In the wake of the Gaza war Lieberman deftly rode a hawkish tide, demanding declarations of loyalty from Israel s Arab citizens.

Others leaped onto their horses and pursued the Indians (men, women and children), in some cases for miles across the prairies.

But while Kolakowski traveled with the Communists and supported them for a few years, he was never really a good comrade because he never allowed himself to stop thinking for himself.