Archive for November 25, 2009
Lebanese military parade
So I was away but made sure to record the Lebanese military parade on Independence Day. I am not exaggerating when I say the parade consisted of showing trucks, jeeps, fire trucks, and ambulances. Kid you not. The funny thing about Lebanon is that t…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Infomercials in Lebanon
Infomercials in Lebanon are huge now. They are everywhere. One of them is by this alleged crook called Zayn Al-Athat. He promotes various “health” products. He sells a cream that you can use on your head to grow hair, or in…not your head for hemo…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Demographics of this site
The demographics of this site has been changing. Increase in visits from Middle East countries for some reason.
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
It is not a conspiracy when it is annouced in broad daylight
“He said the Israeli government and the Obama administration are both committed to strengthening the leadership of Mahmoud Abbas.”
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Hassan Fattah and his brand of investigative, daring journalism
For you, o House of Nahyan:”On the correct way to act during a chance meeting with Emirati royalty.”
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Countries of the Arabian Peninsula
“”[T]he countries of the Arabian Peninsula are key partners… CENTCOM ground, air, maritime, and special operations forces participate in numerous operations and training events, bilateral and multilateral, with our partners from the Peninsula. We …
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
A Palestinian propped up by the enemies of the Palestinians
“Abbas, for his part, holds sway in the occupied West Bank, his administration largely propped up by Israel.” (thanks Olivia)
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
When it comes to US puppets in the Middle East, US media peddle propaganda stories only
“For the past several years Palestine Prime Minister Salam Fayyad’s name on the streets of the West Bank and Gaza has become synonymous with the words credibility, honesty, and transparency.” And you want me to believe that all those fawning stories…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
House of Saud and House of Obama
“Holbrooke virtually confirmed media reports that Saudi intelligence is engaging the hardcore Taliban leader, Mullah Omar. He admitted, “We would be supportive of anything that the kingdom chose to do in this regard.”"
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Obama propaganda
“The VOA effort to grow its Latin American audience comes as the Obama administration tries to counter the attacks on U.S. policies by several presidents in the region: Hugo Chávez in Venezuela, Evo Morales in Bolivia, Rafael Correa in Ecuador and …
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
This is in France
“Les violences faites aux femmes font énormément de victimes. En France, en 2008, cent cinquante-sept femmes sont mortes sous les coups de leur compagnon, ce qui représente un décès tous les 2,3 jours. “Dans de nombreux cas, le meurtre est l’ul…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Qaboos
“Foreign Ministry director-general Yossi Gal has held secret state-level meetings in Oman’s capital Muscat, a senior official in Jerusalem told Haaretz. Diplomatic relations between Israel and Oman were cut off in 2000 at the start of the second int…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Sale Arabe
“Allez, dégage sale Arabe. On peut vous tabasser comme on veut”. Michèle, a French citizen, sent me this and asked me to express her apology to all French citizens of Arab distraction. I have heard that Arabs at French schools are commonly referred…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
One day, you will be made to pay: for all that you have done to our people
“The human rights organization Yesh Din says not one of the 69 complaints filed during the past four years on damage to Palestinians’ trees in the West Bank has resulted in an indictment. The organization released a report on the matter Tuesday and …
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
Will he resign now? After Scahill’s article?
“In his statement to the senate standing committee on interior, Malik said Blackwater was not operating in Pakistan and if proven wrong he would tender his resignation.” (thanks anonymous)
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad
The Battle for America
By the way, if you didn’t follow the American presidential election, or if you did but want to know more about the behind-the-scenes, or if you teach American politics courses, I highly recommend the book by two serious reporters, Haynes Johnson and Da…
Posted on November 25, 2009 by As'ad