tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post8951689056426660635..comments2023-06-16T15:35:36.718+03:00Comments on Jeha's Nail - مسمار جحا: Too Little, Too LateJehahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714767132428450071noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-5659846284504455592007-10-27T17:22:00.000+03:002007-10-27T17:22:00.000+03:00When the Hariri/Siniora team got to power in the 9...When the Hariri/Siniora team got to power in the 90's Lebanon was vitually debt free. Today we have about 51 billion dollar debts. There is no democracy without accountability and they are accountable for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-43137371558505550452007-10-25T08:38:00.000+03:002007-10-25T08:38:00.000+03:00The Oher Tony, Don't bother; some people prefer to...The Oher Tony, <BR/><BR/>Don't bother; some people prefer to twist facts, and would resort to sophistry and <A HREF="http://jehasnail.blogspot.com/2007/05/blog-post.html#c5529494032520866045" REL="nofollow">insults</A>, and even threats when confronted with Logic. The word Apology does not fit in their dictionary... <BR/><BR/>However, in all lies, there is always a seed of truth.<BR/><BR/>- For all his American strings, Karzai is no <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quisling" REL="nofollow">Quisling</A>, and the Taliban were far more <A HREF="http://www.holocaust-history.org/intro-einsatz/" REL="nofollow">Einsatzgruppen</A>, than Soldiers. Through the Pakistani SS, the US did support them, and others, in the face of the Soviets. There was later support because they "stooped" (read: stabilized) the pace of drug production in Afghanistan. The fact that American policy was incompetent in that region, as in many others, does not necessarily make it complicit.<BR/><BR/>- Israel did facilitate the rise of Hamas, but this is a far cry for actually funding it.<BR/><BR/>- Saddam; you're spot on. But I would add this; in the tradition of letting a diamond cut a diamond, we're always left with "diamonds"... Just different types, and nastier ones like Saddam. The West needs a longer term engagement policy, if it is to live to its motto of being a "free world".<BR/><BR/>- Corruption. There is evidence of much of it, but it is <B>across the political spectrum</B>. To state that one's side is "clean", or "cleaner than thou" is simple delusion;<BR/><BR/><I>Qui vole un oeuf vole un boeur</I><BR/><BR/>Freedom is a tricky matter. The worse prison is the one we dig ourselves in. There were interesting studies that correlate political bias and fanaticism to intelligence; the more intelligent and educated we are, we more we tend to remain biased... It is as if the brain filters out what it does not "feel good" in believing.Jehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714767132428450071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-63393056953848152472007-10-25T08:19:00.000+03:002007-10-25T08:19:00.000+03:00Sam,We seem to be going around and around in circl...Sam,<BR/><BR/>We seem to be going around and around in circles here. It is obvious that we are not operating on the same wavelength. However, before I respond to you for a last time on this post, allow me to point out some issues which I have with your last comment:<BR/>1."Finding tonnes of articles" on the internet does not make your claim of Israel helping create Hamas bona fide<BR/>2.You claim that Siniora and Hariri have stolen in excess of $51 billion - any proof for this accusation? In some parts of the world, such an accusation without proof is an avenue to be sued. Be careful with the accusations which you make<BR/>3.Last time I checked, legal and legitimate meant the same thing, so I have no idea what you mean about the Government. The electoral laws may be outdated, however, the Parliament is legal and so too is the Government, whether your representatives in Parliament like it or not - remember they all played by the same rules<BR/>4.so the protests led by the Hizbullah opposition attracted between 1.2 and 2 million people. That's quite a large margin for error and I would guess that the protests didn't attract that many people anyway<BR/>5. As for the people protesting not being responsible for the economy - yes I agree. However, in no civilised country do people lay claim to an area for 10 months and occupy it to the detriment of the local businessesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-82261222483781181902007-10-25T01:06:00.000+03:002007-10-25T01:06:00.000+03:00Sam,How about we do it like this. Let's put aside ...Sam,<BR/><BR/>How about we do it like this. Let's put aside all those conspiracy theories for a minute and let's try and tackles the issues with a little objectivity.<BR/><BR/>The Taliban - They harboured Osama Bin Laden and are responsible for many terrorist acts including September 11. The fact that the Mujahadeen received support from the West during Soviet occupation of Afghanistan was justified at the time, to defeat/limit the Communist/Soviet spread.<BR/><BR/>Saddam Hussein - Again, Saddam was supported by the West to fight a common enemy being Ayatollah/Iran. Was it totally justified? I'm not sure, however the Iranian regime has shown time and again that they take an obstructionist position in middle eastern affairs, such as their support for Hizbullah, Hamas and the Shia militia's in Southern Iraq.