Archive for March 26th, 2008

Police Academy 16: The Rookie

Ahmed tried his best, but, alas, his inbred look and lazy arm would spell the end of his short-lived career as member of the palestinian security forces.

Back to the Old

I have to admit I feel a bit like Priscilla Presley at the moment. The plastic surgery seemed like a good idea at the time, but was not quite what I bargained for.
I am referring, of course, to the recent theme change I implemented for this site, and which I have now “undone.” The reason? [...]

Israel to Elders of Moron: “Umm, No”

The Elders of Moron are off to a rocky start.
Israel turned down an offer by Jimmy Carter and Kofi Annan to mediate a cease-fire with Hamas.
The former U.S. president and former U.N. secretary-general belong to The Elders, an international conflict-resolution group established last year by British tycoon Richard Branson.
Several weeks ago, the Foreign Ministry in [...]

The Many Faces of Ehud Olmert Part 3

Here he is with another variation of his idiot look.

Previously:
Olmert’s Idiot Look
Olmert’s Idiot Look

Dirty Harry Terminated

Forget Freddy vs Jason and Alien vs Predator.
It’s Terminator vs Dirty Harry.
After Clint Eastwood learned last week that his friend Arnold Schwarzenegger no longer wanted him on the state parks commission, he spoke with Bobby Shriver, the governor’s brother-in-law, who had also been dropped. Somewhat incredulous, they joked about it, each saying the other should [...]

Yet More Palestinian Official Financial Shadiness

Hot on the heels of this morning’s post about the suspected financial impropriety of palestinian official Ahmed Qurei comes news that another Arafat-era palestinian official will be investigated for shady business dealings.
The Palestinian Authority will probe former Yasser Arafat economic adviser Mohammed Rashid’s connection to a multi-million dollar tourism project in a ‘neighboring state’, public [...]

International Federation of Journalists Admits to Working For “Palestinian Cause”

In a press release condemning Hamas for restricting press freedom, the International Federation of Journalists states:
“This intimidation and political bullying of journalists does great damage to the Palestinian cause,” said Aidan White, IFJ General Secretary. “It undermines efforts of journalists throughout the West Bank and Gaza Strip to work together to build a unified media [...]

Qurei-ous As To Where the Money Is

Palestinian official Ahmed “For the Straight Guy” Qurei is being accused of diverting to a personal bank account funds earmarked for his people.
Head of the Palestinian negotiating team Ahmed Qurei has denied reports published by a number of news websites that three million US dollars has been diverted to a joint bank account he holds [...]

Separated at Birth: Pakistan Leaders Edition

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and former US Vice President Al Gore

Update: And still on the subject of Pakistani leaders and Separated at Birth, it looks like pre-shaggy Saddam Hussein has been elected Prime Minister of Pakistan.