Tag Archives: Middle East

Neda Agha-Soltan, the 2009 uprising in Iran and yet more hypocrisy

Posted on Tuesday 1 March 2011 by Rob Godfrey

The June 2009 presidential election in Iran was widely perceived to have been rigged (Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was ‘elected’ president). Millions took to the streets to protest. One of the protesters was a young woman called Neda Agha-Soltan. Neda was shot … Continue reading →

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And also two fingers to Blair and Mandelson

Posted on Monday 28 February 2011 by Rob Godfrey

Lord Mandelson (‘Lord’ ???) has held positions of high power in the British government, yet has never been elected by the British people. Tony Blair is supposed to be some kind of Middle East peace envoy (with a salary to … Continue reading →

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The next step: Arab socialism?

Posted on Sunday 27 February 2011 by Rob Godfrey

With horrific events occuring in Libya, the General Election in Ireland has been somewhat overlooked. The Irish went to the polls on Friday and the governing Fianna Fail party, which has been the dominant political force for 80 years, suffered … Continue reading →

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The Times they are a changin’

Posted on Wednesday 23 February 2011 by Rob Godfrey

On Monday the prominent Egyptian cleric, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, called for a fatwa against Muammar Gaddafi, saying that any Libyan soldier who has the opportunity should shoot and kill the Libyan leader. Gaddafi will get what he deserves from the Libyan … Continue reading →

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The most dangerous and the most lucrative jobs in the Middle East

Posted on Saturday 19 February 2011 by Rob Godfrey

The most dangerous job in the Middle East: being Colonel Gaddafi’s body double. The most lucrative job in the Middle East: being a flag seller.

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