gdp's Comments

KABOBfest : In Defense of Resistance: Hezbollah and the Syrian Intifada

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:42:12 +0000

Ah yes, Hariri is working so hard for "freedom" over there in Saudia isn't he?

KABOBfest : What Syria Deserves

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:54:58 +0000

Is there a way I can possibly continue this in email? cynicalarab [at] gmail.com Thank you for your response(s)

Max Ajl : Samouni Street

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:40:23 +0000

Heart-wrenching. Thank you for posting this Max.

Max Ajl : Egypt, Syria, and the Dynamics of Counter-revolution

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:40:23 +0000

The military junta in Egypt is headed by the Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi; when asking any Egyptian about SCAF they will mention Tantawi. So yes, there is a "face" to the new regime more or less

KABOBfest : Post-Revolution Egypt Needs Orientalist Perverts

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 01:09:14 +0000

I must say I love the bit where the author makes mention of the "veiled women": "Islamists prominently among them, their veiled women fondling silk underwear and feeding pizza and Diet Coke to their children" Notice the words - "their women" - meant to bolster the typical orientalist view of the "Islamists" (whatever that made up term means) and how women are seen - as objects, owned by their male companions.

Max Ajl : Libyan "liberation"

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:45:54 +0000

This is worth a read - Gilbert Achcar and The Decent Left http://bit.ly/rqe3V8

KABOBfest : VIDEO: Woman Arrested for Wearing Niqab

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 03:49:22 +0000

As a female, who mind you wears no religious covering whatsoever, I feel disgusted by this blatant act of xenophobia being paraded as 'law' in order to make it seem 'just' or permissible. Anyone defending this madness as being acceptable due to its being 'law' is nothing more than a braying fool who would allow an unjust law to be pushed upon a minority group (i.e. Muslims who choose to cover themselves via the Burqa, Niqab etc.) rather than question its logic and motives. Whether any of you agree with this religious attire or not is of no matter - any comment belittling anyone for choosing to dress in accordance to their religious beliefs is childish. Also, there is no need to compare the attire to costumes - it really is not necessary. Unjust laws are meant to be broken - and should be. This asinine law being one of them.

KABOBfest : Lebanese Singer Arrested for a Song

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:07:58 +0000

I didn't like the song per se, for stylistic reasons not content. It was 'old' as far as I know as well. Asinine government action here, nothing new. Also, they gave him more publicity and now many more have heard the song. Good job Suleiman, that's sticking it to him.

KABOBfest : Favorite Palestinian Dessert

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:53:16 +0000

Knefe b ka3ik el 3asrouniy'e. Ya wayli ani, it is so good.

KABOBfest : Egyptian Pop Music Takes on Israel

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:05:02 +0000

Egyptians are not "finally interested in Palestinians", this statements cry's ignorance. Egyptians for the longest time have always supported their Palestinian brethren; pre and post-revolution. I was part of the first Gaza Freedom March in Egypt almost 2 years ago and I saw it with my own eyes. Petty and ignorant statement there "Salty", try again.

KABOBfest : Challenging the Narrative on Bahrain

Sun, 8 May 2011 19:16:56 +0000

If not anything else, I take issue with monarchy. The fact that we have a mainstream body unashamedly supporting and calling for an almost religious type worship of the Khalifa regime is disturbing. I have long disliked the Bahraini regime and its collusion with the West; the fact that said regime is a monarchy has yet to instill any "skepticism" in select individuals.

KABOBfest : White Jewish Supremacy in Israel

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:12:40 +0000

I laughed at the "...down with the occupation..." chanter. Oy vey indeed.

KABOBfest : Itamar Killers Found?

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:17:04 +0000

Great summation of the thoughts of many in respect to the Itamar killings. I cannot wrap my head around how this could have happened so easily in a heavily armed settlement; it doesn't help, also, that Netanyahu decided to expand Israeli settlements soon after the killings. Again, great job Mohammad

KABOBfest : You Should be Proud of Yemen

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:16:07 +0000

Not only proud of Yemen, but proud of you as well brother; give Yemen our love. 2nto 3ala rassna min fo2.

KABOBfest : Mona Eltahawy is Wrong

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:50:41 +0000

You lost me at "...any sexist..." and then again at the childish "...jealous much?..." remark and then again "...what have you ever done for the good of the MENA region et al..." Oh these Mona fan-girls and their asinine "sexist" spittle. You did not refute his article, a single premise or the contention behind his piece - you went on a fan-girl tangent in support of colonial feminist Mona Eltahawy and this I find truly pathetic.

KABOBfest : Where's Gaza's No Fly Zone?

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:56:41 +0000

Firecrackers vs. precision weaponry funded to the tune of roughly 3 billion annually. The comparison is laughable to say the least. It has little to do with "..the Jews..." and more to do with the perversity that is Zionism. A plethora of "...the Jews..." actually stand fervently against Israel, including a number slated to travel on the Freedom Flotilla II this May as a part of the European Jews for Peace; they will sail to Gaza with aid in order to end the blockade on the besieged territory.

KABOBfest : Where's Gaza's No Fly Zone?

Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:08:39 +0000

This could never happen, it would entail the United States (for one) shooting down its own planes.

KABOBfest : The Price of the Divide on Libya

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 22:14:13 +0000

We can respectfully disagree, I have no qualms with taking this avenue. I appreciate your article, as I previously stated. We do not agree on what defiles a revolution and this, I believe, is why we are at an impasse. As the days move forward the tension shall build, irregardless I wish the best for all those working fervently to liberate their brothers and sisters from tyranny. I truly wish the best for the people of Libya.

KABOBfest : The Price of the Divide on Libya

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 19:06:44 +0000

Souad, you have long since made this pseudo-debate about me when I have noted on numerous occasions that I am attempting to make this case as factually based as possible. Yet you latch on to the idea that Leftists cohesively agree with my premise. I'm not a Leftist. I never said I was a Leftist. I don't have partisan alliances in respect to Leftists, Conservatives, Liberals etc. My walls are not cold, they are intellectually pessimistic and questionable. My eyes are open, as well as my heart; I have listened to both camps and Libyans on both sides of this tense spectrum. I pray all the martyrs who have sacrificed their lives in order to break the ties that long subjugated them under the rule of tyrannical regimes rest in peace. I respect those who have sacrificed their lives, be it those in Libya or otherwise.

KABOBfest : The Price of the Divide on Libya

Thu, 7 Apr 2011 18:30:06 +0000

It's a blunt, factually statement. This argument was never personal, yet personal anecdotes being delivered by a number of people continues in nudging it into that direction. I believe you know this as well as all those reading. If we want to refer to the martyrs collectively, that is fine. My comment in respect to said martyr was not from a place of superiority, nor was it patronizing - thus it was not condescending - "...to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position".