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By: The Middle Ground: Al Jazeera = Saddam

The Middle Ground: Al Jazeera = Saddam — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:16:52 +0000

[...] Al Jazeera = Saddam Several sites are reporting that 55% of Al Jazeera stock was purchased by...*drum roll please*"Sajeeda", Saddam's wife and their daughters.Check out Ladybird at Baghdad Dweller. The two sites she points to are in Arabic so I cannot confirm the information. Of course, even though I respect Ladybird and other fellow Iraqi bloggers, it's not being reported by any major news sites, so take it with a grain of salt.Also read Iraqi Expat.Neither Iraqi is acting amazed. Both are of the opinion that AJ was "Saddam's mouthpiece anyway".Big Update:From comments, Twosret points out that it's not purchased yet, just that Sajid Hussein is making inquiries through an off shore company. Keep your eyes peeled. [...]

By: Iraqi Expat: News Round Up

Iraqi Expat: News Round Up — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:36:01 +0000

[...] News Round Up There's been a dispute going on between an Egyptian called Cipherrus and myself. Well It started between Ciph, Athena and others, and then I ended up debating with this guys who believes in a united Islamic nation, Islamic Passport and terrorism.Anyway, it started at Athena's site, then Isaac replied to him in 2 post [1, 2]. What amazes me is that he justifies terrorism in Iraq! I mean, who gave an Egyptian the right to justify anything that goes in Iraq? Can I justify terrorism in Egypt? Do I have such right? If I do, then hell, I will justify terrorism in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi, Syria; what the hell, let's justify it in all Arab and Muslim states and blow up everybody in every capital there!I wonder if his family get blown up in one these attacks, would he still justify it? Anyway, read the arguments and try to understand the mind of those who want take us back to the 7th century; it's a long story but worth it. By the way, there were few errors in my replies, but I can't edit the comments, so I didn't bother and I am sure you will get the message.Akbar had some worries regarding the misrepresentation of Sunnis in the new 55 member commission that will responsible for writing the constitution, and he is also worried about the de-baathification. Fayrouz has wrote about the commission too.I believe the Shia bloc has shown their dark side by not allocating enough seats for the Sunnis in that commission. I understand that some people, especially Shiites, are frustrated with Sunnis boycotting the elections and then demanding representation, it sounds completely unfair; but if I want this process to work and not just to prove that they were wrong in boycotting and that they got what they asked for, then I want to include them.This is not a game of who got more in the elections get to rule; this is about writing a constitution that will shape the future of Iraq; and therefore, it is imperative that people get represented properly.To be honest, I wan't worried. Let me tell you why; first, the Kurds will not let the Shia get away with religious law; second, Allawi stood up to the Shia and refused to head the commission because the Sunnis are misrepresented; and last but not least, the US will not stand by idle watching the Shiites, or anybody, messing about without doing anything. And they didn't stand idle, and the Sunnis today have welcomed Rice's call to have a great Sunni representation. I mean were would we go without the Americans, eh?So, this will be sorted out; don't worry Akbar.As for the de-baathification; well, if you know me by now, you would know how much I despise the Baathis; but, we can not persecute them just because they were Baathis. Therefore, while I fully support the de-baathification process, I believe it must be just and those who didn't commit crimes and behaved honourably should have a future in the new Iraq. It is not an easy task to separate the bad Baathis from the good Baathis; but we can not just outcast all Baathis. I don't think we can do that; even though I wish we can, I think it would be very unwise to do so.What else? Saddam lawyer said that Saddam is so afraid of execution he cries and pisses himself! Nice, eh? Way to go Ibn Sabha! (Ibn=son, Sabha is Saddam's mother) [Hat Tip: LadyBird]And another hat tip to LadyBird; Sajeda, Saddam's wife, and his daughter have bought 55% of Al Jazeera! They paid $180 million through some fake company registered in British Virgin Islands. I wonder were they got that money from! Later, I told my father about this transaction, he said; what's new? It was Saddam's channel, anyway!So, it seems like Al Jazeera which I adore so much, is going to be the official mouthpiece of Saddam and the Baathis! But seriously think about it, this is good news; I mean we don't have to put up with morons who keep defending Al Jazeera anymore.On Friday, some friends came over; we were having a drink and chatting when they mentioned the Hezbollah-Israeli clash! I was shocked and I turned the TV on to watch the news on Al Arabia, but I had to wait half an hour for their news bulletin! So, one of the guys said Al Jazeera has a news bulletin now; but I said, no way man, I am not going to watch Al Jazeera! So, I tried BBC, CNN, etc and couldn't find anything and had to check the web for details and then watched Al Arabia half an hour later. Therefore, I don't care whether Sajeda, Raghad, or even Saddam himself owns Al Jazeera, it is not a channel that I would watch anyway! [...]

By: The Junior Bushra's Blog

*The Junior Bushra's Blog* — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

East!!! This is sad if true. Where did they get the $180 million? How many lives did it cost Saddam and his family? We shall see how does they will cover Iraq? If any change will take place (which will not) Read the story via Baghdad Dweller..Read the Story here

By: Dean's World - -

Dean's World - - — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

have nothing original at home among 100s of CDs, except for some drivers installations which are usually provided with the driver. Shaggy of Baghdad Bacon and Eggs's post is what I suspect is a pretty typical description of life in Iraq these days.Baghdad Dweller reports that Saddam Hussein's wife and daughters have become the new majority stockholders in Al-Jazeera. Anyone have a non-Arabic media source for this story? Rose of Diary from Baghdad updates us on what's going on with her in Dubai.