Archive for May, 2005
I am “Pro-Palestinian”
Now read the following YNet article to see why.
Note: This is perhaps one of the most important articles I have seen in a while, in terms of truly understanding the Middle East conflict, and the “settlements” issue.
As it turns out, Israeli settlers are not the only Gaza residents concerned about the upcoming Israeli withdrawal. Palestinian [...]
Separated at Birth
Accused Iraqi terrorist Lokman M, and actor David Arquette
Quote of the Day
“His comments are dangerous. He should stick to saving the world from aliens.”
- Actress Brooke Shields, responding to Tom Cruise’s criticism of her “misguided” use of drugs to combat her post-natal depression.
What I’m not sure about is whether Ms Shields was referring to Cruise’s role in War of the Worlds, or his Scientology beliefs.
Praise from an Unlikely Source
Pakistan is reportedly denying that President Pervez Musharraf said Tehran was keen to obtain a nuclear bomb. This according to the mainstream media.
However, what the mainstream media are currently not reporting are other comments that Musharraf made in the same interview with Germany’s Der Spiegel magazine.
Talking about Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the Pakistani president [...]
New Poll
It looks like my prediction – that podcasting is going to really take off – is already starting to come true.
On one hand, I am glad I was a relatively early adopter, which is an advantage. On the other hand, I have certainly sacrificed sound quality in order to get my podcasts up and [...]
Smokinnnnng
One thing we have no shortage of in Israel is people who think they are above the law. For instance, time and time again my wife and I have had words with someone smoking in a place designated as non-smoking. It seems that the laws are taken as mere “suggestions.”
People are also constantly trying to [...]
Police Academy 11: Terrorists in Training
More PLO Arab police hijinx.
Palestinian security force officers practice a hostage scenario during training at the Arafat Academy for police in Gaza City, Sunday, May 29, 2005. The Palestinian Authority is training security force officers to help secure the coastal Gaza Strip area that Israel is to evacuate this summer, an Interior Ministry spokesman said [...]
Israellycool Interview on Shire Network News
The latest edition of Shire Network News, the official podcast of Silent Running, is now online.
It is always a worthy listen, but if you need any added incentive, an interview with yours truly is part of this week’s lineup.
Response to Rafahpundits
Rafahpundits has posted about my “dialogue” with Andrew Schamess.
I have been observing a “blogfight” for a few days now. It is one of those public cross blog conversations that occur every now and again where people do not talk directly to each other but argue it out in their blog posts.
The “blogversation” in question [...]
Top 10 Things Oliver Stone May Have Said
..after being arrested on drink driving and drug charges
10. “Facist!”
9. “It’s not what you think, sir. It’s a Cuban cigar, given to me by Fidel.”
8. “Boy, am I glad to see you officer! You would probably know where the closest donut shop is, right? And do they sell cookies?”
7. “Hellllllllllllo Drinkstable…”
6. “You’ve never been on [...]
