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Saturday, 28 Apr 2007
Today is going to be the day that I've been dreading for quite sometime now. Today is the day I walk away from this blog. Done. Finished.
There are many reasons, each would take a post to list, and I just do not have the energy to list them. As anyone who has been reading this blog for the past month, I think it is apparent that things are not the same with me. There are reasons for that:
One of the chief reasons is the fact that there has been too much heat around me lately. I no longer believe that my anonymity is kept, especially with State Secuirty agents lurking around my street and asking questions about me since that day. I ignore that, the same way I ignored all the clicking noises that my phones started to exhibit all of a sudden, or the law suit filed by Judge Mourad on my friends, and instead grew bolder and more reckless at a time where everybody else started being more cautious. It took me a while to take note of the fear that has been gripping our little blogsphere and comprehend what it really means. The prospects for improvment, to put it slightly, look pretty grim. I was the model of caution, and believing in my invincipility by managing not to get arrested for the past 2 and a half years, I've grown reckless. Stupid Monkey. Stupid!
And speaking of the state of the egyptian blogsphere, it has been pretty depressing in its own right. One has to wonder at some point the futulity of being a keyboard warrior in a country where nothing seems to matter to its people anymore. At the same time, there has been those amongst us who have loved the fame and the attention, and are now becoming the egyptian blogsphere's equivelant of Paris Hilton: They are famous for being famous, peddling the same stories and not really presenting anything of value to the debate. And then there is the fact that we are entering the "Iconogrphy" phase : We are becoming Icons. Too much Media attention, too many american organizations claiming to champion our causes while they are cashing out in donation from people gullible enough to believe them, too much hype generated by us and others, so many of us tooting our own horns and even crying wolf at times has made Icons of us. We now have young bloggers who come up to many of us "Old Guard" and tell us how they are such great fans of ours, and how we are their role models and heroes and how they are starting to blog because of our "courageous example". And there are those of us who are buying into it, taking in undertsudies to placate our big heads, hooking up with groupies to feed our egos, acting as if we are the warriors for change we are made up to be and forgetting why we started blogging to begin with. It seems that we are entering a state of transformation, and we should either 1) evolve, take the next step whatever it is, 2) stay the way we are and risk becoming carricatures of ourselves or 3) quit. Not knowing what the next step is, and needing time and space to figure it out, I chose the only other option that made sense: I quit!
So here comes my apology to those of you who read me: I am sorry. I really can't continue to do this. You guys have been the best readers anyone could hope for, altough there are some of you who made me come close to shutting down the comments section many many times. I love you all for everything you have done for me, for all of the egyptian blogsphere. When I asked for your help, you gave us more than a helping hand. You cared. You gave a damn about a bunch of egyptians who had a dream to be free and stood by us in our houres of need. For that you are my heroes, and I can not possibly thank you enough.
May the day comes when I rant once again….
Love you all,
The Sandmonkey
April 28th, 2007 at 11:28 am
There’s an undercurrent of noise that bad things are about to happen in Egypt. I don’t know, it could be just noise. There must be an ex-pat Egyptian society over here. Perhaps New York. New York will totally amaze you. Don’t worry, the pyramids will still be there when you get back.
April 28th, 2007 at 11:37 am
It’s been great, Sandmonkey, but you gotta be safe. Maybe you should take John’s advise and get out.
April 28th, 2007 at 11:42 am
This is going to be sad. I was hoping that blogs would be able to overcome barriers, but I forgot what it was to live in a dictatorship.
What is there to say? Come back any time!
Best,
April 28th, 2007 at 11:47 am
Dammit!
April 28th, 2007 at 11:48 am
Cry …cry …cry …..bey bey big hug to you
April 28th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I’ve been a long-time reader, but this is my first time commenting.
Just wanted to say, whatever issues I may disagree with you on, you’ve provided a great insight into my homeland-of-origin every day. It must have taken a lot of courage and effort; we’re lucky that you’ve managed to keep doing this for as long as you have.
So thank you, take care, and all the best. Hope to see you on the ’sphere again someday.
April 28th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day.
Hugs.
April 28th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
A small flicker of light in the middle east goes out…
Good luck Sam! Let’s hear from you again soon!
April 28th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
Rantings of a Sandmonkey: Done
Another great voice is being silenced by the intimidation of its own government… Today is going to be the day that I’ve been dreading for quite sometime now. Today is the day I walk away from this blog. Done. Finished.Read the entire post. It is sad…
April 28th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Really sad to read that :(… I just emailed you for the first time today, suggesting an alternative idea of blogging sorta or being in opposition in general.
email me your response if you want.
April 28th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
I’m going to miss you, Sam. Stay safe. And come back soon.
April 28th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
sad, I was almost getting in use to recognize the members of this cosmpolitan place ; during this past year, I have learn a lot, I met some people whom I never thought that would happen, and for whom I hope it’s reciprocal ; well, take time to think about your future and your safety ; don’t forget to let us know what you’ll become
April 28th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Thank you Sam for allyou have done to increase our education of life in Egypt. If you can ever get the visa thing to work, you have a room here…
Apply to SUNY Stony Brook for a Masters degree. We live up the street. Take it from there.
My whole family wishes you the best.
April 28th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
We’ll miss you Sam. But most of us would rather hear this than get the word that you were in prison. You’ve got our addresses. If you restart, give us a call. And even now I say, be careful.
April 28th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
God, it’s great to be an American. We don’t appreciate free speech enough. Wish you were American too. Thanks for all you’ve done/written. May it not be in vain.
April 28th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
I’ve been reading this blog regularly since June last year, I found your posts to (almost always) be witty, intelligent, informative, and showing a vastly different perspective on the Middle East than what the Mainstream Media likes to show. Good luck with whatever you choose to do now, and may you blog again in better times.
Cheers
Adam Lakeman-Turner
April 28th, 2007 at 1:05 pm
My comment did not show up. Please excuse if I double post. I said:
God, it’s great to be an American. We take free speech for granted and people we disagree with annoy us but we are free to speak. What a great country.
I hope all you’ve done and written is not in vain. Wish you were an American too. Take care.
April 28th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Sandmonkey,
I’ve been following middle-east affairs for over a year now, and have been truly impressed how you have articulated your views to your countrymen and the international community with such bravery, honesty and excellent writing skill. It is extremely sad that your voice has been silenced.
You will be missed. Good luck!!!
April 28th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Sandmonkey, I cannot tell you how terribly sad I am that there won’t be anymore ranting monkey roaming Egypt. I will go to Cairo for some research soon and frankly do not know how to cope without your ruminations then.
As hard as it will be to do without your wonderful blog (despite your position on Sarko, mind you!), I really think that your safety comes first. Do take care, do not despair, there are better times ahead and I firmly believe that it is people like you who make things happen. Should you ever be in need of a place to stay in Berlin, you are most welcome.
All the very best + keep strutting!
April 28th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I have not been a reader for long, not ever commented until now, but I’m sorry to see you leaving the ’sphere due to the circumstances around you. Hopefully you will be able to start again once conditions in your country improve.
Good luck and stay safe.
April 28th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Sandmonkey:
I run the Small Wonder web site in the U.S. (www.smallwonder.tv) and I’d be happy to freely erect a mirror Sandmonkey web site over here for you to email material to from anywhere over there so to reproduce your blog without being cornered in one place. I can’t promise I can reconstruct it as beautifully as you’ve done yours but at least you’ll have an outlet to continue with. You can contact me via jimwg@mac.com or from the Small Wonder page’s fan forum.
It’s a damn shame and sign when a whole government’s so intimidated by a web site!
Keep your chin up and flag high!
James Greenidge
April 28th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
I just want to thank you for giving me insight to your part of the world and taking risks that no one would ever feel is a risk in this country. I think a lot of people in the US are so misguided when they believe that our country is evil and yet when fine people such as yourself are forced to not speak the truth we find that indeed we are lucky to have been born in the most free country in the world. I feel blessed to have been born here and I am distressed when I find that others do not enjoy the same freedoms I do. I hope that you will find such freedoms in the years to come and will pray for that day for you and all of your brothers and sisters in the Middle East.
April 28th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
God speed, Ya SM,
Maybe when the heat is off you could come back under a new name and blog. May God help you with the blog withdrawal symptoms :-).
Salam ya bob……
Neshoofak 3ala 7′eir ya she2ee2…
April 28th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
That sucks! Just when I was getting ready to delurk in order to argue with you about NIN being “punk rock.”
Why don’t you start a private mail group on Yahoo? I’m sure a lot of people here would like to continue conversing…
April 28th, 2007 at 2:12 pm
I’ve been reading your blog since the cartoon debacle, though I’m not much for commenting. You and BP have been my principal source for news from the middle east west of Iraq for some time now. You will be missed.
How about a last shout out of other political/cultural middle eastern bloggers? You’re leaving a vacum.
April 28th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
Do not let them win. Continue the fight!
April 28th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
No!
You are my eye in egypt.
I’ve just started reading.
I’m just a student of the mideast, and you are a valuable teacher.
May Jesus Bless You,
April 28th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Another brilliant voice has gone down, because of governmental pressure. It’s a shame. SM, do always know that we’re here for you, and if you can come back to the blogosphere, someday, we’ll still be here for you.
I know it wouldn’t be easy, but try to look into the whole visa thing. Whatever your choice, always know that there will be a place for you here in America, and the American blogosphere.
Best Regards,
Brennan
AmerPundit.com
April 28th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Oh man. A truly dark day.
I’m literally getting on a plane in an hour and a half - headed to the Middle East, and you are one of my favorites from the region, SM.
Even if I don’t comment on every thread (usually for time - not interest - issues), I’ve read everyone since I’ve found your blog, as it’s become one of my daily stops on the net.
Just because you’re stopping (hopefully temporarily), please don’t stop writing. If I can make a suggestion: write a book. You will still have a forum for creative outlet, you can do it quietly and anonymously without external threat - and when you’re done with it, maybe (i know, i know) the situation will have changed significantly enough that going public won’t be such a bad thing.
But you are too talented to let the thuggery keep you down.
All the best and I truly hope to come here in the not too distant future and see either a post titled:
“Done. NOT!”
or just a series of post because you’ve changed your mind.
Best of luck in whatever you choose to do. This is a pretty dark day, though.
SCJ
April 28th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Best of luck to you Sam. I’d love to see you back in Boston at some point. Too bad there are so many assholes in the world–but then again, what would keep us going if there were not?
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON, SANDMONKEY
April 28th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
hooking up with groupies to feed our egos
You say that like it’s a bad thing…
You’ve changed, man.
Seriously, I’m actually a little depressed at this - I’m getting a de ja vu feeling of the whole Dave Chappelle incident.
You have to do what is best for you, of course, but “evolve, take the next step whatever it is” sounds better than quitting.
Yes, there are issues. But you’ve identified them - and self-awareness is an underrated ability - it can help you get past all of it.
Be more cautious (including of some of my fellow Americans who might be using you), don’t buy into the hype that you yourself have identified as a problem, take adulation (although well-deserved) in stride, be more choosy with your groupies (is this really all this is? woke up one morning after some serious beer goggling, felt dirty, and had to hang it up?), and continue being a voice of reason and reform - and the usual hilarity!
I respect your decision - but will miss your blog.
If you’re ever in Washington D.C. - feel free to email.
Best of luck, SM!
April 28th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
hooking up with groupies to feed our egos
You say that like it’s a bad thing…
You’ve changed, man.
Seriously, I’m actually a little depressed at this - I’m getting a de ja vu feeling of the whole Dave Chappelle incident.
You have to do what is best for you, of course, but “evolve, take the next step whatever it is” sounds better than quitting.
Yes, there are issues. But you’ve identified them - and self-awareness is an underrated ability - it can help you get past all of it.
Be more cautious (including of some of my fellow Americans who might be using you), don’t buy into the hype that you yourself have identified as a problem, take adulation (although well-deserved) in stride, be more choosy with your groupies (is this really all this is? woke up one morning after some serious beer goggling, felt dirty, and had to hang it up?), and continue being a voice of reason and reform - and the usual hilarity!
I respect your decision - but will miss your blog.
Best of luck, SM!
April 28th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
It is with heavy heart I learned of your decision to stop blogging.
Thank you for your courage and for providing much good information.You will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
I will hold you in my heart and pray for you always.
April 28th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
I just discovered you and you are shutting down. May God bless you and watch over you and may Egypt become a nation that allows the freedom that all individuals should possess. It is no accident that the Fist Amendment in the US Constitution is Freedom of Speech - - we are now trying to hold on to those rights with the understanding that “eternal vigilence is the price of freedom.”
Will look for you again, pray soon….. from upstate New York…..
April 28th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Dammit! This news is just breaking my heart. Sandmonkey, you are a beautiful person, and I’ve really enjoyed every minute I’ve spent here. Your personality, your wit, your keen eye for the ridiculous, would make you a perfect fit as a commentator on FOX news over here in the States, seriously! It breaks my heart to know that a F’d up government causes people to be deprived of gems like you.
After all this time reading here, I feel like I’m losing family. Your “family discussion” posts have had me laughing until I’ve had tears in my eyes. I’ve prayed for you and your family, and I’ve learned so much. YOU have been such a huge blessing to me, my husband, and so many other folks who’ve found a home here. Dammit! Sam, please take care of yourself, and if you can, from time to time, post somewhere (Michael J Totten’s blog, for instance) and let us all know that you are doing okay.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Egyptian government=feckless leaches of human liberty.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:01 pm
I am a regular reader and extremely infrequent commenter (maybe once ?). But I have always admired your courage to continue with this blog in an environment very hostile to free speech. I certainly understand your decision to stop before you offend one too many governmental nitwits. Thank you for your blogging, and I hope to see you reincarnated somewhere soon.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Take care my brother.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Today is a sad day for the international blogger community! One of the most intelligent and courageous voices of the middle east is calling it quits.. you are such a gifted and smart person you will make your way! In a free country or in the industrialized west you would make it to the top! So why not move? Don’t waste your talent!
I/we hope to hear from you in the not too distant future! All the best and take care!
April 28th, 2007 at 3:35 pm
I don’t remember how I found your blog, but I started reading just after you started publishing. It’s been a blessing in many ways, because you’ve prepped me for some of the maddness that comes from marrying into an Egyptian family.
walla, I’m going to miss you something fierce.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
It is not nice to make a grown man tear up Son.
You keep your head down, our prayers and good wishes go with you.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:50 pm
Well, damn…..I’ve enjoyed reading your work…
Sorry to see you stop, but it’s understandable.
I hope all is well with you and yours.
Watch your six.
April 28th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
Sam,
Man, I’m really sad to hear this, but, as much as I have relied on stopping by your blog daily for an intoxicating shot of humor and trenchant analysis, your personal safety is more important to me. We at Iraqi Bloggers Central were one of the first blogs to promote you in the Iraqi blogosphere (Mojo J. Sandmokey Goes Super-Aggro Upside Raed’s Head (January 31, 2005) because you were simply one of the best, thoroughly unique, and refreshingly unpredictable blogs around.
Also through IBC, here is Mister Ghost’s interview with Sandmonkey:
The In T View: Sandmonkey (May 5, 2005).
from your old pal, the Psycho Sicko American,
Jeffrey
*
April 28th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
t’was fun while it lasted O glorious Sand-simian! hopefully you can use this time to safely rest, regroup, and relaunch a new bigger, better, enterprise.
the state dept is so gonna hear from me about their lack of support for you guys. poo on them >:(
April 28th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
NO!!!!!!!! Please say it isn’t so.
I was afraid this moment would come sooner rather than later! SM, brother, I’ve been following your blog ever since the Egyptian elections two years back and I haven’t missed a post! And now you’re done. Where the hell am I gonna get the “real” news on Egypt???
This sucks, but of course, I totally understand. It’s funny, I’ve never met you (yet) but I have been terribly concerned for your safety over the last couple of years. And considering that you DO live in Egypt, I understand the move. Plus, I’d imagine it’s really hard to keep up such an awesome blog, with a ton of content, for so long.
Habibi - You will be sorely sorely missed! Take care of yourself and stay in touch.
Until we meet…
April 28th, 2007 at 4:17 pm
I’m so sad. Seriously will miss your writings monkey. Chapeau for everything you did and god bless you!
April 28th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
WTF! I wish you well and hope to see you around the blogosphere (bloggatory) again someday soon. Perhaps another nom de plume? Let’s hope so. I have enjoyed your “rantings,” even though I’ve really only been a reader since this past fall. You have enlightened my outlook on Egyptian politics and I thank you for that. Good luck and stay safe.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
Heavy heart, lump in my throat, tears streaming down my face.
I completely understand your reasons, but I can’t comprehend societies that tear the very heart out of it’s own peoples.
Freedom loving people all over the world are in my prayers in my heart.
{{{{{Sand Monkey}}}}}
April 28th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
love you too ):
April 28th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
I’ll miss your rants, but safety comes first. Be well, stay safe.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Good luck to you. Be safe, and I hope to hear from you again, maybe another blog at another time
L8
April 28th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Take care man. A sad day this is, but you’re a good guy, so be safe!
April 28th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Well… I am going to miss the snarkyness . Time to use the emergency escape money huh.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
I’ve read your blog from the beggining and it’s sad for me to see you go. Hopefully you can work something out to continue. We all understand that it’s you life not ours that could be in danger.
Best of luck wherever your path leads you.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Hey Sandmonkey… think of it…
“What resolve can torture break ?”
and also think….”Will you be your answer to your children’s, when they will ask, why you let them into enslavement. why you gave up so early…”
————We got this democracy after too long struggle—————–
there were few at imperial side, and few at victim side…. but today majority of world is democratic, they have been fooled by Media, by communist, and also by our politicians…. i know, its hard for you… but don’t give up hopes… there are still ways..
here is something, perhaps it will help. though i m not nationalist… but think of democratic world…. every one is not made to follow blog way, some have to link, some have to fought in democratic front inside court… some had to fight in police and Army, and even some had to fight inside politics…. but come on, there is still space…. some one had to join democracies against Islamofacist states…. Hope you got… that there is still a lot of work… just you need to secure your friend circle… here is a small poem, from a indian revolutionary…. perhaps it will help.
The desire of Sacrifice…now Rules our heart….
Its time to test the power… of the enemy’s blade…
come the time, we’ll leave… for the world to see…..
What joy there is…. in obsession……
in pursuit of the goal….The desire of Sacrifice..
now rules our heart… The desire of Sacrifice….
As we hang to..the last threads of Hope…
trying to hold on to…..a dream we dream together
What resolve can torture break ?
What resolve can torture break ?
The flame of Sacrifice..burns inside our hearts..
Now put to test the strength…of our enemy blade.
Did you see the writing in the skies ?
Our resolve weakens the enemy…
The spirit of Sacrifice…..
