A quotation from Ambrose Bierce
REASONABLE, adj. Accessible to the infection of our own opinions. Hospitable to persuasion, dissuasion and evasion.Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914?) American writer and journalist
“Reasonable,” The Devil’s Dictionary (1911)
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Nearly every major institution of the Reform Movement in North America speaks out:
"The modern Jewish state of Israel is being threatened by extremists, which we know from history can only bring calamity upon our people."
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July 24, 2023 Today is a sad day for Israel’s democracy. The passage of the amendment removing the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to overrule decisions and appointments of Israel’s Government using the legal standard of “reasonableness” will reduce the checks and balances placed on the government. This is the first significant step of the ruling coalition...
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Hospitals and clinics in Jerusalem will not be affected, and emergency and critical care services will take place as scheduled; Health Ministry weighs asking for injunction
Medical Association announces 24-hour general strike Tuesday in healthcare system | The Times of Israel
Histadrut leader Arnon Bar-David has been facing intense pressure from opponents of the judicial shakeup to declare a general strike in an attempt to ...
Organization representing 150 leading companies, tech sector workers, lawyers to rally Monday as coalition readies to enact key bill that will limit judicial review
Business forum, tech companies to strike ahead of final votes on reasonableness law | The Times of Israel
... of Israel's labor unions, held a five-hour “emergency meeting” Saturday night to discuss a general strike if no compromise is reached.
Political correspondent Tal Schneider and news editor Amy Spiro describe protests on the streets as the Knesset begins final debate over the contentious 'reasonableness' bill
Daily Briefing July 23: After prayers at Western Wall, protesters march to Knesset | The Times of Israel
Demonstrators have been aiming to pressure Histadrut chairman Arnon Bar-David to call for a general strike in protest.
Opposition MKs plan to slow down committee voting, with coalition seeking to add unplanned plenum day in Knesset; Liberman calls for boycott of votes
Activists to protest at train stations as coalition fast tracks 'reasonableness' bill | The Times of Israel
... be forced to call a general strike if the proposed legal reform is not ... This is the man who now heads the newly established National Guard ...
With Tuesday designated a “Day of Resistance,” they are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right and ultra-religious government’s introduction of legislation aimed at curtailing the powers of the judiciary as the cruci…
Netanyahu presses ahead with neutering the judiciary, mobilising the police to suppress protests
With Tuesday designated a “Day of Resistance,” they are protesting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right and ultra-religious government’s introduction of legislation aimed at curtailing the powers of the judiciary as the crucial step toward assuming dictatorial powers.
Most people find their expectations are perfectly reasonable - especially unreasonable people.
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