Tag Archives: Middle East

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

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

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?

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’

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

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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