Archive for November 21, 2007
My article in Al-Akhbar: “The Left and Religious Movements”
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
“Dr. Mustafa Al-Barghouthi, a lawmaker and the secretary-general of the Palestinian national initiative, on Wednesday said that the IOA is exercising the policy of “revolving doors”, explaining that the number of Palestinian people kidnapped by its troops during the last two months was more than the number of prisoners it promised the PA to release.” [...]
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
“At Jets Game, a Halftime Ritual of Harassment” (thanks Ema)
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
Ericcson paid Jamal Khaddam, son of `Abdul-Halim Khaddam, 4 millions to help them in Lebanon. (thanks anonymous)
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
You have to read the New York Times’ obituary of Ian Smith. Read the last two paragraphs. You clearly get the impression that the writer is sympathetic with the racist argument of Smith.
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
I heard the Jordanian Interior Minister, `Id Al-Fayiz, speak. What a gifted man. He said that the parliamentary “elections” in Jordan were characterized by “smoothness, honesty, and transparency” and that they were conducted at the “highest level of neutrality and precision”–whatever that means. Jordan is a country where I harbor the same hostility and contempt [...]
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad
…off to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Returning on Saturday.
Posted on November 21, 2007 by As'ad