Archive for July 31, 2009

Arab Women

My weekly article in Al-Akhbar: “Arab Women: Observations on issues of Feminism”

Posted by As'ad at 2:15 PM 07/31/09

This story of Iraqi gays will not get coverage

“Two gay Iraqi refugees sparked astonishment at a LGBT meeting in Lebanon when they accused US soldiers of committing atrocities against gay Iraqi civilians. An audience at the Human Rights Campaign headquarters last Friday was shown graphic images of …

Posted by As'ad at 8:04 AM 07/31/09

A Saudi-Zionist conspiracy? What Saudi-Zionist conspiracy?

“Au cours de ces trente dernières années, le monde arabe a produit trois avancées majeures, sous l’impulsion de trois dirigeants exceptionnels : le président égyptien Anouar El-Sadate, le roi Hussein de Jordanie et le roi Abdallah d’Arabie saoudit…

Posted by As'ad at 7:36 AM 07/31/09

Talking about the issues

Talking about the issues in California. (thanks Caroline)

Posted by As'ad at 7:25 AM 07/31/09

A stooge for Israel

“As the masses passed by him outside Beersheba’s Central Bus Station on Wednesday afternoon, Sheikh Salam al-Hoziel encountered an array of responses to his simple, yet surprising plea.” This buffoon has not heard of the more than 10,000 Palestinians …

Posted by As'ad at 7:22 AM 07/31/09

Maids for…Ramadan

“Finding a maid one or two months before Ramadan has become more difficult in the last few years, because both housemaids and housewives have their own requirements.“We cannot work in a house where we will not feel comfortable,” said Lia Hernan, an…

Posted by As'ad at 7:21 AM 07/31/09

Samir Ja`ja` feels like dancing

Samir Ja`ja` (Ga`ga` in Egyptian accent) feels like dancing. (thanks Jad)

Posted by As'ad at 7:15 AM 07/31/09

Oh, no. Not me.

“Skip has fallen victim to the Ivy League Effect. Check out his articles — you can definitely go to the Root — the Web site he is editor in chief of — if you want to see a repository for the whole masturbatory display. He all but says, “Do I look …

Posted by As'ad at 7:13 AM 07/31/09

The lousy Syrian regime

People in Syria are still condemned by the state for things like “undermining the prestige of the state, weakening nationalist sentiment, and spreading false information that could weaken the psyche of the nation.” Kid you not. (thanks Sana)

Posted by As'ad at 7:10 AM 07/31/09

Usurping entity’s rank

“The annual Global Peace Index ranked Israel 141 out of 144 countries on its commitment to peace, according to the organization’s report released on Thursday.”

Posted by As'ad at 7:09 AM 07/31/09

Armed gangs you like

“America continues to funnel arms and money to Fatah-controlled militias, encouraging them to attack Hamas in the West Bank, sabotaging the possibility of intra-Palestinian reconciliation.” (thanks Olivia)

Posted by As'ad at 7:07 AM 07/31/09

Those who rule Morocco

Those three rule Morocco. (Al-Mustaqbal)

Posted by As'ad at 7:05 AM 07/31/09

Remember to NOT vote for Lebanon

The Lebanese Forces fans are not pleased with my calls for people to vote for any country except Lebanon (and Israel). (thanks Eddy)

Posted by As'ad at 7:03 AM 07/31/09

Zee planes, zee planes

“Except for one short flight last year, it has been more than 30 years since the tiny Lebanese air force deployed its antique 1960s-era Hawker Hunter jet fighters, but on Tuesday they once again took to the skies to practise for the military day parade…

Posted by As'ad at 7:02 AM 07/31/09

The desert bloom? In propaganda movies only

Comrade Rami responds to the Zionist propaganda claim in L’Orient-Le Jour.

Posted by As'ad at 7:01 AM 07/31/09