ChrisB on Jan 08 2009 | Filed under: Chris' Page, Foreign affairs, Technology
And amid the protests, obscenities, and intolerance we find a scene that you’d only find virtual worlds like Second Life:
An American Jew, Canadian Muslim, and a cute bunny
Lee on Oct 13 2008 | Filed under: Around the Web
Lee on Jan 22 2008 | Filed under: Around the Web
Juan Cole suggests that Israeli treatment of the Palestinians represents “a condition analogous to slavery.” It would seem that on this matter Juan Cole has a condition analogous to Hamas. (via CampusWatch via Commentary). Also, if you missed it, check out Juan’s Hormuz conspiracy theory.
Sphere: Related ContentLee on Jan 14 2008 | Filed under: Around the Web
For only six bucks the Revolutionary Lemonade Stand sells necklaces with glass bottle pendants containing soil samples from only the holiest totalitarian shrines. Select your choice of Palestine, Venezuela, Cuba, or East Los Angeles (in occupied Aztlán).
Sphere: Related ContentLance on Jan 12 2008 | Filed under: Foreign affairs, Lance's Page
Stealing from Harry’s Place we find these fairly encouraging results:
Here’s the results of last November’s polling amongst Palestinians:
Support or opposition to a peace settlement with Israel
Support 72%
Oppose 25.5%Support 71%
Oppose 26.5%Should Hamas maintain its position on the elimination of the state of Israel?
Hamas should maintain its position on Israel 31%
Hamas should change its position regarding Israel 69%
Other interesting results here.Main issue that makes you feel concerned
The economic hardship 31%
The absence of security 25%
The internal power struggle 29%
The Israeli occupation in general 6%
Family problems 3%The security situation in the Gaza Strip now is better than before Hamas took over, worse, or it did not change?
Better 14%
Worse 79%
The Same 6%Trust in Abu Mazen versus trust in Ismael Hanieh
Abu Mazen 78%
Ismael Hanieh 22%Factional trust
Fatah 46%
Hamas 13%
Others 9%
None 32%(Hamas trust was 41% in January 2006. Fatah v Hamas trust is 46% v 16% in the Gaza strip)
Support or opposition to early PLC elections
Support: 77%
Oppose: 23%Voting preference if early PLC elections are held next week
Fateh 69%
Hamas 15%
Others 16%Attitude about the nature of the state, refugees, and Jerusalem
Two states for two people 53%
A one bi-national state in historic Palestine 15%
A Palestinian state on all historic Palestine 32%Return to their original place of residence 61%
Return back to the new Palestinian state 24%
Compensation 15%Jerusalem as an international capital 19%
East Jerusalem for Palestine and West for Israel 29%
A unified capital for both states 14%
A capital only for Palestine 38%
Note, the Israeli occupation in general is the primary concern of only 6% of respondents. Western policy continues to tilt toward assuaging the priorities of the few, and the violent, and the irreconcilable. No wonder our efforts continue to founder.
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