Archive for May 9, 2008
“MR. JOHNDROE: The United States has provided quite a bit of assistance to the government of Lebanon and the Lebanese armed forces, whether it’s money, materiel, or advice over the last couple of years. And I think we will continue to do that. As I said, the Secretary of State is reaching out to the [...]
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
“Hundreds of people flooded across the border into Syria to escape the violence.”
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Israeli propaganda on AlJazeera.net: “Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna, reporting from Jerusalem, said: “The Israeli government does not view the current situation as a threat, but sees it as an internal matter.” (thanks Mick)
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
We don’t have to worry about Lebanon anymore. Raghida Dirgham (the New York correspondent of the mouthpiece of Prince Khalid Bin Sultan, Al-Hayat) assured LBC-TV’s viewers from Saudi Arabia that “the kingdom will never abandon Lebanon.” In other words, brace yourselves.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
“Cochrane states that in addition to the exodus of large numbers of young Christians, “all civilized, educated Muslims, they’re all leaving. We’re going to be left with the bottom of the barrel. Yes, that’s the trouble.”” (thanks Nouri)
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Don’t ever think that I forgot about Palestine and the Palestinians. Nothing distracts me from Palestine and the Palestinians. Here, Palestinian children confront Israeli occupation troops in Bethlehem. These are the Palestinians. These are my heroes. (AFP)
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Talal Salman: against the attacks on Hariri media
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
The Cedar Revolution Marches on (this will not be mentioned in the dispatches of Robert Jumblat in the Indpendent): attacks on Syrian workers in Lebanon continue at the hands of Hariri armed goons. (Read the third line from below). (thanks LS)
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
How many of the readers know that armed Hariri thugs set on fire offices of the Syrian Social National Party in Beirut and Biqa` in the last three years? This explains the participation of SSNP fighters in the clashes in the last few days. Fida’ `Itani provides the most comprehensive account of the developments on [...]
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Comrade Pierre Abi Sa`b: criticizes the closure (and destruction) of Hariri media in Lebanon.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Fida’ `Itani warns against manifestations of (Shi`ite) sectarian gloating.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
“Shimon Peres said it would be a “tragedy” if Lebanon reverted to civil war.” This must be the most audacious propaganda trash that I read all day, and I consume plenty of media trash daily. This is from the same man who was Minister of Defense of his occupation country who ordered fighter jets to [...]
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Propaganda moments. NBN TV (Nabih Birri TV) interviewed two Sunnis “from the streets” of Beirut. One of them said: I am a Sunni from Beirut and the (Shi`ite) armed men were so nice to us. In fact, “they were too nice”. I kid you not. He said that (“Akthar min Al-Lazim”).
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Al-Arabiya TV’s anchor, Rula Maktabi, informed viewers that Khaldah (just outside Beirut) is “hundreds of miles” from Beirut.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
It is noteworthy that US and Israel are barely commenting on the fast developments in Lebanon. They want to give the false impression that they are not involved in Lebanese affairs when they are up to their necks (just as Syria and Iran are also involved). Who are they trying to fool?
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Al-Arabiya TV is losing its marbles–more than usual. They invited this Egyptian “expert” (`Abdur-Rahim `Ali): he has been screaming and yelling all day, and warned the Lebanese people that US troops and Al-Qa`idah fighters are coming to Lebanon soon. He then started screaming that Sunni Syria is ruled “by the 10% `Alawites”). At that point, [...]
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
I received word that Fu’ad Sanyurah (the same “democratically-elected” Sanyurah) may resign tonight.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
I received word that Fu’ad Sanyurah (the same “democratically-elected” Sanyurah) may resign tonight.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
Do you all remember when the pages of the Washington Post were filled with glowing articles (especially by the Zionist regulars) about the “Cedar Revolution” and how it validated the Bush Doctrine? I am watching the Bush Doctrine running for its life on the streets of Beirut.
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad
For two days, I have not heard US officials making references to “the democratically-elected” Sanyurah government. What gives?
Posted on May 9, 2008 by As'ad