Archive for September 11, 2012
New public percpetions of political Islam in the Arab world
On the man’s back is written “Political Islam” and on the box is written “International Monetary Fund”. (thanks Fatima)
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Salafite kooks in Egypt
The Salafite kooks of Egypt are not bothered by US occupations, nor by US support for Israeli aggression, nor by US sponsorship for Sadat-Mubarak dictatorship, but a film really bothers them.
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Yes, the UN would prosecute war crimes by Syrian opposition groups as it prosecuted crimes by NATO militias in Libya. Sure.
” The top United Nations human rights official warned opposition fighters in Syria on Monday that they would not be immune from prosecution for atrocities, as videos from the Syrian city of Aleppo appeared to show a mass execution by rebel fighters …
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Angry Arab receives a Western award
This is a first but it is true: the Angry Arab has received a potato award from Prince Claus Fund. I appreciate your support. The nation could not be more proud of me.
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
For the first time the New York Times publishes a strong cautionary disclaimer about videos on Syria–but only because they deal with crimes of armed opposition groups
“It was impossible to immediately confirm the authenticity of the videos, or to determine exactly when and where they were recorded.” You have been reporting from videos and skype for months now and it never occurred to you to post such a strong…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Predicting the US election
No one can really predicts the US election better than this guy.
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Flash: US embassy in Cairo
There are protests at the US embassy in Cairo and reports of shooting by embassy guards.
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Jordanian King found time in his busy schedule to travel to UK
“King Abdullah of Jordan will address the Board of Deputies of British Jews at its annual dinner, the Jewish Chronicle reported. The theme of the November event is multiculturalism, interfaith and world peace, according to the newspaper. Ki…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
racist solidarity
“While this is not illegal in the Netherlands, it sheds light on the international connections of Wilders, whose Freedom Party is the least transparent Dutch parliamentary group and a rallying point for Europe’s far right. Wilders’ party…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Abu Mazen to an Israeli delegation: Israel is here to stay
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Chants against Abu Mazen in the West Bank
They chanted: (“O, Abbas, O Coward, O, you agent of the Americans”). (Of course, it rhymes in Arabic).
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Jordanian repression
A Jordanian activist (an activist in Jordan is someone who nobody in the Western press wishes to skype with him/her) was arrested by the Jordanian authorities for holding a sign that was considered offensive to the King and Queen of Jordan. Can y…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Solution to conflict in Indonesia
“Religious Affairs Minister Suryadharma Ali says converting Shiite Muslims to the Sunni Islam followed by most Indonesians would be the best way to prevent violent outbreaks between the sects in Sampang, East Java.” (thanks Andrew)
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Hillary praises Saudi reforms
“Saudi Arabia beheaded two nationals in the southwestern city of Jizan on Tuesday after they were convicted of armed robbery, the interior ministry announced.”
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Israeli occupiers wish to rescue Salam Fayyad: and you wonder why I call him a puppet?
“The Israeli Radio, Channel 2, (Reshet Bet) reported that senior Israeli security officials filed an urgent recommendation to the Israeli Government of Benjamin Netanyahu to transfer large sums of cash to Palestinian Prime Minister, Dr. Salaam Fayyad, …
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Look how the New York Times struggles to disprove claims of Jihadi foriegn fighters
So the New York Times actually reported this: “In Paris, a French doctor who just returned from a two-week medical mission at a rebel-controlled hospital in Aleppo said he was surprised by the number of militants from outside Syria who had join…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Syrian freedom fighters blowing up a hospital
“”Amateur video purported to be filmed in Homs shows a huge explosion which Syrian fighters say was at a hospital that was being used by government forces.(…) The rebel in the video can be heard saying: “Al Frouq brigade blew up the Nationa…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Lebanese and Palestinian attitudes towards the Syrian crisis
In this poll by the same Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, it shows that most Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank (slightly more in Gaza) support the resignation of Asad. In Lebanon, the country is divided (contrary to the bogus poll of…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Jordanian Public Opinion on Syrian conflict: war of numbers
There is a new public opinion survey of Jordanian attitudes toward the Syrian conflict. It is by far the most comprehensive of its kind. What it reveals is that Jordanians are actually divided over the Syrian conflict: “45% of respondents believe…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad
Kooks on Al-Mayadin TV and Sep. 11
Again, I could not believe it. Al-Mayadin TV, the new news station headquartered from Lebanon, aired a still interview with a kook posing as a former CIA official. All what she talked about on Sep. 11 enters into the realm of stupid conspir…
Posted on September 11, 2012 by As'ad