In our blood we will etch our history,
From the tyrants we shall redeem our land, our skies..
Imbued with the spirit of sacrifice, fear not even death..
you are young, and our motherland is threatened..
should you stand mute witness ?
witness, every heart carves to perform the ultimate sacrifice..
The flame of Sacrifice..burns inside our hearts..
Now put to test the strength…of our enemy blade.
Like the fragrance of the grain….
we will live in every crop our farmer raise.
Like the humming of life…
we will live on the breaths of every generation to come.
every generation…every generation …. to come.
The flame of Sacrifice….burns inside our hearts..
Now put to test the strength…of our enemy blade.
come the time, we’ll leave…for all the world to see…
what joy there is ..in obsession……in pursuit of the goal.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Dear Sandman:
Thanks for all the good you have done via your blogsite; and may it be that you come online again one day to keep the flame of thoughful and passionate commentary from an Egyptian perspective alive.
Binks, WebElf
Canada
April 28th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Forget that blogger navel-gazing stuff dude, the part that matters is that your safety is at risk. Lay low and take care of yourself. This is a great loss.
April 28th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Well, this is a sad day indeed.
Anyone can blog, but not many have the balls to do it from a country where it can cost you dearly to challenge the ideologies and politics of that place. You’ve got heart Sam and they’re taking nothing from you if you should choose to keep your head down. To paraphrase something from the film ‘McVicar’ : “You may not have won this one, but you were the best fuckin’ second the world ever saw”
I’m sure I could speak for many here that have come to know you when I say that, should you ever need a hand……. Just call, mate.
Stay safe, friend.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
Never underestimate the long term power of what you and other Middle Eastern bloggers have done, Sandmonkey. For a brief moment in time, the whole world got to see the humanity and kindred spirit of an young Egyptian, who was damned funny to boot. You made so many, many people realize that we are all the same. I don’t think for a minute that you will never return to blogging. The War on Terror, as it’s inappropriately named, is going to last as long as it takes to bring freedom to your part of the world and believe me, it IS going to happen in your lifetime. Lazy ass stupid leftists in the West will not stop it, no matter how hard they try.
You are probably too young to remember Prague Spring, but I do. This was your Cairo Spring. The Egypian version of the Soviet tanks are rolling in right now to bring back the winter, but perhaps by the time your children are as old as you are now, you will see freedom, just like the Czech Republic has it now.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
So sorry to see you abdicate… Yours was one of the finest blog and we shall all miss you - contact me on my private address - would love to keep in touch.
Salamaat wa kalamaat
April 28th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
What the fuck!!??!?!
Nooooooooooo………..
Is ok, you will rise again, I know it.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Oh, and another thing, Sandmonkey. I’ll never forget the game of blog tag we had that day way back when when we were jumping back and forth between blogs. That was great fun. If you ever land in North America again we must try and connect somewhere.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:07 pm
All your blogs are belong to us.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:11 pm
We’ll miss you SM. I’ve been reading your material for quite some time and I always got a kick out of it. You opened my eyes and others to what really goes on in your country. Thank you for that
April 28th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
So very sorry to read this. Your blogsite is always so interesting, and I’ve enjoyed it, as I am sure others have; but it is not worth your safety. Lots to do in the U.S. - so welcome if you decide to come here. With best wishes for you, always, and I will pray for you. Mariro
April 28th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
I hope you go undiscovered and wind up safely some where. You’ll be missed by your many friends inthe US.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
sandmonkey,
please be safe i willmiss you i will check every day and pray for your saftey, i am very sad
April 28th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
A long time reader and first time responder. So sorry to learn you’re quitting sandmonkey but I can’t blame you. You’ve given me a whole other aspect into your society and I’m grateful. Thanks for everything and good luck in the future.
Perhaps sometime in the future yoiu will return. In the meantime…
God Bless you, your family and friends,,
aine
April 28th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Nooooo….! Damn! shit…..F#@#!
SM you’ve changed completely my view of the Middle East. The brightness of your spirit, the people I’ve listened to ranting here along side you, the window you opened to your world all captivated me. I realize I haven’t posted here much, my knowledge of the region so limited I felt ill suited to expressing an opinion.
It seems so inadequate but… I just want to say thank you and keep safe buddy.
Barry
April 28th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Bummer! we’ll miss ya. take care.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:39 pm
I feel terrible for you, your friends, and all Egyptians whose hope for the freedoms that should be granted to all men and women has been dashed to pieces. Maybe it is time for you to leave Egypt, for awhile at least.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
When I first read your blog, I’d thought, this is great! Egypt’s farther along than I’d thought. But, I guess that’s not the case, the government there chooses to regress to the past. We lose a very wonderful voice from your country. They couldn’t have asked for a better ambassador. Egypt’s loss.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:42 pm
You will always be one of my heroes. Happy trails til we meet again.
April 28th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
[...] “Today is going to be the day that I’ve been dreading for quite sometime now. Today is the day I walk away from this blog. Done. Finished. .. One of the chief reasons is the fact that there has been too much heat around me lately. I no longer believe that my anonymity is kept, especially with State Secuirty agents lurking around my street and asking questions about me since that day.” [...]
April 28th, 2007 at 5:45 pm
You’ll be back. Either here in the US, somewhere else upon our globe, or in Egypt. You’ve already proven that you are couragous just by having this blog. Now, with this step you take, you prove that you are not foolhardy. Bravery and wisdom are qualities that tend to encompass a meaningful life, whatever your time here may be. My prayers are with you. May God bless you, keep you safe, and above all, may God move you toward Him with each choice you make, for, if He does so, and you follow, you are free. No imprisoments can bind the soul that belongs to God. Again, thank you for your tremendous nerve and hard work. May you have peace and fortune and meaning all of your years.
April 28th, 2007 at 6:01 pm
You will be missed my friend.
I hope the day will come where we in the Arab world will be able to voice our concerns without having to continuously look over our shoulder.
I am pretty sure that with the likes of your efforts, we will achieve success; it might take a couple of generations, but at least the seed is now firmly in the soil.
Good luck my friend, and thanks for the time you have taken to blog so far.
April 28th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Ok I understand wat u said and I totally respect it
though I cant hide the bitterness
u hve the right to fear and hate all wat’s happening
but monkey WTF r u doing!…. blogging aint about being a hero of an icon, u were mostly ranting , telling ur point of veiw which I may hate or love but I like to read, u were also a gr8 source of news for both pple who r living inside or outside Egypt
+ it’s not that bad to be an icon for some pple and to encourage them to feel free and write too,
I wont accuse u of being quitter coz u r not
I wont tell u to keep a low profile while blogging
I’ll miss ur links and videos and black sense of humour
I dunno wat to tell u, it will be selfish from me to tell u not to stop blogging
just remember the reason u started blogging at the first place
u TC and Be Safe Sweety, C U
April 28th, 2007 at 6:09 pm
My respect for you increases everyday…
It is a noble sacrifice that you just did. Not only did you recognize what most of the Egyptian blog-sphere is turning into, you decided not to be a part of it anymore. You always make a statement. And one of your strongest statements is currently being made - by quitting. I hope people realize and actually comprehend what your trying to say and do by quitting. I do believe there’s always something to do and I know that you are not giving up on your beliefs - you’re just evolving…maturing…reevaluating yourself and the channels in which you can actually do something… I know you’re not giving up - we wouldn’t let you.
The Monkey never dies…
April 28th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
I will miss you! Please don’t be a stranger! I hope you decide to come back!
Much love,
Red Tulips
April 28th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
this is the saddest thing I’ve heard all week
April 28th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
its been great reading you…..from israel….good luck
April 28th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
I am one of the last people to say I am ashamed to be an American, but the idea that we give so much money to such a crappy government does shame me. I am so sorry that we don’t put strings on this money, like say “free speech”.
I have learned a lot from you, and about the truth of the “arab street” good and bad. I hope that some time in the near future you will be able to continue. I also hope that if the worst happens and they arrest you, that somehow the word will get out and that some folks here in power will do something about it.
April 28th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
Retreat, if you must … fight another day.
This is a sorry day. I’ve read your blog for more than a year. I will miss it. But there is no sense/use in becoming a martyr. Be like gras in the wind … good luck.
Gerry
April 28th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
I am so sorry to see you go, though of course I understand your decision. Thanks for the great blogging and I really hope to see you blogging again in the future. Maybe someday there will be peace and freedom of expression all over our part of the world. Sh’Hashem tishmor aleicha! (May G-d watch over you).
Daphna, Tel Aviv
April 28th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
G-d bless, Sandy.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
I have been reading this site for news from Egypt for a long time and it sucks (not as bad as prison) to see it go. If you feel like you didn’t accomplish your objective take heart in small victories. If you had asked me what I thought about the M.E. before I read a few blogs I would have wanted to destroy everything. Now I can’t say that I wouldn’t feel bad if it happened.
Maybe you should leave and start an ex-pat egyptian blog. If you decide to go to the U.S. rember to take lots of water and travel at night. We will know it is you if someone named Javier shows up in Cali and starts a blog about Egypt.
Take it easy, drink plenty and don’t work to hard.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
I seldom comment, but have always enjoyed your information, perception, and rants. I have shared them, through links, with many people.
This is indeed a sad day, eventhough I understand how you came to make your decision.
Just keep fighting the bastids, even if you have to do it in another, and safer, way.
Freedom is the natural yearning of man, and the ’sheep’ in your country need to be reminded of that.
My sincerest best wishes to you.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Sandmonkey, you left us better than when we came, and I will miss you.
If you truly fear for your wellbeing and a search is possible, it might be time to lose the old hard drive so that it can never be retrieved. I’m sure your security officials have someone who can retrieve stuff you don’t want them to retrieve. That’s called evidence, and in your country (or mine) you don’t want that presented in a trial. I speak as a security official. You wanted a new computer anyway, right?
Best of luck.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Wait…you mean people were listening to *those* phone calls? Nice.
I’ll miss your posts, but not as much as I would miss you if you were put in prison.
Love to the Monkey…
April 28th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Standing by Sandmonkey!
Till you return. Stay safe from the thugs!
April 28th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Sad!
Now go find another outlet for your creative spirit!
I´ve been reading you since the cartoon days - and it´s been a blast….
April 28th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
I’ve been reading your blog daily for almost a year now, I even read all the posts in your other blog as well. I must say it was great while it lasted.
All the best… may we one day exist in a society where man is free to share his ideas without the need for anonymity or the concern that he will end up in jail. The blogger revolution has started, and it will go on. Till then, hang in there.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Never say never, maybe just, until a later date. As so many posters here have stated, you’ve opened my eye’s to so much. To so many differing and valid opinions. If the Egyptian government knew the good you’ve done for Egypt’s reputation they would give you a medal not surveillance. You blog was a well enjoyed routine in my daily journey. A way to wind down from a hectic day in the evening or a way to get ready for another day in the morning and converse with people from all over with experiences and opinions from all over. Such a pity to throw it all away after all the effort but I nor anyone else can question the decision about your safety. Take care, keep your ideals high and return someday when things have improved as they surely must. We will miss you Sandmonkey
April 28th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Peace. Be safe.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:56 pm
I will truly miss your intelligent and witty posts. You have made a huge contribution. It’s good to know that there are people out there in the world like you (too few, though). I have been very concerned about your safety–and the emotional toll that it takes to deal with these issues. Please take good care of yourself and stay safe.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:58 pm
The Egyptian authorities may think they score a victory when they silence bloggers (especially great bloggers like you) but they have succeeded in embarrassing themselves and disgracing the regime. Any government that can pressure thoughtful voices into silence is not strong but pathetic.
Good luck.
April 28th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Damn it, it’s such a pitty..
Well, I hope you’ll have a great life. I hope things will turn out good for Egypt.
I’m very, very, sorry. Your blog will be missed…
April 28th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
I am so sorry to see you leave. I’ve been enjoying reading your blog for probably 3 years. It is a shame that anyone anywhere has to fear for what they think and say. Hopefully someday Egypt will reflect more of what reasonable people like you want it to be.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
I do not believe you.
I’ll keep searching for ifiweresandmonkeyandiwantedtorant.com
April 28th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Good luck, and maybe reconsider your religion?
April 28th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
I read you all the time although I have never posted. Good luck, and take care. Please take good care of yourself.
Al Gomez
April 28th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Sandmonkey, thank you thank you thank you for all you’ve done. Nothing has been wasted and so much of worth has been added. Please consider coming to the USA - and if there is a Mrs. Sandmonkey and any little Sandmonkeys .. bring them too .. we need you here!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Too bad, I’ve enjoyed your blog. You did your part. Watch your back, and good luck.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
It’s not just that you’r the kind of guy who decided me to begin my own blog…
Not just that i was reading you everyday…
My biggest problem is that you gave me the hope to be one day in peace with your country, on my south border…
I’d like to tell you: DON’T GO !
But your security is more important…
I hope for hope, it will just be a little more difficult now
Take care of you !!! And thanks for all
April 28th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Don’t go Monkey!
Don’t go!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
sandmoney, your blog kept me sane while i studied in cairo last semester, and i didnt stop reading when i returned to the states. im sad to see you go, but be safe and watch your back, and thanks from an american who fell in love with egypt’s people and wishes the best for them. good luck and godspeed!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
It’s a sad day but no matter what you do, rock on, rock on Sandmonkey.
We loved your embrace of freedom and the sound of the joy in your rants as you felled many a fool along the way.
We’re not altogether surprised that the day has come for oppression to touch to close to home.
One day even you and yours will be free.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
Oh my gosh. This is so bad.
I’ve started reading your blog relatively recently, and haven’t commented (I tend to lurk for a while before starting to comment)… But I’ve also been very seriously interested in the issues and have been learning so much from your blog.
I really, really hope you’ll return to blogging soon. If you decide to come back, please let me know.
Best of luck!
April 28th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Mr. Monkey,
God Speed my friend. I would leave, before I’d ever let a Government stop me.
Come to America. and be truly free.
God Bless.
-Chuck
April 28th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Sam - you are, and have been, amazing. Courageous, forthright, and funny as hell! Don’t let the fuckers get you down. Find a way to keep on going, not only for your own sanity, but for Egypt, too. Egypt needs you. The mideast needs you. Frankly, without being all mushy about it, the world needs you and your insight, analysis, and willingness to report on your country.
God bless ya, pal. He’s (oops, don’t want to piss her off) She’s looking out for you.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
I suppose this was inevitable…since the Big Pharoah’s last post is from two months ago. That’s just long enough to look like a coincidence.
April 28th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Blog-divorced?
My bloghubby has left me! It’s a very sad day indeed. I think I’ll go cry now. Does this mean I have to shut down my blog now too?…
April 28th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Blog-divorced?
My bloghubby has left me! It’s a very sad day indeed. I think I’ll go cry now. Does this mean I have to shut down my blog now too?…
April 28th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
Very sad news.
I’ve been reading your blog for about a year, and it has really made me appreciate living in liberal democrazy, with all the freedom we take for granted.
Stay safe, and be back soon.
Lars
April 28th, 2007 at 8:55 pm
So, you dared to believe from the first place that you were going to change any thing?, in Egypt (The Blackhole Where Time Freeze), poor asshole!
And now, when you hit the grim reality you fainted???
Did not your MBA taught you to set a realistic target???
-If you are blogging for change, better you stopped.
-If you are blogging for fun, keep on
the value of blogging is to leave a “Parallel Record” for others, some thing different that common media handle, your personal experience that matters and NOT the events nor consequences.
pull yourself together…….damnit!
April 28th, 2007 at 9:09 pm
Sad to miss you. All this is very strange to me - I’ve not noticed anything on your blog that should be of any concern to the big wigs. Quite the contrary, your descriptions of life in Cairo seemed more like an ad for the place than anything else.
Maybe a very good lawyer would be a good idea?
Greetings, european drage lun
April 28th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
Fuck!!! Sam, this sucks!!!
So I guess this begs the question…when are you moving to the US?
Don’t be a stranger, dude–you know where to find me. We all need to know you’re ok!
April 28th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
I’m very sorry for your decision: although I never wrote a comment, I read your blog every day.
Anyway your reasons are deep and appropriate, so I respect them and say good luck.
April 28th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Stay safe! I’ve been reading you regularly almost since the very beginning of your blog, and will miss it very very much, but your safety is of utmost importance.
April 28th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
Sandmonkey:
This is a sad day. You’ll be missed. Still, it’s a comfort knowing that there are people like you out there. Take care!
April 28th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Long time reader. Appreciate the perspective on Egyptian life you’ve presented. Thank you for everything.
Be safe.
=darwin
April 28th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Monkey, nice ex-Jewish Boy, Brooklyn Jon, Solomon-
Thanks for dashing any illusions I had of “tolerating” and “accepting” Jews as normal human beings. as anything but inimical to my well-being
April 28th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
I’ve always enjoyed this log. Best of luck.
April 28th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Egyptian Blogger Quits
Sandmonkey is quitting blogging.
One of the chief reasons is the fact that there has been too much heat around me lately. I no longer believe that my anonymity is kept, especially with State Secuirty agents lurking around my street and asking questions…
April 28th, 2007 at 10:47 pm
I’m saddened. I’ll miss your commentary.
But I also understand.
All the best to you, Sam. Salaam to you and yours.
April 28th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
If anything happens to you we will avenge you.
A campaign to stop aid to Egypt would be exactly the thing. Americans don’t want to be sending money to enemies, let alone oppressive ones.
April 28th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
fyi
http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/001420.html
April 28th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Great news!
The cynical snarky pro-US (and clearly pro-Israel) monkey is the one who sodded off at the end. GOOD RIDDANCE!! : )
April 28th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Sandmonkey.. I hope you keep safe and well! I for one will miss you viewpoint comment a humour. But I agree with your decision.. I am only amazed you kept going so long. I hope that it will be safe for you to blog again.
April 28th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
Sandmonkey,
Just sent you $25 to use as you like. It us the least I could do for the work you have done here for us jaded Westerners.
Keep your head down.
April 28th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Thanks for all the great writing, I have enjoyed your blog and it gave me a lot of hope that the people in our region of the world are not all fanatics.
Shalom from Jerusalem….. Keep safe
April 28th, 2007 at 11:48 pm
I want my Monkey love.
In a word, ugh
April 28th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
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April 28th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Take care of you! Hooah!
April 29th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Awwww, man…
Your words and presence will be missed, Sam.
Stay safe!
April 29th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Too bad, i guess u didnt collect enough emergency escape money ;). Even though i disagree with most of what u have to say, I will miss this blog.
April 29th, 2007 at 12:27 am
Wow,
I’m shocked and sad. Take care. I hope one day that you will blog again.
