Archive for January 4, 2010
Definitions by the New York Times
“The Lebanese activist, who is campaigning for democracy and freedom from foreign interference in his country.” When will the New York Times does its homework–at least–on the Middle East? Activist? He used to run Saatchi and Saatch and did work for t…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
The Statement by “Palestinian Christians”
I had received an advance copy of this statement by “Palestinian Christians”. It has strong points about support for Palestinian resistance and attacks on Israel but I did not like it: or like its thrust. The Zionists worked early on on dividing Pale…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Peter Moore
I can report to you with confidence that the British government has been lying about the negotiations that led to the release of British hostage, Peter Moore. More on that later.
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
If this is the ally on the war on terrorism, we all need to be worried
“In fact, the man’s death offered a rare window into a partnership that U.S. officials describe as crucial to their counterterrorism strategy. Although its participation is rarely acknowledged publicly, Jordan is playing an increasingly vital role in t…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Maria: the Filipina maid in Lebanon
Her body was left in the street for three hours. (thanks
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
another suicide in Lebanon
“”While working at my house in the Sanayeh neighborhood of Beirut I noticed some commotion in the street below. I saw a bunch of people and police gathered pointing up at the building. I knew already what had happened. Suicide by domestic workers in th…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Cuba and Bin Laden
Did you know that Cuban communists are now officially linked to Al-Qa`idah?
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
reactionary?
I have never been called a reactionary before. (thanks Saeed)
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Israel soul searching
When Israelis argue over the merits of racism and war crimes by their beloved state, US media calls it “soul searching”: Gideon Levy, a liberal columnist for Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, wrote last week that the debate over Highway 443 has sparked a nat…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
What If? Obama’s Peace
Comrade Joseph asks the question: What if the Palestinians ask Obama to recognize the right of the US to be a state for Whites?
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Shame on the Lebanese Communist Party
The Lebanese Communist Party participates in a festival to “honor” Saddam Husayn, who–among many many other crimes–massacres Iraqi communists.
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Al-Hurra TV: additional news of demise
I am not making this up. I have had this conversation with a few people here already. I would ask random people about their views of Al-Hurra TV and I would invariably be met with expression of surprise and the news that: but Al-Hurra TV has went und…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Iraqi Shi`ite sectarianism versus Saudi Wahhabi sectarianism
There is a war going on that you don’t hear about: between the Saudi Wahhabi religious establishment and the Shi`ite religious establishment in Iraq. Iraqi puppet prime minister yesterday entered the fray by criticizing the Saudi religious establishme…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Saudi apology
“Okaz Saudi daily issued an apology to Beirut Maronite Bishop Boulos Matar on Friday after journalist Abdel Aziz Bartawi criticized him in an article published by the paper regarding Matar’s sermon on Christmas day. “Bartawi’s article contradicts…
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad
Visiting Al-Akhbar
The highlight of my trip thus far has been the visit to Al-Akhbar’s offices last night. I visited Al-Akhbar’s offices before it was even launched so it was nice to meet people I have never met before. I insisted on shaking every hand of every person …
Posted on January 4, 2010 by As'ad