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Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Istanbul Process…Part II

In presenting you with Part II of this brief (I promise, LOL) series, I should probably spell out more clearly why this issue concerns me so much, and why it should concern you, who is reading this. (That few people are, and that overall there’s a near- impenetrable wall of apathy and disinterest... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

The Istanbul Process…Part I

In a couple of my recent posts in this Blog I had promised you (some might say threatened, LOL) to post about something truly astonishing and scary, something I had referred to as the ‘Istanbul Project.’ Well, today’s the day, but at first a minor correction: What I had called the ‘Istanbul Project’... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Reflections on the Middle East…Part XVII

Alright, this is not really about the Middle East, but more about the Middle East in America, or maybe the Middle East in the White House … In the last few posts I had offered you some examples of Islamic ‘thought’ and attitudes, expressed openly and without fear of consequences. These are but a few... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Refl’s on the Middle East…Part XVI (More on Iran Attacking Israel)

( Judging by the number of comments, I realize that the readership for this blog has dwindled to a precious few, LOL. I understand that most Blogit Bloggers want to read nice, comfortable and uplifting things, and what I am presenting here is neither nice nor comfortable nor uplifting. But it’s the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Reflections on the Middle East…Part XV

Today I’ll present you with a transcript. It’s the transcript of a TV address recently given by a prominent imam or sheik in the Middle East. I’ve seen the video, but since I don’t speak Arabic, I have to rely on the translator’s knowledge for the correctness of the transcript, for which I have no... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Reflections on the Middle East…Part XIV (Iran to Attack Israel)

Although I’ve been telling you about my MRI adventures, I have by no means neglected reflecting on the situation in the Middle East, which is turning ever more ominous. The situation in Egypt is rather murky. The ‘soccer riots’ weren’t just that, of course, and the longer the unrest prevails, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sources of Evil…

The media’s attention span is not only brief, it is also highly selective, preferring the dramatic over the subtle, but of course subtly ‘shaping’ what is presented in accordance with editorial policy. Just take a look at pictures, for example – the portrait of the favored personage always shows him... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Reflections on the Middle East…Part XIII

It’s time to return to the Middle East again, at least for a look at Egypt. The other hotspots, such as Syria and Iran? Well, we all know what’s happening in Syria – Not! It’s a very murky situation. I only know what it isn’t – it is not simply a matter of ‘the forces of Democracy’ vs. the ‘Tyrant.’... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 16, 2012

An Open Letter to Dean Obeidallah

I've been busy with all kinds of petty stuff, and couldn't continue with the current series because I didn't have the time for looking up a few things that I needed. But I will continue with it for a bit yet. Today I'll just post a letter that I dashed off quickly after reading a piece by Dean... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Reflections on the Middle East…Part XII

Or should I call this post ‘Reflections on the Middle East in the USA?’ That thought occurred to me because of the news item I happened to come across a couple of days ago. Here it is: Federal court blocks Oklahoma ban on Sharia By Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer Tue January 10, 2012 CNN) --... Sign in to see full entry.

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