April 29th, 2007 at 12:37 am
OH NO WAY please tell me this is a delayed april fool
April 29th, 2007 at 1:18 am
Oh, this does suck. But you got to do what you’ve got to do, for your safety and that of those you care for. I hate that our government supports such thuggery! It stinks that voices of freedom loving folks are silenced by fear of governmental persecution. Maintain a low profile, Sam, and hope you can feel safe to write again soon. You will be in my prayers. Love from Florida, USA, my brother.
April 29th, 2007 at 1:38 am
Today is a sad day indeed in the blogosphere. Sandmonkey, you will be sorely missed by many people, myself included. You writings have been informative, insightful, and often humorous. I hope to read your writings again someday.
There are many times I have worried about your safety. This may be the time to pull an emergency escape. In fact, the soooner, the better. Emigrate to America or Canada - especially Canada! Our winters may be cold, but our hearts are warm.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep safe, Sandmonkey.
-Nelle, from Nova Scotia, Canada.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:08 am
Others have suggested it: Go to America or Canada.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:14 am
I will miss reading you. I hope you can blog again one day.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:16 am
I pray that God will deliver you from fear, bless you, and make you a blessing to your people.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:17 am
I wish you all the best.
You are a breath of fresh air.
Come to America.
Hopefully you will get t experience real freedom.
If you come over, I am sure you will love America, unlike some ungreatful Americans:
http://nosnowhere.wordpress.com/2007/04/26/being-a-texan-american/
May God bless and protect you.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:07 am
Stay strong and G-dspeed
April 29th, 2007 at 3:09 am
you will be missed.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:14 am
Hey Sandmonkey
Don’t give up. There is a time and a place for every event under heaven. (ECC:3) Go get yourself safe and insulated and come back with both barrells blasting!!!
The Very Best To You
April 29th, 2007 at 3:21 am
لأا دى اقولهالك باعربى
احا انت بتستهبل
يا ريتنا ما اتكلمنا فى حاجة يا عم :@
اصبر بقة علشان عندى مصيبة هاحلها و هاعرف اكتبلك كومنت بجد
April 29th, 2007 at 3:29 am
Thanks for all the wisdom and information. You’ve made a difference in at least my life. Stay safe - and you and your country will be on my mind forever. Good luck - and hopefully the world will yet again come to see “the monkey” when things are safer.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:39 am
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April 29th, 2007 at 3:45 am
Allah yehmik, w yridd 3annak wled el haram,
Stay safe. I still hope you’ll be able to safely come back to blogging, but do not rush it; in our part of the world, paranoia is a very useful quality…
April 29th, 2007 at 4:01 am
SM,
I have such mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’m glad you’re stopping on your own terms. On the other hand, I’m sad to lose you as a window onto the Egyptian world, and host to a contentious and interesting group of people. Your site was the first website I’d go to in the morning, and the last before I went to sleep. In losing you and the community surrounding you, I feel that I am losing a little part of my soul. But of course, I understand and respect your need to put your safety first. Thank you.
bj
April 29th, 2007 at 4:02 am
And as usual, lynne (#149) is right.
April 29th, 2007 at 4:05 am
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April 29th, 2007 at 4:16 am
Sorry to see it come to this, but I was not surprised. I hope you took my advice and have been putting getaway money back, these two years.
Stay safe and remember sucess is in the journey, not just the destination.
Papa Ray
West Texas
USA
April 29th, 2007 at 4:19 am
viva la monkey. i love you, man.
April 29th, 2007 at 4:28 am
GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE AND STAY SAFE, I WILL MISS YOUR BLOG.
April 29th, 2007 at 4:38 am
Thank you for your coverage and for your translation efforts for me a year ago.
April 29th, 2007 at 4:42 am
SM, you have to be safe. I certainly understand. But THANK YOU for teaching a lot of us about what Egypt and the ME are really like. I am certainly glad to have stumbled across, and bookmarked your page a year or so back. This is NOT what we were taught in school.
God Speed SM!!
Vic
San Mateo, CA
April 29th, 2007 at 4:43 am
Sandmonkey,
I am REALLY sorry to see you go. You - and Egyptians who think like you - were one of the few remaining hopes for peace between Arabs and Israelis. I’m sorry you don’t feel safe doing this anymore, but fully understand.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:02 am
OH what sad news! I love reading your blog! But I understand why you cant continue. Be safe, my prayers are with you.
If you happen to start another blog…. email me!!
Cya Friend !
April 29th, 2007 at 5:05 am
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!
You’re going to be seriously missed man. Walahi ya basha! I’m not sure if this is worth it, but I just hope you realize that YOU and BigPharaoh have been 2 of the most influential bloggers in the past year for me.
I have been changed by the blogosphere, not just in terms of opinions but even as a person and I have YOU to thank for part of that. Always keep that in mind. You have offered a much needed perspective that few ever helped provide.
Even in your absence, your writings will continue to make a difference. They’ll remain here for everyone interested to read. The A.P.U. series were defintely some of your best.
Take care my friend and stay safe!
Drima @ The Sudanese Thinker
April 29th, 2007 at 5:13 am
Something to give you hope…
http://youtube.com/watch?v=p86BPM1GV8M
good luck
April 29th, 2007 at 6:50 am
I found you through Shire Network News. You’ve done an amazing job, but there’s only so much one person can be expected to do. In a better world you’d be free to worry about your integrity without having to fear for your a&!.
April 29th, 2007 at 6:52 am
I found you through Shire Network News. You’ve done an amazing job, but there’s only so much one person can be expected to do. In a better world you’d be free to worry about your integrity without having to fear for your a&!.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Goodbye Sam and best of luck for the future.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:18 am
I’ve been reading you for over a year now. I will miss you, but you need to do what keeps you safe! Good Luck, Friend
Jeromey in Ohio
April 29th, 2007 at 7:26 am
Another candle snuffled, Egypt is getting darker and darker. Thanks for two years of quality blogging. I liked my daily dose of you and I’m fearing the effects of withdrawal. Please consider moving to the US or Canada, both governments need reliable Arab-speaking translators to keep track of the jihadist buzz either in the mosques or on the phone and the Internet. With your track as a liberal blogger of international fame, you could probably get a cushy government job and keep your anonymity as well.
Anyway, if you decide to start another blog in safer conditions, you have our addresses and at your call your readership will return en masse. Good luck to you, dear SM, and may we meet you again in the blogosphere.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Goodluck with your luck with your life and future endeavors. Sorry you have to stop doing the things you love and are good at. Enjoyed reading your site and will miss it in the future. Nothing but the best.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Keep safe, SM - this is the main thing for now.
Then, maybe you could surface again later, somewhere more agreeable with blogging.
Best.
April 29th, 2007 at 7:58 am
Thanks - really enjoyed the site - if you do decide to come back I for one will be glad…
April 29th, 2007 at 8:04 am
I have been a long time reader. You must stay safe and post another day.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:16 am
First time poster, long time reader. Your last post was moving. Thanks for all the insights you’ve shared with us over the years. Wishing you the best for the future, and here’s to hoping you’ll be able to come back one day.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Long Live the Sandmonkey! Take care of yourself. I can’t wait until your book comes out on the APU.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:31 am
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April 29th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Stay safe - that’s all that matters for now. Egypt needs people like you….I fear that dark times are arising for freedom.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:49 am
Sorry to hear that you have to stop! You were my source of information from the Middle East.
You did a wonderful job, thank you for that. Be healthy and strong, and take care of course!! You’re welcome if you want to visit.
Thank you again.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:50 am
Good luck and stay safe. Hope to see you back in the blogosphere someday. You and your blog will definitely be missed, but I’m sure we haven’t yet heard the last of the Sandmonkey.
April 29th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Dear SM,
Thank you very much for the wonderful blogging you have done over the years. You were smart and had a humour.
I understand your concerns and wish you all the best,
will miss you.
Egyptian in Germany
April 29th, 2007 at 8:58 am
Sandmonkey, this is the first time i have commented on your blog.
I am a retired lady from the states and I’ve been reading your blog since the cartoon fiasco. you have made me laugh and cry.
I read your blog every day and it has been an educational experience for me.
First it was Big Pharoah and now you. It makes me very sad. Where do I go now to get my daily fix? You have no idea how much I will miss you!
I understand why you have to do this but it breaks my heart.
I wish you the very best in life and hope to see you again somewhere!
April 29th, 2007 at 9:01 am
I will miss you Sam, I hate that you leave I believe that you know better, so God bless you.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:00 am
egyptian sandmonkey
Has…reluctantly…quit blogging. Stay safe Sam.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:15 am
Yet another first time poster… you’ve been my favorite blogger for almost 2 years now, and I’m really sorry to see you go. Have an awesome life and despite the way it seems now, I hope that the day is not far when you will be able to write whatever the heck you want without fearing for your life.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:40 am
I am sorry to hear that, but I thank you for a very interesting blog and I wish you well.
When you’ll visit Europe, let me know. Take care!
April 29th, 2007 at 10:49 am
I am totally gutted.
April 29th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
OK, everyone, now that Monkey’s little song and dance show is over, maybe it is time you started to pay attention to what the average Egyptians’ concerns and worries about their country are:
http://monem-press.blogspot.com/2007/02/mb-blogs.html
April 29th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
[...] “Done,” the Sandmonkey explains that he has been too cavalier about his personal safety: One of the [...]
April 29th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Good luck Sam, may God bless you.
April 29th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
[...] Rantings of a Sand Monkey walks away from blogging. Definately read why. (h/t to Cao) [...]
April 29th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Best of luck Sandmonkey
April 29th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Your voice will be missed.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Take care Sand Monkey. Hope to hear from you again. I think I’ll take a look at some of the links to the other bloggers on your site.
April 29th, 2007 at 2:15 pm
You can’t go!!! Where else are we supposed to find out what is going on around here??
You’ve been great, more than great……there are not enough words. Wish I knew you so I could at least give you a hug.
Take care and be safe. Thank you for everything.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
This is a victory for Radical Islam. I no likey.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
[...] die Parole “Bad news are good news”? Ich seit heute nicht mehr: Unser Mann in Ägypten, the Sandmonkey, hat seinen Abschied aus der virtuellen Welt [...]
April 29th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Hey Sandmonkey, good luck and stay safe.
Mid East News:
http://showmetherules.blogspot.com
April 29th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Hey Sandmonkey, have fun and stay safe.
showmetherules.blogspot.com
April 29th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Take care, man. You did good when you had the chance, and that’s what counts.
April 29th, 2007 at 3:58 pm
I add my voice to GemiHoood
A7777AAAAHH!!!
April 29th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
In Rome Total War there is a fantastic quote from Hippocrates that says everything: “Athenians, there is little time for words, but to the brave a few words are as good as many”…
…therefore I’ll just say “Obrigado!”
(PS: Consider sending the occasional piece by mail to be published in other blogs under a pseudonym - Fjordman quit blogging but he still writes)
April 29th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
Sam, I’ll never forget you!
I understand that everyone sometimes comes to point where things are repeating themselves and there’s not so much more to do or say, but I don’t think you had reached that point at all, and you managed to change your blog and stories all the time.
May your god be with you.
Adrian
April 29th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
SM,
you have done so much good work, and been a real blessing to your readers. I want to thank you for it with all my heart.
Maybe one day you can come back.
You will know best what to do. Stay safe!
May the persecutors pay a heavy price for their misdeeds!
Regards,
Michael
April 29th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Ah-how sad…where can I go now to get rational comments on arab affairs?
Thank you for your insights - best of luck to you in the future! Fight the good fight.
April 29th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
[...] feel like a close friend has died. Sandmonkey’s calling it [...]
April 29th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
SM,
I discovered your site about a year and a half ago. This has been a regular read for me.
Thank you for the insight to the struggles of your country.
I may not have always agreed with your, or your commentors viewpoints, but it has been incredibly eye opening here on the other side of the world.
This is a sad day indeed.
Lay low, Be safe and may God Bless you.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Oh Sandmonkey, you can’t quit!
Here’s a better idea:
1) Take a break for one month.
2) Start a new blog with a different name and post all the light stuff on it - nothing that could get you in trouble.
3) Post your serious articles anonymously on another blog - I’m sure there are dozens who would be honored to host you. alex here mentioned Fjordman’s example, and I think it’s a good one.
Please don’t disappear on us.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:08 pm
I will miss this blog it is one of my favorites. Itis enlightening, informative and very funny and entertaining a lot of the tiem too. We wish you peace and safety and hope you return in the near future.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
The Internet just got a little less interesting, you will be missed.
Thank you for what you’ve done- it meant something. Good luck and God bless.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Please add your comments to the tribute post to SM on GNblog.com
BJ, thanks for your kind words.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
210 comments fe yomein ya Monkey:-) yalla erga3 ba2a.
April 29th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
nooo!
R u serious?
u won't be writing anymore?
Tab come live in Lebanon and you can pretty much blog the hell out of everything from here!
think about it…
April 29th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Sandmonkey: I have read your blog, but I have not left comments before. It is very interesting to read about life in Egypt. I am very sorry to see you stop writing, and I hope it is temporary. I also want to thank you for helping me to appreciate freedom all the more. Best of luck !
April 29th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
I’m so sad to see you stop blogging Sandmonkey. I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and it’s always been insightful, intelligent, fascinating and often incredibly funny as well. I’ll miss this blog and your wonderful writing.
It’s so, so wrong that you have to stop.
Stay safe, and be happy and healthy, and hopefully come back soon.
Nan
April 29th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
One of the fallouts of our withdrawal from Iraq will be the increase in “boldness” of our so-called Egyptian and Saudi friends as they beat up on their own citizens and map out a policy not-so-friendly to us. Watch out!
April 29th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Uh, Sandmonkey, these are bad news :..(
I’ve read your blog quite a while, must be about a year now, without ever commenting.
I wish there was anything one could do. Oh shit man, I don’t even know what to say - except that I loved your blog and am very sad and puzzled to hear you are quitting.
My best wishes be with you, luv & kisses, Zed (from Germany)
April 29th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
I am really sorry to hear that you are hanging up your keyboard. First Mindbleed, then BP - now you. Is there a new dark age descending on Egypt?
Hope you can find a new safer way to let it all hang out and that despite it all you will be back.
Nil carborundum!
April 29th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Nbr 222: waaaah … and I just found you! Feel the lights are going out one by one - never thought we’d see such days! Thanks for while it lasted - take good care of yourself and hope you’ll rise again some time soon. The voices of enlightenment mustn’t be silenced, never! God bless you, heathen …
April 29th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Be safe Sandmonkey, I will miss your insight and snarky Libertarian views.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Been here since the cartoon row….read every single post… will miss ya.
But safety first. Understandable. Take care. Godspeed.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Nooooooo!!!! I have loved reading your blog, hearing your stories, gaining insight into a part of the world I never dreamed I would hear personally about. I’m Israeli, and it pains me that none of my neighbors can experience the freedoms that I can. I’m in Washington DC these days, if there’s anything I can do…
I’ll miss you! Stay safe
April 29th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the good reads.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Will miss you.
April 29th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Good riddance.
You were a zionist and a neo-con after all.
Seems your heroes are suffering quite a lot in Baghdad lately…
April 29th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
# 135 - Ziv, thanks for that.
April 29th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Ditto what Jonathan Levy says @ 214.
April 30th, 2007 at 12:11 am
I really did not see that one coming. I will miss your witty insightful posts but I am sure you will find a way to continue what you’ve started. It is just a transition; it is not the end. Will be waiting for the evolved you.
April 30th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Dear Sandmonkey,
I am so sorry about that news and especially the reasons why you took your decision. I will miss you. You are a GREAT and interesting person. A wonderful aspect of Egypt will be silent now. How could I help you? I will miss you. Take care. All my best wishes.
April 30th, 2007 at 12:56 am
I just came upon your blog today, and am so sorry to hear you are done.
Good luck and fight the good fight in whatever other way you can.
April 30th, 2007 at 1:00 am
I’ve commented infrequently over the years, but read you religiousl every dayy. Do what you need to do to be safe, but know that you touched, informed and enriched many people with your writing and commitment to change. Thank you for what you have done and for what you will do one day. Stay safe and I hope to see you writing again somewhere soon. All the best wishes to you.
April 30th, 2007 at 1:13 am
Sorry to see you go. Anyway, uder these circumstances. Why do I have a feeling we’ll be reading you from one or another media outlet in the states in the nearby future? Wishful thinking or is my sixth sense accurate? Let’s see
Good luck Sam.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:30 am
Well it has been a great ride - thanks for all the good stuff. The APU posts are legend.
All the very best for you and your loved ones.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:33 am
This blog was one of the ones I check daily, almost hourly. I really thank you for your work to give a voice to what is happening in Egypt. I live in Chicago and rarely leave it. Thank you for giving me a glimpse outside the looking glass. Best of luck to you! Thank you for your reporting.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:37 am
p.s. Bye BrooklynJon
Hope to catch up with you on some other blogs.
April 30th, 2007 at 3:13 am
I come by way of Michelle Malkin and I come to pay respects and encourage you to be safe, first. Some day, you will be back. God keep you!
April 30th, 2007 at 4:48 am
Top ten things Sandmonkey is:
10. occasionally reckless (that’s life)
9. fearless
8. intelligent
7. incisive
6. original
5. consistent
4. interpretive
3. brilliant
2. outspoken
1. hilarious
Top ten things Sandmonkey is NOT:
10. self-congratulatory
9. a parrot
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1. evil
you get the point. loyal readers can fill in the blanks.
SM, your and your readers march to the beat of a different drummer. thank you very much for making us wiser and smarter and more enlightened about life in the old country and middle east issues. you rock.
now go listen to some classic Stones or G’n'R or Dark Side of the Moon or something. get your killer out and let us see you on the other side, eh.
in’sha Allah.
April 30th, 2007 at 6:31 am
Sandmonkey,
Thank you for your voice, keep it safe, Do what you need to do.
April 30th, 2007 at 6:43 am
Hi. i come home everyday after school and this page was one of the things i looked forward too. To see it shut down like this disturbs me, Because this was one of the few places i could see reasonable debate without selective media or fucked up patriots and zealots like the people i usualy discuss this with.
It has been sand monkeys opinions i have always come to look foreward to as thought provoking in a sensible fashion, with news from egypt and the middle east that an jewish educated australian has a hard time sifting through bullshit for. This is the second funeral i ever gave a damn about, seeing as you are mostly likely to disapear unto death as it were.
Long life sandmonkey, I hope that these changes that have become menacing enough to shut down a forum of thought such as this will not last, and perhaps in the future it shall rise from the ashes.
Shallom SM.
-Shuv
April 30th, 2007 at 6:47 am
I it my first time to write a comment, even though I’ve been reading your blog daily for almost a year now
I’ll miss your blogging. I am not sure that quitting is the right thing to do, and deep inside I kinda feel that you may change your mind soon, after knowing how it feels to loose all that fame. However, may god be with you.
