One blog I can never resist taking a look at is Tom Wilson’s. Tom is doctoral Student at London’s UCL, where he is researching Israeli Politics. He is also involved with many organisations including the UCL Jewish Society and StandForPeace.
He blogs under the name Tom Friedmann, covering issues including Israel, Islamism and other political hot-potatoes. It’s always a good read. I can’t say I always agree with what he writes, in fact one or two of his posts have enraged me. But his views are always interesting and he’s a very intelligent writer. When he has the bit between his teeth and his own, unique voice comes to the fore he is sensational.
I’ve a suspicion we’ll be hearing a lot more of Tom in the future, so I’m getting in with him now. Go and read his blog, everyone!
In other news, you might have seen that Tim Llewellyn wrote a strange article about the BBC’s coverage of Israel in yesterday’s Media Guardian.
Read a background post about Llewellyn’s various strange, paranoid ramblings about Israel and Jews here:
http://hurryupharry.org/2011/05/16/the-wisdom-of-tim-llewellyn/
You can also read Just Journalism’s response to his Media Guardian piece here.
More background on Llewellyn here: http://backspin.typepad.com/backspin/2005/04/former_bbc_repo.html
Thanks for the tip Chas. I just had a look at his blog and it’s sweet. Another worthy warrior in the fight for truth. I’m curious to know what Tom has written that has enraged you, because I would probably love it.
Yours sincerely
Simon
Ha, hey Mr Cowell!
I will try and track-back and find the relevant posts, though some of the stuff was on his Facebook page rather than his blog.
He’s a great guy, though. I distrust people whose views do not enrage me now and again!
Thanks for bringing it to our attention
I just took a look at Tom’s blog. Another fine recommendation from CNB.
Thanks!
And here are two blogs by people who I met at the We Believe In Israel conference:
Sam Hailes’s Holyman Sam blog: http://holymansam.wordpress.com/
Israel Voice: http://israelvoice.blog.com/
Cheers for the link Chas. I must add you to my blogroll. Although I should mention to your readers I don’t blog a lot about Israel, but I intend to write more stuff in the future. For now you can read more about Israel on the website I work for – http://www.isrelate.com
Thanks again.
I am also enjoying being in disagreement with a number of Tom’s articles – very thought provoking stuff !
The full text and video of Bibi’s Congress speech is here http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2011/05/full-text-of-bibs-speech-before.html
Why did he choose the name Tom Friedman? I automatically associate that with the pompous bombastologist Thomas Friedman of the NYT. I’m becoming enraged before I’ve read one single word!