Archive for July 24, 2011
Sectarian slogans
The slogan raised by some in the Syrian opposition: “Sunnis, `Alawites, Druzes and Christians” is a sectarian slogan. Just like when Lebanese chant “Muslims and Christians” during the worst times of sectarian conflict, those slogans only reinforc…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
It has to be Islam
“But now it turns out that the alleged perpetrator wasn’t from an international Muslim extremist group at all, but was rather a right-wing Norwegian nationalist with a history of anti-Muslim commentary and an affection for Muslim-hating blogs such as P…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Lebanese Army tank
Daniel sent me this: ”So yesterday a former student of mine was getting married in the Bekaa and as we were driving up we ran into a bunch of Lebanese army guys directing traffic around….a Lebanese tank on itsside. Completely turned a…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Israelis in Fiji
“”We gave our passports to the officer, and when she saw we are Israelis she asked for ID cards. We told her we don’t understand why we need ID cards and she responded shouting: ‘You know very well how to ask Palestinians for IDs and humiliate them for…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Counter-revolution in footage
Khalid sent me this: ”Here roweina admits to having spread rumours Here Omar solayman leads the election polls and here the Muslim Brotherhood is joining the “pro-stability” Friday protests next week This is turning to be…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Piety of Egyptian generals
Don’t watch this on a full stomach: while Egyptian generals pray. (thanks Ahmet)
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Racism of CNN: face of terrorists
“The fact the Norwegian suspect doesn’t look the part of a terrorist, especially in an age marked by threats and strikes by members of the Islamic fundamentalist group al Qaeda, doesn’t surprise Watkins. One thing the Oklahoma City bombing taught…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
NOW
“Jonas Gahr Store: – The occupation must end, the wall must be demolished and it must happen now”.
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
The arrogance of Bashshar
This is a feature of the Syrian regime now: the utter arrogance of Bashshar Al-Asad. While his regime has killed hundreds of peaceful demonstrations, he failed to implement one serious reform. What he has done really is produce committees: …
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Is this another dumb Mossad story?
“Iran said the victim of a deadly shooting Saturday was a university student, not a physicist involved in the country’s nuclear program as state media had first reported. A mix-up over the victim’s name apparently led to the confusion, the Englis…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Counter-revolution
AlJazeera Arabic aired a report on the congress of the Tunisian Communist Workers Party. The report was so biased and it included an opinion of a snickering journalists who was clearly hostile to communism.
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Moderation
Arab liberal are really moderate–except on the matter of subservience to the Saudi royal family. On the matter of subservience and prostration, they are extreme.
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Succession in Saudi Arabia
We don’t know who will be the fourth in line, after Prince Nayif. It is reported that Abraham Foxman wants to be considered for that post. Prince Abraham bin Foxman believes that he and other Zionists have the interests of the royal family …
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad
Saudi princes, dropping
Are you aware how busy I am going too be? Prince Sultan, Prince Saud Faysal, and King `Abdullah may all drop dead in the same week. I won’t be able to keep up. That is too much news to digest and enjoy. But don’t worry: Arab li…
Posted on July 24, 2011 by As'ad