttp://www.treppenwitz.comScott... My guess is that if G-d recused Himself from sitting in judgement of genocide in Europe, Sudan, Cambodia, etc.,...<p>Scott... My guess is that if G-d recused Himself from sitting in judgement of genocide in Europe, Sudan, Cambodia, etc., it seems a bit unlikely that He is going to step in and adjudicate what is essentially a graphic design issue. I'm just saying...</p>scott commented on 'Reflecting on the news'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d8341c581e53ef00e5503e9aab88332005-12-08T08:58:17Z2008-02-14T04:40:17ZscottThe world really has gone mad. And sick. How we can accept the red cross, the red crescent and yet...<p>The world really has gone mad. And sick. How we can accept the red cross, the red crescent and yet ban the red star of David is truly evil. God will punish us all. </p>