Booknut

Booknut
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Birthday
March 08
Bio
I am a social activist (not afraid to call myself LIBERAL in capital letters) who is passionate about peace and loves to read, travel to developing countries, listen to/see provocative lectures and plays -- and drink mojitos!

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January 14, 2011 02:59PM
“Yes, well, that is the key...do you DO something when you return?”
About: Disaster tourism: Honest altruism or insensitive voyeurism?
January 14, 2011 02:02PM
“The point of the post was to get people to think about why they go, and to be sensitive to the perceptions of the people living there. Perhaps I should…”
About: Disaster tourism: Honest altruism or insensitive voyeurism?
January 14, 2011 08:43AM
“Thanks Padraig...it's been a long time and much has happened. I am posting a bunch of updates now..I'd love your reaction to the third one, which is on…”
About: I'm like a ping-pong ball...Just can't stay away from Gaza
January 14, 2011 08:43AM
“Thanks Padraig...it's been a long time and much has happened. I am posting a bunch of updates now..I'd love your reaction to the third one, which is on…”
About: I'm like a ping-pong ball...Just can't stay away from Gaza
March 01, 2010 04:25PM
“You are getting tiresome, Jonathan. You say I am biased and I admit I am, because of what I've seen. But you are must as much so. You refuse to walk in…”
About: Gazans struggle to keep farming a family tradition
February 23, 2010 05:49PM
“And Israel HAS complied with international law? NOT at all. If you don't like my opinions, Henry, don't visit my blog.”
About: Outrage over Mabhouh assassination rings false
February 23, 2010 11:49AM
“Well, but there are two issues here -- Mabhouh the man, and the conduct of Israel and its allies. What I am writing about here is about the conduct of…”
About: Outrage over Mabhouh assassination rings false
February 16, 2010 11:16PM
“MarkinJapan -- I am working very hard to get one young man a scholarship to study abroad. I would love to hear how you found your Gazan friend a suitab…”
About: Gaza fishermen fight to keep a way of life alive
February 15, 2010 07:45AM
“And Markinjapan..thanks for the moral support! It is very, very hard to hear this from Jonathan in the comfort of Tel Aviv when I am in Gaza with WONDE…”
About: Gaza fishermen fight to keep a way of life alive
February 15, 2010 07:19AM
“Jonathan, this is the last comment. I will delete any more from you because I do not like it when one person dominates. If you look at sheer numbers,…”
About: Gaza fishermen fight to keep a way of life alive
February 14, 2010 10:54AM
“Jonathan, get real. They have never terrorized Israelis via the sea. And if we are going to talk about terror in general, Israel beats Palestine beat…”
About: Gaza fishermen fight to keep a way of life alive
January 18, 2010 08:43AM
“This Haaretz writer has the same point of view I do: http://www.haaretz.com/has en/spages/1143313.html”
About: Dateline Cairo: A Letter to Obama
January 18, 2010 07:03AM
“This commentary is great to read..refreshing to hear from an Israeli. And why is it, Ricky, that you don't get attacked by Zionists like I do when I sa…”
About: Settlers In West Bank Do The Ghost Dance
January 17, 2010 10:28PM
“This is beautiful, Wendyo...I found myself wishing to have such a dream right now, but one I understand right away. I am in a lost time in my life, and…”
About: What the Soul Knows
January 08, 2010 04:30PM
“Wendy, I'm not familiar with Table Top. I checked it out but don't see a Mideast group. Can you help direct me?”
About: Sailing a Liferaft into Gaza
December 27, 2009 07:08PM
“I am planning to work with 2 NGOs in Gaza for three months. So I am here for the long haul! I have invitation letters, so that should help me. I plan…”
About: This is what a siege looks like
December 24, 2009 09:26AM
“David, if I get into Gaza, I will likely be blogging a lot on the subject. I already know you can't feel sympathetic for the Palestinians from this and…”
About: Why I Want to March in Gaza for my Christmas Vacation
December 24, 2009 06:23AM
“I know of Starhawk, Karen, I just haven't met her yet. Can you give me a link to her blog?”
About: Why I Want to March in Gaza for my Christmas Vacation
December 23, 2009 08:05PM
“I'm glad to know I was missed, Stellaa. This has been an incredibly difficult year for me and sometimes I "submerge" for a while. Hopefully,…”
About: Why I Want to March in Gaza for my Christmas Vacation
November 02, 2009 05:40PM
“I understand what you are saying. I recently have gone to great extent to help a person who I (at first) knew very little. Why do I do it? Because that…”
About: Thank you very much.
September 28, 2009 10:38AM
“I can really relate, Kathy. I never suffered from depression until I lost my job and my marriage in one month. (Yes, the latter was my choice, but it w…”
About: My Mind Starts A Project of Self-Condemnation BY ITSELF!
September 28, 2009 06:10AM
“Caracalla: Who says I lose? You? Sorry, you don't get to decide in this case.”
About: The "DNA" of a progressive
September 27, 2009 07:14PM
“I so relate to you, Brie. I am 52 and have two daughters. I am recently divorced and going through the same adjustments my daughters are (at age 17 and…”
About: Busted By A Masturbating Monkey.
September 02, 2009 09:42PM
“I share your frustration and rage, Moh. Peace "negotiations" have been going on for so long they have lost meaning. And yes, the U.S. (and th…”
About: Gaza's Tragedy: Is the situation past Hope?!
August 22, 2009 03:27PM
“I am so glad that you have joined OS, Moh -- demonstrating that the people of Gaza/Palestine have a right to their own voice. But you are right, the d…”
About: Gaza: in Full View.
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