tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:50:21 +0000http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/disaffection77@googlemail.com (Disaffection)Blogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-1304663613320491765Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:57:00 +00002009-09-15T14:50:21.908-07:00George BushTerrorism9/11Arab/Israeli conflicthttp://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2009/09/stormtroopers-reflect-on-911.htmldisaffection77@googlemail.com (Disaffection)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-3588902490610737280Sun, 24 May 2009 00:21:00 +00002009-05-23T17:25:39.278-07:00ObamaArabsHe's not an Arab, he's a good citizen.http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2009/05/what-it-takes-to-be-good-citizen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6150216747895326229Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:05:00 +00002009-04-03T12:11:37.906-07:00TalibanAfghanistanPakistanSwat valley seem to have succumbed to a different form of law (or lawlessness depending on ones perspective) when technically , it continues to be part of Pakistan. The locals are torn between two sides. The tragedy places them in a subjugating conundrum by which, they are damned of they do, and damned if they don't. They can't be seen to advocate the Taliban or else they can risk arrest by http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2009/04/switzerland-of-east.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-9112293282948891304Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:26:00 +00002009-01-21T15:05:49.681-08:00PalestineGazaArab/Israeli conflictدخل حمار مزرعة رجل وبدأ يأكل من زرعه الذي تعب في حرثه وبذره وسقيه؟ كيف يُـخرج الحمار؟؟ سؤال محير ؟؟؟ أسرع الرجل إلى البيت جاء بعدَّةِ الشغل القضية لا تحتمل التأخير أحضر عصا طويلة ومطرقة ومساميروقطعة كبيرة من الكرتون المقوى كتب على الكرتون يا حمار أخرج من مزرعتي ثبت الكرتون بالعصا الطويلة بالمطرقة والمسمار ذهب إلى حيث الحمار يرعى في المزرعة رفع اللوحة عالياً وقف رافعًا اللوحة منذ الصباح الباكر حتىhttp://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6628725551149655957Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:57:00 +00002009-01-02T18:08:19.564-08:00IslamPalestineGazaPan-IslamismPan-ArabismMuslimsHusni Mubarak's popularity has waned so much, one can't even begin to contemplate. Now that we've established how implicated and complicated Arab state's involvement, or lack of, towards the Palestinian plight, Pan-Arabism is a thing of the past. Except, one has to ponder on the position of the Muslim brethren populous, and lets face it, stretches far beyond the Arab states.Firstly, Hamas is an http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2009/01/last-palestinian-state.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-7593575362241114912Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:46:00 +00002008-12-31T16:49:26.035-08:00Arab LeaguePalestineGazaIsraelWhile air strikes continue, ordinary Palestinians wait for the world to react after giving up hope on Arab reaction. We notice how the arab street (if there is still such thing) is so united and opposed to the slaughter happening before our eyes in Gaza. Yet another clear division. 1. Arab governments are divided amongst themselves while investing hot air on to the beleaguered Arab League. They http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/12/devided-we-stand-kneel-and-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-1136333831565465664Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:51:00 +00002008-12-30T09:21:04.389-08:00PalestineGazaIsraelHusni MubarakSaudi Arabia'The largest incursion against Palestinians in decades'. Israel openly declared an all out war against a legitimately elected government it prefers to name terrorist organization. Naturally, calling Israel a terrorist state is deemed anti-Semitic, but we'll just put that aside for the time being. In the very words of the Israeli ambassador to the UK, 'Israel will go as far as needed to protect http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/12/gazas-burning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-3722460784906459648Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:42:00 +00002008-12-14T14:02:52.091-08:00IraqGeorge BushMalikiBeen a while since i posted.The following video was a great motivator though. One has to admire Bushes reflexes. That's as far as admiration goes. A shoe in the face symbolically befits the president's legacy and what he's done to Iraq. Some would probably argue, a well aimed noose would have been the only thanks to deliver. I'd opt for a combination. Yet with such reflexes... what chances do we http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/12/poetic-justice.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-582785486974404445Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:59:00 +00002008-10-25T17:46:55.347-07:00SyriaIranGoogle ChromeGoogle decided, in accordance with US foreign policy towards the "forces of evil", to block download access of its newly released browser, Chrome, to Syria and Iran.Its disappointing to see a company like Google, perceived as an advocate of freedom of information, held by many as a beacon to user-privacy and defiance to political influence, to been degraded to a mere tool.Its odd to start banninghttp://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/10/et-tu-google.