Posted in America, Lebanon, War fighting on Mar 5th, 2008
You know, when you have people like Magda reading your stuff, you gotta be on your toes.
I did a bit of checking and there IS a US Aircraft Carrier sitting off the coast of Israel and, by now, might actually be off the coast of Lebanon – but over the horizon.
But, it’s not an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group. It’s a Strike Group.
Smaller aircraft carrier.
Fewer ships.
Lots of Marines.
Still generates anxiety – but without the same level of dread.Â
You know, when you have people like Magda reading your stuff, you gotta be on your toes.
I did a bit of checking and there IS a US Aircraft Carrier sitting off the coast of Israel and, by now, might actually be off the coast of Lebanon – but over the horizon.
But, it’s not an Aircraft Carrier Battle Group. It’s a Strike Group.
Smaller aircraft carrier.
Fewer ships.
Lots of Marines.
Still generates anxiety – but without the same level of dread.Â
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Posted in America, Democracy, Egypt, Europe, Hezbollah, Hitler, Iran, Islam, Jordan, Judaism, Lebanon, Nazi Germany, Palestinians, Peace, Religion, War fighting on Feb 7th, 2007
At the ripe old age of 90, Barnard Lewis has seen a lot, and the part of the ‘lot’ that we are interested in is Iran.
True, he’s controversial, and he’s stuck his foot in a lot smelly topics and come away with a bad smell himself… But, his insight is incredible. So many of his predictions have come true that you begin to wonder at some latent psychic power. He’s not perfect, mind you. Just good. Very.
Why do I bring up Professor Emeritus Lewis now? Because he’s been speaking and writing on Iran, and echoing quite a few things that I’ve been saying here. More than that, he has been breaking new ground, even for me.
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Read the full post (340 words, 19 images, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)At the ripe old age of 90, Barnard Lewis has seen a lot, and the part of the ‘lot’ that we are interested in is Iran.
True, he’s controversial, and he’s stuck his foot in a lot smelly topics and come away with a bad smell himself… But, his insight is incredible. So many of his predictions have come true that you begin to wonder at some latent psychic power. He’s not perfect, mind you. Just good. Very.
Why do I bring up Professor Emeritus Lewis now? Because he’s been speaking and writing on Iran, and echoing quite a few things that I’ve been saying here. More than that, he has been breaking new ground, even for me.
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Haq al-Awda.
Sounds like a disease, or at least something that your Mom told you to stop doing on the sidewalk.
Well, it IS a disease, one of many social diseases afflicting the Arab soul.
It means, “the right of return” – for Palestinians.
In most Western countries, we let refugees become a part of our populations. We try to integrate them. The tired, poor, and huddled masses that wash up on our shores energize us, making our economies powerful. They bring new insights and a willingness to work hard. Their hopes and aspirations result in businesses and services. Their culture enlivens our towns and cities.
Haq al-Awda.
Sounds like a disease, or at least something that your Mom told you to stop doing on the sidewalk.
Well, it IS a disease, one of many social diseases afflicting the Arab soul.
It means, “the right of return” – for Palestinians.
In most Western countries, we let refugees become a part of our populations. We try to integrate them. The tired, poor, and huddled masses that wash up on our shores energize us, making our economies powerful. They bring new insights and a willingness to work hard. Their hopes and aspirations result in businesses and services. Their culture enlivens our towns and cities.
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When I started this ramble through the Palestinian soul, I gave you four points, and I’ve been going on and on ad nauseum with them. Here’s the fourth and last:
The Palestinians do NOT understand democracy, except in a very superficial way.
I think that it was about 14 years ago, just after I had arrived in Israel, when there was an election in Lebanon. The Syrians were in control, and they selected the candidates – and the winners – beforehand.
When I started this ramble through the Palestinian soul, I gave you four points, and I’ve been going on and on ad nauseum with them. Here’s the fourth and last:
The Palestinians do NOT understand democracy, except in a very superficial way.
I think that it was about 14 years ago, just after I had arrived in Israel, when there was an election in Lebanon. The Syrians were in control, and they selected the candidates – and the winners – beforehand.
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Posted in Lebanon, Society on Sep 4th, 2006
Right now, Israel is in the midst of some real soul searching.
Oh, not the normal kind where you sit and think hard about why you did this, or why you feel like that. No, Israelis are searching the souls of their leaders. They want to know the whys and wherefores of the war in Lebanon. They want to know why the war wasn’t won more decisively. They want to know why certain units didn’t have enough supplies. They want to know why this group wasn’t talking enough to THAT group.
And on and on.
Right now, Israel is in the midst of some real soul searching.
Oh, not the normal kind where you sit and think hard about why you did this, or why you feel like that. No, Israelis are searching the souls of their leaders. They want to know the whys and wherefores of the war in Lebanon. They want to know why the war wasn’t won more decisively. They want to know why certain units didn’t have enough supplies. They want to know why this group wasn’t talking enough to THAT group.
And on and on.
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