Habashy
April 30th, 2007 at 7:01 am
I’ve only been an occasional reader. Born and bred in the US and always thankful for it. Thanks for all your efforts, for us as well as yourself. Liberty is strong when it spreads, it is weakened when it is extinguished elsewhere. Anywhere.
I’m sorry that things are looking bad lately, but they’ve been worse. 50+ years ago Egyptians were cheering Rommel’s tanks when they were about to push into Cairo, but humanity survived. Not meant to bash Egyptians, in the face of British imperialism, any port in a storm. Just a measure of how much worse it could be.
Perhaps it is a measure of how fatalistic I am lately that that’s how far I reach back.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:15 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Sand Monkey, you cannot do this, I’m living and breathing cuz you help me, cuz you stand by me, you’re leaving me and I’ll fall down without your support, I won’t be able to continue, please don’t do this, please get back soon and write, please Sand Monkey, please come back……
Hind El-Hinnawy
April 30th, 2007 at 7:43 am
Oh so you’re a quitter SM, that’s ok. bye bye
April 30th, 2007 at 7:44 am
A political animal like you can´t shut up. I´m sure your rational, reasonable voice will pop up again somewhere. Hope to find you then.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:54 am
SM we’re all in this, we won’t submitt to their damn terror, I’m in it with you SM I know we doubt if it’s all worth it and it’s not, but You will come back cause it’s not about changing, it’s about doing what’s right, we have decided me and u ever since we were kids, do speak our damn mind, and that is exactly what u will continue doing in this blog, u aint quitting, we aint quitters.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:01 am
What a pity!
April 30th, 2007 at 8:18 am
This is truly a sad thing.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:22 am
man, WTF, you can’t let them win….
April 30th, 2007 at 8:30 am
We will miss you, Sam. I was beginning to worry about your safety, so I’m actually glad you’ve decided to do the smart thing. Still, we need more people like you….many, many more people like you.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:56 am
As so many people have said, this is very sad.
Hope your voice will be heard again.
April 30th, 2007 at 9:29 am
First time commenter, long time reader.
I was typing a short paragraph out of a few things I really wanted to say to you, but then it turned into a few paragraphs so I decided to email it.
I’m sure you’ve got hundreds of comments and emails to read… I hope you have the time to read them all.
What will I do now that…you’re gone?
April 30th, 2007 at 9:46 am
Quitter?
Doing the right thing?
Is it really up to you at this point?
Think again.
April 30th, 2007 at 10:19 am
[...] Der kultige Blogger aus Egypten meldete sich am 28. April mit einem erschütternden Posting ab (Link). Dazu sind inzwischen 257 Leserkommentare eingetroffen. In der deutschen Blogosphäre findet sich [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 10:36 am
Guys, the judge that is suing 21 Egyptian bloggers is on the next session of the Arab Broadcast Forum in Abu Dhabi, he will be on the 3pm session (+4GMT) and the moderator will be receiving questions from the audience AND VIA EMAIL to hewar@bbc.co.uk
More information on my blog here: http://mahmood.tv/2007/04/30/a-moment-in-history-a-multicast/
Please spread the word. I’ll be on the panel too.
April 30th, 2007 at 10:44 am
Will REALLY miss your words. I will be praying for you.
April 30th, 2007 at 11:09 am
[...] kultige Blogger aus Egypten meldete sich am 28. April mit einem erschütternden Posting ab (Link). Dazu sind inzwischen 257 Leserkommentare eingetroffen. In der deutschen Blogosphäre findet sich [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 11:12 am
i knew he would chicken out sooner or later…
go hide sandmonkey, like a woman.
April 30th, 2007 at 11:36 am
This is very sad. Your safety is what is important though. The best of luck to you. I hope to hear again from you soon.
April 30th, 2007 at 12:00 pm
When Pamela Met the Sandmonkey:
“You see people in Egypt getting arrested left and right for no reason and being charged with the most ridiculous charges….. the majority of the Egyptian blogosphere is becoming silent. People that were vocal before are censoring themselves big time…
April 30th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
You remind me of Abd El Nasser when he stepped down after 67 defeat!! All ppl need u monkey, DONT QUIT. it seems that u’ve got little paronid these days especially when u talked about noises in ur mobile phone loool. I always enjoy ur posts man, try to be wise, don’t talk much about ur trips etc.
Best of luck
April 30th, 2007 at 12:16 pm
Sad day for eygpt
cheers
Alex
(First time commenter, long time reader)
April 30th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
[...] Original Link. digg_skin = ‘compact’; [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Again I’m telling you don’t submit…….please don’t please sand monkey, if they will stop us from just writing they should expect more violence and terrorism, writing is the civilized way to express how we feel, if we stopped doing this then why should we live…………I don’t agree with anybody who is glad you stooed writing………. keep on writing to keep on living
April 30th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
http://mahmood.tv/2007/04/30/a-moment-in-history-a-multicast/
you might find that interesting
April 30th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I miss you Sam.
EGYPT: COURAGEOUS BLOGGER BOWS OUT
Cairo, 30 April (AKI) - The Egyptian Sand Monkey - one of the country’s most popular and straight talking blogs - has closed down his site. In a farewell message, the blogger explained “that there has been too much heat around me lately,” adding he feared for his anonymity with “State Security agents lurking around my street and asking questions about me.” He went on to say that his bowing out was also due to changes in the Egyptian blogosphere, “too much media attention, too much hype,” and the need for a period of reflection.
The news of the farewell to the web of the “sand monkey” because of alleged repression by the Egyptian regime, has captured the interest of the local media and on Monday the story was carried by most of the main Arab-language dailies.
One of the most vibrant voices in the political and social debate of the country Sand Monkey has over the past two years consistently reported on the violence and brutality used against political activists during protests agianst the rule of president Hosni Mubarak.
Egyptian bloggers came to the attention of the mainstream media two years ago and have since become an important pillar of information in a country where the media is largely state controlled.
In recent months the blogosphere has been in the sights of the Egyptian authorities who fear the spread via the Internet of information that is not controlled or at least filtered by central power. In one particular case cellphone images of an Egyptian citizen, who had been tortured in a police station, appeared on Egyptian blogs and were quickly picked up by other sites around the globe.
Last February, a court in Alexandria sentenced blogger Karim Suleiman, 22, to four years jail for having insulted the president and Islam, the state religion. The sentence was widely condemened by human rights and press freedom campaigners.
Since 2006, Egypt has featured in the black list of counties considered enemies of Internet and of freedom of expression that is drawn up annually by the group Reporters Without Borders.
http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=CultureAndMedia&loid=8.0.409717278&par=0
(Ale/Aki)
Apr-30-07 13:18
April 30th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
[...] Original Link. [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Here’s another write up for you to read SM:
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=146413&version=1&template_id=37&parent_id=17
April 30th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Farewell Egyptian Sandmonkey!
Sam Adams, aka “Egyptian Sandmonkey”, has called it quits. Apparently, our “allies” in Egypt have turned up the heat on him.One of the chief reasons is the fact that there has been too much heat around me lately. I no…
April 30th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
STAY SAFE SANDMONKEY, WE WILL MISS YOU, CAUGHT YOU AT ATLAS. KATHIE
April 30th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
SM, A la prochaine mon ami ! Despite being from the obvious minority moderate leftie side, I have met some very interesting people on this site and these relationships have been sparked by your ability to raise very relevant and volatile questions. It is sad that this must end, but the reason for the shut down are complete understandable so apologies are unecessary. Frankly, I have been surprise as your enormous cojone’s for having kept the site up this long, but have definitely noticed that your the ferocity of the language you have used in critique of your own govt had subsided right after the arrest of those other bloggers, for good reason. That you were hanging on by your nails to this blog. If you do pop up again and it is possible to do so, please keep your SandMonkey handle, one it gloriously self depricating, a tribute to your ability to laugh at stereotypes and because I will run searches now and again to see if you haven’t re-surfaced. Ideally I would give you my e-mail address to add me to a ” keep me updated ” list but the hate mail would not end.
Stay well and safe my friend. It has been a true pleasure and an enlightening experience indeed.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Frenchie,
I, for one would never send you hate mail. For that matter, as I’ve told you before, your brand of politics would definitely position you squarely in the right wing in my neck of the woods.
Allow me to echo Frenchie’s sentiments. SM may be a little monkey, but he has the balls of a, um, much larger primate.
As for those couple of individuals calling SM a quitter from the anonymity of a weblog comment, please seek out a dictionary, look up the definition of chutzpah, and look in the mirror.
bj
April 30th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
From: Prodos (Melbourne, Australia)
My wife and I would like to thank you for all your fine work.
You are appreciated and admired.
Take your time and do whatever you need to do to be safe and sane.
Best Wishes.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Trackbacked by The Thunder Run - Web Reconnaissance for 04/30/2007
A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention.
April 30th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Hi Sam;
Sorry to hear that but I understand the difficulties. Take good care of yourself. I hope, you will come back again someday.
May be the force be with you my man.
April 30th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Good riddance you neo-con zionazi. You are a digrace to Mari. You are no revolutionary or reformer, just a silly little camel doing the work of zionazis.
April 30th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Drop Dead
April 30th, 2007 at 3:23 pm
I don’t understand. I can see how you would fear for your own safety and give it up but what was that talk about becoming a caricature of yourself? Anyways, thank you for being our eyes in Egypt for this time. Your work has been appreciated and I hope you contact people here if you ever find a more free media outlet (ha!)
April 30th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
This is sad news, but I’d hate to read on LGF that you’d been arrested. How about writing books? You’re a good writer, and I’d like to read more of you. Feel free to email the next time you’re in Boston.
April 30th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
I just wanted to say , i’ve been reading ur blog for a year & a half now , its been amazing really , & it saddens me that u’re done with that. U’re blog has been the only thing that said “Masr lisa feeha 7′eir” . Best of luck .
April 30th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
People have been asking about a site on the Mid-East, well look no further, go to:
Show Me The Rules
showmetherules.blogspot.com
April 30th, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Waiting for the new Blog: The Sandmonkey On The Run.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
SEE YOU IN HELL BABY! I read all 277 comments and you only had 3 derogatory comments so here comes no. 4 baby doll.
I said that I would never leave a comment on your fake ass blog but now this seems my last chance to do so. I know who you are but I never bothered approaching you Mr Boston Wanna be. Just admit that your mom cant protect you with her immunity and position anymore as SS approached her and requested you stop this time or else.
Celebrating Says:
April 28th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Great news!
The cynical snarky pro-US (and clearly pro-Israel) monkey is the one who sodded off at the end. GOOD RIDDANCE!! : )
My thoughts exactly. What you fail to see Mr. SM is that all these positive remarks that are left on your blog are from people who aren’t your country folk & don’t give two shits about you in contrast to the other folks who posted derogatory posts here but do our duty to luv you as an Egyptian cuz it’s our duty in fact we would come to your rescue if your were to be physically harmed, because you are an Egyptian and that’s what Egyptians do best & what do we get for that? You side with Israeli, you put down the government even though if they made your whole family in charge you guys wouldnt have a clue how to keep it safe & moving forward yet alone the governate of Giza- so don’t crticize.
I have people who offered me loads of money to tell them who you are, but I didn’t you know why- because they were Paki’s and even if they were Egyptians I wouldn’t have told because you have yours coming.
Good riddance dude you quit just in the nick of time before getting your ass shot & raped by the SS who keep this place safe from the likes of you.
I’m using a friends computer so forget the forensic tracking folks but if you ever repent then here it is if you wanna Tango: mona.amor@gmail.com
as if….
April 30th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Dang, I think I’ve got some sand in my eyes.
April 30th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
290/4 ratio, what does that tell you Mona, you are a breed on the decline. It will take time but freedom and fresh air wil prevail. Your obsessive fear of Israel will subside when you quit believing the propoganda and educate yourself to reality. You have my sympathy for you obvious paranoia Mona.
April 30th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
SM,
I haven’t commented a lot, but enjoyed reading your blog. I think the biggest thing I contributed was The Black Hole of Suck. I thought it was funny at the time, but that was before we hit the event horizon.
It is sad to see you go, but your safety must come first. My father and I both agree with the sentiments that you should come stateside ASAP. We could use more people like you to help offset the moron surplus.
To those advocating he become a martyr for democracy: Everyone is different. Not everyone has what it takes to do it and succeed. Some do and don’t know it. Sometimes it doesn’t matter if you have what it takes or not. You never know until after the fact. It is the sensable fight coupled with valour which wins the proverbial war, my friends. Neither works well on its own.
To all the haters: go sodomize yourselves with a pit viper.
-Ranba
April 30th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
They have won for now.
I think you should leave Egypt if you can
April 30th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I really hope that you and fellow bloggers will safely go through this difficult period. As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. So do blog when you are ready again. Take good care!!!!
CK Tan, Singapore
April 30th, 2007 at 5:35 pm
I GUESS YOU WILL BE RUNNING OFF TO ISRAEL NOW YOU FRAUD. YOU NEVER WENT TO ANY “PROTESTS” YOU ARE A FAKE, A PHONEY AND A PRETENDER. YOU ARE SO FULL OF YOURSELF YOU LIAR AND I HOPE MUBARAK KICKS YOUR ASS!
YOU ARE A TRAITOR TO THE EGYPTIAN PEOPLE, VIVA MASRI!
April 30th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
[...] his last post on his blog, just this past Saturday, April 28, 2007, Sandmonkey writes this heartbreaking post: Today is going to be the day that I’ve been dreading for quite sometime now. Today is the [...]
April 30th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Everytime I begin to enjoy a blog from the Arab world this happens! I really regret it, but I understand you have to stay safe. Mr. Sandmonkey, thank you and I hope that all goes will with you. God bless, Fr. J
April 30th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Damn, this sucks. I kinda knew this was going to happen once I saw SM’s shadow on CNN & the various protest posts. Thanks for sharing so much SM & wish you all the best in your future. You did a good thing w/ this blog.
Where am I going to get my Egypt fix now? Any other extremely cynical, snarky, pro-US, secular, libertarian, disgruntled Egyptian bloggers out there?
Peace to all the great & interesting ppl on the blog, including but not limited to Drima the Sudanese Thinker & all the rest(insert your name here), & a big F.O. to all the douchebag haters, esp. Antoine.
April 30th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Ha!
Typical!
Egyptians are always running from the heat
Cant stand the Libu spirit can ya? Just like your forefathers. Running and ducking when the going gets tough.
Burn in hell you coptic oig. Its Hot.:P
April 30th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
It’s been amazing reading here and it has really given me a new perspective of Egypt. A little bit of ego feeding isn’t a bad thing, but personal safety is vital. I hope you find new ways to make Egypt a better and more open place.
April 30th, 2007 at 6:23 pm
who the hell made Tedders Queen?
tedders Says:
April 30th, 2007 at 4:59 pm
290/4 ratio, what does that tell you Mona, you are a breed on the decline. It will take time but freedom and fresh air wil prevail. Your obsessive fear of Israel will subside when you quit believing the propaganda and educate yourself to reality. You have my sympathy for you obvious paranoia Mona.
check this site out & then you will know that Jews and Zionists are a force to be reckoned with and not underestimated. http://www.jewishtribalreview.org/
I ain’t here to argue but Israeli’s hate Egyptians and vice versa. They send disease to our land, they they kill our people as well as Pali babies and you say I we are paranoid you bia___. Israeli’s are Paranoid not us. They are the ones stock piling weapons WMD’s
You are going to monkeys rescue huh, that’s sweat. I here he really does suck a great Pussy you know, hence matching your skills of fellatioplus his dad is rich and I hear he is going to inherit.
Sure he is a fun guy but when he fucks with my dirty corrupt sick ass country he is messing with 100, 000, 000 Egyptians. But I guarantee you will be HEARING FROM HIM AGAIN.
LET THE GUY SOD OFF IN PEACE & QUIT JUMPING TO HIS RESCUE, THIS WHAT HE WOULD HAVE WANTED AND BY THE WAY THE RATIO IS AINT 4 NO MORE ITS 10. CIAI
April 30th, 2007 at 6:38 pm
fuck with egypt u fuck with me !
April 30th, 2007 at 6:45 pm
mess with egypt and you mess with me !
April 30th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Can somebody please remove the sand out of mona’s vagina?
April 30th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I’ve never commented on your blog before but I just want to applaud you for your effort, your patriotism and your commitment in wanting to bring about much needed change. We need more people like you. It’ll be a loss not to be able to read your rants anymore. Wishing you all the best! Stay safe
April 30th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
You and I haven’t always seen eye to eye but I’ve always enjoyed hearing your opinion. You’ve been intelligent, articulate, interesting and full of humor. You will be missed. Hope to see you in the blog world again someday. You are doing the right thing–your personal freedom and safety should come before anything else. Good luck.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
I echo what others have said SM - Good luck and God speed.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Just for the record in order to be a pro U.S. neo bla bla you must be pro-kill Palestinian babies or else the world will think you are not cool and they will think that you are a no body and that you live in a cave or something. Standing up for truth takes courage, but standing with the winners is easy. Poor monkey.. but I can sympathize with you monkey man.
You were fun to read and you helped so many disgruntled people believe for a sec or two. No a year or two that it is okay to lash out at authority but the truth is your running away dude and you were doing good although Egypt has tons of people who lived and studied in Boston that are really talented and have way better English than you with NO ACCENT you Falah lol including myself but we aren’t that desperate for attention as yourself. You may be older than me but whatever, you don’t set a good example but in these days of the fake war on Islam oops I mean terror you are a novelty.
I could wake up tomorrow and start cursing Egypt and sucking Israel’s cock and I will get a blog award too, but some of us aren’t spoiled brats and we have lives like more school then families to start etc.
When I read your blogs I say to my self: what happened to him as a child why is he so attention depraved?” but then it occurred to me that the above must be true.
You are an in the closet blogger WHO NEEDS the support of Israel and America just like Egypt. You are an opportunist not a hero and there is nothing to ashamed of but like I said the fact remains reading your political stuff is I realize t is just an outlet to vent frustration but since you are an Egyptian it really hasn;t made any of us more pro-American than we were any way we just said look at the attention starved clown making fun of his own country wanting to be American because he was humiliated while having trouble getting his student visa to study in Boston. Like M jackson hating being black he became white lol. Your doing the same thing. Good luck
Anyways it was a nice circus Mr. clown, I mean that in a good way, if it is any consolation to you.
May you blog again and amuse us in the same orderly fashion lol.
April 30th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
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April 30th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Hey..
Now super sorry i didn’t take those calls.
Ismaeleyya a rocky road.
Hope you’re feeling ok about this; let me know when you’re back.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Hey Bob why not come lick it out, I am sure you would really like that. Oh ya bring a few bullets with you to kill some Arab babies while you are at it and don’t forget to bring the C-4 so you can blow up some Church’s, Synagogues & ofcourse your favorite Mosques ,we can go to Iraq after that where I will suck you long and hard. Not!