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-537979990784999291Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:57:00 +00002008-09-23T16:27:27.220-07:00Fighters + LoversPFLPDenmarkIt was tactless, inconsiderate and suspicious since any half wit would tell the consequence of the notorious comic drawings of Prophet Muhammad. Most Muslims (relatively sensitive to such matters) would find such drawings highly offensive, sacrilegious and interpret them as a form of incitement under what we could consider a polarized political climate. Yet the Danes claim this was purely a http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/09/so-much-for-freedom-of-expression.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-5505407512420678511Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:49:00 +00002008-09-03T16:23:39.282-07:00SyriaGhadriReform Party of SyriaIsraelA true zionist and a great asset to have for when and if things need to change drastically in Syria, Iraqi style.Farid Ghadri, or Syria's Ahmad Chalabi, has written yet another gem on Ynet, the very reliable and objective news source we all cherish (sarcasm blatantly intended).Reading through the article, one looses track of the author's background and tricked into reading an ultra Zionist peace http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/09/deform-party-of-syria.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-7608524977862067526Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:48:00 +00002008-08-29T17:17:13.136-07:00SyriaGeorgiaLebanonIsraelRussia"Disproportionate" was how mainstream press described Russia's latest military action. One is reminded the last time this term was in use. June 2006 Israel's aggression on Lebanon. Bombing spanning over a month in retaliation for 2 kidnapped Israeli soldiers as a result of a Hezbollah/IDF border scuffle. Failed military venture it might have been, but certainly disproportionate in terms of the http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/08/russian-comeback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-7393820139637575251Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:15:00 +00002008-09-24T01:59:41.582-07:00ZionismHizbollahFinkelsteinLebanonIsraelThis is a must see for everyone. American RadicalProfessor Norman Finkelstein says it the way it is, hypocrisy-free and spares no sentimentality where obvious human rights violations are perpetrated. The more his critics discredit him, the more their actions, or words for that matter, support his argument. The fundamental message one can conclude from all his critics, without reservation, is thathttp://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/07/american-radical-documentary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6137566972535782557Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:50:00 +00002008-07-10T02:12:33.644-07:00USATurkeyTerrorismShocker.There is so much deterrence, loyal governments can impose.Despite it all, extremism and terrorist elements are spreading like the plague while US ME policy acts as a catalytic agent. How many Turks had to be sacrificed to make assert point in this violent manner. How many more yet to go?Not a single mention on the identity of the criminals / victims involved, nor their families... .yet http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/07/turkeys-precious-threatened.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-8558778388136228911Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:22:00 +00002008-07-14T01:59:27.205-07:00SyriaSednayaPrisonsNot a single Syrian based website had the balls to comment or even mention the massacre taking place at Sednaya prison. At least they could put some effort by adding spin, justifying government behaviour or lack of, now that the news leaked and splashed all of over the web. Bet the locals in Syria are only waking to find out via foreign outlets, by accident. Its safe to say, there's no smoke http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/07/sednaya-massacre.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-3357513940294292426Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:11:00 +00002008-07-02T17:35:46.574-07:00United Arab RepublicAbdel NasserEgyptThis sign is almost poetically enigmatic. It could be interpreted differently from a number of perspectives.To some it's amendment fulfilled its purpose and everything it stood for, alternatively some saw in it a wise crack at irony, while for others it was a cry for help.http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/07/freedom-path.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-8428019307556461176Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:04:00 +00002008-06-20T17:11:47.205-07:00USASyriaNuclearTurkeyIsraelSyria is prepared to let investigators in to examine possible nuclear development. The saying goes, if you have nothing to hide then you have no reason to worry. Equally, if your convictions are within your rights, then there is nothing to fear or hide. The IAEA inspectors are due in Syrian territory from 22nd till 24th June. The US is anxious to have its allegations proven, as they suspect http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/06/nuclear-right.