Archive for July 20, 2011

Zionists think that they can issue commands to the Egyptian people

Look at this silly headline in an Israeli propaganda sheet:  ”Let Mubarak die in peace”.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Israel never ever does such things, ever

“Pakistani intelligence secretly funneled at least $4 million to a Washington front group whose leaders improperly lobbied U.S. officials over the disputed territory of Kashmir, federal agents alleged Tuesday.”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan

Comrade Junaid wrote me this in response to a post from yesterday:  ”I just wanted to let you know that it is simply untrue about such an opinion being “rarely expressed in Pakistan.” All you will see in liberal mainstream English media is an ob…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Dumb Mossad agents series

“New Zealand intelligence services launched an investigation into a possible Israeli spy operation in Christchurch after suspicious activity was observed in the immediate aftermath of the February earthquake, the New Zealand prime minister, John K…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Foreign maids in Lebanon

This is a song as a tribute to foreign maids in Lebanon.  (thanks Farah)PS I was not sure of the rough language used to express outrage at the plight of maids.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Send that to Thomas Friedman

“Egyptian Pop Music Takes on Israel”. (thanks Sajida)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Great friend

Netanyahu describes Mubarak as a “great friend” (in an interview with Al-Arabiyya–the news station of King Fahd’s brother-in-law).  (thanks Mohammad)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Israeli considerations

“”Whether we take it farther will depend on events on the ground,” said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of diplomatic sensitivities. “We need to think through carefully what we say.”"

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Murdoch on Gaza

“In a speech Murdoch gave when receiving the American Jewish Committee’s National Human Relations Award in March 2009, less than three months after the end of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, he referenced Gaza and said: “The free world makes a terribl…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Prince Al-Walid and Murdoch

“‘During a recent interview on his yacht with the BBC’s Newsnight, Prince Walid declared himself to be a “good friend” of Rupert Murdoch and his son James, and staunchly defended the men amid the ongoing NewsCorp scandal.’” (thanks “Ibn Rushd”)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

King PlayStation’s annual pilgrimage to California

Correct me if I am wrong–don’t you dare–but this may be the first year since he ascended to the throne that King Of Jordan did not take his annual pilgrimage to California, where he would ride his motorcycle (with tons of police escorts) along the 49…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

A dictator in trouble

“Jordan’s foreign allies have provided the king valuable cover, including Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s most generous financial benefactor, and the United States, which provides political and military support. An invitation to Jordan to join a region…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

It is always mechanical failure. Always

“The Pentagon denied that report but acknowledged some spy planes had crashed in the past due to mechanical failure.”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

NBN TV

NBN TV (the Nabih Birri TV) is the most vulgar outlet of the Syrian regime.  They seem to only notice pro-regime rallies and demonstrations in Syria.  And they never ever have a critic of the regime on.  I am sure that Al-Manar is not an…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

The new Egyptian foreign minister

This is a very troubling appointment.  Tantawi seems to have appointed this guy to please US and Saudi Arabia.  Look at his background.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Wahhabi Arab liberals

One reader on Facebook asked me how Arab liberals can be supporters of House of Saud.  I answer: it is simple.  They really find the public beheadings in squares in Saudi Arabia to be the fulfillment of the marketplace of ideas that John Stua…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

proliferation of sectarian anti-`Alawite websites and groups

Comrade Amer is noting the sudden explosion of sectarian anti-`Alawite websites and groups on Facebook in the last few days.  He suspects that sectarian agitation is the Lebanese order of the day.  The signs are worrisome.  Don’t forget …

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Reporting on rebels that are approved by the US

I read this piece by Shadid on Hamah.  I, of course, trust Shadid’s reporting even if I disagree with him here and there.  It is a first entry into the city by a Western reporter.  I trust the accuracy of his reporting but I thought of t…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Anti-`Alawite sectarianism and bigotry

Look at this site.  The anti-`Alawite bigotry is quite blatant in this sectarian website.  (thanks Amer)

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad

Arrested in Aleppo

Here is a list of people arrested by the Syrian regime in Aleppo: people are mocking the names because it seems that people with similar names have been arrested:محمد أنس برد – طالب هندسة الحاسباتوضاح مكتبيلوران…

Posted on July 20, 2011 by As'ad