24 years ago Consulting Economist Thomas Stauffer estimated that between 1973 and 2001 Israel had cost the United States about $1.6 trillion in 2001 dollars. Twice the cost of the Vietnam War. That figure included $850 billion we lost to increased oil prices and lower production due to the ’73-’74 Arab Oil Embargo which was the Arab response to the US launching Operation Nickel Grass to save Israel from being taken over by Egypt. Egypt was out to reclaim the Sinai Peninsula after the ’6...| Dick Callahan | Writings from Juneau
Here at the Alaskan Bunker of Woodshed Nation it has been brought to our attention that some of you down in America aren’t clear as to who are the victims and who are the terrorists over in the Middle East. Clearly, you’re not paying attention. Your great Israeli allies, aided by the media, Congress, and the curtailing of free speech, have made it easy. All you have to do is look for well-fed, well dressed people with yellow ribbons. Those are the victims. Skeletal people in rags are th...| Dick Callahan | Writings from Juneau
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‘Whoa tie a yellow ribbon ’round the old oak tree. It’s been three long years, do ya still want me?’| Dick Callahan | Writings from Juneau
Look straight up from center-aft of the first ship. The building up there is the top terminal of the Mt. Roberts Tram. Look closely and you may see two cars passing each other near the middle. Each of those holds 60 people. | Dick Callahan | Writings from Juneau
September 15, 2024. Raining.Dear cruise ship tourists,| Dick Callahan | Writings from Juneau