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6224733534689267772Mon, 26 May 2008 23:47:00 +00002008-06-02T15:10:45.351-07:00SyriaIranHizbullahLebanonIsraelSaudi ArabiaSo, quite a hefty few months past by with watershed effects. Looking back, one can only conclude the inevitability of recent developments. Siniora government issuing an order to dismantle both Hizbolla's communication network and airport security chief, General Wafiq Shuqair.Hizbolla's reacts with zero tolerance, sweeping through Beirut crushing March 14 and their feeble forces. Army refusing to http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/05/mr-lebanon-and-beyond.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-8601601399611487612Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:34:00 +00002008-05-20T08:00:51.565-07:00USAMossadWorld Trade CentreBin Ladenseptember 11Israel http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/04/fox-revealing-mossad-involvment-in-911.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-9024892959467226527Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:48:00 +00002008-04-23T01:55:05.084-07:00JudaismIslamSyriaJewsIsraelChristianitySubjecting myth to farcical interpretation and packaging it into facts has dire consequences as one can postulate within the boundaries of reason. If evidence prove to be untraceable, yet we continue to hold certain historical events as factual evidence of what the future holds, then we are either misunderstanding the ancient scripts or giving them more than just the face value they deserve.The http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/04/understanding-myth-and-its-relevance-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6418215179335197557Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:32:00 +00002008-04-16T16:51:32.843-07:00Arab LeagueLevantEgyptFound this photo to be very expressive and uplifting. It leaves you pondering, How much do Arab leaders think they can get away with. How far is their incompetence going to take them? To what extent is their disillusionment going to protect them?How soon are we to expect witnessing such images in every capital in the Arab world? No hired security could ever contain the disaffection of mob this http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/04/reaching-end-of-tether.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-5901161572265435841Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:57:00 +00002008-04-16T12:21:09.589-07:00SyriaPalestineUSJimmy CarterIsraelHamasJimmy Carters gained new notoriety with his latest publication Palestine : Peace not Apartheid . Now with his Middle Eastern tour, one begs to wonder what possible outcome the former president could hope for realistically. He's gained threatening animosity from the Zionist camp and elevated popularity from the Arab world. Yet my cynical self could only think: too little too late O former leader http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/04/jimmys-discontent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-2443560209494033967Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:11:00 +00002008-03-26T12:08:21.077-07:00Arab LeagueSyriaIranTurkeyLebanonSaudi ArabiaThe rift has been symbolically widened further with Lebanese boycotting the summit. This absence has the blessing of Prez. Mubarak partially and King Abdulla primarily. Now Assad has every incentive to verbally attack the western backed Arab governments. Expect walk outs. Egypt and the KSA are both sending junior officials a form of belittling the entire summit and its host. With the Iranian http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/03/rift-has-been-symbolically-widened.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-2424378829734970310Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:30:00 +00002008-03-24T05:21:32.544-07:00Arab LeagueSyriaIraqLebanonIsraelSaudi ArabiaEgyptWe're all awaiting, with great enthusiasm and anticipation, the glorious Arab League summit being held in Damascus. Expectations? Probably yet another display of impotence and an instalment of failed attempts to resolve regional and bilateral frictions and conflicts.But perhaps we should approached these summits differently all together. Perhaps we misunderstood their objective all http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/03/arab-league-is-significant-after-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446507781034689639.post-6119221986114846032Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:48:00 +00002008-02-09T05:09:22.184-08:00We've always known and witnessed media bias and selective reporting. Here is an interesting article about what's considered news worthy and what's not.Israeli death more newsworthy than Lebanese?By Brenda Abou Khalil, a member of Arab Media Watch and director of Friends of Lebanon. 4 February 2008 If you've ever wondered whether your take on world events is manipulated by the media, try this one http://vexedlevantine.blogspot.com/2008/02/media-bias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Samer Sawwas)0