Wow...Enrique Iglesias is the first Western pop singer to perform in Syria in over 30 years. Notwithstanding the obvious danger Igliesias faced by traveling to the region, this article (written by the AP's Samar Kassabli) is laugh-worthy in that it sidesteps reasons why Western entertainers might be avoiding it:
Although Syria is rich with culture, historic and tourist sites, Western celebrities have largely stayed away from the autocratic country for years.
However, Syria has been taking small steps to open up the Socialist-style economy and allow greater opportunities and access to information for young people
It's rather difficult to concentrate on Syria's rich culture and enjoy its tourist sites when one has to worry about the fact that Syria is known within the Middle East for sponsoring terror groups such as Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the Abu Musa Organization (AMO), and others. And although Syria pulled its troops out of Lebanon, it remains a huge influence on its smaller neighbor, despite Lebanese attempts at self-determination. Syria is also suspected of fanning the waves of violence following the publication of cartoons of Muhammed, which first appeared in the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten in September of 2005.
In addition, Syria's human rights record continues to be abysmal.
I suppose all that pales in comparison to Syria's bounteous opportunities for cultural and historical enrichment, right?
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I hope the first rock group t
July 5, 2007 - 14:26 ET by ThisnThatI hope the first rock group that visits includes a "burning the Syrian flag" event as part of its entertainment. Wonder how that would go over, over there?
flat head
July 5, 2007 - 14:33 ET by LionKingOr...referring to Syrian President al-Assad as Ol' Flathead.
Flathead? That isint a very g
July 5, 2007 - 14:40 ET by bassndudeFlathead? That isint a very good likeness. Here is a Flathead.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Well, whaddaya know.. it'
July 5, 2007 - 16:06 ET by rimskyWell, whaddaya know.. it's our culture loving buddy Assad. You ole' bottom dwellin' POS, you!
How are those vocabulary clas
July 5, 2007 - 17:09 ET by bassndudeHow are those vocabulary classes working out for you? I see you are still making with the insipid posts. Rimed anyone lately?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Excuse me! Next time I'll be
July 5, 2007 - 18:28 ET by rimskyExcuse me! Next time I'll be sure to include a nice picture of some slimey catfish in my, oh so insipid post. Now that'd be REALLY interesting and so clever.
Lion,When I read your post, t
July 5, 2007 - 17:20 ET by BlondeLion,
When I read your post, the image that came to mind of a flathead was that of Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear book.
You know, a Neanderthal. Which Assad most assuredly is.
Hell, I wish every liberal
July 5, 2007 - 14:42 ET by RESTLESS 1Hell, I wish every liberal entainer in hollywood and New York would go to Syria at the same time. We could give them t-shirts with those Danish cartoons on them and tell them syrians love that kind of humor. Then we could just sit back and watch the fun.
nancy the pile of laughs
July 5, 2007 - 16:01 ET by bulbasaurI enjoyed professional clown Nancy Pelosi's (D) trip to Syria.
That gag where she wore the burka! What a hoot!
Yeah me too! What a hoot. W
July 5, 2007 - 17:29 ET by LeonYeah me too! What a hoot. What was she thinking?
Now who were those other guys on that trip? I remember it wasn't just her...hmmmm.
Ah yeah, it was a nice little delegation of Republicans. Now I remember! Huh, that's strange. I don't remember hearing them getting any heat for their trip to Syria. Weird, right?
Ahhhh...Leon, Leon, Leon.....
July 5, 2007 - 17:46 ET by bigtimerAhhhh...Leon, Leon, Leon.....
Still being the busy little trolling bee I see.
Pelosi is the enemy as far as I am concerned, she went with a mission, a political mission to hurt the President and any kind of victory if possible, let alone she outright lied about what Olmert said.
Dems are liars for the most part....they just can't help it...or keep their stories straight.....that is why they call it spin in the media.
....she had no busy on foreign soil doing what she attempted to do with her agenda.
But the Republicans had busin
July 5, 2007 - 17:49 ET by LeonBut the Republicans had business on foreign soil? I mean, wasn't Hobson with her? Do you consider him to be an enemy of America?
Seriously, I have no problem if you think Pelosi was moronic for going to Syria, but what I do have a problem with you ignoring the fact that 5 Congressional Republicans also went.
Talk about them the same way you talk about Pelosi, than you'll be consistent. That's all we're looking for. Some sort of consistency.
Leon: I do not consider repub
July 5, 2007 - 17:54 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon: I do not consider republicans to be the enemies of America.
I do, however, consider all liberals including Pelosi to be enemies of America and therefore, should stay out of countries that are also enemies of America.
Got it?
Whatever that means. No need
July 5, 2007 - 17:58 ET by LeonWhatever that means. No need for rational thought eh?
So explain why it was ok for Republicans to go to Syria, but not Pelosi.
Instead of giving some rambling personal motto, why don't you address the actual issue at hand with facts and reason.
How was Pelosi more of an enemy than her trip partner Hobson? Or the rest of the Republicans that went?
Leon: Thank you.I understand
July 5, 2007 - 18:16 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon:
Thank you.
I understand from reading your previous posts that when you write "whatever that means' or 'no rational thought' or if you repeat a question that was already answered, that is your way of saying
"Mommy, I'm in the basement. Throw down another box of cornflakes, it's gonna be an all nighter."
(AKA: Leon loses)
Since I got all 3 from you
it's
Mica: 1
Leon : Clown
Mica, I fail to see how re
July 5, 2007 - 18:28 ET by LeonMica,
I fail to see how responding to a post that poses questions without answering any of them is productive in any way.
Cute scoreboard.
Leon: Answer this question, p
July 5, 2007 - 18:39 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon: Answer this question, please. It's only one question - do your best.
