Archive for June 3, 2009
Obama
What can you say about Obama? It will–and should–be remembered that he praised the “wisdom” of the Saudi King. What is next? Will he praise the public beheadings in the kingdom as example of ideal justice?
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
`Abdul-Halim Qandil
The brave Egyptian journalist, `Abdul-Halim Qandil, the coordinator of Kifayah movement in Egypt, rejected his invitation (by Mubarak’s palace) to attend Obama’s speech. He said that he won’t be a “false witness.”
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Obama and black slaves in Saudi Arabia
I wonder if Obama discussed the history of House of Saud’s ownership of black slaves into the 1970s, and beyond.
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
“We don’t need no”…Zionism
“The legendary rocker and co-founder of Pink Floyd says he would give a concert in a flash if Israel’s West Bank wall is torn down. Roger Waters made the promise Tuesday during a visit to a Palestinian refugee camp that is hemmed in by the separatio…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Enhanced Imprisonment Techniques
“A Yemeni captive died in an apparent suicide at the detention center for foreign terrorism suspects at the Guantanamo Bay U.S. naval base in Cuba, the U.S. military said on Tuesday.”
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
“Hot Dog diplomacy”
“The State Department last week sent a message to every US Embassy and consulate around the world, notifying them that “they may invite representatives from the government of Iran†to their July 4th parties.” (thanks Sharmine)
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
An environmentalist from Lebanon
On his website, Lebanese leader, Sulayman Franjiyyah lists “environment and hunting” among his hobbies. I kid you not. (thanks Osama)
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Danger unto the nations
“New Zealand is the safest place in the world, while Israel is almost at the bottom of the new Global Peace Index (GPI), an annual ranking of 144 of the world’s nations based of how peaceful they are, which was published Wednesday by British newspap…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Mossad’s propaganda in the Israeli press
Read this article in Haaretz. There is nothing new or newsy in this piece. It is merely a PR effort on behalf of the Israeli military/intelligence apparatus. I told you before: what you read about the military/intelligence apparatus in the Israeli p…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
The Amal Movement
The Amal Movement should never EVER be forgiven for its savage war on the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon (with the support of the Syrian regime) in the 1980s. No war (from any side) on the Palestinians should be forgiven.
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
All what Zionism builds will not last–historically speaking
“The Israeli ministry of Interior gave its approval to plans that want to demolish a kindergarten and wholesale market in East Jerusalem to construct a new hotel.”
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
What the White Man Saw in Lebanon
Look at this story in the UAE’s ruling dynasty’s official newspaper. Prothero tells this story about “crowds” from Dahiyah (notice that residents of the southern suburbs are always referred to as “crowds” just as African Americans in the inner cities …
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Bushama Speaks
“PRESIDENT OBAMA: This is my first visit to Saudi Arabia, but I’ve had several conversations with His Majesty. And I’ve been struck by his wisdom and his graciousness. Obviously the United States and Saudi Arabia have a long history of friendship, w…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
When Thomas Friedman invents Arab friends
“An Egyptian friend remarked to me: Do not underestimate what seeds can get planted when American leaders don’t just propagate their values, but visibly live them.” Notice that Thomas Friedman always invents Arab friends and notice that he attribute…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Thomas Friedman claims that he reads the Arabic press
“I told the president that joke because in reading the Arab and Israeli press this week.” First, O Thomas Friedman, that joke was not a joke. I was so bored reading it that I could not finish it to reach your alleged punch line. Secondly, you don’t r…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Obama’s Arab world
So Obama said: ““There are a lot of Arab countries more concerned about Iran developing a nuclear weapon than the ‘threat’ from Israel, but won’t admit it.— First, notice that when Obama says “Arab countries” he always means Arab polygamou…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Angry Egyptian Arab Speaks
Comrade Hossam has an excellent piece in NYT: “President Obama should not have decided to come to Egypt. The visit is a clear endorsement of President Hosni Mubarak, the ailing 81-year-old dictator who has ruled with martial law, secret police and tor…
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad
Prince Sultan’s Health: His son updates
While many of you were waiting for updates on the health of Prince Sultan, his son, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan bin Bribe yesterday spoke to the press about the health of his daddy. He said: “There is no increase in the treatment” of Prince Sultan. He …
Posted on June 3, 2009 by As'ad