Archive for August 2, 2005
I don’t understand why many Arabs like to enthusiastically circulate opinions by Israeli columnists. As if we don’t trust ourselves. As if it is not true, whatever “it” is, unless confirmed by a Western or Israeli authority. We internalized the thought of the colonizer, and don’t even know it. It is like that retired professor [...]
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
Nobody is as good as the Lebanonese in their submission to Saudi Arabia’s royal family. I read that the biggest foreign delegation during the funeral of King Fahd was from Lebanon. And Lebanonese journalists (except the few self-respecting ones like Joseph Samahah, Husam `Itani, Wisam Sa`adah) one by one either on TV or in print [...]
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
Two Faces by Iraqi poet Baland Haydari (my translation):“One morning, the poet and the Sultan were two faces inside me I will hang your head on the gateof the fortressI will pluck your eyes outI will cut off your handsand no tear will be shed for youand no candle will be lightedAnd I shall distribute [...]
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
The foreign dignitaries arriving in Riyadh yesterday, were not told of this: the official name of the airport is Al-Qa`idah Airport. I am not making this up.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
For those who care, transcript of my interview this morning on Democracy Now on King Fahd.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
The corniche in Sawfar.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
My grandfather’s house in Sawfar.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
My grandfather’s house in Sawfar.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
My grandfather’s house in Sawfar.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
My grandfather’s house (on my mother’s side, Sa`id Al-`Alayli) in Sawfar.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
Don’t you love it when Hollywood gets into foreign policy topics? Here, Steven Spielberg is doing a movie about the Mossad and Black September, having done a movie in the past about the foreign policies of Sharks, as you may remember. What got me angry is this sentence (among others): “More than 20 Black September [...]
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
This is Zionism: Israeli occupation forces destroying a Palestinian house near Jerusalem. This is a regular ritual that does not get a mention in US newspapers.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
Occupation on Steroids!!
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
Something is not right with the comments’ section. Under some postings it is showing “0 comments” when there are comments. We need to fix that. Neal! NEAL! NEAL!
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
A brave unarmed Palestinian woman confronting Israeli occupation soldiers who are stealing Palestinian lands to build a section of the racist separation barrier.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad
The Mufti of Saudi Arabia sends his greetings and urges Muslims in the world to support the new King. Let me know if CAIR issues a Fatwa in this regard.
Posted on August 2, 2005 by As'ad