<BR/><BR/>Hamas - Israel helped found Hamas? Your statement is nonsensical. On what grounds can you make this claim? and why would Israel found an organisation intent on its distruction?<BR/><BR/>Now concerning Lebanon. Remember your statement, "Free we are and Free we will remain." All your political counter arguements have still not proven your statement correct-politicians are still fortified in a hotel; still in fear for their lives and businesses are still unable to operate in an environment conducive for business - Economics 101 teaches that a factor for economic growth is consumer confidence - how do you think people feel about heading to downtown through Tent City? Very warm and welcoming for both the locals and the tourists right!<BR/><BR/>Corrupt Politicians - without proof I really cannot comment too much on this. However, I will say that you are delusional if you believe that corruption is only infested in the one side of the political divide.<BR/><BR/>Sam I will suggest that if you are eligible to vote in the next Lebanese Parliamentary elections, that you take your stand against the current Government then. Until then however, respect the fact that the Siniora Government is legitimate and representative of the Lebanese people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-72143696077995339752007-10-24T14:29:00.000+03:002007-10-24T14:29:00.000+03:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-67562411859563457432007-10-24T05:58:00.000+03:002007-10-24T05:58:00.000+03:00Solomon2, Tnx for the General Astray link. ...Solomon2,<BR/> Tnx for the General Astray link. My guess is that this episode will stay with me for a long time.Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-23542323256560510522007-10-24T04:54:00.000+03:002007-10-24T04:54:00.000+03:00Sam,You're kidding me aren't you, "Free we are and...Sam,<BR/><BR/>You're kidding me aren't you, "Free we are and Free we will remain." Try telling that to the MP's who are in hiding at The Phoenicia Hotel; or to those who have been assisinated over the last few years; or to those business owners in Downtown Beirut who cannot operate due to the construction of Tent City. oh oh oh and yes I forgot that the US is the reason for the worlds problems.....never mind The Taliban, Saddam and Hamas being the reason for the "screwing of Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine."<BR/><BR/>Excuse my pessimism but the solution that we are all eagerly awaiting over the coming couple of weeks is so far away that it's not funny....the two sides to this problem are diametrically opposed! I hope I'm wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-75796105287235181472007-10-24T03:12:00.000+03:002007-10-24T03:12:00.000+03:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-17863470722437645302007-10-23T22:18:00.000+03:002007-10-23T22:18:00.000+03:00Jeha seems depressed ... and he/she is depressing ...Jeha seems depressed ... and he/she is depressing us with him/her !!! shame on you !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-62304038938748681992007-10-23T19:50:00.000+03:002007-10-23T19:50:00.000+03:00Long Live Death!<A HREF="http://www.observercyprus.com/observer/NewsDetails.aspx?id=1872" REL="nofollow">Long Live Death!</A>Solomon2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15341059223792174505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-89505871688674452012007-10-23T18:49:00.000+03:002007-10-23T18:49:00.000+03:00solomon2,Soviet Union and Spain were not into Deat...solomon2,<BR/><BR/>Soviet Union and Spain were not into Death culture! suicide bombings disguised as "Martyrdom" was not glorified. Spanish and Russian people wanted to live albeit under different regime and ideologies. So Please do not compare apples with oranges!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-23343847349839138962007-10-23T18:19:00.000+03:002007-10-23T18:19:00.000+03:00People who have been accustomed to the death cultu...<I>People who have been accustomed to the death culture cannot overcome it.</I><BR/><BR/>Spain did it. The Soviets did it. All it took was one prominent man in the power or cultural structure to publicly denounce it and the death culture crumbled.Solomon2https://www.blogger.com/profile/15341059223792174505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-40606259613861283072007-10-23T15:52:00.000+03:002007-10-23T15:52:00.000+03:00I do not want to be pessimistic...but there's no h...I do not want to be pessimistic...but there's no hope in Lebanon. People who have been accustomed to the death culture cannot overcome it. Unfortunately Syria is definitely pushing it towards a vacuum and maintaining of the status quo...until majority shrinks! The Syrian bet is civil war will not break out but little skirmishes will happen (they are counting on Iran to keep the sunni-shiite conflict in check).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255069.post-85016654321532862162007-10-23T14:55:00.000+03:002007-10-23T14:55:00.000+03:00"Too little-Too late" should be printed on the nat..."Too little-Too late" should be printed on the national flag, perhaps around the green cedar.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The Daily Crap should also think of and appending "too obvious" to "too little, too late" and adopting the longer formula as the paper's motto.JoseyWaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04107151613511099711noreply@blogger.com