Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Like Chocolate?
Much has been made of the remarks by the Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, about relocating Israel to Europe . As valid as his argument might have been before the creation of Israel on the dead bodies of Palestinians, asking two generations of Jews to leave Israel
In a move that defies common sense, Iranian Foreign Ministry has decided to hold a conference to debate the ‘scientific merits’ of the Holocaust. It does make you think what kind of impotent people are in the foreign ministry when their primary concern is sorting historical events than focusing on the country’s tarnished reputation?
As if taking a cue, the mayor ofNew Orleans
"I don't care what people are saying Uptown or wherever they are. This city will be chocolate at the end of the day. This city will be a majority African-American city. It's the way God wants it to be."
When given a chance to clarify, he decided to further prove his stupidity:
"How do you make chocolate? You take dark chocolate, you mix it with white milk, and it becomes a delicious drink. That is the chocolate I am talking about."
Call me old fashioned but I think it's only courteous that Ahmadinejad should put in a 'thank-you call' to the mayor for taking the spotlight off him.
But then again, what kind of a debate would be complete without the most notorious one of them all, Pat Robertson. For those unfamiliar, he is the leader of evangelical Christians and formerly served as an advisor to Bush. After taking jabs at the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) some time ago and then calling for an assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, he now focused his attention on Ariel Sharon, claiming the heart attack was a punishment from God for vacating theWest Bank .
I just have one question: The time he spent with Bush, who influenced whom?
In a move that defies common sense, Iranian Foreign Ministry has decided to hold a conference to debate the ‘scientific merits’ of the Holocaust. It does make you think what kind of impotent people are in the foreign ministry when their primary concern is sorting historical events than focusing on the country’s tarnished reputation?
As if taking a cue, the mayor of
"I don't care what people are saying Uptown or wherever they are. This city will be chocolate at the end of the day. This city will be a majority African-American city. It's the way God wants it to be."
When given a chance to clarify, he decided to further prove his stupidity:
"How do you make chocolate? You take dark chocolate, you mix it with white milk, and it becomes a delicious drink. That is the chocolate I am talking about."
Call me old fashioned but I think it's only courteous that Ahmadinejad should put in a 'thank-you call' to the mayor for taking the spotlight off him.
But then again, what kind of a debate would be complete without the most notorious one of them all, Pat Robertson. For those unfamiliar, he is the leader of evangelical Christians and formerly served as an advisor to Bush. After taking jabs at the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) some time ago and then calling for an assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, he now focused his attention on Ariel Sharon, claiming the heart attack was a punishment from God for vacating the
I just have one question: The time he spent with Bush, who influenced whom?
Faraz Ahmed 8:56 p.m.
2 Comments:
Oh, when I read the title I thought the post was going to be an in-depth look at chocolate. You've disappointed me.
But, I agree, the mayor needs to find a new metaphor to work with.
But, I agree, the mayor needs to find a new metaphor to work with.
You shouldn't judge a post by its title! :-)