Loser
April 30th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
Delurking to express my profound sadness that you’re shutting down. You have added valuable perspective to the international blogging scene. I sincerely hope that you find a way, and the desire, to come back soon! B’hatzlacha (may you succeed) in your endeavors.
Regards,
Zahava (Mrs. Treppenwitz)
April 30th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
Your ambition is well proportioned yet your tactics leave little hope for diplomacy in your region and a lot of room for revolution so you would be smart to reevaluate your tactic and to resurface on the political landscape as a moderate and perhaps then you can achieve much more. I have high aspirations for you “R.”
We have high hopes for you here at Mosad ; - )
April 30th, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Confessions of a Sandmonkey
Atlas interviews our Egyptian friend, the Ranting Sandmonkey on the occasion of his giving up his blog: Interesting stuff: SANDMONKEY: “Any kind of democratic reform in the country [Egypt] for…
April 30th, 2007 at 8:43 pm
# bob Says:
April 30th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Can somebody please remove the sand out of mona’s vagina?
Physically impossible. Anyone whose that bitchy has to have been born from a pumice vag, with the sand and various pieces of broken glass fused with their very being.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Can somebody please remove the sand out of mona’s vagina?
You sure it’s not a big brick of pumice?
April 30th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
And while we are at it we can then visit Egypt where we can have the cops sodomize us in the ass.
April 30th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
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April 30th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
heavenly father give us this day our daily bread…but what is this! My daily dose of Egyptian humour has gone the way of the dodo? You’ll be sorely missed but I’m sure a satirical genius like you will not stay silent for long. Salaam
April 30th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
#308 It took a while to translate your ranting into English, but just to be sure I got the gist of it, are you saying that you think your English is better than SM’s? If so take a reality check and think again. Next semester don’t skip too many of the remedial English classes and if you work hard at it you might graduate from the use of a crayon to a 2B pencil.
April 30th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Sandmonkey, no!
I have read for quite awhile and will miss your blog. This is a shocking turn of events. Please move to the States, we need you here, too!
April 30th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
lol Ranba Ral, its probably going to need a couple of bulldozers and a shovel to remove…oh and a box of TNT. Not impossible though.
April 30th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Hey Mona. Dude their are no more men in Egypt sandmonkey is a perfect testament of that.
I truley feel sorry for you love. You need to come across the boarder, drop those Egyptian zeros and get with a Libyan hero:P
April 30th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
Goodbye friend and thank you for the enlightenment. Be well keep writing!
April 30th, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Sandmonkey’s decision to stop blogging sends very serious signals about the political climate in Egypt, and the effect of the notorious constitutional amendments on the margins of freedom in the country.
The already-restricted margins of freedom are significantly eroding, and the blogosphere, the activists’ last resort, is now under attack. The past few months witnessed the imprisonment of Kareem Amer, the arrest of Abdel Moneim Mahmoud, investigations with Alaa Seif and others, and finally threats that forced Sandmonkey to quit blogging.
Freedom advocates and pro-reform groups are losing ground on daily basis. The regime’s capitalization on Western silence is turning Egypt into one large prison cell.
As an Islamist activist, I condemn this crackdown on Sandmonkey, Amer, Moneim, and all other bloggers and civil opposition activists. As a blogger, I feel insecure, and am particularly worried about the regime’s crackdown on tolerant members of all groups, who are coming closer together, defending each others’ right, and building a strong, broad, democratic alliance capable of facing the regime’s tyranny, corruption and authoritarianism.
I do not know what’s next. Phones are monitored, freedom of speech in newspapers is restricted, and blogger are intimidated. You are asking what leads to radicalism and terrorism? This is what leads to terrorism. I never find violence justifiable, but in a context where people are not allowed to think out loud, I could understand why some people resort to violence.
May 1st, 2007 at 12:30 am
Take care Sandmonkey, my only regret is I didn’t learn of your blog earlier. Stay safe and hopefully you can return someday.
May 1st, 2007 at 12:46 am
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We Love you, take care. Please be careful, I will always love my Sandmonkey. You did more to promote a positive image of Egypt than any of your leaders ever did in my lifetime. They are fools, I am worried about the direction your country is going. Visa-V Islamicism. Be careful sweetheart, they may come after you anyway. You will be in my thoughts and prayers (I know your opinion of religion, fear not I am a non-denominational Christian). Please try to come to America, we will fight for you. Bless you.
May 1st, 2007 at 1:04 am
Good bye Sandmonkey. You are a breath of fresh air. Keep safe and well. ……………..from Buenos Aires, Argentina,where I live and read your rantings. You are an international figure…………….I will miss your rantings, I feel sad……If you ever come to my country please write to me. I would love to meet you. (Don’t worry……….I am 64 years old married gal!!!)
May 1st, 2007 at 1:27 am
Go with God.
Be safe.
Thanks for everything.
You’re history (I mean that in a good way).
May 1st, 2007 at 2:42 am
Egypt has no concept of their loss. I will miss you tremendously. Be safe and may God bless you.
May 1st, 2007 at 3:28 am
Sorry to hear of your decision, SM, your blog was always educational and entertaining (ok, maybe flip those around). I agree with others suggesting you get out of Dodge.
Canada has “Refugee Status” - I think you can apply on landing here, might want to consider that?
May 1st, 2007 at 3:28 am
If School Sucks and Mona are Egypian prototypes then Egypt must be a heap of muck. Good Lord, you two alone are capable of destroying the reputation of your country without even trying!
Mona, I’m saving your comments in my emergency kit. If ever I suffer of food poisoning, reading your hateful drivel will act better than a finger down my throat.
May 1st, 2007 at 3:38 am
oh come on man!
May 1st, 2007 at 3:44 am
Good-bye, friend.
I’ll be looking for you on the otherside.
Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
- Dylan Thomas
May 1st, 2007 at 4:12 am
My hat’s off too you, you poor Sandmonkey. You Sob more than the extremely exaggerated Halocaust.
A Genuine Benidict Arnold indded. A Traitor - a sell out.
Now you get to live in the States or Canada indeed as a wannabe refugee, NOT BAD.
Hey people who read this are okay with pedophile gay priests, why not be happy with asell out like you tryna open the gates to Troy.
I so hope they get you, you claim to love Egypt but you hate it because it reminds you of your sorry self.
May 1st, 2007 at 4:14 am
Sure there are some things in Egypt that need to be reformed but this retard here was not doing anything to advance the cause,but he was just trying to gain attention and notoriety while hanging out with expat types, tourists, and wannabes. Looks like the Pharaoh caught up with your ass LOL!Egyptians are a strong and patriotic bunch and when they have had enough they will let the world know,but it will not be because of one thing this attention whore did.
Good Riddance!
May 1st, 2007 at 4:20 am
Libyan Warrior, School Sucks, Celebrating, Mona etc. Don’t waste your breathe it’s like tryna preach the Gospel in a gay bar or crack house here.
Let them have their fun but you must admit that SM was ridiculously fun to read.
Ramba, Charlie, Eva etc. instead of bawking at them (US) why not just understand things as they are you internet hooligans.
May 1st, 2007 at 4:29 am
Gina’a my first Lady ; | Gotcha Back all the Way.
May 1st, 2007 at 4:40 am
I’m so sorry Sandmonkey, so many people love you and will miss you and cry for you. Hopefully you can get to America or somewhere else safe if you want to. People will read your words here for many years, and we will read new words from you someday too. Thank you for fighting for freedom, you have made a real difference, and inspired many current and future fredom fighters.
Hang in there, God bless all of you who want freedom, be careful out there…
.
absurd thought -
God of the Universe hates
infidel bloggers
getting truth out makes him mad
keep the people in the dark
.
May 1st, 2007 at 4:43 am
CONGRATULATION’S SANDMONKEY ON YOUR CONVERSION TO ISLAM YA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Turns out that you became a martyr after all sob sob sob- in your words a Jihadi Fuck- all the same.
“School Sucks” said it- “It’s hard to practice what you preach and stand up for what’s right.”
But at least now you can become a political refugee after they arrest you and do a little time, all you have to do is show that you payed the web-hosting bill and that you are the Sandmonkey and then you are free to eat chocolate chip cookie dough flavored ice-cream, wipe your ass with Charmin two ply toilet paper and all the amenities of the free world. Very resourceful you are and I know you will do it but what will you rant about then????
Abortion, gay rights, Naah that’s not your style.
Enjoy the ice cream dude don’t bother tryna get a visa here go straight for the refugee thingy man, you will get our tax dollars as a monthly support.
May 1st, 2007 at 4:43 am
I’m so sorry Sandmonkey, so many people love you and will miss you and cry for you. Hopefully you can get to America or somewhere else safe if you want to. People will read your words here for many years, and we will read new words from you someday too. Thank you for fighting for freedom, you have made a real difference, and inspired many current and future fredom fighters.
Hang in there, God bless all of you who want freedom, be careful out there…
.
absurd thought -
God of the Universe hates
infidel bloggers
getting truth out makes him mad
keep the people in the dark
..
May 1st, 2007 at 4:55 am
So sad to here your gone stay safe and at least you will be behaving and not misusing the veseline.
Sandy knows who I am, I am sure if he had the balls to go with that four/4 inch cock of his to blog again he will dedicate a full page to me as his so called X, YA RIGHT- not in a million years.
Told you you had it coming and you aint seen nothing yet!
May 1st, 2007 at 5:05 am
Mate, all the best in ” life after blogging” stay safe and have stella on me. take care , cheers. If you ever want to say something you are more than welcome @ http://egyptiankangaroo.blogspot.com/
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May 1st, 2007 at 5:16 am
You were just a poser anyway.
May 1st, 2007 at 5:18 am
KOS OMAK
May 1st, 2007 at 5:20 am
I seriously doubt anyone is looking for SM, obviously this is just another one of his cries for attention.
May 1st, 2007 at 5:41 am
sad sad sad, why not let us have fun?
May 1st, 2007 at 5:46 am
Nice, looks like “Mona” has a lot of sock puppets.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:19 am
Sandmonkey start asking for donation money, you know your get away money and then ask some ricj jews to match every single donation then you can retire and think of all the ladies you can get along the way.
What do you say…I’ll put $50 in your account just to give you a hard on.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:20 am
Sandmonkey start asking for donation money, you know your get away money and then ask some rich jews to match every single donation after that you can retire and think of all the ladies you can get along the way.
I’ll put $50 in your account just to give you a hard on.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:32 am
you know what I wish after you get out of jail that you come and visit Israel with your family and have one of them get their head blown off then start blogging again and all these soothsayers wont even give you the time of day unless you talk about how incredible it was to see your family decapitated.
Try blogging then.–
Good night Panzy!
May 1st, 2007 at 6:40 am
If everyone is going to pile on I have to add a comment.
Mona, you seem to hate the Sandmonkey and his ability to talk to any culture that he wants, or even better anyone who will listen. It is not wrong to look for peace, even with Jews. You and every Egyptian should thank him for attempting to humanize people in Egypt. Things can get very bad and it will be very fast if you are not careful (that isn’t a threat, just the way things seem to go).
libyan warrior, your spelling has improved. Have you left the U.S. yet? I would love to hear about the time you overcame being nothing more than garbage on a highway. You must have accomplished something in the last year…probably not. I don’t really care as long as you go back to the promised land and get out of my country.
B.J., have fun saving lives M.D. (the only people I will ever be jealous of are M.D.’s) and everyone else, even Canadians, good luck.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:43 am
just want to say thanks for the good articles u posted… hope u see u again.bye
May 1st, 2007 at 6:48 am
just say NO!
May 1st, 2007 at 6:54 am
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May 1st, 2007 at 6:55 am
Lovely! This has turned into a fight fest between the pro-Sandmonkey crowd and the anti-Sandmonkey crowd. Why am I not surprised?
I predict the comments will hit 400 pretty soon.
May 1st, 2007 at 7:21 am
Mixed emotions about you–Reason being you come off as a little insensitive & pro-Israeli and didn’t seem to give two shit’s about little Arab babies being slaughtered bla bla just to make your point that Egypt has problems, so at first I branded you a traitor in my mind.
Don’t get me wrong, I went to school with Israel’s till the day they got drafted to the IDF right after high school and then never seem to hear from them again, possibly because of my families political connections.
But no matter how much good you do when overlooking things like the above it is hard for me to turn the other cheek but anyways good luck dude.
May 1st, 2007 at 7:42 am
Mona what are you what are you , twelve? all these cock sucking jokes are kinda lame, you sound like one of those multiplayer game addicts who always lose. And why do you keep coming back? You just wanna piss people off by graffiting a tombstone.
Fuck truth your never going to find it, but sandmonkeys reality is half decent anyway. Funny too.
May 1st, 2007 at 8:51 am
La2aaaaaaa!
an egyptian away from egypt, i relied on you for so long to hear whats really going on in my country, the country i love, the country thats now in deeper shit because we`re losing the voices that expose the hypocrisy, lies, and corruption.
i dont blame u for taking this decision. live and know that you have educated people that will take this fight a step further.
salam ya m3lem
May 1st, 2007 at 10:32 am
Not much of a fight it has turned out to be becuase those who are pro Sandmonkey are just passing time no matter how deep their conviction but those who are anti Sandmonkey wont actually mind a few scrapes in assuring that they are not messed with.
In any case make love not war.
Sandmonkey in advocating freedom you went one step too far and pissed off a lot of good people who aren’t really afraid to speak out and be considered underdogs on your website. Oh how everybody loves a winner…
But are you a winner.
At least you will be remembered as the one who blogged with balls but ran with his tail between his legs.
You travel a lot so why don’t you just blog from wherever man if you really love us readers so much.
You can’t have it all, in order to win over a crowd you have be hated by another and so on and so on but now you gave up on the crowd that so passionatly followed you. What kinda crap is that?
May 1st, 2007 at 10:42 am
Is it true if not then all I can say is: …….
WHAT A BRILLIANT PUBLICITY STUNT.
yOU ARE MORE FAMOUS NOW THEN BEFORE YOU GOT EVERYPAPER ON THE PLANET TALKING HOW BAD EGYPT’S FREEDOM OF SPEACH IS, SO MAYBE YOU SUCCEEDED AFTER ALL!
EVEN THOUGH YOU POLITELY BOWED OUT I BET YOU
MUBARAK IS REALLY PISSED NOW DUDE I WOULD TAKE A PLANE TO MEHICO IF I WERE YOU MAN.
LIKE YESTERDAY.
May 1st, 2007 at 10:53 am
You know here in boston some of the Egyptian Doctorate students are flabergasted that you lasted so long spitting out crap about Egypt. These are highly respectable people and members of the Egyptian American community here.
It’s the Arb’s in Roxbury I would worry about because they want a piece of you bad and what they would do to you would really make what the government in Egypt would do a joke in comparison.
So unless now you set the record straight with an apology you are on your own dude.
May 1st, 2007 at 11:50 am
Goodbye and farewell, my friend. I wish you nothing but success in the future………..
May 1st, 2007 at 12:11 pm
People with the semi-developed brain like Mona, are sadly the typical egyptian and arab mindset.
They believe the world revolves around them only , and everyone out there is trying to destroy them. When will you retards learn that you(yourselves) and your own government are your worst enemy? no not Israel, not the US nor anyone else, its people like you who will bring this country lower on its knees than it already is…. Just take a look how you lashed out at someone who is merely posting his own opinion on a blog.
May 1st, 2007 at 12:14 pm
There are other important things you have to do, Insha’llah….and I believe that it is so willed.
May 1st, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Sorry to see you go. I enjoyed popping in occasionally and getting your take on life. It’s funny to read that so many people are givng you a hard time for stopping. I wonder how many of them would have taken the site as far as you did? Sometimes it it best to know when to retreat, regroup and fight another day. Hope to read you agian sometime. Don’t give up hope. When I was growing up I thought there would always be a communist Russia and they’ve been gone for a decade or so now. Things do change.
May 1st, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Things that make you go hmm… Americans and Israelis love you and Egyptians hate you. Hmmmm smells like Mossad to me.
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May 1st, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Very Sad to see you laying your blog down, but under the circumstances. Could be for the best, better than seeing a good young man like yourself put in an Egyptian Jail.
Thought you were one of the best of all the ME bloggers. Definately been one of my favorite reads. Thank you for the words, thoughts, and moments
you shared with us.
Walt
May 1st, 2007 at 2:23 pm
WOW I am flattered that so many people are genuinely shocked and making a big stink about lil ol me’s comments.
Why lil all me of all the nastier commentators? because I am provocative in my own right that’s why & maybe because I wrote more than just 2 words and genuinely gave two fucks to say the least??
If you can’t beat them join them- FUCK THAT!
I can come here as much as I feel like, I am entitled to my opinion too cuz
last time I checked this was a free world even in the land of Egypt.
That is what Sandmonkey preached- correct? So sit back and weep and I don’t expect everyone to agree with me but it sure seems that I have touched a nerve with both sides ..
If I was your typical Egyptian female I would be throwing myself at Sandmonkey or would have my own blog about broken hearts in Egypt bla bla etc. However I prefer to start an Egyptian patriot act on steroids group but can’t do that without offending somebody as opposed to where someone asks for a comment and I tell it like it is.
It’s enough for me that several people have woken up and shared my view since I left my first comment although theirs have been much more derogatory, strangely enough I am the only one mentioned by name that must tell you something even though it’s actually pretty creepy.
Re read my comments I preach love baby not hate but I take no shit either.
Monkey showed no Mercy with his parsimonious praise of Egypt so why in the world should I let up, capiche?
So here I go “ding dong the witch is dead, ding dong…”
I can’t wait to check back tonight to see some smart Alec loser comments by the monkey bunch who take him as a freakin mascot and that’s it & I really can’t wait to hear my sister’s & brother’s tell it like it is.
Try answering their comments instead# 357 & 358 are my bro’s who brought to my attention the slander of lil ol me & thought it was funny & told me to chill however more polite they maybe than myself I know well that they are not short of any feelings of animosity to the monkey, god knows us genuine Egyptians aren’t.
Yes I said genuine Egyptians, with our 5 star hotels and urine in the street next door to it, with are illiteracy rate, unemployment, the freak’n police shuving sticks up peoples asses (speaking of Shuv, he should get one). With all our narrow minded mentalities etc. It’s a package deal.
Mocking your country- it’s like mocking your own child because he is retarded or something unthinkable & evil like that especially when your country is poor but has potential and is clouded with clowns who think their shit don’t stink like or buddy here. Use your repertoire accordingly but know ” I am the monkey I want attention, I don’t even know why it is I do what I am doing, maybe it because I can & that’s it)
If Egypt becomes a Jewish state, a Chinese state an Iranian state or a freak’n gay state we will love Egypt PERIOD and nobody put it down like Monkeypants did at least not in my face. Like a coward behind your keyboard fine but never in my face.
