Archive for May 10, 2012

Lousy Syrian regime

I got word that the pathetic and repressive Syrian regime has deported leftist writer salameh Kila to Jordan. His wife has just confirmed it.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Arabs are just eager to have this in Syria and elsewhere in the region: thank you NATO

“Security in the capital is negligible, and gunfights between armed groups from rival neighborhoods or towns are a frequent occurrence in its streets. In recent weeks, one militia shot up the lobby of the luxury hotel that serves as the de facto headqu…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Clerical Tower

Tele-Islamist, Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, announced that he will be building a 40-story tower in Doha for his shop, the Internal Islamic Clerical Union.  Each floor will specialize one kind of quackery.  Enjoy.  

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Al-Qa`idah’s media contact

Saad sent me this:  ”I recently read of the selective releases of Bin Laden document stash by CTC, and found an article naming several western journalists that Al-Qaeda had supposedly listed as media contacts. Among them I found Gywnne Dyer – ha…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Thomas Friedman

Thomas Friedman, the shallow columnist, said in his last column that King Abdullah bin PlaySation donated a building to the business complex mentioned in the article.  A Jordan expert corrected:  ”As for the new business complex in Amman. Kin…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Main points of SYRIZA proposals

“Termination of the military cooperation with Israel.” (thanks Sana)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Bahrain Update

From the active Angry Arab’s chief Bahrain correspondent: “Seems like at least one of the western expats interviewed is much worse than I thought: On another note, apparently William Hague hinted  that Nasser Bin Hamad, the Kings son, might b…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Palestinian political prisoners

“70 Days for Bilal Diab and Thaer Halahleh as their appeal is rejected – take action for 2500 prisoners on hunger strike!” (thanks  Scott)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

First country to visit

Ikhwan candidate in Egypt says that Saudi Arabia will be the first country he would visit as president. (thanks Taleb)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Fooling Western reporters

Syrian rebels give Western reporters what they want to hear:  ”Some say they want Islamic law, while others insist that civil law alone should rule.”  Well, Ms. Barnard should know that “civil state” is now a phrase used by Muslim Brotherhood…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

The Methods of Anne Barnard

In a long article on Syrian rebels, Anne Barnard cites only one expert:  ”Jeffrey White, a defense analyst at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy…”  Imagine an article on the ANC during apartheid that cites only a white apartheid …

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Operation Democracy in Jordan

““Eager Lion 2011” is a major bilateral strategic theater cooperation exercise between Jordan and the U.S. focusing on irregular warfare, special operations and counterinsurgency.” (thanks Laleh) 

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Hamas unit to protect Israel

“The Hamas government in the Gaza Strip is operating a unit that stops militants from firing rockets into Israel, the Ha’aretz daily reports. This marks a role reversal for the Palestinian Islamic movement, which was founded as a jihad-fighting force…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Applying Hiroshima on Muslims

“The U.S. military taught its future leaders that a “total war” against the world’s 1.4 billion Muslims would be necessary to protect America from Islamic terrorists, according to documents obtained by Danger Room. Among the options considered fo…

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Paying back the Qatari patrons

“Qatar’s largest telecommunications provider said Monday its Tunisiana subsidiary has won licenses to operate fixed-line and 3G mobile services in Tunisia, boosting the Gulf state’s influence in the North African nation.”  (thanks Khelil)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Jordanian solidarity with Bahrain

Watch Jordanians interrupt Bahrain’s Minister of Culture. (thanks Ramsey)

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

So Syrian rebels do kill I am confused because Neil MacFarquhar put me under the impression that they never kill

“Syrian rebels killed at least seven pro-government militiamen in a Damascus suburb on Wednesday, activists said, and an explosion wounded eight soldiers escorting U.N. ceasefire observers in the southern province of Deraa.”

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Netanyahu in the Times: take two

“Netanyahu, addressing his home audience in Hebrew, said that their discussions “are serious, and will be serious and responsible.” Often referring to himself and Mr. Mofaz as judicious people, he spoke with an air of gravitas.”

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Netanyahu in the New York Times

“said Mr. Netanyahu, slightly hoarse and clearly exhausted from a long night of negotiations, but in good humor.”  Even US presidents don’t get that treatment in the Times.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad

Syria’s future

Syrian can have a bright future if we exclude from the national formula: the Asad family, the Ba`th party, Syrian National Council, and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by As'ad