Archive for August 30th, 2007
Lost in Translation
Now this is just too funny.
In the world of international diplomacy, the best chosen words or phrases can leave an audience laughing, bewildered or simply lost in translation, if the experience of Australia’s former top diplomat is any guide.
A new book by Richard Woolcott, who ran Australia’s foreign service for four years, points to the [...]
Rules of Palestinian Police Force Marching
Rule #17: When marching, do not swing your arms so as to strike the person behind you.
Rule #18: If struck by the arm of the person marching in front of you, keep looking ahead as if nothing has happened. Full vengeance may be obtained only after the ceremony.
Chutzpah of the Day
Chutzpah is attacking a country and then trying to claim damages after attacked country defends itself.
Hezbollah is planning to file a host of lawsuits against Israel over the damages it caused during the Second Lebanon War. Lebanese individuals with dual citizenship will file the suits in the countries where they hold citizenship.
Attorney Ibrahim Awada, who [...]
What, No Lynch?
The ISM, which claims to be “committed to resisting the Israeli occupation of Palestinian land using nonviolent, direct-action methods and principles,” has reacted to the actions of the PA police officers who saved the life of the IDF officer who mistakenly entered Jenin.
Needless to say, they do not praise the officers for saving the life [...]
