Archive for May 5, 2008
It is quite ironic when one of the most vocal propagandists of the Bush administration, the Saudi editor of Prince Salman’s mouthpiece, Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat, complains about his mistreatment at US airports. Quite ironic indeed. He basically is saying: you can mistreat all others, but me? Me? Moi?
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad
Neo-liberalism and Oppression in Syria.
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad
Did you catch Samir `Atallah on New TV on Sunday? That was a show. He was pitted against `Abdullah Bouhabib: the latter is at his best when he does not try to be neutral, and he is one of the rare few in Lebanon who understands US politics. So `Atallah (who only a few months [...]
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad
“Most Germans feel that their country has no particular responsibility over Israel’s welfare, so reveals a comprehensive poll conducted recently by the German television network ZDF.”
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad
“The U.S. political system is, at best, “a work in progress” according to an evaluation from the pro-democracy group Freedom House, which finds significant flaws in the U.S. criminal justice system, counterterrorism strategies and the treatment of minorities and immigrants.” I would not call Freedom House “pro-Democracy.” Maybe “pro-US imperialism” would be more apt. (thanks [...]
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad
“It’s always a mistake to read the Washington Post’s Jackson Diehl during breakfast (or at all for that matter), but his column today was particularly gag-inducing:…” (thanks Ken)
Posted on May 5, 2008 by As'ad