Friday,23 July 2010
By : Jameel W. Karaki
KUWAIT: Minister of Electricity and Water Dr. Bader Al-Shuraian highlighted the deep Egyptian-Kuwaiti bilateral relationship at the celebration of Egypt's National Day on Wednesday. He noted that this relationship has historical roots based on mutual respect, brotherhood and common interests between the two governments and people.
Al-Shuraian hoped for more progress and prosperity for the Egyptians under the leadership of President Hosni Mubarak.
In response to a question from journalists on if citizens could be assured that the power crisis has ended, the minister said, "Two power generation units will be in service over the next two weeks, with a capacity of about 600 megabytes."
He confirmed that the situation in Ramadan will improve.
For his part, Taher Farhat, the Egyptian Ambassador to Kuwait, told reporters that the Kuwaiti-Egyptian bilateral relationship is "strong, distinctive and unique".
He stressed the depth of relationship between the two countries and the unified vision regarding all issues and at different levels.
He said there were many positive initiatives takes by the two countries for the benefit of the Arab citizen which included the recent economic summit in Kuwait and the second summit that will be held next year in Egypt.
Farhat praised the generosity of the State of Kuwait to members of the Egyptian in Kuwait. He praised the role of Egyptians in contributing to the development of the country and he called on every Egyptian citizen to obey the law since every citizen functions as an ambassador of Egypt.
http://www.alwatandaily.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=84512&dt=Fri+Jul+23+02%3A32%3A13+UTC+0300+2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
The ignorant media trumpeters
Jameel Karaki
Recently certain politicians, writers and journalists have turned themselves into “ignorant media trumpeters.” They have taken it upon themselves to - not only criticize, but blatantly attack any individual who demonstrates any patriotic or nationalistic ideas. Unfortunately it is extremely common for people that fall into this category to oppose any resistance or liberation group, especially in a country with as much a concentration of political diversity as Lebanon. Most recently a speech delivered by General Secretary Hassan Nasrallah was scrutinized, put under a microscope and absolutely misinterpreted by these individuals. Some analysts that fall into this category claimed that this speech was a direct attempt at instigating a war with Israel, as if historically or otherwise. Israel ever needed a speech or a reason to declare war on Lebanon.
What these analysts and instigators refuse to acknowledge and continue to underestimate is the conspicuous presence of Lebanese secret agents from the telecommunications sector. Their presence has been recently exposed, and they have reportedly admitted to continuously providing Israel with enough classified information and data to the extent of almost destroying Lebanon during the 2006 war.
Hiding behind a threadbare veil of being Lebanese citizens, journalists, writers or politicians these analysts have, time and again, continued to shun the Lebanese people by ignoring the Lebanese people’s need for safety and security. They have blatantly ignored the fact that a crucial part of Israel’s attack has been to control the sensitive communications sector; a sector that is meant to be controlled by the Lebanese government and protected by the Lebanese people. Gaining control of a country’s communications sector by another should not only be criticized, but condemned downright by the United States and the United Nations.
The double standard that has come into play is not only disappointing but out rightly disturbing. The May 7, 2008 events were condemned and through the issuance of a ministerial decree, the Lebanese government confiscated the communications network of the Signal Corps of the Lebanese resistance despite the fact that various officials from the resistance explained that those communications were necessary in order to protect Lebanon from the onslaught of Israeli spies.
The recent arrest of these spies provides irrefutable evidence that when this decree was set in action, it wasn’t done so in a positive manner, or for the betterment of Lebanon. Rather, recent events have proved that these individuals had their own agendas in place in spreading total chaos and disorder in the nation. I honestly believe that those spies should be questioned and executed and every single official who voted in favor of this decree should be interrogated and subject to incriminating investigations.
Recently these same individuals have been trying to connect the incidents that transpired between the UNIFIL peacekeeping troops and some residents of South Lebanon villages in connection with the Iranian nuclear case accusing the Hezbollah of the mobilization of “some” villagers.
As educated, open minded individuals we must ask ourselves: Why weren’t the UNIFIL’s forces condemned when they attempted to search Lebanese homes without seeking official permission of the Lebanese army? And why has no one linked or questioned these spies over the various assassinations that have transpired on Lebanese soil within the last couple of years?