This is Mona speaking thank you & if you don’t like it then love it or leave it alone.
May 1st, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Sandmonkey has nothing to apologize for. Men are born free even if evil ignorant controlling dictators declare otherwise. A body can be imprisoned and a person can be mocked, but a man’s thoughts cannot be controlled by another…No matter how threatened others might be.
A strong society can take criticism. Only the immature cannot.
Sandmonkey, I’ve read a lot but not commented much. Thanks for your contribution to the cause. Now get the hell out of that country and continue your work. You will do yourself no good to get arrested, and you can do good for others if you take it on down the road.
As to those who think that SM should be condemned for his words, you might want to know that it doesn’t take a brain surgeon or reading a blog to know exactly how much the government of Egypt stinks. You think that SM made it look bad? Oh man they’ve always done a really fine job of it on their own.
SM put a human face on the situation there, and for that he should be commended. I know that my own heart softened to know that there are people there who are strong enough to speak their mind, especially with a sense of humour.
He made the Egyptian people look BETTER. Put that in your pipe, people.
May 1st, 2007 at 2:27 pm
I am *very* sorry to see you go. I can certainly understand the reasoning, but you should know that even when I didn’t agree with what you wrote, you exposed me to political opinions and ideas from Egypt that I probably would not have otherwise known.
If you ever come to Brooklyn (hey, we’re safer than Egypt!), drop in and say hi.
Best regards (be safe),
Hannah
May 1st, 2007 at 2:29 pm
HABIBA CONTACT ME THAT IS THE BEST COMMENT ON THE THE ENTIRE COMMENT POST WE CAN DO THINGS…..
GINA YOU TO…..
May 1st, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Did you ever see the movie “Midnight Express”? Its about an American who gets thrown in a Turkish prison for smuggling drugs. I bet Egyptian prisons are just as bad! Stay safe SM!
May 1st, 2007 at 4:02 pm
I’m sitting here laughing my ass off at the ridiculous comments and threats that are being made. No, really, it’s given me a pretty good chuckle.
Like that dumb-ass camron who threatened SM that “the Arabs in Roxbury” are gonna get him. LOL. What a chump.
And Mona - C’mon, that’s not your name. You can’t even be a woman with a mouth and a mentality like that. I can almost guarantee there’s a penis b/w your legs…I’m right, aren’t I?
With crazy-ass fundies around him it’s no wonder SM wants to get the hell out of Egypt. That’s a loss for Egypt and reasonable Egyptians… not SM!
May 1st, 2007 at 5:40 pm
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May 1st, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Am I the only one sees past this drivel…. “same way I ignored all the clicking noises that my phones started to exhibit all of a sudden” hmmm considering egyptian intelligence have a worldwide reputation, i find it really doubtful that they still use the ol’ style tapping into phones method. I think you’ve been watching too much Columbo.
Egypt mostly cares about arabic blogs because they don’t want their own people getting any revolutionary ideas. Since 99.999% of Egyptians can’t/don’t read this blog, i doubt very much the state gives a damn what is written on it. It’s read by westerners so poses no real threat to ideas in the country. Proof of this is: less threatening articles have been written in arabic yet have led to arrest and imprisonment of bloggers, as we have recently seen. Secondly, it is laughable to think that intelligence services who have a great history of successfully outwitting Mossad (very highly esteemed) have to resort to asking tom, dick and harry on the street to gain their information. The author of this blog has put enough personal information for me to know who he is, so I doubt very much that the whole Intelligence service can’t figure out who he is. ‘Just one more thing sir’ is that stopping blogging would not stop any prosecutions anyway as all the stuff has been written already and there are lots of hateful people out there who have probably made copies of stuff on this blog, if the author thought to delete it.
Ofcourse, writing this stuff sounds impressive for those who don’t know how things work in Egypt, but it just makes no sense.
May 1st, 2007 at 6:17 pm
I am so sorry you are quitting.
God bless you brave Sandmonkey! Your blogs will be sorely missed
Take care and shukran!
May 1st, 2007 at 6:29 pm
Take Care SM. I, for one, will miss you…
May 1st, 2007 at 6:41 pm
EGYPETER you made me at a loss for words but in a way you are definitely right I do have a dick between my legs & it’s my 10″ Mandingo U.S. marine x-husband’s & ya I do got a dirty mind and can hang with the guys. Ever see G.I. Jane? Difference is i hit the bell with the bat & my Sargent & got an attitude problem do you have a problem with that lol. But I’m flattered again that you think I’m a guy are you?
But now back to your comment
1. Camron only plainly warned monkey about the sandiggers in Roxbury who really want to hurt him he didn’t threaten him at all. Nobody threatened him out of the nearly 400 comments get your facts straight.
2. monkey doesn’t want to leave Egypt, you have absolutely no idea who he is and who he works for & what his plans are or you would think he would have left already.
3. I am surprised that this all the monkey bunch had to say back to me till now, you guys made it seem that I am a worse enemy to him then Mubarak.
4. I love & respect constructive criticism but I hate constant constant constant constant constant constant RIDICULE.
Next……..
May 1st, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Another voice has been stifled, a voice that will be sorelly missed. The Monkey, was provocative, informative serious, mischievous and more, but above all he made his readers think.
May 1st, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Mona’s quite the lady. lick it out this, fuck that, 4inch cock the other thing. You kiss your mother with that mouth? Hmm, if I didn’t know any better, why I think I’d make generalizations about Egypt & Egyptian women based on your comments.
May 1st, 2007 at 7:44 pm
:S
hope watever u r choosin is better for u bro
n i hope u never quit writing … as far as i can see all ur readers are quite upset..
n bzw..blogging comes with stuff like fame n other stuff n dats not bad..
becoz if ppl like ur writings then it ain’t bad..n if young bloggers see u as an example..it ain’t bad too
it’s somthn that tells u that u r doing a gr8 job n that u can write stuff that can change ppl’z minds .
i’ve been tryin to call u but ur mobile is off :S
tc bro
n cheer up.. becoz as caesar always says..it ain’t theirs , egypt is ours
n b0kra will be better…just try to work for that , so until u figure out ur next step…i wish u da best of luck monkey
May 1st, 2007 at 10:54 pm
hmm, man, is that a late april fool?
seriously, are you joking?
come on, you have the guts!!!dont you? you can do it
anyway,,, i wish you good luck
May 2nd, 2007 at 12:35 am
Should I get real and believe you…or consider this post written in a time of temporary despair?
SM, it’s not like you to give up. It’s not like you to stop your thoughts getting across to people because you’re ‘afraid’, or as an objection to the way things are going in the egyptian blogosphere. You’ve always objected by saying “No!”, not by hushing up! You taught us not to! So don’t give up now!
We’re all concerned about our safety…and those hard times will probably stay for long, but quitting is just about the worst thing we can do.
I agree with Seraph
“Do not let them win. Continue the fight!”
Take some time away, SM, but do come back, for us, for our people, for Egypt, for the world.
May 2nd, 2007 at 12:45 am
Geez, SM, is there some way you can let it be known in the times to come that you are OK and still fighting the good fight? I know I for one will never again be able to read an article or hear a news story about Egypt without wondering what your take is. I will also miss the cool Egyptian people who write in the comments, in fact I will miss everybody. Maybe an erzatz SM blog could be kept going by we the readers, then you could post your responses just like everybody else. I guess the internet really is a threat to stupidity.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:02 am
damm, sad to hear it.
Hope all is well, and the thought police don’t get you.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:02 am
Sam,
I’m sorry to see that you are not going to blog again. We became good friends despite our very different political views. I’m sure all of us learned so much from blogging. It is sad to see you leave because of someone trying to silence you.
Thanks for all what you have done for me. I will call you
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:11 am
BJ,
If you are still reading, I think we need you to know out few women on this thread. This is when your expertise will come in handy
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:22 am
Take care, Sandmonkey! I hope the day will come again when you can blog once more.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:42 am
Two,
Yes still reading. I’m a little overwhelmed by some of the hate out there. I mean, people have different opinions (like me and you, f’rinstance). I respect that. But the viciousness and nastiness in some of these comments…wow.
Anyway, I didn’t quite understand what you were telling me. Rephrase, please?
bj
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:45 am
Two,
Oh you mean Mona and her sandy, um, orifice? I can’t say for sure, but I’m guessing she would not prefer to be taken care of by a nice Jewish doctor. Maybe I’m wrong, but it’s just a hunch.
bj
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:11 am
dude take care , hope it won’t be long . thx for all ur posts .
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:25 am
BJ,
Yeah I meant knock them out
I guess it is a cool punishment for them to be taken care of by a nice Jewish doctor 
BTW, I have been super busy and not blogging, I have a little problem though, if SM will shut down the blog, where am I gonna go to vent and fight with nice Jewish people like you?
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:29 am
I don’t know why I have the feeling that if I allow myself to respond to some, this thread will be the best finale of SM blog with over 800 comments.
Oh Lord I miss the good old days
May 2nd, 2007 at 3:44 am
I understand the break. The democracy movement in Egypt (and the middle east as a whole) has been a disappointment the last few years. It’s difficult for people to put their lives out there when the momentum has dried up and there’s nothing to protect you. I’m sorry if you feel my government has abandoned you guys. But if you don’t know what to do right now, I certainly don’t either.
I wish you wouldn’t use the word quit, because I look forward to reading you again in the future. I believe I will, and I believe that you will see great change in Egypt during your lifetime.
It will come. Good wins in the world. And though things haven’t worked out the way you hoped for lately, you can’t go wrong doing the right thing and being true to your beliefs. You’re courageous and you’re one of my heroes.
Best of luck…
May 2nd, 2007 at 5:45 am
I understand your concern, but I hope this isn’t the last we heard of you. I wish you all the best Sandmonkey.
May 2nd, 2007 at 6:01 am
Good Riddance! you were a disgrace to us liberals.
May 2nd, 2007 at 6:16 am
Thanks Heba(374)
FINALLY a smart response!
May 2nd, 2007 at 7:17 am
It is sad, Mona, that you cannot articulate your thoughts without the crutch of vulgarity. You desperately want to stand out in the crowd and this is the only means left to you. What you and the other detractors have in common is a tremendous jealousy of Sandmonkey and his international success. You keep forgetting one thing though: you cannot beat his talent and wit no matter how hard you try. That’s what made Sandmonkey who he is. “lil all me” is what you are, Mona, and it is all you’ll ever achieve in the blogospere. So wash your mouth with bleach and take up knitting. It’s my sincere advice to you.
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:25 am
And Sandmonkey will be too, it’s just a publicity stunt people.
As far as the nasty comments go that is what true intellectual blogging is about because you EVA have no idea who the hell I am nor what I have accomplished on the bloggesphere.
For all you know I can be one of Sandmonkey’s disgruntled gimps posting these comments for ya’all to feel so sorry for him. We all know it is not beneath him.
I don’t know how long you have been reading his PAID FOR WEB BLOG but remember when he bad mouthed mr. Such & Such who was invited to Israel as an Egyptian blog expert? It’s all about the ratings hun & the approval of our camp David Zionist Apartheid friends, Man was Sandmonkey EVER SO MAD & JEALOUS of him.
Fact remains I don’t write all the comments on this thread & many a people just said good riddance, fuck off, suck my _ _ _ _ or whatever, yet it is people like you who are making it apparent what he really is & the more muck you cause the the more people go Hmmm maybe he really is Mossad..haha Did you SAY MAYBE!!!????
Whatever, Next…….
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:51 am
you will be missed!
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:52 am
Hi Sandmonkey,
Welcome to reality. All of this talk by the Bush administration of pushing for democracy in the Middle East turned out to be hog wash as soon as the strategic interests of the US shifted. To say that democracy cravers such as yourself and others like myself in Saudi Arabia have been duped by the sweet words that came from the White House in 2002-2005, would not be an understatement.
I undertstand your disappointment and frustration at being stuck where you are. I also understand you wanting to take a break from blogging and chill out for a while. Seeing what they did to that other blogger in Egypt (4 years in jail for criticizing Mubarak) it is probably better that you be more cautious for the time being.
But do come back to blogging soon and don’t leave Egypt! Your country needs you and other people like you. Don’t give up the fight.
Stay safe!
Cheers,
Rasheed
May 2nd, 2007 at 8:56 am
I dont see whats so intelectual mona your assaulting his credibilty thats just about it. People like Eva? what did Eva do wrong? how is she causing muck, your the disgruntled one. What changes if he WAS mossad? he’s still got valid viewpoints.
-shuv (who has yet to find a better blog to bother reading)
May 2nd, 2007 at 9:15 am
I am an egyptian living outside egypt and I knew about your blog from an article in the christian science monitor (u r famous ha!). i was reading your post “done” when I moved to reading “endgame”. I just have nothing to add to what you said in this post, but I finally felt that there is someone in Egypt who thinks the way I think. For that reason, I hope that after things calm down a bit, you continue writing your posts, because, we (egyptian expats) need it to know what’s happening in our beloved country.
Thanks
May 2nd, 2007 at 9:46 am
Mona what the hell are you being so abusive for? Seems like you have a personal problem with Sandmonkey in which case I suggest you take it to e-mail. I don’t even know who you are (did you ever comment here before!?) and I’m no fan of many of the SM readers but after going through all these comments I can’t find anything anybody said to deserve the ration of shit you started dispensing. You are way out of line, and for you to be playing the victim is just a bit too damned much…
Sandmonkey sorry to see you go, yours is the last of the “major” ME blogs I’ve been following. I guess I’m pretty much done with trying to follow middle-eastern political blogs now. Although I intend to keep reading the few “persona” arab blogs that I have come to love. Honestly, though, I think you are doing the right thing. I don’t know what’s going on with you but your blog hasn’t been the same as when you actual used to be RANTING every day! It is supposed to the RANTINGS of a Sandmonkey, right?
Well, come on back whenever you’re ready. But bring the rants.
May 2nd, 2007 at 10:24 am
Dude! Your comments section is turning weird.
Well, I wouldn’t have the courage to blog in a hostile environment. It’s all I can do to brave the wrath of my boss. And my boss doesn’t have much in the way of wrath.
Take care. And come back when you can, hm?
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:15 am
SM, take heed my friend. Shot you an email. You know what I feel right now, so power on love.
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:17 am
Loved your blog. Hope to see you up and blogging again someday.
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:22 am
Rasheed,
All of this talk by the Bush administration of pushing for democracy in the Middle East turned out to be hog wash as soon as the strategic interests of the US shifted. To say that democracy cravers such as yourself and others like myself in Saudi Arabia have been duped by the sweet words that came from the White House in 2002-2005, would not be an understatement.
For one thing, the announced Bush Administration policy for supporting democracy everywhere in the world (not just the ME), came in his State of the Union Address of January 2005, right after he was inaugurated to his second term. Not 2002 - 2005 as you say. Sandmonkey was blogging before that, so I doubt he formed his views based on having been “duped” by that speech and that new American policy announcement.
Moving on, though… if you thought Bush was promising to install democracy in the middle east, you were mistaken. Not “duped” - you misunderstood, you were not lied to. Bush said “If you want democracy, America stands with you.”
Show me where in the middle east people want democracy, and the US let them down? And please do not insult my intelligence by claiming that the opposition in Egypt is pro-democracy. And is there even any opposition movement in KSA? How about those wonderful pro-democracy guys in Gaza? And even in Iraq… they voted, and who did they vote for? They voted for tribal leaders, carpetbaggers and religious parties. And then they blamed their problems on the leaders they themselves voted for. To their credit, at least they did vote, in large numbers, and it was a wonderful thing to see… for a while.
The US can’t force democracy where it’s not wanted. And, it’s not wanted, in the ME. It’s not our fault. It’s yours.
There may be a majority in Lebanon that is pro-democracy. But that’s the only place. And the US has supported them. And continues to. And the US is not alone with that support. But, unfortunately, Hezbollah (and Iran) is calling the shots in Lebanon, and the pro-democracy folks don’t seem to be willing or able to do what it takes to throw Hezbollah over the side. We’ll see how things work out. Things haven’t gone to conclusion in Lebanon yet.
May 2nd, 2007 at 11:31 am
dont play my words i was addresing your veiwpoint not mine.
May 2nd, 2007 at 12:06 pm
The tone of some of the comments is really quite appalling. Can’t we just wish Sandmonkey well and hope that he blogs again when he feels safer? As for criticizing him, why not do so on your own blogs? Do the Egyptian posters who are using terrible language and accusing Sandmonkey of being in the pay of Israel have any idea of what image of Egypt THEY are giving to foreign readers? Here’s a PR tip: don’t go around asking strangers you disagree with if they are Jewish. Most educated people in the West cringe at that question and assume the questioner has all the mental integrity of either Goebbels or Borat.
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:02 pm
Do Egyptians accusing Sandmonkey of being in the pay of Israel have any idea of what image of Egypt THEY are giving to foreign readers?
YES WE DO, WE ARE GIVING THE IMAGE THAT WE DO NOT LIKE PERSECUTED JEWS TURNING INTO MONSTERS & KILLING ARAB BABIES, WOMAN & CHILDREN.
ASK 99. MAYBE 7 % & THEY WILL TELL YOU THE SAME!
APARTHEID SUCKS.
WE ARABS MIGHT NOT WIN BUT WE WILL NEVER SUBMIT TO ZION-NAZISM KILLING OUR PEOPLE NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO.
PITBULL WARRIOR FOR LIFE.
YOU GUYS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES TRYING TO THROW WORDS AROUND AND PICK ON AN OPPRESSED YOUND LADY LIKE MONA.
WHAT PART OF WE DON’T CONSENT TO THE KILLING OF UNARMED WOMAN & CHILDREN DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND NO MATTER HOW GOOD YOU CAN WRITE !! ? !!
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:08 pm
I’ve read your blog from my deployment to Iraq, through Qatar, past Kuwait, in the United States, vacationing in Israel, and now sitting at my university back in the U.S. It’s been a long road for both of us.
I look forward to your return.
-Jami
May 2nd, 2007 at 1:22 pm
JEWS TURNING INTO MONSTERS & KILLING ARAB BABIES, WOMAN & CHILDREN.
Which culture teaches it’s children to don suicide laden jackets and walk into a crowded shopping area? Which culture trys to make heroes out of the misguided fools who commit such atrocities? Which cultures pays families if a member blows him or herself up in a crowded place?
“We will have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us”
Sound familiar?
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist .
Mona Sympathizer, you poor fool, may God bless you with some wisdom, someday.
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:06 pm
I can’t believe you think that justifies killing the inarmed woman & children.
