Archive for July 6, 2012
Al-Akhbar English
One of the writers at Al-Akbbar English sent me this: ”If I may comment, since I write in Al Akhbar English. I’m completely against the regime. I find it revolting, bloody, incompetent and illegitimate. The editors have never indicated they woul…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
Can you imagine the international outrage if an Arab was making these threats against Israel? Low how casual Israeli threats of massive violence are
““The [Israeli army] is preparing seriously and professionally for another Lebanon war. The response will need to be sharper, harder, and in some ways very violent. The next war will be with very heavy exchanges of fire on both sides, and so both …
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
John McCain in Lebanon
John McCain@SenJohnMcCain I had an enjoyable time w/ Walid Jumblatt and his lovely wife, Nora, at their home in the Chouf Mountains #Lebanon http://lockerz.com/s/222763552″ (thanks “Ibn Rushd”)
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
LA Times and Al-Akhbar
There is such a feverish propaganda war going on regarding Syria. Only one point of view is permitted in the Western press. Here, the LA Times relies on the opinion of an Israeli: ”Haaretz writer Anshel Pfeffer called the choice of Al…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
Syrian National Council and Manaf Tlas
The Syrian National Council has announced that it will cooperate with Manaf Tlas. Where are the slogans about punishing the war criminals in Syria? Where are the slogans about making the war criminals pay for their crimes? The Syrian Natio…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
Manaf Tlas family
I am told that Manaf’s family is already in Paris, where his brother Firas is. Manaf’s sister, flew her plane to Turkey to pick up Manaf. Mustafa Tlas was in Cyprus gambling and missed his flight to Damascus. He is expected to join hi…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
Manaf Tlas defects
My latest blog post for Al-Akhbar English: ”Manaf Tlas Defects”.
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
The Arafat assassination cover-up
What the media is not saying is this: the international cover-up about the assassination is not really for the protection of Israel: Israel has admitted killing hundreds of Palestinian leaders over the years. The cover up is aimed at the protecti…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad
Germans versus migrants
“Moreover, the idea that German residents of foreign heritage are a drain on state finances is wide of the mark, according to the book. True enough, people of non-German descent pay less tax than their “native” counterparts (7,400 Euros per year per…
Posted on July 6, 2012 by As'ad