These people have proved themselves as being totally ignorant - by laying the blame for these assassinations on anyone who nurses anti-Israel sentiments, as well as on anyone who has shown even the slightest hint of patriotism by causing internal problems and thus avoiding the bigger issue of receiving protection from Israel.
It is not surprising then, that we have not heard anything from the American government or the United Nations condemning Israel’s subversive actions or even admitting the continued threats that the Lebanese sovereignty, unity and security are faced with - through Israel’s blatant violations.
These media trumpeters also continue to ignore the testimonies of the US Assistant Secretary of State and former US Ambassador to Lebanon Mr.Jeffrey Feltman concerning the 500 million US dollars bribe that was paid by the US administration to coerce people into criticizing the Hezbollah. Ignorant individuals tend to share the same common values of consistently being in denial and taking actions that prove that “you’re hypocritical.”
My message to these ignorant individuals is that one of the strongest armies in the world couldn’t physically disarm the Lebanese resistance group. They couldn’t break down the unity of a majority of the Lebanese supporters and they couldn’t snap the rigid alliance that was formed with General Michel Oun. Let it be known to them that their ignorant and misinformed ‘war of rhetoric’ will never infect the people’s minds. It is never going to achieve what the physical war was not capable of achieving.
Finally, I would like to forward a suggestion to Mr. Feltman - Stop wasting the financial resources of the American citizens and taxpayers by squandering money on phony Lebanese partners who pretend to forge your friendship. Instead, as a friend of the United States, I would recommend that the State Department feel the need to create an open dialogue with resistance officials and groups in the region, by taking serious action such as holding discreet communications and talks to better understand the situation.
I recommend this because until today - we have witnessed absolutely no visible or tangible changes to that effect.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
The impact of Islamic Revolution of Iran on Lebanon
ANALYSIS
The impact of Islamic Revolution of Iran on Lebanon
Compiled by Al Watan Daily
LEBANON: Over the past decade, Hezbollah has undergone a major transformation. From its origins as a radical sectarian militia in the 1980s, it has moved into the core of the Lebanese political life. Hezbollah could acquire the institutional trappings of a state and the capabilities of an army.
This organization wasn''t formed in one day by one man or because of a magic stick, many external and internal factors played major roles in its formation. Local and international events in addition to ideological reasons helped this organization to emerge. When we hear the name of Hezbollah many words and expressions come to our mind such as Shia, Iran, Lebanon the hate against Israel, and Sayed Hassan Nasrallah. Why do we have these preconceptions? Why these words, ideas, and thoughts come to our mind?
This group has a strong connection with the IranianـSyrian regional axis politically and economically. This condition has polarized Lebanon, deepening the divide between the Hezbollahـled opposition and the proـU.S. March 14 forces the 2006 summer war between Hezbollah and Israel, which Hezbollah celebrated as a "divine" victory, completed the realignment and remobilizing of forces in the Middle East. The Middle East policies of Iran and Syria are linking strategically to Hezbollah''s political dominance in Lebanon.
The ideological foundations of Hezbollah were laid in the 1960s and 1970s in Lebanon by three religious scholars: Ayatollahs Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, Muhammad Mahdi Shamseddine and Imam Musa AlـSadr. The party''s Islamist ideology, was affected by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini''s revolutionary doctrine of Velayatـe faqih (Guardianship of the Jurisconsult), which dominated the regime in Iran in 1979. These religious scholars sought to empower and unify Lebanon''s Shi''a community.1
Under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, Iran''s Islamic revolution of February 11,1979 created an earthquake across the region, affecting the map of alliances and the extent of hegemony as well as the very interests of external powers. Iran''s stature shifted from the policeman of the Gulf region and an ally to American and Israel to one of an Islamic regime rejecting American hegemony, supporting the rights of Palestinian, supporting and creating resistance groups in the region.
In Lebanon, religious scholars and Islamic groups detected a source of hope and support in the New Iran. upon the foundation of Hezbollah, it saw a possibility for achieving its goals and aspirations through the backing of Iran.
