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Plight of Syrians competes for Oscar

Posted on January 26, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Plight of Syrians competes for Oscar
Plight of Syrians competes for Oscar

Plight of Syrians competes for Oscar This year’s Academy Awards Oscar presentation of Hollywood Film Oscars includes only two submissions addressing Arab World issues, one on the plight of Syrian refugees and the terrorist war in Aleppo, Syria, and the other a historical drama set during the Algerian civil war of the 1990s.  By Ray Hanania Once again…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Entertainment, Iran, Middle East, Movies, North Africa, Ray Hanania, Syria

President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower

Posted on January 25, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower
President Trump, THIS AMERICAN and the USS LIBERTY #PussyPower

Liberty a state of being free Liberty is freedom from arbitrary or despotic control
 “If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”-George Orwell By Eileen Fleming It is the best and the worst of times courtesy of Mr. Trump, whom I call The…

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Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely

Posted on January 25, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely
Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely

Despite End of World fear mongering, Embassy move not likely President Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric came to an abrupt halt this past week on many issues including one that Arab activists who have been asleep at the wheel for the past eight years have now grasped as an electrical charge for their protests, screams and continued…

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Mr. Trump Fuels Jane Fonda and Standing Rock Activists #NoDAPL #BANKEXIT#PussyPower #ThisAmerican

Posted on January 24, 2017January 24, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mr. Trump Fuels Jane Fonda and Standing Rock Activists #NoDAPL #BANKEXIT#PussyPower #ThisAmerican
Mr. Trump Fuels Jane Fonda and Standing Rock Activists #NoDAPL #BANKEXIT#PussyPower #ThisAmerican

Jane Fonda, Reporter reported: MASSIVE INSPIRING AND UPLIFTING PROTESTS WORLDWIDE Jane Fonda was one of thousands at The Women’s March in Los Angeles By Eileen Fleming On Tuesday Jane Fonda wrote at her official site We were told there were as many as 750,000 people. It felt like it. I can’t prove it but when…

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Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Posted on January 23, 2017October 2, 2018 By Hakim Khatib No Comments on Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems
Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems

Controversy of Islamist Politics on Other Belief Systems By  Hakim Khatib Terrorist attacks have been randomly sweeping the world. While uncertainty around bloody conflicts in West Asia and Africa, sectarian politics in Arabia and Iran, Integration issues in Europe and North America and lack of democracy in Muslim majority states have become the norms of…

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News media bias is primary cause of racism

Posted on January 23, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on News media bias is primary cause of racism
News media bias is primary cause of racism

News media bias is primary cause of racism As the nation engages in a political and partisan debate over racism and gender discrimination, the real culprit is actually fueling both. The news media has historically been the main impetus in fueling racism and gender bias in America, something that protestors are ignoring for political reasons….

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Real News Israel WMD Whistle Blower Vanunu Mordechai @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @nytimes #PussyPower

Posted on January 22, 2017August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Real News Israel WMD Whistle Blower Vanunu Mordechai @POTUS @realDonaldTrump @nytimes #PussyPower

Real News is reported from The Source The real news about Vanunu Mordechai’s “struggle for freedom” Was Tweeted by Vanunu on Sunday that he will return to Supreme Court on January 30 By Eileen Fleming Due to The Media Blackout and Media Silence over Israel’s nuclear weapons, Israel’s nuclear whistle blower talks to the World…

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This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

Posted on January 21, 2017June 12, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on This American The Invigorator and The Resistance #Trump #PussyPower #IsraelWMD #Settlements #FreePalestine

This American is a work in progress: The Invigorator is Donald J. Trump The Resistance to The Invigorator is a rapidly growing diverse passionate fired up movement of patriots. A PATRIOT is defined as a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies and detractors. By Eileen Fleming Trump declared…

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Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”

Posted on January 20, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”
Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope”

Presidents Obama, Trump and the “complacency of hope” Why change needs to be defined not by eloquent and inspiring promises, but by a new energy in the Arab World to define itself, defend itself and fight for its own justices. The Arab World can’t rely on American presidents, inspirational words or on foreign powers Published in the…

