Gary Rosenblatt’s nomination for “word of the year” was “double down” — too many leaders “sticking with policies that aren’t working” — such as Obama on Syria and Netanyahu on Iran and Palestinians. (“My Nomination For Word Of The Year,” Dec. 4)
My choice is “double-cross” — of Israel by President Obama, the mainstream media and “progressive” Jewish leaders and organizations who refuse to respect the democratic process in Israel. I refer to the right of Israelis to choose their own leaders and the policies their elected leaders craft, which Israelis have to pay for with their lives.
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