AIPAC CONVENTION 2017- DAY 2

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Penmanship

Here are some basic written notes on the AIPAC Convention 2017- Day 2.  These notes are unfiltered so be aware those that are political correct and those that are grammar experts. For those who want a bit more with a politically correct tilt please join me at Congregation Shaarey Israel-18 Montebello Road this Saturday April 1st at 11 ish AM where I will present more extensive notes without trying to offend too many.

(1) Prominent Attorney  & Liberal Activist Alan Dershowitz spoke about his concern that too many of those on his side of the aisle have taken a more “Anti-Israel” position recently and pledged to work harder to try to change this wave.

(2)  A group of the leading Young Republican & Young Democrats went together to a trip to Israel sponsored by AIPAC and survived not only the trip but became friends afterwards (or what appeared as friends)

(3) Perez Hospital in Judea Samaria/West Bank helps to save Palestinian children  where there health institutions fail them. One of the children and his parents attended the conference to thank AIPAC and the work that it does.

(4) Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is actively seeking peace and security for Israel as well as it’s neighbors. He believes now is the time to build on that common interest between new partnerships such as Israel & Saudi Arabia.  The Former Prime Minister believes if you can change the context you can make peace.

(5) Israel’s ability to survive and thrive after the Holocaust has inspired many including those in Rwanda after the horrible massacre of Tutsi’s. One young man told his brave story of such survival and how is bond to Israel helped him recover from such a traumatic event in his life. Further not the Rwanda Prime Minister spoke about a conference Israel is having with many African leaders in the coming months to build on a bond of trust, security, prosperity and peace.

(6) AIPAC Innovation Showcase demonstrated products such as Watergen which literally produced water from air and Qylar Intelligence  which was a new way to provide security used as the Olympics in Buenos Aires.

I have many more notes but have to get ready to go to the conference today.

COMING SOON-  Israel’s Contribution to American Security,  Syrian refugees and Israel & Vice President Pence’s Remarks to the Conference,

JUST WORDS – no pictures

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This blog piece will feature no pictures and still try to paint an image for you.  It is an image of a feeling one has because he can’t  post pictures to the piece he’s writing. For some reason the computer has decided I’m to be punished or that I’ve cut and pasted a bit too much.  Who is this computer to make such a decision and that appeals that or pleas are not to be accepted! So even though there are no images I bet you have  a good picture of how I feel.

Everyone’s DESIRE

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At the end of the day/night everyone’s desire no matter how ambitious the plan is to sleep.  It doesn’t matter how important the items you need to check are in the end sleep wins out.  I guess it’s the sign of people human or even animal we can conquer diseases and go to the moon but as our are eyes start getting heavier we can’t conquer sleep.

AIPAC Convention 2017- NIGHT ONE

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I’m attending my 3rd Annual AIPAC (American Israel Political Action Committee) conference in Washington D.C. and here are some of the hi-lights from the 1st night (below). My computer is being obnoxious and not letting me show you any pictures for now so you’ll have to believe what I write.

(1) 1000’s perform Havdalah Services together- Havdalah concludes the end of a traditional Shabbos observance and combines all 5 senses in this ritual. We missed the taste because hard to pass a glass of wine to thousands of people.

(3) IN OUR HANDS- Trailer/Interview- Gordon Robertson from CBN (Christian Broadcast Network) discussed the making of this fine film that tells the story of the war to liberate Jerusalem for all the world’s faiths from Jordanian control. In less then 12 hours a plan was made to launch this battle.  Many at this time describe this victory as a miracle not only to retain Jerusalem but also that Israel survived this war.

(3)  OZ PERLMAN- A world renowned mentalist performed his incredible feats that astonished all in attendance.

(4) METRO STATION- Was a bit slower then NYC subway. If I attend this conference in the future I think I’ll stay in DC.

President Trump’s loss a WIN.

