Archive for June 9, 2009
Flash: Michel Al-Murr Threatens
A taped phone conversation in which MP Michel Al-Murr issues various threats against an Assyrian priest. Of course, there will be no investigation and no repercussions. He was even using the offices of his son, Ilyas, who is Minister of Defense, to i…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Prince Sultan
I received the latest update on the health of Prince Sultan.
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Money and the Lebanese elections
“As’ad AbuKhalil, a Lebanese politics professor in the United States, said Riyadh still probably topped the list of funders. “I don’t have evidence and I don’t have data but I can speculate that Saudi Arabia paid the most money in this election follow…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
He hearts mini-Hariri
Even Nicholas Noe hearts mini-Hariri now. He said that he was most impressed with his eloquence, intellectual brilliance, and his habit of placing a portrait of his dead daddy on an adjacent chair.
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
It is obvious: it does not need confirmation
“The Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa (HSRC) has released a report confirming that Israel is practicing both colonialism and apartheid in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT).”
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Zionist rules
“Israeli authorities ordered a Palestinian to demolish his own home in the Old City of Jerusalem on Tuesday.”
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Routine Zionist abuse
“Two Israeli officers have testified that troops in the West Bank beat, bound and blindfolded Palestinian civilians as young as 14. The damaging disclosures by two sergeants of the Kfir Brigade include descriptions of abuses they say they witnessed …
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Zionist destruction
“The so-called Israeli Regional Committee for Construction and Planning in Haifa, issued orders for the evacuation and demolishing 25 Arab stores in the Market area, near the main road of Wadi Ara, in Um Al Fahim Arab town.”
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Bahrain tourism
“”I’m sorry to say, but Bahrain has become the brothel of the Gulf, and our people are very upset about it,” says parliamentarian Adel Maawdah, one of the promoters of the new legislation. “It’s not only the drinking that we oppose, but also what it…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Lebanese exception
“One can be born in Lebanon and live here all one’s life, and still not be a Lebanese citizen. Lebanon is one of few remaining countries in the Middle East where a mother is unable to pass citizenship to her children.” (thanks Olivia)
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Prince Muqrin
I must confess that I am impressed with the (evil) management and style of Prince Muqrin (head of Saudi foreign intelligence). I mean, he has been effective in his sponsorship of Sunni-Shi`ite conflict, for example and for his sponsorship of Saudi too…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
The Christians of Lebanon
I worry about the plight of the Christians in Lebanon–in that sectarian country–when the Sunnis and Shi`ites reach an agreement. It will be at their expense.
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
The Israel Question in the Lebanese election
Zionist media and Zionist bloggers in the US are unaware (because they don’t read Arabic) that both sides in the Lebanese elections agreed that Israel is the enemy and said so repeatedly. Walid Jumblat today spoke forcefully against Israeli praise for…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Mini-Hariri is still sad about losing his daddy
Mini-Hariri still resorts to this trick that he thinks causes people around the world to cry over his dead daddy. He places a picture of his dead daddy on a chair next to him. boo hoo hoo (Al-Mustaqbal)
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Flash: Saudi project for official censorship of Saudi TV media
This is a document released by a Saudi dissident. It shows the Minister of Interior ordering an official plan of censorship and control of Saudi TV media. (thanks Fowzan)
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
The Largest Political Party in Lebanon
Mohamed M. sent me this: it is was too funny not to share:” .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } Hey Angry Arab,The guy who got the largest number of votes is:Emile Rahmeh – 109,060So, Tadamo…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
The Vote for…the US in Lebanon?
This argument by Michael Slackman is overstated. He is right though that it was much more easier to mobilize against the US in the era of Bush. Of course, it can’t be argued that the voting behavior in Lebanon follows the premise of Rational Choice T…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Armenians in Lebanon
The Lebanese sectarians (and that is both sides in Lebanon) never miss an opportunity to blame the “other”: even if the other is a fellow Lebanese. The March 14 Christian sectarians (Phalanges, Lebanese Forces, and “independents”) are already starting…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Hizbullah and its polling firm: It is fired
If you follow Hizbullah’s speeches (this year or prior) you reach this conclusion: Hizbullah relies on an reliable polling firm for its perception of public opinion in Lebanon. Hasan Nasrallah has repeatedly asked that the matter of “the arms of the r…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad
Jimmy Carter and his Son
Jimmy Carter and his son seem to be enjoying Lebanon in this time of year. Jimmy says the unrepentant Egyptian Nazi, Anwar Sadat, was his best friend and inspiration. His son James (also visiting Lebanon) was quoted in a Lebanese newspaper, As-Safir,…
Posted on June 9, 2009 by As'ad