Archive for January 11, 2007

“This is one Angry Arab”

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

Malevich, Kasimir, Suprematism, 1916-17.

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“Its language was less Islamophobic than has been customary with President Bush’s rhetoric since Sept. 11, though the president still could not resist the temptation to engage in a demagogic oversimplification of the challenge the United States faces in Iraq, calling it a struggle to safeguard “a young democracy” against extremists and an effort to [...]

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

So how does the “new” Middle East look like: “Iraq is at a violent and “precarious juncture,” while al-Qaeda is significantly expanding its global reach, effectively immune to the loss of leaders in battle, Director of National Intelligence John D. Negroponte told Congress yesterday. He also warned that the Taliban is mounting a vigorous insurgency [...]

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“The US air strike in Somalia missed its main target of three senior al-Qa’ida members, American officials admitted yesterday, as concern continued to grow over the rising numbers of casualties from the conflict. A day after widespread publicity over claims that a “surgical” attack had killed Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, allegedly involved with the bombing of [...]

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

(The “liberal”) Haaretz is shocked, just shocked: Palestinians can play Bach and Bizet

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“This is a US torture camp” run by the “beacon of freedom”

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Even empty tokenism is opposed by Zionists: “”Peretz is making a sacrifice of Zionism,” she said. “I call on the prime minister not to approve this appointment … in order to protect the state of Israel’s interest as a Jewish and Zionist state.” Her comment were criticised as racist by members of the knesset from [...]

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“Democrats threaten to starve strategy of a war chest” (Oh, no they will not. They will give him every penny he requests, and offers millions more).

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

For those who want to know why this bland and undistinguished person became the secretary general of the UN (commenting on US bombing of Somalia): “I fully understand this necessity behind this attack…” (And I fully understand why they put you at the UN).

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“But there’s more to it. Abizaid, who is of Lebanese descent and served a tour of duty with UN forces in Lebanon, has come to see the need for a regional solution to the crisis in Iraq–one that inevitably requires some sort of engagement with Iran and Syria, as recommended by the Iraq Study Group. [...]

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

The Lebanese government (whether the opposition or the Sanyurah camp) never investigates. Here, a brief account of an Ethiopian maid in Lebanon who hanged herself using her shoe lace.

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

Let us say that Sa`ud Al-Mawla (the former Marxist-Leninist turned champion of Imam Muhammad Mahdi Shams Ad-Din) is a genuine fan of Muhammad Mahdi Shams Ad-Din and his views. But why does he find Al-Mustaqbal as his favorite platform? That raises questions, no?

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

Again, look at the front page of Hariri rag, Al-Mustaqbal. Notice how the various elements of the conspiracy are connected: Bush, Rice, Saddam (as a sectarian symbol now), Hariri Inc, Sanyurah, Dahlan-AbuMazen, King `Abdullah, and Chirac.

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“After the war, during which many IDF tanks were seriously damaged by RPG attacks, the IDF changed its position on the subject and according to various publications has decided to purchase the system.”

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“After the war, during which many IDF tanks were seriously damaged by RPG attacks, the IDF changed its position on the subject and according to various publications has decided to purchase the system.”

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

Sovereignty of Iraq, defined: “”Because a large military presence will still be required under U.S.command, some would say ‘Well you are not giving full sovereignty’. But we are giving sovereignty so that sovereignty can be used to say, ‘We invite you to remain’. That is a sovereign decision,” Powell said.” (thanks Seth)

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“Fourteen members of a Carter Center advisory board, who worked to build support for the human rights organization started by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, have resigned in protest over Carter’s latest book.” In other news, Carter misses his inspiration, Anwar Sadat. (thanks Rashid)

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

“Fourteen members of a Carter Center advisory board, who worked to build support for the human rights organization started by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, have resigned in protest over Carter’s latest book.” In other news, Carter misses his inspiration, Anwar Sadat. (thanks Rashid)

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad

From the Washington Post in 1982: (July 18, 1982, Sunday, Final Edition):“American supporters of the Israeli military operation say that no matter how high the civilian losses, the invasion is justifiable because the Israeli Army has taken massive and unusual precautions–such as dropping leaflets on cities warning of attacks and allowing time for evacuations–to protect [...]

Posted on January 11, 2007 by As'ad