The relationship between Iran and Hezbollah was developed in a successful way, Many reasons lay behind this success. Both Iran and Hezbollah believe in the jurisdiction of the Jurist Theologian and that Imam Khomeni was himself that leaderـ the embodiment of this Jurisdiction in this time. Therefore Iran and the party met within an international framework of international leadership legitimacy.
On the other hand, Iran''s choice of an Islamic republican system of government meets with the Islamic principles held by Hezbollah. Also, political concord is existed on the many issues such as the Iranian absolute rejection of superpower hegemony and the support of all liberation movements.
The impact of Islamic Revolution of Iran on Lebanon
Compiled by Al Watan Daily
LEBANON: Over the past decade, Hezbollah has undergone a major transformation. From its origins as a radical sectarian militia in the 1980s, it has moved into the core of the Lebanese political life. Hezbollah could acquire the institutional trappings of a state and the capabilities of an army.
This organization wasn''t formed in one day by one man or because of a magic stick, many external and internal factors played major roles in its formation. Local and international events in addition to ideological reasons helped this organization to emerge. When we hear the name of Hezbollah many words and expressions come to our mind such as Shia, Iran, Lebanon the hate against Israel, and Sayed Hassan Nasrallah. Why do we have these preconceptions? Why these words, ideas, and thoughts come to our mind?
This group has a strong connection with the IranianـSyrian regional axis politically and economically. This condition has polarized Lebanon, deepening the divide between the Hezbollahـled opposition and the proـU.S. March 14 forces the 2006 summer war between Hezbollah and Israel, which Hezbollah celebrated as a "divine" victory, completed the realignment and remobilizing of forces in the Middle East. The Middle East policies of Iran and Syria are linking strategically to Hezbollah''s political dominance in Lebanon.
The ideological foundations of Hezbollah were laid in the 1960s and 1970s in Lebanon by three religious scholars: Ayatollahs Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, Muhammad Mahdi Shamseddine and Imam Musa AlـSadr. The party''s Islamist ideology, was affected by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini''s revolutionary doctrine of Velayatـe faqih (Guardianship of the Jurisconsult), which dominated the regime in Iran in 1979. These religious scholars sought to empower and unify Lebanon''s Shi''a community.1
Under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, Iran''s Islamic revolution of February 11,1979 created an earthquake across the region, affecting the map of alliances and the extent of hegemony as well as the very interests of external powers. Iran''s stature shifted from the policeman of the Gulf region and an ally to American and Israel to one of an Islamic regime rejecting American hegemony, supporting the rights of Palestinian, supporting and creating resistance groups in the region.
In Lebanon, religious scholars and Islamic groups detected a source of hope and support in the New Iran. upon the foundation of Hezbollah, it saw a possibility for achieving its goals and aspirations through the backing of Iran.
The relationship between Iran and Hezbollah was developed in a successful way, Many reasons lay behind this success. Both Iran and Hezbollah believe in the jurisdiction of the Jurist Theologian and that Imam Khomeni was himself that leaderـ the embodiment of this Jurisdiction in this time. Therefore Iran and the party met within an international framework of international leadership legitimacy.
On the other hand, Iran''s choice of an Islamic republican system of government meets with the Islamic principles held by Hezbollah. Also, political concord is existed on the many issues such as the Iranian absolute rejection of superpower hegemony and the support of all liberation movements.
The fuel of Hezbollah
The widespread interest in gaining membership of the Hezbollah has increased dramatically after the clear demonstration of the powerful achievements of their resistance against the Israeli occupation. Another reason is the privileges its members enjoy like health insurance, education and several other benefits. It is not an easy process to join the Hezbollah and even believing in the righteousness of Hezbollah as a resistance organization cannot guarantee membership in this organization. In addition, all those who believe in the party''s political movements may not be compliant with the worship and behavioral edicts of Islam.
