Archive for October 2, 2008

So many annoying news. UAE’s ruling dynasty is honoring Jane Fonda as part of their Middle East movie festival. They said that her cheering of Israeli troops during the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 was a key factor in selecting her.

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

This I want to know and NOW. Where on earth do those people get their information about the Arab world? Where did Erica Goode collect her misconceptions and stereotypes about the region? “As in many Arab homes, the living room was empty of furniture except for a round plastic table and chairs – pallets on [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“America and Britain are reckoned to have among the greatest inequality, among rich countries, as measured by the Gini coefficient.” (thanks Dallan)

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

I don’t want to bother you, but I thought that George W. Bush and his wife Laura have liberated the women of Afghanistan? “Women in Afghanistan are being murdered simply for going out to work. Those in high-profile jobs are particularly at risk, as the assassination of a high ranking policewoman this week brutally reiterated.”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

It is a surge. It is a surge. “The number of Iraqi civilians and security personnel killed in insurgent and militia violence in September was 440, little changed from August, security officials said on Wednesday.“

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“As one Asian delegate put it: “The 72 billion is peanuts compared to the 700 billion the White House wants to dish out to save some of the Wall Street firms from going belly up.” “And the urgent needs of developing nations will now be the least of the priorities of the United States and [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“A radical Muslim prayer leader said the president shamed the nation for “indecent gestures, filthy remarks, and repeated praise of a non-Muslim lady wearing a short skirt.” Feminists charged that once again a male Pakistani leader has embarrassed the country with sexist remarks. And across the board, the Pakistani press has shown disapproval.” (thanks Richard)

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“While Jewish pioneers were few, it could be evaded. Writing in 1907, when there were about 10,000 settlers, Isaac Epstein, a Russian-born teacher who had come to Palestine in 1886, called attitudes towards the Arabs “the hidden question”. He criticised the leaders of the Zionist movement who engaged in politics while ignoring that “there resides [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“US soldiers are aiding Egyptian officials in the search for illegal smuggling tunnels between Egypt and Gaza, according to a report published by a major Israeli newspaper on Thursday.” (thanks Marcy)

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

Letter to the Editor: “I am shocked to learn that Ithaca College is allegedly denying Professor Margo Ramlal-Nankoe tenure because of her political views concerning occupied Palestine (“College faces possibility of tenure lawsuit,” Sept. 25). This is unworthy of a liberal arts college that seeks to provide quality education and is supposed to promote critical [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“Hundreds of settlers are engaged in violence against Palestinians and Israeli soldiers, the senior Israeli commander in the West Bank has said.”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

Lebanon wants to teach Iraq? This is like Bush tutoring Sarah Palin on foreign policy.

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“Double standards: Conscientious objection is despicable, unless, of course, you’re from the ultra-orthodox community”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“IDF forces and Civil Administration officials Thursday morning cleared settlers from the northern West Bank outpost of Shvut Ami, and two hours later a nearby olive grove belonging to Palestinians from the village of Kadum was set on fire.”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“He talked about terrorism and terrorist regimes, and about governments that allegedly support terror. He failed to notice that the delegates sitting in front of and below him were shaking their heads, smiling and whispering, or if he did notice, he was no longer capable of reacting. The US president gave a speech similar to [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“But if the attack was meant to silence one of the country’s foremost public intellectuals, it hasn’t worked. For a start he does not rule out a connection with strong signs of increasing violence by settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank. In recent weeks, extremist settlers have rioted, blocked roads, burned Palestinian orchards and [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

According to An-Nahar (the right-wing Lebanese sectarian Christian, anti-Syrian (people), anti-Palestinian (people) newspaper), this Lebanese genius had many accomplishments, but his greatest was insisting on flying the Lebanese flag on NASA building. If Lebanon keeps producing geniuses at this rate, Hummus homeland will surely become a super power in a few months. Oh, yeah. (thanks [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

“Palin on Hamas; Sort of”

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

An urgent letter from former Egyptian ambassador in the US, Nabil Fahmi, to the White Man: please o White Man. Please, accept me as your equal. I am civilized like you. Please, o white Man. And my father who was Egyptian foreign minister of Anwar Sadat, Isma`il Fahmi, was also civilized and he smoked cigars. [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad

I really get annoyed when I read in the Arabic press analysis that treat the Russian government as the best hope for the Arabs. Stop NOW. “One of the Russian Jewish community’s most prominent supporters of President Vladimir Putin is set to be appointed head of the country’s Keren Hayesod, also known as the United [...]

Posted on October 2, 2008 by As'ad