What has Nancy Pelosi or any democrat now serving in the house or senate, done to prove to the American people they are helping to defeat the Islamofascists?
Vote for the war in Afghanist
July 5, 2007 - 18:48 ET by LeonVote for the war in Afghanistan.
Now, your turn.
Leon, baby.No, no, no.Voting
July 5, 2007 - 19:09 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon, baby.
No, no, no.
Voting for the war in Afghanistan may prove to you that the libs are fighting the Islamofascists, but it leaves me kinda chilly.
Undermining the war in Iraq, which is loaded with Al-Qaeda, tends to prove to any normal thinking person, that the libs are actively working for the terrorists.
Thus, my statement that libs, including Nancy (is my burka in yet?) Pelosi, are enemies of America and should stay out of countries that are enemies of America.
Nice try Leon.
Have a bowl of flakes and get back to me.
Mica, 1) Iraq is not load
July 5, 2007 - 19:18 ET by LeonMica,
1) Iraq is not loaded with Al Qaeda. Definitely wasn't before, and now not very much. Sorry son, it's Iraqis killing Americans and each other. No more than 10% of the insurgency is Al Qaeda. If you think I'm wrong, show me. I posted my link to CSIS study and the CS Moniter article last week, never did get any stats to challenge mine.
2) So voting in support of Afghanistan wasn't supporting the fight against Islamofascism? Curious rationale. Do explain.
3) So it's ok for Republicans to go to enemy countries but not libs even if they're there for the same reasons and same stated goals. So I guess you're just a hypocrite. At least you're more honest than most of your comrades.
Leon: I am sorry you cannot u
July 5, 2007 - 19:28 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon: I am sorry you cannot understand my original question or my response.
I'm getting off your carousel of libtard horses.
You are a waste of time.
You cannot prove to me the earth is round. I see it on a map and it's flat. I see it from space photos and it's flat. I see it when I draw it, and it's flat. - - Leon's reasoning for joining the flat earth society
Mica Mica Mica, Don't ask
July 5, 2007 - 19:41 ET by LeonMica Mica Mica,
Don't ask a question than run away when you get an answer you don't like.
The Dems voting for the war in Afghanistan is an example of their support for the fight against Islamofascism.
I know it's annoying when reality interferes with propaganda, but sometimes you just have to accept it.
what percentage of dems
July 5, 2007 - 19:44 ET by LionKingLeon, what percentage of Dems voted for the war in Afghanistan? how about Iraq?
Let see what kind of committment there actually is. Just because the measure passed doesn't mean that the Democrats back it.
Leon: Please re-read my quest
July 5, 2007 - 19:47 ET by Mica the MagnificentLeon: Please re-read my question, then re-read your pathetic answer.
Hint: The word 'prove' is in the question.
I know, its a small, one syllable word, but I placed it there purposely.
P.S. I think you personally added another 'la' to la la land.
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Jeez louise...
...Wow....
July 5, 2007 - 18:46 ET by bigtimer...Wow....
nice little delegation of Rep
July 5, 2007 - 19:50 ET by dahliatraversnice little delegation of Republicans
Correct me if I'm wrong, Leon, but the only person on that trip conducting foreign policy and conveying inaccurate messages between Israel and Syria was Speaker Pelosi.
Pandering to yet another pote
July 6, 2007 - 07:37 ET by pbanks7Pandering to yet another potential Dem voter block -- Middle East dictators.
Ignorance is bliss. It's easier to repeat a mindless slogan than to do some actual research.
Double Post
July 6, 2007 - 07:37 ET by pbanks7Double Post
We should of taken care of Sy
July 5, 2007 - 16:17 ET by bigtimerWe should of taken care of Syria and the Iran problem long ago IMHO.
Fact is, many people can sing
July 5, 2007 - 16:46 ET byFact is, many people can sing, but still be dumb as a box of rocks. Americans give way to much credit to entertainers, simply for being entertainers. Many are smart, but clearly, many are not.
djms...
Syria Barbara Streisand's Mecca
July 5, 2007 - 17:17 ET by Lame CherryThis is a hillarious mix. Let us send in the Eagles with Donny the liberal charging for a ticket what Syrians earn for an entire month, Madonna's one concert could bankrupt the entire nation and Bab's Streisand can be the Jew who doesn't practice Judaism, but plays a lunatic democrat in public, gets herself held hostage by those loving people who hate George Bush like her and then Ron Howard and Oliver Stone can make a movie no one can afford in Syria to see.
The reason these money whoring attention addicts do not go to Syria or any other socialist utopia is there is no money there to be made. Sure they like telling you they are all for the little guy, but when is the last time you saw John Mellencamp or Jon Bon Jovi playing Cow Chip Kansas or Dirt Hole Montana.
Until Syria sets up Chicom economic zones, the only thing Syria will be playing for entertainment is pin the tail on the hiding spot to save you from the Syrian state police.
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This reminds me of another he
July 5, 2007 - 17:21 ET by LeonThis reminds me of another headline I saw recently:
Egypt's "Rich Facism" a Good Reason for US to Ally
How about this...
July 5, 2007 - 18:22 ET by c5thenMaybe Samaar Kassibli can help organize and produce the great Burkah tour with Brittany, Madona, and Pink with special guests The Pusycat Dolls?
I bet that would pack that old soccer stadium in Damascus!
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
Two points.Although Syria is
July 5, 2007 - 20:07 ET by Mr. KafirTwo points.
autocraticNice euphemism. M
July 5, 2007 - 20:12 ET by dahliatraversautocratic
Nice euphemism. Makes you think their government just has a snooty attitude.
Samar, Beijing is on the phone - wants to know if you can start writing their press releases.