The leadership of Hezbollah has laid down the following criteria to attract memberships: The creation of a new party framework that reduces the specifications and objectives adopted by Hezbollah. The creation of independent groups and circles, or participation in their creation and the requirement of peripheral membership
An Islamic Saying: Can ye wait for us aught save one of two good things (death or victory in Allah''s way), while we wait for you that Allah will affect you with a doom from Him or at our bands. Await then! Lo! We are waiting with you.1
Islam carries tremendous recruiting potential for followers. It requires concentrating on the spiritual aspects of life, abandonment of physical and soulful pleasures in favor of more virtuous goals. In return we are showered with the promise of paradise and of Almighty God''s blessings. Hezbollah has succeeded in the recruitment and mobilization efforts of their aims because the party is harmonious with Islam''s teachings.
One of the greatest events in history took place in Karbala where Imam Alـ Hussein2 and 70 (or 73) of his followers, the finest of his family, faced martyrdom in defense of the nation. "I have come out seeking to mend my grandfather''s nation,"3 Imam AlـHussein said. His quest was to abolish the rule of Yazid, the oppressing deviant governor, the killer of venerated souls, promulgator of lechery and wantonness. "He who is of my kind can''t elect his kind," he added. Knowing that his stance would lead to martyrdom, Imam Hussein declared: "God, to Who belongs all might and majesty has willed to see me die, killed and slaughtered, in cruelty and aggression."
The organization of Hezbollah is nurtured with the exemplary story of Imam AlـHussein and his followers and is enriched and reinforced by their conduct. Man deems these sacrifices little as compared to theirs, and understands the importance of confrontation even with no hope for victory. Simply put, this story is the fuel of Hezbollah.
1 Surah .9, AlـTawbah, Verse 52
2 The grandson of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), The son of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb
3 Imam Hussein
The leadership of Hezbollah has laid down the following criteria to attract memberships: The creation of a new party framework that reduces the specifications and objectives adopted by Hezbollah. The creation of independent groups and circles, or participation in their creation and the requirement of peripheral membership
An Islamic Saying: Can ye wait for us aught save one of two good things (death or victory in Allah''s way), while we wait for you that Allah will affect you with a doom from Him or at our bands. Await then! Lo! We are waiting with you.1
Islam carries tremendous recruiting potential for followers. It requires concentrating on the spiritual aspects of life, abandonment of physical and soulful pleasures in favor of more virtuous goals. In return we are showered with the promise of paradise and of Almighty God''s blessings. Hezbollah has succeeded in the recruitment and mobilization efforts of their aims because the party is harmonious with Islam''s teachings.
One of the greatest events in history took place in Karbala where Imam Alـ Hussein2 and 70 (or 73) of his followers, the finest of his family, faced martyrdom in defense of the nation. "I have come out seeking to mend my grandfather''s nation,"3 Imam AlـHussein said. His quest was to abolish the rule of Yazid, the oppressing deviant governor, the killer of venerated souls, promulgator of lechery and wantonness. "He who is of my kind can''t elect his kind," he added. Knowing that his stance would lead to martyrdom, Imam Hussein declared: "God, to Who belongs all might and majesty has willed to see me die, killed and slaughtered, in cruelty and aggression."
The organization of Hezbollah is nurtured with the exemplary story of Imam AlـHussein and his followers and is enriched and reinforced by their conduct. Man deems these sacrifices little as compared to theirs, and understands the importance of confrontation even with no hope for victory. Simply put, this story is the fuel of Hezbollah.
1 Surah .9, AlـTawbah, Verse 52
2 The grandson of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), The son of Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb
3 Imam Hussein
U.S.A: The economic devil
Jameel Karaki
The U.S. is controlling the wealth of the world in many ways and through deliberate manipulations. Since the abandonment of the gold standard as a universal monetary system and its replacement it with the fait currency system, the U.S. is financing its domestic growth through the savings of the world. It is the only country in the world that has the right to issue dollars for worldwide use and set the interest rates in a way that meets its domestic interest rates rather than global interest rates. In addition, the United States of America has promoted for the concept of ''Trade Liberalization'' which has opened the access for American businesses to conquer the markets of poor and developing countries by exporting its goods cheaply, in fact, even below the market prices to those countries. This strategy has forced producers in those countries incapable of competing in their own local markets. These factors have also led some countries to fall into the trap of debts and are compelled to borrow money from organizations such as International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to invest in economic development projects. However, these countries invest in economic development projects, yet, they cannot compete with American companies who control the factors of productions and markets directly or indirectly. In general, polices and conditions tied to IMF loans lead to the foreign control and domination of their economies especially in the financial sectors. Some of these conditions force local financial institutions to open the gates for foreign companies to own the biggest shares in local financial institutions. Through these games, American corporations invaded the markets of developing countries in an easy, free and unique way that discouraged local corporations in those countries from boosting their own products and exporting them to the global market.
