Archive for July 23, 2008

““Let me be absolutely clear,” he said. “Israel is a strong friend of Israel’s.””

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

There is no qualitative difference between the countries of the Saudi camp and the Syrian and Iranian regime in that they all agree that their priority is to stay in power, and all are willing to sell the Palestinians and their own slogans to stay in power and to please the American administration. I mean, [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

King PlayStation: “Obama finally found a Muslim with whom he’s willing to be photographed.”

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

This is Zionism: “Two Palestinians narrowly escaped a lynching attempt in Jerusalem Tuesday evening after they were assaulted by dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews. The two Arabs were wounded, while a Jewish resident who protected them with his body was stabbed.” (thanks Rashid)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

The press coverage of the White Man of the developments in Zimbabwe has been quite sickening but not surprising at all. We are treated to articles that want us to believe that Mugabe is the worst dictator out there. Yet, here he is meeting with opposition leaders and signing deals with them. Can you imagine [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

While the I.C.C. basically killed itself before it started by destroying its credibility in its total subservience to the U.S.–the country which did most to basically undermine the work of the International Criminal Court, and while the ICC can’t be taken seriously as long as it will never be able to take on the country [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

Christian Zionists for Israel. (thanks Maryam)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“A Palestinian girl and her brother died on Tuesday after they drowned in an open sewage reservoir in the Shuja’iyya neighborhood of Gaza City.”

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“”I’m calling on the MTA not to have these ads, not to go forward with them, and I don’t see this as a free speech issue at all.”” (thanks Nabeel)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

There are kooks in every religion. There are people who insist that they see an image of the Virgin Mary in Anaheim, California, and now those in Nigeria. (thanks Mal)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“Robertson advocated that Israel look out for the “survival of its nation” and “make some kind of a strike” against Iranian nuclear facilities.”

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

Pearl of Angry Wisdom of the day: Political Opportunism kills talents. Watch out. I have lately been saying, based on my observation of a certain former leftist in Lebanon who now writes for the Hariri rag, Al-Mustaqbal, that political opportunism provides its own form of self-punishment. Political opportunism kills any talents or creativity that a [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“Egypt has banned a book by a British journalist about Egyptian politics and society entitled Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution, the author told AFP on Wednesday.” (thanks John)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

Nazi anti-Semitic bigots for Israel. “Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, an independent who frequently campaigns with McCain, said pastor John Hagee’s support for Israel outweighed the remarks that led McCain to reject his endorsement.” (thanks Olivia) A:link {text-decoration: none} A:visited {text-decoration: none} A:active {text-decoration: none} A:hover {text-decoration: underline; } a.red:link, a.red:visited { color: #990000 ; } [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

This says all. U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East (no matter whether there is a Republican or a Democrat in the White House) hinges on crooks, tyrants, thugs, and criminals. Here, Obama crowns his visit to Iraq by meeting with chief tribal thug, Ahmad Abu Risha (whose family went from support of Saddam, to [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pledged staunch support for Israel on Wednesday in Jerusalem, describing the Jewish state as a miracle and holding only a low-profile meeting with Palestinian leaders.” (thanks Regan)

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

“Palestinian officials said they didn’t bring up the Jerusalem remarks in their meeting with Obama on Wednesday.” Of course they did not. They can only bring up what their Israeli and U.S. master tell them to bring up.

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

Prince Sultan visits his brother Prince Fawwaz. The latter died, leaving behind a legacy of misogyny, oppression, and sleaze. That leaves the number of Bay`ah council down to 34.

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

““What we know is American presidents all support Israel,” said Muhammad Ibrahim, 23, a university student who works part time selling watermelons on the street in the southern part of this city. “It is hopeless. This one is like the other one. They are all the same. Nothing will change. Don’t expect change.””

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad

For readers outside of the U.S: Sen. McCain is considered an expert on national security and foreign affairs. “”I think it’s serious. . . . It’s a serious situation, but there’s a lot of things we need to do. We have a lot of work to do and I’m afraid it’s a very hard struggle, [...]

Posted on July 23, 2008 by As'ad