Shoot terrorists fine but not the kids, God take the hatred out of your hearts & the power out of Jewish hands & guide the lost Jews back to rightousness & abolish Zionism.
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Wait, wait, wait. Did someone say he was arrested? Ok, since *I* don’t have his contact info, can someone call him to make sure he’s OK? Or, alright, SM if you’re reading this, put a Jewish woman out of her worry and just let us know you’re OK.
Thanks!
May 2nd, 2007 at 2:37 pm
I’m sorry you’re feeling the pressure, SM, and I’m sorry so many people (Arabs!) are saying things like ‘good riddance’ and calling you a Mossad agent. With friends like that, we freedom-loving Arabs do not need ANY enemies!
I suppose you can always start another blog.
May 2nd, 2007 at 5:27 pm
Mona Sympathizer,
“I can’t believe you think that justifies killing the inarmed woman & children.”
I suspect you and I are playing with a different set of facts. Briefly, I’d like to set out a position which I believe most of the “Zionazis” posting in SM’s comments would agree with. I invite you to comment.
1) I’m Jewish, and I have nothing against Islam in general, Muslims in particular, or non-Muslim Arabs, so long as they are not harming me or my people.
2) I desire that Jews (as a nation) have a “national” homeland, i.e. a state in which Jewish interests are protected. The fact that this is a Jewish state does not mean that non-Jews should be excluded, or treated as second-class citizens. Non-Jews should have their civil rights protected. But the “Jewish” character of the state should be preserved.
3) The area that is traditionally the Jewish homeland has had Jews and non-Jews living on it for thousands of years. I wish none of these people any harm. I am all for other people having their soverign nation states living alongside the Jewish state, in peace. I acknowledge that seeing an area that had been part of Palestinian land become Israel may be painful. I acknowledge that seeing an area that had been part of the Jewish homeland become part of a non-Jewish country may be painful. That’s life.
4) The creation of the state of Israel by the UN was associated with bad behavior by all sides. Among the consequences of this bad behavior was the creation of two groups of refugees of roughly equal numbers - Jews into Israel and non-Jews leaving Israel. I think it best if the refugees stayed, like essentially all other refugees in the world, stayed where they fled to: Jews in Israel, non-Jews in the neighboring countries. The refugees should be accorded respect and treated well. ALL refugees should be fairly compensated for their lost property. This includes Jews and non-Jews.
5) All religions and religious institutions should be accorded respect. This applies to all religions in all places. All places.
6) Incitement of hatred against the other should stop. By everyone. My saying this should not be taken to mean that I believe that actual incitement to hate is actually being done by both sides in the conflict. In fact, there is good evidence that it is principally being carried out by one side. Regardless, it should all stop.
7) Children should not be used as combatants or as pseudocombatants. If children want to be combatants or pseudocombatants, it is the role of adults to prevent this.
9) People should be allowed to speak freely, regardless of how unpopular their speach, so long as they do not actively encourage harm against others.
10) The status of “occupied” places should largely be determined by the will of the people living there.
11) The past is over. Everyone should stop dwelling on it, if only for their own sake. I look forward to a peaceful coexistance with all people.
My humble proposal.
May 2nd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
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May 2nd, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Give “the man” hell. You will be missed
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:09 am
Good riddance
May 3rd, 2007 at 5:28 am
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May 3rd, 2007 at 8:12 am
I am afraid I have nothing original to say.Just want to give you my full sup-
port.
A country that is afraid of words is in deep trouble.
Best wishes,
Poul.
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:10 am
BROOKLYNJON,
Just a quick note, I have nothing against Jews just as you have nothing against Muslims as long as they are not hurting me nor my people either & there is no doubt in my mind that there is an excess of over 10, 000, 000 God fearing human beings of Jewish faith, I know all of Jews are not bad.
Is Israel bad?
Ask yourself this, are all black people bad? No, but the really bad apples in American society are mostly black, therefore they have been branded & labeled as such in a way that affects all black people living from Brooklyn to D.C. in a terribly negative way.
The same goes for what a handful of Jews who fought for an independent Jewish state called Israel did in the 40’s. Now “Well-to-do” black people have learned to distance them selves from such elements as Afro-American thugs & that is why they have excelled in American society. I know it is not that easy to distance yourselves from an entire nation & leave them to drown amidst hostile Arabs. Even Jews who don’t believe in a state of Israel will come to the rescue, as every Arab in the Middle East will for sake of Palestine regardless of whether or not they agree with Palestinians just for the simple fact hat they are their brethren. It is a ludicrous situation. God fearing Jews not blinded my zeal should see the problem & tell Israel to shape up.
It wasn’t easy but it worked for Afro-Americans distancing themselves from the bad apples of their race & I strongly recommend that the 10, 000, 000 + good distance themselves from Israel which is the bad apple of Judaism. The only other alternative is for Israel to change it’s government & apologize & compensate it’s victim’s [as Palestinians should do as well/both ways] as you suggested & then just simply say “WE ARE ISRAEL, WE ARE HERE & WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE, LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!” Perhaps then a sit down for some kind of a solution to the 1967 border issue could be in place & a mutual concession found.
However Israel will not do that because they have gone way to far already. The Arabs have gone way to far already. You say you support a Jewish homeland where Jewish rights can be protected, is that in the Torah- “NO” Israel is a run away state just s the concept of SHIA Islam is, they are a sect, an idea, a cult, IRAN being the capital. As Israel & Iran alike claim to practice the most fundamental style of both their religions respectively, as a matter of fact the biggest Jewish community in the world after Israel is to be found in Iran, I am sure you know this fact already.
In the end even the word Arab relates to us both. The etymology for the word Arab is Abraham, hence the words HeBrew & AraBic, in your language & mine are pronounced the same Abri & Arabi, respectively.
I am sure that some of the radical crowds are saying I have gone soft by trying to articulate my view to a supporter of the state of Israel, but it is just really sad & misfortunate to see such strife & carnage continue in the region.
They would say perhaps consider a Jewish homeland not necessarily run by Jews ho0wver this would not work. As you said a Jewish state doesn’t necessarily exclude non Jews which means that they would undoubtedly be given their rights. However we both know that is not the case & as embarrassing as it may be, Israel doesn’t give Palestinians or non Israeli Arabs from so called Arab countries their rights, they have different health care systems, different roads to travel on as well as segregated bathrooms etc. it’s the world’s last apartheid, a completely segregated political system. So I presume the same would be true if the state was run by other than Jews, No?
I believe any state has the right to exist if it is founded accordingly with the consensus of all it’s natural & indigenous inhabitants.
Israel is very bold & hence boldness must be fought with boldness, this is impossible when you match state of the art weaponry with rock’s therefore they are a people pushed over the edge & entangled in a web of terror.
By the way, it is easy to be overcome with emotion when brainstorming such a topic especially when so much blood has been spilled especially on my side yet I am still trying to stay positive & objective & obviously my name is isn’t Mona supporter, but I’ll stick with it for now.
May 3rd, 2007 at 10:18 am
Why No reply yet?
May 3rd, 2007 at 11:38 am
BROOKLYNJON,
Just a quick note, just as you have nothing against Muslims, I have nothing against Jews as long as they are not hurting me nor my people either & there is no doubt in my mind that there is an excess of over 10, 000, 000 God fearing human beings of Jewish faith, I know all Jews are not bad people, far from it competely.
Is Israel bad?
Ask yourself this; are all black people in your city of Brooklyn bad? No, but the really bad apples in American society are mostly black, therefore most black people in general have been branded & labeled as such, in a way that affects all black people living from Brooklyn to D.C. in a terribly negative way.
The same goes for the handful of Jews that fought for an independent Jewish state called Israel in the 40’s did as their legacy continues till this day. Eventually “Well-to-do” black people have learned to distance them selves from such elements as Afro-American thugs & this is why they have excelled in American society today. I know it is not that easy to distance ones self from an entire of their nation of their same faith & leave them to drown amidst belligerent neighbors. Even Jews who don’t believe in a state of Israel will come to Israel’s rescue, as every Arab in the Middle East will for the sake of Palestine, regardless of whether or not they agree with Palestinians, for the simple fact hat they are brethren. It is a ludicrous situation. God fearing Jews not blinded my zeal should see the problem & tell Israel to shape up or distance themselves from Israel entirely.
It wasn’t easy but it worked for the affluent Afro-Americans distancing themselves from the bad apples from their race & I would strongly recommend that the 10, 000, 000 + Jews distance themselves from Israel which is the bad apple of Judaism.
The only other alternative is for Israel to change it’s government & apologize & compensate it’s victim’s [as Palestinians should do as well/both ways] as you suggested & then just simply say “WE ARE ISRAEL, WE ARE HERE & WE ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE, LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT!” Perhaps then a sit down for some kind of a solution to the 1967 border issue could be in place & a mutual concession found.
However Israel will not do that because they have gone way to far already just as the Arabs have gone way to far already as well.
You say you support a Jewish homeland where Jewish rights can be protected, is that in the Torah- “NO!” It is man made, Israel is a run away state just as the concept of SHIA Islam is, they are a sect, an idea, a cult, Iran being the capital. Israel & Iran both claim to practice the most fundamental style of both their religions respectively.
As a matter of fact the biggest Jewish community in the world after Israel is to be found in Iran, as I am sure as you already know.
In the end even the word “Arab” relates to Hebrew Jews as well as Arabs alike. The etymology for the word Arab is Abraham, hence the words HeBrew & AraBic, with the heavy emphasis on the vowel and the letter “B” in your language & mine it is pronounced the same Abri & Arabi, respectively.
I am sure that some of the radical crowds reading this are saying I have gone soft by trying to articulate my view to a supporter of the state of Israel, but it is just really sad & misfortunate to see such strife & carnage continue in the region.
They would say perhaps consider a Jewish homeland not necessarily run by Jews however everyone knows this will not work. As you said a Jewish state doesn’t necessarily exclude non Jews which would mean that they would undoubtedly be given their rights. However we both know that is not the case & as embarrassing as it may be, Israel doesn’t give Palestinians or non Israeli Arabs from so called Arab countries their rights, they have different health care systems, different roads to travel on as well as segregated bathrooms etc. it’s the world’s last apartheid, a completely segregated political system. So I presume the same would be true if the state was run by anyone other than Jews in light of what has transpired all this time in Jewish governed Israel, No?
I believe any state has the right to exist if it is founded naturally, peacefully & accordingly with the consensus of all it’s indigenous inhabitants.
The state of Israel is very bold idea with tremendous support worldwide yet when disagreed with, those drawn into conflict have no alternative to fight boldness with boldness, this is impossible when you match state of the art weaponry with rock’s therefore they are a people pushed over the edge & entangled in a web of guerrilla terror tactics, their only viable shimmer of hope against brute force & repression.
By the way, it is easy to be overcome with emotion when brainstorming such a topic especially when so much blood has been spilled on my side obviously my name is isn’t Mona supporter, but I’ll stick with it for now even though I am trying to open dialogue & stay positive & objective.
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:33 pm
I was taught in school to hate israeli’s and jews. they tell us that they are our no.1 enemy…, While praying in the mosque, the sheihks ask God to exterminate every jew and israeli.
On tv shows all israeli men are named sham3oon and all women are named rasheel. The are portrayed in a stereotypical manner; wicked and corrupt,
women are portrayed as sluts who would sleep with anyone for their country.
I wonder if it’s the same on the other side of the media too?
May 3rd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
The void of true freedom is apparent in the reluctance of the average Jo in Egypt to speak out about anything and us the more affluent crowd speak about freedom but to no avail, I count my blessings & just sigh that another voice has been stifled even though that might be the voiceferous voice of an elitist Egyptian, who in my opinion may or may not have cared at all about Egyptians freedom, but my guess is that he cared more about his own plateau but in any case was drowned out by about all the confusion.
May 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Mona Sympathizer,
I believe any state has the right to exist if it is founded naturally, peacefully & accordingly with the consensus of all it’s indigenous inhabitants.
Then no Muslim country has the right to exist. Including Saudi Arabia, which was taken by force from the pagan tribes.
Speaking of force, Arabs invaded the land you call Palestine and I call Israel, and took it by force, in the 7th centrury.
Get off that land, Muslims. Mona Sympathizer just said you have no right to exist. Vacate or die
And while we are at it, Muslims, out of Egypt. Vacate or die. Mona Sympathizer says modern (Muslim) Egypt has no right to exist, as it was conquered by force without the consent of it’s Christian inhabitants, in the 7th century.
Do you even think about what you are saying before you start talking, Mona Sympathizer?
May 3rd, 2007 at 2:52 pm
bob,
“I wonder if it’s the same on the other side of the media too?”
Good question.
The short answer is “no.”
The longer answer is that Jews have their extremists, just like everyone else. I’m sure those extremists hold extreme beliefs, and probably have no love in their heart for Arabs and/or Muslims. Those extremists are rather few in number. They also do not claim any theological underpinning for their hatred, but rather they hate in response to what they perceive as their having been wronged. Those extremists have been marginalized both by mainstream Jewish society, and by Israeli political society. In fact, the extremist political party, Kach, has been banned in Israel for some time.
I went to Hebrew Day School for five years, studied at Yeshivah in Israel, have been going to Jewish religious services for more years than I care to admit. I have heard griping about this or that atrocity perpetrated by Arabs.
I have never heard
1) a wish for any ill to come to any Arab/Muslim who wanted to live in peace
2) a belief that Islam is a false religion
3) a desire to subjugate Muslims
In synagogue, we have prayed for peace. We have prayed for the dead of all religions. We have mourned all innocent victims of war. My synagogue is not at all left wing. I can’t imagine that anything like what you hear at a Mosque is happening at any synagogue (though I haven’t been to all of them, so I can’t say definitively).
Theologically, Judaism has no problem with other coexisting religions. If your religion brings you closer to G-d, and encourages a peaceful, charitable existance, Judaism teaches that it is good. So it would not make sense for a Rabbi to rail against the practitioners of other religions. In fact, as Judaism sees it, Islam is the religion most closely related to Judaism, so while I am forbidden to enter a Christian church, I am allowed to pray in a mosque.
In other words, no.
May 3rd, 2007 at 2:58 pm
Craig,
All people define the starting point of history for themselves, and usually do it at the most auspicious time for them. As far as AQ is concerned, history started just as the Christian world started to beat back the Caliphate.
You and I tend to thing history started in 1000 BCE. Muslims, logically, prefer to start the clock when it suits them. I’m sure the Assyrians would pick a different time, 500 BCE or so.
The problem is that every place on earth has had a variety of different inhabitants on it. Defining an original inhabitant is hard enough. Figuring out who their heirs are is impossible. That’s why I think, as fun as it is to argue about the past, the most important time in history is now.
May 3rd, 2007 at 3:44 pm
You guys are poisoned more than the misinformed suicide bombers!
Show me where I once wrote that Israel does not have the right to exist or that they must vacate the premises they hold as your examples that Muslim have no right to live in Egypt. The people converted to, well actually reverted to Islam-the people who already lived there.
Show me where i said that Israel doesn’t have the right to exist & I will show you a clip of me with my ass painted blue on geocities.com wearing a pink too-too.
Craig you should list to brooklynjon even though he said that Muslims choose to start counting time from where it suits them it’s called the advent of Islam but Brooklynjon seems moderate enough to be actually able to sit down & get somewhere constructive with him, until the radical element [as brooklyn noted] such as yourself jumps in toignites ME peace, why not take aplane to Jerusalem & enteranother mosquee with a desert eagle & start taking lives. I actually believe that Israeli’s might want peace but it is radical elements living in America & else where that wont allow it, since Israel is so reliant on foreign aid. I just have a hunch…after seeing the way you misconstrued my comment.
May 3rd, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Sandmonkey Quits
What?! I am so glad I live in the US. For those of you who don’t know, Sandmonkey is an Egyptian blogger, blogging for what most of us take for granted: freedom….
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Actually I said that everyone tend to start the historical clock when it suits them. Not just Muslims.
May 3rd, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Mona Sympathiser,
I had a very nice response to you on the other thread that got swallowed when I tried to post it.
Suffice to say:
Your experience on the road was with non-citizens. Israelis - whether Jewish or Arab or Druze or whatever - would be allowed to use the road equally. Apartheid is when you treat your citizens unequally onthe basis of identity, not when you treat citizens and non-citizens differently.
I hope what you say about the Arabs wanting peace if the Israelis pulled back to the 1967 border is true. I suspect it is not, based on the history of the last 60 years. But if it is, that’s terrific, because the majority of Israelis would be willing to take most of that deal. If there’s a little negotiating room around Jerusalem, maybe we can give you something else you want, and a deal could definitely be struck.
May 3rd, 2007 at 11:16 pm
Mona,
The people converted to, well actually reverted to Islam-the people who already lived there.
Oh for fuck sake. The people of Egypt were part of the Byzantine empire when Islam invaded. Alexandria was the spiritual center of Christianity at that time. The people didn’t voluntarily convert, you cock sucker. Read a history book that wasn’t written in an Arab country, for a change, why don’t you?
You don’t even realize that the rest of the world has an entirely different version of world history than you, I bet. I shouldn’t be mad at you, I should be feeling sorry for you. But somehow I’m not. I’m sure this isn’t the first time that somebody has pointed out your version of history in the ME is false. You just prefer to believe a pleasant lie than an unpleasant truth, that’s all.
May 4th, 2007 at 12:51 am
Mona sympathizer,
Should Poland, France (the biggest part), Hungary, Czechoslovakia, the Ukraine and parts of Russia have been returned to Germany after WWII was concluded? They believed those were German lands. As a matter of fact Germany was considerably smaller after WWII than just before because she launched an aggressive war and lost. Five Arab nations combined forces to drive the Jews into the sea, women, children and all, be careful of the stones you cast they may come right back at you. That’s what happens when you launch an aggressive war against a sovereign nation and lose, you lose land, people, wealth and the respect of the international community. Don’t get me wrong, I know it’s not as cut and dry as that and I’m not against land for peace, but I don’t think if the Israeli’s give up the land the Arabs will stop the murder of Israelis. What is happening now in Gaza?
You state:
“You guys are poisoned more than the misinformed suicide bombers!”
And you call us extremists? Wow! The passion in your beliefs is very apparent but as brooklynjon states, “I suspect you and I are playing with a different set of facts.” One with a lifelong supply cultural and media bias of hatred of the evil occupier Jews, and mine, the one without. Can you answer the reason Pals are not permitted to settle in Egypt. Jordan, Saudi Arabia or most of the ME countries? You say the Israeli/Palestinian issue has to be settled before the ME democracy issue can be addressed. I believe you’re putting the horse before the cart. In my humble opinion, the ME despotic rulers use the Israeli/Palestinian issue as a festering sideshow to keep the peoples minds off the real issue, their brutality and inept leadership. If you had true liberty and freedom the Israeli/Palestinian issue would be easier to solve.