The American domination over the world economy and financial systems are presented to us through organizations such as the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. No one can be nominated for a highـranking position in these organizations without the American approval of the potential candidates. This domination can be as simple as the hamburger sandwich from American franchises such Burger King or MacDonald''s.
The hamburger sandwich is presented based on a system. It is impossible to take half of the sandwich or take one part and leave the other. You may decide to leave the onion or tomato but when you pay, you pay for the price of the whole sandwich. After all, the only way to have a better global economic system is to help developing nations to start preparing their own hamburgers in their own kitchens and this will never happen in the short run because it requires a full control of the factors of production in America.ـ
The U.S. is controlling the wealth of the world in many ways and through deliberate manipulations. Since the abandonment of the gold standard as a universal monetary system and its replacement it with the fait currency system, the U.S. is financing its domestic growth through the savings of the world. It is the only country in the world that has the right to issue dollars for worldwide use and set the interest rates in a way that meets its domestic interest rates rather than global interest rates. In addition, the United States of America has promoted for the concept of ''Trade Liberalization'' which has opened the access for American businesses to conquer the markets of poor and developing countries by exporting its goods cheaply, in fact, even below the market prices to those countries. This strategy has forced producers in those countries incapable of competing in their own local markets. These factors have also led some countries to fall into the trap of debts and are compelled to borrow money from organizations such as International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to invest in economic development projects. However, these countries invest in economic development projects, yet, they cannot compete with American companies who control the factors of productions and markets directly or indirectly. In general, polices and conditions tied to IMF loans lead to the foreign control and domination of their economies especially in the financial sectors. Some of these conditions force local financial institutions to open the gates for foreign companies to own the biggest shares in local financial institutions. Through these games, American corporations invaded the markets of developing countries in an easy, free and unique way that discouraged local corporations in those countries from boosting their own products and exporting them to the global market.
The American domination over the world economy and financial systems are presented to us through organizations such as the World Trade Organization and International Monetary Fund. No one can be nominated for a highـranking position in these organizations without the American approval of the potential candidates. This domination can be as simple as the hamburger sandwich from American franchises such Burger King or MacDonald''s.
The hamburger sandwich is presented based on a system. It is impossible to take half of the sandwich or take one part and leave the other. You may decide to leave the onion or tomato but when you pay, you pay for the price of the whole sandwich. After all, the only way to have a better global economic system is to help developing nations to start preparing their own hamburgers in their own kitchens and this will never happen in the short run because it requires a full control of the factors of production in America.ـ
Boycotting the products of hate and ignorance
Jameel W. Karaki
Several fundamental groups in the Arab World keep calling the mass public to boycott American products and companies through the media and or via the Internet. This boycotting issue can affect the interests of major American corporations and seal the fate of those contracts that are worth millions to American companies in a way that can force local governments to use the services of European or Asian companies. In this stage the logic of boycotting makes no sense and is illogical too. We take pains to send a flood of emails to boycott American products and forward them online by using the wonderful Microsoft software''s called "Which is not an Arabic company." The contradictions also come at a time when we hear some religious leaders and clerics calling on us to boycott the American products and yet, when we meet them outside mosques to be blessed by the holy halo surrounding them, we see them driving the ultimate luxury of a Chevrolet sedan. Moreover, the motherboards of their laptops and desktops are powered by Intel. In addition to that, all those who describe the U.S. as the enemy, go to wars with the M16 American assault rifles and use the American night vision binoculars to watch over their enemies on the battlefield.
To be more objective, we suffer from the "knowledge of compound ignorance." In order to produce alternative products we should have the required human and financial capital. We lack innovation, freedom of expression and investment in research and development. However, what we do not lack is the ability of talking about our previous glories and the pride of having three religions revealed on our lands. We attack the positive sides of American education, yet dare to talk about the dream of procuring a green card.
Let''s take a look at the system of liberal arts at American universities and how they produce well educated critical thinkers. In sharp contrast, let''s look at the Arabic universities and their weak curricula that enhance the concept of memorizing and abolishing the concept of critical, logical and systematic thinking that destroy the students'' potential. The top ranked universities around the world are located in America. To be fair enough, it is the Americans who encouraged some of the Arab elites and scholars to promote liberalism and scientific advancement in the region. Boycotting American products without finding alternative products and factors of production would be only futile and unreal.
Finally, it is utter shame for a nation like ours; a nation that eats vegetables that it does not grow and fights with weapons that it does not manufacture. The Americans have conquered space while our prisons and planes have no space, yet we still live in an isolated world created by our own selves. Their products have conquered global markets and our own ignorance has invaded us. Also we are a nation that enjoys a lot of resources that have been bestowed upon us in an unfeasible way. We lag behind in the changes happening around us. We can never be an advanced nation and liberate ourselves from the ignorance that we live in unless we boycott the products of hate and ignorance that are produced by us.
Several fundamental groups in the Arab World keep calling the mass public to boycott American products and companies through the media and or via the Internet. This boycotting issue can affect the interests of major American corporations and seal the fate of those contracts that are worth millions to American companies in a way that can force local governments to use the services of European or Asian companies. In this stage the logic of boycotting makes no sense and is illogical too. We take pains to send a flood of emails to boycott American products and forward them online by using the wonderful Microsoft software''s called "Which is not an Arabic company." The contradictions also come at a time when we hear some religious leaders and clerics calling on us to boycott the American products and yet, when we meet them outside mosques to be blessed by the holy halo surrounding them, we see them driving the ultimate luxury of a Chevrolet sedan. Moreover, the motherboards of their laptops and desktops are powered by Intel. In addition to that, all those who describe the U.S. as the enemy, go to wars with the M16 American assault rifles and use the American night vision binoculars to watch over their enemies on the battlefield.
To be more objective, we suffer from the "knowledge of compound ignorance." In order to produce alternative products we should have the required human and financial capital. We lack innovation, freedom of expression and investment in research and development. However, what we do not lack is the ability of talking about our previous glories and the pride of having three religions revealed on our lands. We attack the positive sides of American education, yet dare to talk about the dream of procuring a green card.
Let''s take a look at the system of liberal arts at American universities and how they produce well educated critical thinkers. In sharp contrast, let''s look at the Arabic universities and their weak curricula that enhance the concept of memorizing and abolishing the concept of critical, logical and systematic thinking that destroy the students'' potential. The top ranked universities around the world are located in America. To be fair enough, it is the Americans who encouraged some of the Arab elites and scholars to promote liberalism and scientific advancement in the region. Boycotting American products without finding alternative products and factors of production would be only futile and unreal.
Finally, it is utter shame for a nation like ours; a nation that eats vegetables that it does not grow and fights with weapons that it does not manufacture. The Americans have conquered space while our prisons and planes have no space, yet we still live in an isolated world created by our own selves. Their products have conquered global markets and our own ignorance has invaded us. Also we are a nation that enjoys a lot of resources that have been bestowed upon us in an unfeasible way. We lag behind in the changes happening around us. We can never be an advanced nation and liberate ourselves from the ignorance that we live in unless we boycott the products of hate and ignorance that are produced by us.
Boycotting the products of hate and ignorance
Jameel W. Karaki
Several fundamental groups in the Arab World keep calling the mass public to boycott American products and companies through the media and or via the Internet. This boycotting issue can affect the interests of major American corporations and seal the fate of those contracts that are worth millions to American companies in a way that can force local governments to use the services of European or Asian companies. In this stage the logic of boycotting makes no sense and is illogical too. We take pains to send a flood of emails to boycott American products and forward them online by using the wonderful Microsoft software''s called "Which is not an Arabic company." The contradictions also come at a time when we hear some religious leaders and clerics calling on us to boycott the American products and yet, when we meet them outside mosques to be blessed by the holy halo surrounding them, we see them driving the ultimate luxury of a Chevrolet sedan. Moreover, the motherboards of their laptops and desktops are powered by Intel. In addition to that, all those who describe the U.S. as the enemy, go to wars with the M16 American assault rifles and use the American night vision binoculars to watch over their enemies on the battlefield.
To be more objective, we suffer from the "knowledge of compound ignorance." In order to produce alternative products we should have the required human and financial capital. We lack innovation, freedom of expression and investment in research and development. However, what we do not lack is the ability of talking about our previous glories and the pride of having three religions revealed on our lands. We attack the positive sides of American education, yet dare to talk about the dream of procuring a green card.
Let''s take a look at the system of liberal arts at American universities and how they produce well educated critical thinkers. In sharp contrast, let''s look at the Arabic universities and their weak curricula that enhance the concept of memorizing and abolishing the concept of critical, logical and systematic thinking that destroy the students'' potential. The top ranked universities around the world are located in America. To be fair enough, it is the Americans who encouraged some of the Arab elites and scholars to promote liberalism and scientific advancement in the region. Boycotting American products without finding alternative products and factors of production would be only futile and unreal.
Finally, it is utter shame for a nation like ours; a nation that eats vegetables that it does not grow and fights with weapons that it does not manufacture. The Americans have conquered space while our prisons and planes have no space, yet we still live in an isolated world created by our own selves. Their products have conquered global markets and our own ignorance has invaded us. Also we are a nation that enjoys a lot of resources that have been bestowed upon us in an unfeasible way. We lag behind in the changes happening around us. We can never be an advanced nation and liberate ourselves from the ignorance that we live in unless we boycott the products of hate and ignorance that are produced by us.
Several fundamental groups in the Arab World keep calling the mass public to boycott American products and companies through the media and or via the Internet. This boycotting issue can affect the interests of major American corporations and seal the fate of those contracts that are worth millions to American companies in a way that can force local governments to use the services of European or Asian companies. In this stage the logic of boycotting makes no sense and is illogical too. We take pains to send a flood of emails to boycott American products and forward them online by using the wonderful Microsoft software''s called "Which is not an Arabic company." The contradictions also come at a time when we hear some religious leaders and clerics calling on us to boycott the American products and yet, when we meet them outside mosques to be blessed by the holy halo surrounding them, we see them driving the ultimate luxury of a Chevrolet sedan. Moreover, the motherboards of their laptops and desktops are powered by Intel. In addition to that, all those who describe the U.S. as the enemy, go to wars with the M16 American assault rifles and use the American night vision binoculars to watch over their enemies on the battlefield.
To be more objective, we suffer from the "knowledge of compound ignorance." In order to produce alternative products we should have the required human and financial capital. We lack innovation, freedom of expression and investment in research and development. However, what we do not lack is the ability of talking about our previous glories and the pride of having three religions revealed on our lands. We attack the positive sides of American education, yet dare to talk about the dream of procuring a green card.
Let''s take a look at the system of liberal arts at American universities and how they produce well educated critical thinkers. In sharp contrast, let''s look at the Arabic universities and their weak curricula that enhance the concept of memorizing and abolishing the concept of critical, logical and systematic thinking that destroy the students'' potential. The top ranked universities around the world are located in America. To be fair enough, it is the Americans who encouraged some of the Arab elites and scholars to promote liberalism and scientific advancement in the region. Boycotting American products without finding alternative products and factors of production would be only futile and unreal.
Finally, it is utter shame for a nation like ours; a nation that eats vegetables that it does not grow and fights with weapons that it does not manufacture. The Americans have conquered space while our prisons and planes have no space, yet we still live in an isolated world created by our own selves. Their products have conquered global markets and our own ignorance has invaded us. Also we are a nation that enjoys a lot of resources that have been bestowed upon us in an unfeasible way. We lag behind in the changes happening around us. We can never be an advanced nation and liberate ourselves from the ignorance that we live in unless we boycott the products of hate and ignorance that are produced by us.
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