Bruce Ticker is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It was the second of two U.N.S.C. sessions when delegates for the world’s two most powerful tyrannies voted for positions that Israel opposed; Israel was not even authorized to cast a vote. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Hypocrisy Rules as United Nations Demands a Gaza Ceasefire Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined ContributorsSchumer’s speech is among the most high-minded that I have heard or read. I am leery about some of Schumer’s ideas, especially the two-state solution, but at least he is serious and laying out many of the needs for a peace plan, the obstacles that might stand in the way and the steps that can be taken to succeed. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: High-Minded Schumer Speech on Israel and Gaza Deserves Serious Attention Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAfter Michigan, I am less worried about the outcome of the general election, assuming that Biden and Trump are the nominees. I also expect that Democrats will retake control of the House of Representatives; Democratic turnout is usually heavier during presidential elections. However, it is a reasonable possibility that Republicans will flip the Senate with a narrow majority. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Biden’s Chances for Reelection Better than Even Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAll this misery started with a cease-fire already in effect between Israel and Hamas, at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 7. Then terrorists from Gaza swooped across the border and murdered, maimed and raped Israelis, leaving 1,200 corpses behind throughout southern Israel. They seized 240 villagers and soldiers and held them in Gaza; 100 have been released so far. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Hamas Broke the Ceasefire on Oct. 7; Now Its Supporters Want Another One Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USASuozzi’s victory inspired confidence that Democrats can prevail next Nov. 5 in the presidential and congressional elections, and Fitzpatrick’s legislation appears to be a sign that many Republicans feel so vulnerable that they are terrified. Most of Fitzpatrick’s seven co-sponsors, like himself, represent swing districts. Fitzpatrick’s district, mostly Bucks County, borders Northeast Philadelphia, which is one mile north of my residence. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: House Republicans Stunned by Suozzi’s Victory in Long Island Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAObserving portions of the proceedings affirmed for me why the filibuster is a waste of time. I watched the senators take three cloture votes. A version of the bill combining border security with foreign aid failed the first cloture vote. Cloture votes for two subsequent versions passed after border security was dropped from the bill. [Bruce Ticker]
Senate Filibusters Imperil Overseas Lives Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThere appears to be as much political animosity in America over Israel and Gaza as there is live warfare 6,000 miles from Chicago and Minneapolis. Three midwestern mayors got mixed up with the war in recent days, giving them a respite from resolving concerns over education, gun violence, housing needs and other local trifles. The mayors of Chicago and Minneapolis voted on cease-fire resolutions and the mayor of Dearborn, Mich., ranted about Israeli apartheid and imaginary hostages held by Israel. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: A Rhetorical War in the Midwest over a Ceasefire in the Middle East Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAPennsylvania native David McCormick now guarantees that the Israel-Gaza war will command attention until November as he attempts to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Robert Casey. Both are their parties’ presumptive nominees in the coming Pennsylvania Senate race. {Bruce S. Ticker]
It is stomach-churning enough to follow events in Gaza and southern Israel, and it is nearly as difficult to learn of the highway blockades and harassment of Jewish college students taking place in my city. Moving the rhetoric to Northeast Philadelphia is kind of like rubbing my nose in the muck of this war. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Nettlesome Billboard Erected in Predominantly Jewish Area of Philadelphia Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAThose who blocked the Brooklyn Bridge would have prevented ambulances getting through to the hospital on an already congested highway. A motorist waiting there could have a heart attack. In Pennsylvania, a suspect could be charged with reckless endangerment.
[Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Disrupters Should Be Prosecuted to the Full Extent of the Law Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMany Palestinians are determined to destroy Israel, and there has been no similar conspiracy among African-Americans. Black leaders have sought to expand their place at the table, Palestinians have refused to speak with Israel or consider its peace proposals. Black protesters during the civil rights era did not whine about going to jail, but the anti-Israel bunch balks when they are arrested for more serious offenses. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Important Differences Between African-American Cause and Goals of Hamas Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIf motorists and airline passengers – especially those who missed their flights – can ever organize, these protesters will be in deep trouble. Any one of us knows how it feels to be stuck in traffic or fear missing a flight. Here, road rage and flight rage combine. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Anti-Israel Protesters Stir Rage of Motorists, Airline Passengers Read More »
Bruce Ticker, California, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAJews cannot be blamed if they wonder whether U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is calling us Christ-killers. She posted two anti-Israel Instagram messages during Christmas that links Gazans to Jesus. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Congress Should Expel AOC for Her Antisemitic Commentary Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAActivists on the street as well as members of the United Nations insist on a cease-fire, but they do not say how it should work or how it will help anyone besides Hamas. Does the cease-fire mean that Hamas can hold 120-plus Israelis hostage while Israel suspends military action? [Bruce S. Ticker]
Opinion: Clamor for a Gaza Ceasefire Is Disingenuous Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA