Again being Lebanese origin is not an excuse. But the difference between that any being from other regions is the very recent attacks by Israel on Lebanon. A better comparison might be to Irish-Americans giving money to the IRA in bars without really thinking what is is they were supporting in the 70's. And then that combined with some anti-semitic tropes she absorbed somewhere.
Mal: How drunk was I last night? Jayne: Well I dunno. I passed out.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Typo Boy - Jun 12, 2010 6:52:19 am PDT #22259 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
sj - Jun 12, 2010 7:14:24 am PDT #22260 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I made it to my cousin's shower today. The higher dose of the steroids are starting to kick in, but my plan is to park myself in the corner and not move.
Shir - Jun 12, 2010 8:00:41 am PDT #22261 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
the very recent attacks by Israel on Lebanon
Huh? What did I miss since 2006?
{{sj}} good luck.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 12, 2010 10:14:45 am PDT #22262 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
In further nationality-related news, The Girl and I are watching the England-USA World Cup football/soccer match. She was just far too gleeful about America's equalizing goal.
Tom Scola - Jun 12, 2010 10:17:17 am PDT #22263 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Stephanie - Jun 12, 2010 10:17:29 am PDT #22264 of 30000
Trust my rage
seska, come to natter!
Jessica - Jun 12, 2010 10:24:52 am PDT #22265 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
A better comparison might be to Irish-Americans giving money to the IRA in bars without really thinking what is is they were supporting in the 70's.
Helen Thomas was a professional journalist for over 50 years. I expect her to have a slightly more sophisticated understanding of international politics than your average barfly.
sj - Jun 12, 2010 10:26:25 am PDT #22266 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, Shir! It hasn't been too bad thanks to liberal amounts of prosecco.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 12, 2010 10:33:38 am PDT #22267 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
seska, come to natter!
It scares me! But OK - just for the World Cup game :)
Zenkitty - Jun 12, 2010 10:43:30 am PDT #22268 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Having a bit of a thunderstorm here. I got back from my errands just in time! Now to nap. My life is so exciting.