Archive for December 24, 2011
Arab intellectuals
My weekly article in Al-Akhbar: ”The Intellectual and Political Power”.
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Debate on Syria
From my own personal experience, I can report to you that tempers are really flaring today and yesterday about Syria: by opponents and supporters of the regime. Both sides are very angry: at one another and at anybody who does not see their point…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Weekly Standard’s propaganda
“Overjoyed by the images of apparent pro-Bush nostalgia emanating from the Syrian resistance, the neocon Weekly Standard excitedly linked to Abrams’ post and displayed the photo in a post entitled, ”Missing Bush.” I happen to have a friend wi…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Syrian regime propaganda
One of the worst element in Syrian regime propaganda is a racist notion that basically rejects the legitimacy of all Arab uprisings and portray them as part of a Western conspiracy. I mean, it is very convenient for the lousy Syrian regime to pro…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Saudi Arabia has a strict policy
“Evidently, Riyadh has avoided interfering in other countries’ internal affairs, used its resources for the well being of its citizens, and constructively contributed to regional stability. In offering financial aid to other countries, Riyadh is, by an…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Condescension
There is a clear and unmistakable patronizing, condescending, racist, and fake tone to all the statements of sympathy expressed by writers and politicians of March 14 in Lebanon. Something is very disturbing from those individuals who are profess…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Thierry Meyssan and the Syrian regime
Syrian propaganda outlets have discovered Thierry Meyssan (a French journalist who has discredited himself completely with his wild and unfounded conspiracy theories that include the belief that no plane hit the Pentagon on Sep. 11 (Le Monde effectivel…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
Free Syrian Army
People have not noticed? Free Syrian Army used to claim responsibility for various bombings around Syria against government offices and buildings but it suddenly stopped claiming responsibility for bombings after its command met with Mr. Burhan Ghalyun…
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad
car bombs travel
So car bombs started in Syria. One thing is for sure: car bombs will travel beyond Syria.
Posted on December 24, 2011 by As'ad