Archive for January 24, 2011
Peter Bergen defines the American occupation of Afghanistan
“while more American troops have been needed — and wanted by the Afghan people — to secure the country from the Taliban and to “midwife a more secure and prosperous country.””
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
A major attempt to abort the Tunisian Revolution: Jeffrey Feltman in Tunisia
“The other significant news today is a visit by Assistant Secretary of State Jeffrey Feltman to Tunis.”
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Israeli puppet on tour
This guy is an official idiot. When I saw him in Berkeley I urged him to reflect on why Zionists are giving him standing ovations. What is curious about this case is that like all Arab puppets of Israel on tour by Zionists organizations: 1) he is…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
I don’t like the headline: it should be he said and not “admitted”
“Abbas admits refugee return ‘illogical’”
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
AP removed this in a later revision
“Lawmaker Oqab Sakr said Mikati’s candidacy was “a clear challenge to the will of the parliamentary and popular majority.”" In a later dispatch, the sentence was removed because someone realized that the March 14 lost the majority with the offici…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
For deep analysis of Iraq and for reviews of books dealing with the American occupation of the country, you can turn to the New York Times
“One of the book’s most delightful scenes describes the frenzied Chalabi household preparing a lavish banquet of delicacies like fesanjoon (a Persian stew of chicken, pomegranates and walnuts), lamb in apricot sauce and dilled rice with bro…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Source of Aljazeera leaks
I am told by sources who would know that Muhammad Dahlan is not the source for Aljazeera leaks.
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Najib Miqati
When a prime minister assumes office in Lebanon, he receives $20 million from Saudi Arabia. (Sanyurah cashed the money). Miqati told the Saudi government that I don’t need the money but I have one request from Saudi Arabia: that when …
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
can you imagine if this student was Israeli?
“Ullman went on to say that even if he were in a position to help, he would not do so until Iran recognizes Israel’s right to exist, adding that “if Iranians want the benefits of Stanford and other institutions in the U.S., they have to respect …
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
What is Lebanon?
Notice that when Western media use the word “Lebanon” they merely mean March 14. Look at this: “The United Nations-created Special Tribunal for Lebanon has been supported by Lebanon.” Now officially, Walid Jumblat defected with his PSP MPS…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Jeffrey Feltman
If things get out of hand in Lebanon, and if people die tomorrow, you may certainly blame that on the latest machinations of Jeffrey Feltman in Lebanon. Of course, Saudi Arabia is also to blame too.
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Puppet of Israeli occupation exposed
“”To hear their chief negotiator, Saeb Erekat, tell the Israelis that the Palestinians are ready to concede “the biggest Yerushalayim in Jewish history” – even using the Hebrew word for the city – will strike many as an act of humiliation.  …
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Former leftist, Fakhri Karim
He praises the Barazani tribal fiefdom.
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Ahmad Quray` on Livni and Rice
“He exhibits great personal charm, and at one point told his Israeli counterpart, the foreign minister Tzipi Livni, that he would vote for her. He also greeted the then US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, with the words: “You bring life to the …
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
The daily duel: Comrade Kamal responds to Comrade Khaled on Gen. Shishakli
“لا عفيف ولا صلاح البزرة تولى مديرية المخابرات العسكرية قبل الزعيم … ولا بعده2- لم يصبح الشيشكلي رئيسا للاركان , لا في عهد
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Livni admires Fouad Sanyurah
“I admire Siniora and how he faced Hizbollah. But at the time that he sits as a head of government, there are arms that come to Hizbollah, and these arms are a threat to Siniora himself and to Israel.”
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
This is major news story in the New York Times
Israel investigates itself and found itself to be very innocent.
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
The touted Salam Fayyad republic
“A reporter tagged in a Facebook image that mocked the Palestinian president said Saturday he faces trial for insulting a public figure, raising concerns about freedom of speech in the Western-backed Palestinian Authority.” (thanks Farah)
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Bronner and Aljazeera leaks
“The NYT, and sadly Neil Mac, outdoes itself by burying and then trying in the headline and pull to diminish the authenticity of the major leak.The problem in their construction is that THEIR PARTNER IN THE WIKILEAKS DISCLOUSURES, THE GUARDIAN…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad
Andrew Hammond in Tunisia
Andrew Hammond, the seasoned and Arabic speaking correspondent of Reuters, sent me this from Tunisia (I cite with his permission): ”I’ve been in Tunisia for last week and interesting developments in media. State TV swiftly became pro-uprising wh…
Posted on January 24, 2011 by As'ad