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A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency

Posted on January 18, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency
A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency

A glimmer of hope in a Trump presidency Donald Trump will be sworn in as the nation’s 45th President. Despite the partisan debate that has smothered the presidential election, Trump could be the catalyst who brings real change to Palestinians who long for a just peace and an end to the Israeli-driven conflict. It may happen,…

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Mordechai Vanunu: Israel’s Ludicrous Charges and a Vanunu Biography Book Review #BreakingNews #Vanunu

Posted on January 18, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mordechai Vanunu: Israel’s Ludicrous Charges and a Vanunu Biography Book Review #BreakingNews #Vanunu

Mordechai Vanunu’s July 4 Indictment concluded with one Guilty and two Non-Guilty Charges  Israel continues to forbid Nuclear Whistle Blower’s right to speak to foreigners By Eileen Fleming    Mordechai Vanunu blew the whistle on Israel’s Nuclear deceptions in 1986. On 18 January 2017, Vanunu reported at Twitter and Facebook: In court today…the judge find…

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Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza

Posted on January 17, 2017February 10, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza
Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza

Photos: Exhibit features women’s crafts in Gaza By Mohammed Asad Palestinians take part in a Heritage exhibition for handicrafts products in Gaza city, on January 17, 2017. This exhibition gives room for the ladies present  their products to feed their families.

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, Spotlight

Trump’s Wall and Israel’s Wall in Palestine

Posted on January 15, 2017January 15, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Trump’s Wall and Israel’s Wall in Palestine

The Wall Trump and House Republicans are developing will be funded using taxpayer money through a 2006 law that put up 700 miles of barriers along the southern US border.   Trump’s campaign focused on “the wall” but he failed to address key questions By Eileen Fleming Beyond the philosophical arguments of what building a wall between…

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Trump and The Resistance

Posted on January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Trump and The Resistance
Trump and The Resistance

Organized resistance to Donald Trump’s brand of racism, sexism, xenophobia and bigotry began before Inauguration Day Resistance is the refusal to accept or comply by way of action or argument. By Eileen Fleming Once upon a time in America newly elected presidents enjoyed a honeymoon. Donald Trump will enter the White House as the most unpopular…

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Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Posted on January 13, 2017January 13, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency
Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency

Arab Radio: Trump and the post Obama presidency Arab Radio discussion of the impact of President Barack Obama and his legacy, and the reality of the presidency of Donald J. Trump on Arab Radio in Detroit on Friday Jan. 13, 2017 with host Ray Hanania and guests Sahar Khamis and David Alexander Bullock. They also discuss…

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The Election Results Paralyzed Me

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on The Election Results Paralyzed Me

The Election Results Paralyzed Me A Muslim American discusses how the recent election for president has impacted his life. Does he feel anger, fear or what? By Sabir A. Rahman This last election day I served as an election judge. After a very long and tiring day, I came home dead tired and went to…

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Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Politics, US Arab Politics

Morocco Bans the Burqa

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 By Hakim Khatib No Comments on Morocco Bans the Burqa
Morocco Bans the Burqa

Morocco Bans the Burqa The Moroccan authorities have invoked security reasons to prohibiting the burqa, which is rarely worn by Moroccan women who prefer the hijab. Moroccan authorities have prohibited the manufacture and sale of burqas for security reasons. The measure appears to be motivated by security concerns, where “bandits have repeatedly used this garment…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Hakim Khatib, Middle East, North Africa, religion

Media, Trump and a Moral Compass #MLK #FreePalestine

Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info 1 Comment on Media, Trump and a Moral Compass #MLK #FreePalestine
Media, Trump and a Moral Compass #MLK #FreePalestine

Regarding Media Mr. Trump recommends “people that have some moral compass”, when asked how he would reform the News Media  By Eileen Fleming “I recommend people that have some moral compass. I don’t recommend reforms”, Mr. Trump replied when asked how he would reform the news media during his January 11 News Conference The Media…

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