Archive for September 26, 2008
My article in Al-Akhbar: “Refusalness…and Desire: On the Multi-coloredness of Syrian Diplomacy”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“I learned it from Esperanza Basson, the mother of Moshe Basson, an Israeli chef who spends a lot of time thinking about food. I have followed Mr. Basson’s career since he ran a very simple restaurant called Eucalyptus with a eucalyptus tree growing right in the center of the tiny dining room, on the outskirts [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
I can’t get this Asmahan’s song off my head:يا Øبيبي تعال الØقني, شو٠اللي جرالي(o beloved, come and follow me and see what has befallen me).PS: Ilhaqni, as AZ reminds me, can also mean in Egyptian accent, “come and rescue me”.
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“I’m bringing a message of peace, and I think that’s what the region needs.” You know what you should do with that message of peace?
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
Anti-Semites for Israel.
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“In July 1954 Gibli ordered the activation of a sabotage network comprised of young, idealistic Jewish agents. Moshe Sharett was prime minister, Pinhas Lavon was defense minister and Moshe Dayan was the IDF chief of staff. The network’s members were trained as “sleeper agents” who would be ordered to sabotage strategic installations in Egypt, such [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“Tourists and locals alike can now choose their meals from a menu painted on to the West Bank barrier.”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
Conspiracy? What conspiracy? “Palestinian sources confirmed on Friday that Israel has granted amnesty to another group of men belonging to Fatah’s military wing.”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“”There is no doubt that you have done a great deal, Mr. President, and you have exerted a great deal of efforts aiming at achieving that vision that we will work together to achieve. Your efforts, Mr. President, as well as your vision, both help us and the Israelis to work very hard during the [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“”It’s frightening. My children don’t sleep well at night. They wake up from nightmares of Israelis attacking us,” he says. “They are doing this so we will leave our homes,” he adds.”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“”It’s frightening. My children don’t sleep well at night. They wake up from nightmares of Israelis attacking us,” he says. “They are doing this so we will leave our homes,” he adds.”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
A reader in Louisiana sent me this (regarding a post from yesterday): “ He [LaBruzzo] currently occupies the legislative district formerly represented by David Duke. The sterilization proposal has a great deal in common with a previous proposal by Neo-Nazi David Duke, who formerly occupied LaBruzzo’s seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives. To wit, [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi is no stranger to public scrutiny. The Sunni Muslim preacher is the star of his own highly popular show on al-Jazeera TV, which is watched by millions for his advice on sharia law. But he may have miscalculated when he warned recently that “heretical” Shia Muslims were “invading” Sunni countries.” This is [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“The Military Advocate General filed grave charges against two soldiers for the alleged severe abuse of a third, Ynet has learned Thursday. The two were charged with several counts of assault and battery, destroying evidence and witness intimidation.” (thanks Olivia)
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
Assuming the debate takes place, I shall appear on AlJazeera Arabic tonight at 10:00PM (Pacific Time) and 8:00AM Saturday, Beirut and Batata time.
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
“Upon meeting the Israeli president Palin told him she has wanted to meet him and get to know him for years. She added that the only flag in her office, aside from the American flag, is the Israeli flag, stressing that she wants Israelis to know that she’s been a longtime friend of the Jewish [...]
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
Ralph Nader: the most qualified to be president. Just read this.
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad
Look how blatant An-Nahar’s (the right-wing, sectarian Christian, anti-Syrian (people), anti-Palestinian (people) propaganda on behalf of the Bush administration. The main headline is this: “Bush to Sulayman: Our mission is your mission, a strong and able country.”
Posted on September 26, 2008 by As'ad