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President Trump Sad Donald Trump 5

There is no sugar coating the loss the President suffered as all his cajoling to pass the American Health Care Act ended in a failure yet knowing Donald Trump’s history this will be old news in no time. His Supreme Court Nominee is next on the list and if the Democrats don’t fold on the Filibuster they will lose all power in this part of governance now and in the future.   The President has already moved on to tax reform a policy where even a Democrat or 2 might join along.  He will build new coalition(s) with even some “moderate Democrats” that might alienate those in the base but if you slap the President he will punch you back.  Donald Trump’s losses (Atlantic City, World’s Tallest Building, Previous Marriages etc) have never stopped him before and I don’t believe this loss will slow him down now or anytime soon.  Losses can help build character and strength this might be the dose of medicine as bad as it tasted that the White House needed.

Hold & Fold in Life

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hold & fold 1 House Freedom Caucus Hold & fold 2

In life you must learn when to hold and when to fold if you are truly going to end up with the best hand.  Those who gave initial support to American Health Care Act probably folded to soon but those in the Freedom Council held to their own demise.  The Freedom Council could have had a full stack of chips if it only gave one or two cards. Now the President and the House leadership feels stiffed and it will take a while for them to regain their strength and persuasive power.  This is similar to the battles we encounter everyday never to be the first to say yes but also not the last to say no.  Holding and folding might just be the keys to opening a new door of opportunity or that Lamborghini after all.

Individual Faith Expressions

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Personal Prayer 1 Personal Prayer 2

I’m a strong believer in being part of a faith community where traditional ways of connecting to G-D are kept but I still believe there must be room for individual faith expressions. These are your own personal ways that allow you to connect with G-D in a way that follows the book but with your own DNA. Here are a few that I follow and why.

(1) HAT- Shema Prayer- “Reminder between your eye’s”- As I go about my daily activities I feel and can usual see this expression of my faith.

(2) A BIT LEFTOVER BEFORE AND AFTER- We have not rebuilt the Temple and I want to continually realize that every bit of food is a gift from G-D so I’m not part of the clean plate club.

(3) ON KNEES- I say 3 prayers a day and humble myself as I  say these words.

(4) G-D’s name- It is important to me to honor the one and therefore I never fully right out thy name. When I hear others use the name in vain I pray internally that G-D will forgive them and us for this action.

(5) MOMENT OF REFLECTION- I try to stand as a London Guard for a moment of reflection every day and strength to stand up for is right.

LAZY and/or TRUST

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Lazy 1 Lazy 2

When someone is willing to let you do something while they do “nothing” you can conclude that they’re being lazy or that they fully trust you. I guess it’s whether you want to see the Cheese Doodle half full or half empty.  For the individual must know that certain things must be done for them to maintain the lifestyle that they have and therefore they must then assume that “you” have the talents and skills to perform such activity or they are just to lazy to think about it.  If you go with the first point then it’s time to convince them that even Superman/woman needs a time to clean their cape and sometimes their’s Kroptonite when you least expect it.  Either way you choose to see the Cheese Doodle it’s time they learn to clean up their mess.

Releasing ANGER

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ANGRY

I’ve been a proud member of the Tea Party since it’s inception but today I feel like ripping up my membership card after it’s “Freedom Caucus” continued to allow our country to become slaves to Obamacare. We had a chance to stop funding Planned Parenthood, lowering the debt, giving our fellow citizens new options with healthcare and starting again and instead a few though a nail in the tire.   It wasn’t a perfect bill by far but when the President and the Speaker gives you a hand you don’t throw it away just because the nails haven’t been polished. Obamacare is imploding but while that happens people can’t afford basic medical care with sky rocket deductibles and premiums going to the Moon.  Now our fellow citizen’s will continue to suffer through this blight  just to prove a point and it pisses me off! Now that I got this out of the way enjoy your weekend just don’t get sick!

 

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National Puppy Day = A Day For All … with heart

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puppy 1 Puppy day

Anybody who has a heart has to love the celebration of this holiday. Even those who don’t love dogs have to love them as puppies. There just too cute .  In a way that is a good way to determine if someone is a terrorist. If you go through an airport with a puppy and someone doesn’t have the urge to pet these pooches they need to be investigated except for Ariana Grande’s (see below).  I can honestly say that if someone is attracted to this dog it’s only because of the person holding the leach.  Happy National Puppy Day to even Ariana’s new dog.

puppy day 3 puppy day 4

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