Archive for October 7, 2009
An-Nahar Defender of Freedoms?
My commentary in Al-Akhbar: “An-Nahar Defender of Freedom? Where, When and How?”
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
To the trash dump of history
This poster in Gaza says: “To the trash dump of history, o traiter Mahmud Abbas.” (Reuters)
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
The British press and Africa
The British press sometimes covers Africa. But it only covers white farmers and exotic animals in Africa.
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Syrian and Saudi media
The Nifaq (hypocrisy) of both the Syrian and Saudi governments is rather sickening. Both sides are acting as if we forget what both governments and media have said about the other in the last four years.
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Saudi King in Syria
The Saudi King has arrived in Syria. I call on the Syrian people to show up in the streets to greet their official guest. Please bring along a large supply of old shoes: boots are particularly needed. Show him the traditional Syrian hospitality. Oh…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Only 300 civilians killed per month
The US continues to make progress in Iraq and Afghanistan. The occupation is managing to cause the death of only 300 civilians in each country per month.
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Saudi-Iranian war
An interesting report on the war between Iranian media (particularly Al-`Alam TV) and Saudi media (particularly Al-Arabiyyah TV).
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Saudi King visits Syria: Some Syrian writers line up to prostrate
So this guy clearly wants to reposition himself as a fan of House of Saud. “The visit of Saudi King Abdullah to Syria, his first since assuming the throne in 2005, is being hailed as groundbreaking and historic by Middle East observers. Abdullah, w…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
camel beauty show
“The emirate of Abu Dhabi has begun preparations for a 10-day “camel beauty show†in that offers millions of dollars in prize money and promises fame for the owners of winning animals.” (thanks Firas)PS Americans organize dog beauty shows. I pre…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Blame the Lebanese for this
“The glitzy occasion was Syria’s first ever fashion design competition, meant to encourage young Syrian talents and local products. But perhaps more importantly, it was part of the authorities’ recent efforts to soften Syria’s image and open up the …
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
lashes in Saudi Arabia
“A Saudi court on Wednesday convicted a man for publicly talking about sex after he bragged about his exploits on a talk show, sentencing him to five years in jail and 1,000 lashes, his lawyer said.” If, or when, revolution comes to Saudi Arabia, I …
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
This is Israel
Do you know that Israel arrested an Arab citizen of Israel because it did not like speeches he made. It then exiled him in his own country. (thanks Tanweer)
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Israeli war heroes
In the war by Israeli terrorist soldiers against Palestinian women and children, the Israeli public hails its heroes. Here are some of those heroes. (Al-Quds Al-`Arabi). By the way, do you notice how much Saudi media (especially the private station …
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
The art of comrade Raed
Comrade Raed illustrated the latest issue of Al-Adab. Here is some of his work.
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
The Yemeni war
Comrade Fawwaz writes about the Yemeni war. Little is being written about this war, and the roles of Saudi Arabia and US. Fawwaz covers that and its significance. (By the way, comrade Fawwaz introduced Fred Halliday to Yemen and Oman for his book, A…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
And the White Man says…
This should be a regular feature from An-Nahar (the right-wing, sectarian Christian, racist anti-Syrian (people) anti-Palestinian (people) newspaper in Lebanon): they often interview White Europeans and ask them–nay beg them–to praise Lebanon. Here,…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Anti-Semites that Israel likes: the case of Anwar Sadat
I have written before about Israeli disregard for anti-Semitism: that Israel cares more about its usurping entity and its wars than about fighting anti-Semitism. The case of the unrepentant anti-Semitic, Nazi, Anwar Sadat is very telling: about the US…
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad
Prince Sultan: the latest
To disprove that he is dead, Saudi news agency carried a story about the activities of Prince Sultan in Morocco. It said that he signed a deal to renovate fire stations in Saudi airports. Kid you not. (thanks Fawzi)
Posted on October 7, 2009 by As'ad