Archive for December 16, 2010
Hizbullah and Hamas
I saw the US government ignore the PLO for much of the 1980s. Now, the US government provides funding for the PLO. I saw footage this week: first of the Hamas rally in Gaza and today of the `Ashurah commemoration in the southern suburbs of …
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
John Burns faults tolerance
“One view among diplomats is that the Swedes’ tolerant attitude may have left the security establishment unprepared for the bombing, the first by Islamic extremists in Scandinavia.” Let me guess: “diplomats” is a euphemism for the US ambassador.
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Liberal Kristof justifies Islamophobia: Can you imagine the (justifiable) uproar if he said that the extremist side of Judaism drives anti-Semitism?
“That’s the extremist side of Islam that drives Islamophobia in the United States, including Congressional hearings on American Muslims that House Republicans are planning for next year.” Can you imagine the (justifiable) uproar if he…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Saudi sleaze website, Elaph
So they carried my comments from the Reuters story about Arabic Booker but removed my specific reference to the UAE rulers. (thanks Zainab)
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Israeli flag in Dubai
“After a month of uncertainty, Israel’s national swim team arrived early yesterday morning in Dubai ahead of the World Short Course Championships, which open today. The Israeli delegation went through hell and high water to get to Dubai. Offic…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Zionism is racism, always
“In October, the Israeli parliament moved to enshrine in law the right of these associations, comprising nearly 70 percent of all communities in Israel, to accept only Jews. The Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved a private member…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Qadhdhafi: serving new masters
“A charitable foundation led by the son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says it wants to avoid political activities that anger Israel and focus on humanitarian work. The foundation led by Seif al-Islam Gadhafi says its priority is assisting th…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Citizen `Ala’ Mubarak
“The intra-family politics of a Gamal succession bid are unclear. Elder son Alaa’, well-known to have extensive business interests (many of which are privately criticized as corrupt and exploitative) keeps a low public profile and has never shown a…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
US is officially worried about the Muslim population in UK: can you imagine if they were studying the Jewish community?
Can you imagine the loud accusation of anti-Semitism if the US embassy in London was preparing a study of the fertility rate and size of the Jewish population in the UK? ”Summary. Per reftel, this cable provides information on the demographics of…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Thus spoke Suha Arafat
“Meanwhile, Mrs. Arafat was not shy in sharing with the Ambassador stinging criticism of President Ben Ali, the First Lady, and the web of corruption that she says surrounds them.” (thanks Khelil)
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
they don’t want no face-to-face with Muslims
“Muslim employees of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington said they felt discriminated against after being barred over the weekend from floors where an Israeli delegation was staying, a Muslim advocacy group said. One hotel worker whose duties…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
New York Times and Arabs
A.H. sent me this: ( cite with his/her permission): ”An article on declassified files revealing US gov cooperation with and hiding of Nazi war criminals:A few things to notice:*First half of article is on al-Husseini’s involvement, largely uns…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Can you imagine the (justifiable) uproar if this professor was Arab or Muslim?
“David Epstein, a 46-year old political science professor at Columbia University, has been charged with third-degree incest for allegedly having consensual sexual relations with his 24-year-old daughter. Under New York State law, a person is …
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Why voting as a political act is meaningless in the Middle East (in the presence of capital and foreign intervention)
I was just thinking about this this morning as I saw pictures of Joe Biden warmly greeting the puppet foreign minister of Iraq. I mean, have you noticed that the political class in the first few months of occupation, when the US appointed the pup…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
MEMRI needs cash: I am sure Saudi government can help
“Indeed, I do know. MEMRI is losing money – lots of it – and this is the third email they have sent me in less than a month, begging for help. Once again, the answer is no.” Hell. I have received requests for donation form them. (thanks Brian)
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Police brutality in London
Reem sent me this: ”You have to see this! This is an interview with the British protester, Jody McIntyre, who was pulled out of his wheelchair and dragged by the police on day X3. Look how the BBC t…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
What is a human rights violation in the Middle East?
According to Human Rights Watch’s “pro-Israel donors”: it is when Arabs refuse to serve Israelis at restaurants.
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
While Human Rights Watch is busy calling on Arabs to serve hot meals to Israeli invaders in their midst
“”He’s a writer, he’s a journalist, he’s a blogger. Ali does not belong to any political party. He just writes his opinion.” Jenan Al Oraibi’s dark eyes flash beneath her black hijab. She is speaking of her husband Ali Abdulemam, known as the …
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Disgrace unto the nations: keeping Arabs out
“While the Knesset may not be in a rush to pass a bill on the powers of cooperative communities’ admission committees, fearing criticism and a battle in the High Court of Justice, some of these communities are still rewriting admission regulations i…
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad
Al-Akhbar website
Al-Akhbar website is expected to resume tomorrow.
Posted on December 16, 2010 by As'ad