A Rift, a Wedge and a Muddle 

     Here in our royal chair, April 29, staff in hand, servants on their knees, we ponder judgment. 

     Today, pro-Palestinian students and/or outsiders are daring authorities at Columbia University to arrest and expel them. The truth - they are anti-Semitic, not pro anyone. We rule: arrest and expel.

     President Biden is under pressure to roll back support for Israel, for votes, creating a rift. We rule: roll back the president. 

     The issue is driving a wedge within the Democratic Party. We rule: drive the wedge larger.

     US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer wants new elections in Israel. We rule: elect a new Senate Majority Leader. 

     The UN Security Council voted in favor of a Gaza cease-fire. More people will die over time if Israel doesn't destroy Hamas. Death and hardship can't be avoided. Terrorism's defeat will be best for Palestinians and the region. We rule: destroy Hamas. 

     Donald Trump's rhetoric has been "muddled" as he avoids alienating swing-state voters. We rule: ??? Even a king can be stumped. 

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