Tag Archives: Henry Kissinger

from wadi to shining wadi

…Not only is the land for peace theory dangerous; it has little logic to recommend it, perhaps diplomatically, but not militarily. Giving away land for peace means exchanging strategic positions for a mere piece of paper. And it is legitimate … Continue reading

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little china girl and boys

China.Where the paper lanterns gently swing. In their context, they also believe in a form of manifest destiny. Some sort of mythological spirit or plural will allow them to overthorw history and conquer it in their own inscrutable sense of … Continue reading

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divide and rancor

…A bit like Henry Kissinger’s theory of rising expectations and tangible improvements resulting in revolution and insurrection if the pace is not fast enough. That is, violence when living conditions are actually improving, a kind of wry irony on the … Continue reading

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ashes to ashes, dust to dust…

When ole’ Henry talks people listen. Ten year contract and then its over. Gone. In the blink of an eye. Despite all her magic spells, sometimes even Cassandra experienced difficulties in predicting the future. But not Henry. And who could … Continue reading

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hagai and the hagars the horrible

Reality television 24/7. Just watching what happens in the Middle East on a casual basis, where left and right become interchangeable. The “banality,” and general casual attitude that is embedded in the psyche of the culture with regard to violence, … Continue reading

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bargaining: nice guys finish last

The silent language. The subtle ways in which people communicate by means other than words. … Throughout the Middle East bargaining is an underlying pattern which is significantly different from the activity which goes under that name in our culture. … Continue reading

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another one bites the dust

Another Black September? Apparently the Arab Spring is far from over and the next domino to be toppled may be Jordan. According to some reports, King Abdullah is losing public support through efforts to make structural changes in Jordanian society, … Continue reading

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by another name

Attacking the enfranchised “unfit.” Purging society of those who do not measure up to the required standards of national efficiency, ( Henry Kissinger’s “useless eaters” ) or whatever euphemisms we may have to couch the theory of euthanasia, and the … Continue reading

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the kony ticket: kony island baby

Too many coincidences. Too much “noise” . Yes, he guy really did and does kidnap, rape and mutilate. And the KONY 2012 video is a fishy affair that does reinforce colonial politics and the racism endemic to the white savior … Continue reading

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the syrian bride: all in the family

It wasn’t because of his dancing ability, or his sexy cinema noir looks, or the jew jokes at the dinner table in which he always forgot the punch-line, or his absolutely ribald yet compelling attempt at yodeling; does she laugh … Continue reading

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