May 4th, 2007 at 2:28 am
Craig - You da man!
Your knowledge of Egypt is historically accurate. I mean, it’s right there for everybody to read (yes, non-Arabic please) and you’ve obviously read it. Well said man.
I’m gonna miss a lot of you guys…
May 4th, 2007 at 5:39 am
Tedder, I’m glad you mentioned Czechoslovakia after the WWII. There is a significant example how a similar situation can be handled by different groups of people. After the war, all German-speaking Czechs (some 30% of the Czechoslovakian population) were deported to Germany, each allowed only one piece of lugagge. They left behind all their possessions and 500 years of history. At the time, they threatened to come back to what they justifiably claimed as their homeland. Now if Germans happened to have Palestinian set of mind, there would be blood running down the streets of Prague to this day. There would be Hanses and Gunthers blowing themselves up in the markets, on busses and in restaurants. Fortunately, Hanses and Gunthers were not brought up to be martyrs and prefered to go on with their life and prosper. The Palestinians go on destroying any hope of prosperity and, worse, keep wasting the lives of their children.
May 4th, 2007 at 7:38 am
Craig, tedders, I have the feeling that Mona has the same personal vision for history as her readings of the koran versets, alike the numerous imans in each mosquee, not sanctionned with a scientific degree, but here she just make the donkey to get corn
May 4th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
“but here she just make the donkey to get corn”
I’m going to miss nomads French colloqualisms that are translated to English and sound a little funny to my ear!
nomad. what Mona doesn’t seem to realise is that the Imans and the like that she wants to prevail would pull her feet first into the town square, bury her half way and then have her towns delequints take turns at lobbing concrete and other building materials at her head until there was nothing left but a bloody pulp for expressing her views publically in the vulgar and pornographic way that she has choosen. She seems to take pride in the fact that she acts like a man? ” ya I do got a dirty mind and can hang with the guys.” That’s not how a “man” acts mona, that’s how an ill bred uneducated lowlife acts, as a young man I wouldn’t associate with other boys that spoke and acted that way and if my sons had a friend that exhibited the uncultured manner with which you vocalize your thoughts he/she wouldn’t be around our vicinity long. Maybe I have a little in common with those Iman’s (albiet, very little!). Does she think she would suddenly become a good little subserviant muslim wife? Somehow, I think not!
May 4th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
I don’t mind her/his ill-bred vocabulary, as a mere gallic, I am in used to have florished words though, but I find funny enough the way she/he pushes the conversation into previsible blabla
May 4th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
This is a response to “THE NEXT STEP”, but it no longer accept comments. Too bad!
Thank you Sandmonkey for your explanations. They are clear and help us understand your decision. But still, it is very sad not to read from you anymore.
Good luck!
And, by the way, come and visit Europe too.
Hope to read your rantings again sometime soon.
May 4th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Tedders, if you want to hear more from my colloqualisms, ask SM for my gmail, I can further conversations on there as I do already with a few personnalities who were polemic ranters here (I mean anti-frenchs)
May 4th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
you got to thank God you quitted before you become famous, because if the news of your pro-Israel agenda and the little “buy Danish” ad in your front page made it to any Egyptian newspaper you would have been put in the public black list together with Mubarak and his gang and of course the notorious Al-Turbini (the mass murderer of homless children)
the point is that you and the people who have an agenda similar to yours are no by means the alternative to Mubarak tyranny, the Egyptians hate and despise people like you as much as they hate Mubarak
anyway,your blog was not for local use, and your fortunally your sole existence was not used by the regime propagandists to further demonize the Egyptian bloggers community, the Egyptian bloggers community should sigh in relief
May 4th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
you got to thank God you quitted before you become famous, because if the news of your pro-Israel agenda and the little “buy Danish” ad in your front page made it to any Egyptian newspaper you would have been put in the public black list together with Mubarak and his gang and of course the notorious Al-Turbini (the mass murderer of homless children)
the point is that you and the people who have an agenda similar to yours are by no means the alternative to Mubarak tyranny, the Egyptians hate and despise people like you as much as they hate Mubarak
anyway,your blog was not for local use, and fortunally your sole existence was not used by the regime propagandists to further demonize the Egyptian bloggers community, the Egyptian bloggers community should sigh in relief
May 4th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Oh for fuck sake. The people of Egypt were part of the Byzantine empire when Islam invaded. Alexandria was the spiritual center of Christianity at that time. The people didn’t voluntarily convert, you cock sucker. Read a history book that wasn’t written in an Arab country, for a change, why don’t you?
Craig…you da man……who doesn’t know SHIT!
in what dumpster you found the book talking about the great life the Egyptians lived under the Byzantinan rule?…you have no idea that the Pope of the copts were in hiding until the Islamic invasion of Egypt, and ONLY then the man came out of his hole…
you have any idea about the number of copts killed by the Romans?
what FUCKING history you are ranting about??…..you didn’t read any fucking history…..what is the source of your lame ass assumption???
history!!….what a joke!!
anyway here is some history for you kid to ponder on
http://www.middlenation.net/wp-content/uploads/christian_copts_convert_to_islam.mp3
http://islamegy.wordpress.com/articles/copts_convert_to_islam/
according to their lame ass assumption and vile propaganda we Muslims kidnap and force the coptic girls to convert
let the other clown Egypter tranlsate the audio file for you….a recorded private meeting between senior figures in the coptic church….they discuss the kidnapping of coptic girls and the number of copts converting to Islam……now this is FUCKING history…..not your lame lies and basless hysteria
May 4th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
Waleed, you are no better than then the vermin Terrorists who are the scourge of this planet.
Heaven help you.
May 4th, 2007 at 8:06 pm
It is amazing how you guys have created a world of your own believing that you any influence to what happens around the world!!
Sandmonkey…mate….your attitude, your bio, and your blind pro-western views while disrespecting the feelings and views of the majority of your people is sufficient to block their minds, and make them unwilling to accept your criticism and drives for change!! To make a change you need the support of people, and you made quite a good job to unite westerners with you in your case (who do not matter), while alienating those who matter: I am a radical pro-westerner…if it is not your cup of coffee…then leave!!! What a hypocricy this is to claim your desires to change with such an attitude!! This is what makes your motives questioned (please sod off?)!!
Putting your amazing campaign on the side, how much do you think you represent….no…..what is the percentage of Egyptians you influence or who are capable of reading this blog? our of 80 million?! It is absolutely amazing how confident people are of their power and influence….
The next step my friend should be changing your bio, stepping down from your throne, and talk to people in their language!!! It is strange how your education in the states did not teach you that despite how rediculous you would think the opinion of the opposing side, it still remains a view that you should respect!!
Taking my last sentence further, Noma, Tedders, Eva and the alike…..what do you think you are adding to the argument except a useless Byzantine discussion that leads to nowhere!!! and for those who say that: Arabs lost their lands in wars they started so they cannot claim it back…..then very well….the struggle goes on……and perhaps one day another war would bring it back!! Human history proves that the balance of power among nations change!!! No mates…work for peace…it is the better choice…!!! Sharon, one of the most radical leftists polititians, after being in power, realised that things do not work out this way, and started the Kadima party……try to learn something!!
May 4th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
And nice references Waleed. Did we just not say to use references/history that isn’t Muslim progpoganda?
Here, why don’t you take a look at this. First hand accounts of Egyptians who engage in nefarious plots to kidnap/brainwash Christian girls. I’m sorry if you claim not to believe it, but I bet deep down inside you know the truth.
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=18167
But don’t take my word for it, here’s what MEMRI says about the deteriorating situation of the Coptic Christians in Egypt.
http://www.memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Area=egypt&ID=SP35202
Get your facts stragiht guy and don’t believe everything you read in Egypt or every sermon you hear either.
May 4th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Gas, somewhere means what ever you want, as far I am concerned it represents a few people who do not spit anymore on the Frenchs the way they used to
May 4th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Just for your info, Eva, Tedders, Egypeter & [Wanna be Radical- Craig]. Brooklynjon not included but on reserve to jump to their rescue after he reads this…I just want to say “you guys think you know but you know nothing” & Craig don’t get me started with the vulgarities because you don’t have a chance against my filthy wit & tongue & follow the example of your local Rabbi dude.
Jews in general are some of the most learned people on earth & always have been but what seems to escape you is that if Israel was in the right you guys would just be ignoring me right now but instead you all are trying to gang up on me by compressing me under limitless tons of crap so I said screw it & was n’t even gonna bother remarking any further. I believe the peak of positive dialogue has already been reached, but when I read my homies remarks ” HABAYBI” [Waleed & GAS etc.] I just thought what the hell, they saved me a lot of stress & took the words right out of my mouth, I couldn’t have said it better- Thanx Guys!
Just want to say one thing to Brooklynjon before I sign off till next time, you are absoulutly right apartheid is when you treat the Citizens of your country in such a manner. However, any people that you control or are in charge of also pertains. The definition actually is a completely segregated political system, don’t take my word for it look it up on MS Word. In any case whatever the words say, it doesn’t make it right to treat non citizens like that especially when they are the spoils of war & living booty of a war that has ended but a conflict that is on going & those with the deepest passion & highest spirituality would undoubtadly win in the end, whether it be the Muskims or the Jews.
How come you guys don’t hand out on any Muslim Pan Arab websites? Can’t stand the heat? Or even better yet why not the site of an equivelant of Sandmonkey such as a Pro-Islamic left wing Intifada supporter who is 3rd generation Israeli citizen, huh? Ummm, maybe cuz non of them exist & if they do they surely wouldn’t waste their time or risk it for a little fame cuz Mossad would have their asses so quick you before you could even say Barmitz_ _ _.
Shalom.
P.S. Mona, if you are reading this hunny, if you don’t reply to my email, I am going back to using my regular name Castaway. For Pete’s sake look at the grind you put me in, what a name I am using “your” supporter, give me a break!
May 4th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Patriots of Egypt & defenders of rightousness, warriors for the oppressed, deserving a free Egypt, as much as it has been fun coming to this site, it really is just another hoax where wee can come to vent & brush up on our commentary skills & used ti be able to be amused by the only advocate to change in Egypt thaT HAS A TOTALLY ANTI-iSLAMIC PRO-iSRAELI AGENDA. I MEAN COME ON YOU CAN’T REALLY FIND THAT NOW A DAYS, IN A WAY HE WAS A FREAKIN GENUIS- iMAGINE THE RATINGS- ONLY 10% OF VISITORS TO HIS SITE PROBABLY LEAVE ANY COMMENTS.
IN THE END WHAT i AM SAYING IS LET’S NOTWASTE OR TIME. iI WISH ANYBODY WITH A HALF A BRAIN THAT CLAIMS WE ARE BRAINWASHED & RELIGOUS GEEKS TO COME DOWN & SMOKE SOME MOROCCON HASH ON HOOKA & IF THEY STILL FEEL LIKE RANTING THAN MORE POWER TO THEM. tHAT USUALLY WORKS FOR THEM.
May 4th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
“polemic ranters here (I mean anti-frenchs) :lol:”
Hey!
I have nothing against Frenchs! It’s just that I prefer Grey Poupon.
May 4th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
I hesitated during the last couple of days whether I should post a comment or not, but waleed convinced me! Coming after mona & her sympathizers, I just cannot keep silent. Shame on you all, you have disgraced Egypt and all of us Egyptians, expats or not! It is unfortunate enough that you cannot voice an opinion without spewing out a vulgar cackle of obscenities, but you have no right to pose as representatives of the Egyptian people. You should make it clear that you are presenting your own PERSONAL opinions. You are not our spokespeople, & will not even be remotely elligible before you do a lot of growing up, learning how to be tolerant, & yes, even using bleach to wash away the foul language!
It all started with mona & her attacks on SM. I, along with others here, suspect that there’s a personal axe to grind here, but let us assume that this is not the case as she claims. According to mona, she attacks whoever….(messes up) with Egypt. Yet, a libyan “warrior” made a most derogatory comment about Egypt, mona did not flinch!!! She says “Pakis” offered to pay her money for info about SM, I wonder if she notified the authorities whose praises she’s singing about them? The way things are in Pakistan, no good would come from such a querry! Clarify your stand for us mona, is it acceptable to have non-egyptian meddling? If you are going balistic in defence of Egypt, you’ve been uncharachteristically silent.
After the “defend Egypt ” excuse, it became “palestinian babies”! How exactly did this blog harm those babies? Is it by daring to have an opinion that is different? Have you all lost track of how vital & sacred is freedom of expression? The same freedom that mona mentioned when she said that she has every right to post here. That freedom does not stop with you. You have every right to voice your opinion in a clear decent way, but you have no right to throw tantrums everytime someone begs to differ. you have no right to throw around unsubstantiated accusations & defaming others without proof; specially when it is about a “treasonable” accusation. Using the palestinian issue as a “cover-all” excuse to stiffle dissent is a disaster, remember what happened circa 1967. I will even remined you of two other events, check old newspapers microfilms to verify them. When Sadat returned after signing the peace treaty, people were dancing in the streets, Moshe Dyan was warmly welcomed in Cairo, by the people! When Youssef El Seba3y was assassinated, & some PLO people expressed glee, normal Egyptians went up to their offices from the streets, spontaneousely, and threw all the contents from the windows. The government had to beg the people for the safety of palestinians in Cairo. Do you understand why am I mentioning these events? It is not to give you a new chance to scream “treason” or whatever, but you kids have to know that things are never simplistically black or white. You managed to express hatered , or at least a total lack of tolerance or acceptance for anyone who is different from you, jews,isrealis, copts..anyone, everone! If you have set up to present yourselves as nationalist ‘J I Jane/Joe’, you have instead managed to portray ‘verbal/intellectual hooliganism”. There was a BBC documentary about Egyptian history, at the end the presentor made a comment about Egypt having “the HABIT of civilization”, stay true to your roots kids, & please choose a role model other than Shaaban abdel rehim!
May 4th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
BJ, sure, grey poupon should give you an hot impression of french flavours ; seems some of you got a “haut-le-coeur” (a vomit) though !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Poupon
May 5th, 2007 at 1:54 am
@ Mona symp / Castaway (453):
I rather suspect that they get tired of being called pigs, traitors, etc. by closed-minded reactionaries and outright psychos. Many of these people reach out their hands across the divide but only stick around where they find someone willing to take those hands.
Your logic makes no sense. It is quite possible for someone to be right and rational even though a large number of people attack them. Sometimes people who disagree with you are not being defensive; they are simply disagreeing.
Ultimately: Israel has the same right to exist as Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Saudi, USA, China, Spain, etc. The same arguments that are used against Israel could be used against many other nations, but few nations are targets of centuries-long irrational hate-fests as Israel has been.
There are many creative, decent people in the Arab world. They don’t appear on TV much, but they are there, and they deserve a future in which their own governments and religious leaders don’t threaten extreme violence if they speak their thoughts. They deserve a future in which their media and schools do not spew an endless, overblown stream of propaganda against their neighbors, telling their kids that it’s infinitely desirable to become a suicide bomber who murders civilians. They deserve a future in which they are not held hostage to the actions of Palestinian mafias masquerading as “liberation movements.”
If you can break free of your own very dearly held point of view and see things from another angle, I salute you. If not, well, may you have a good life in your narrow little world.
-Zvi
May 5th, 2007 at 2:22 am
@Brooklyn Jon 418
I agree. Also, in some cases, compensation may be exchanged by both sides, if compensation is paid out equally to all refugees from the various countries (Jewish and Arab). If some countries are not able to provide compensation, then some other arrangements may be made, up to and including assistance from other countries who have played a role in enflaming and encouraging the conflict.
Peace = full peace with full diplomatic and economic partnership.
Neither Israel nor the PA can accept the Palestinian refugees. The first would result in a bloodbath of a civil war and the second in chaos and economic collapse. While Palestinians might be granted a “right of return” to the PA under PA law, a return by all Palestinians to the PA would be impossible in the real world. Most Palestinians would need to be granted citizenship elsewhere. Anyone who supports the Palestinians as human beings needs to accept reality. Anyone who just wants to use them to destroy Israel is an example of the problem rather than the solution.
The peace agreement, once made, is absolutely final and irrevocable.
Lebanon would be a special case; Lebanon’s Palestinians would go elsewhere.
The holy sites issue can be solved creatively and without hurting anyone’s holy places.
-Zvi
May 5th, 2007 at 3:03 am
Zvi,
I fully endorse your modifications of my outline of a peace plan, which I challenge the moderates on the pro-Arab side on this blog to endorse. Let me be clear that when I say “challenge”, it is not in the sense of debating points, but in the sense of “encourage”. Stepping away from the brink of hatred is the first step in finding peace. The next step is giving up the past, and really meaning it. It just doesn’t matter whose great-great grandfather killed whose great-great grandfather, or who owned this particular olive grove in 1900 (except that there should be just compensation).
The Holy sites should be turned over to Club Med, to be used as a time share, complete with “bar beads”. If the French can make a little money on it, they’ll round up support for it in the Security Council.
May 5th, 2007 at 6:26 am
sandmonkey good
Mona if it wasnt for the billions we give asshats like you
your vagina would be dried shut and you would be sold
at a discount
why we dont just smash your sorry asses back were
you want be –7th centuy– is beyond my control but
that day is alot closer than you may think
probably why you are having a yeast attack
sandmonkey has helped draw back the curtain
on your dog and pony show ( ME Jew spew goo)
that much more for the world to see and many more
people are gonna be much more obliged to stick something
bigger than SM 4 inch tool up your tiny little hole.
so i suggest you run are off to iraq and have one our
finest treat your little infection
May 5th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Zvi;
Interesting and sweet….The Arabs proposed a similar peace plan with the remaining issue of the refugees…!!!
Instead of having a response from Israel of: “No, we reject the plan because of some hanging issues about refugees who would cause the distruction of Israel from the inside”………..a better answer would have been: “Perfect, we accept this historical opportunity of being recognised by all Arab countries and have normal displomatic relationships…However, let us sit and discuss the issue of refugees, since Israel can never accept their return to Israel”.
As for the refugees return to the PA, once again, Israel should mind its own business and only speak for itself!!! What an irony, you speak about a Palestinian government that can survive side by side to Israel, yet, with your suggested peace plan, you already start interfering and making decisions on their behalf…..typical!!
Brooklynjon LOL my friend…you do not even exist to take even an idea of a peace plan further
live in the real worl and only engage in a realistic constructive DISCUSSION
May 5th, 2007 at 9:22 am
GAS, BJ is already engaged in medical cares, and it is quite a lot of his matters but he is a sympathetic Bobo (bourgeois-bohême) though ! alike our parisians bobos, he is in the moving progressiv ideals, mostly voting for the left when the candidate looks like well educated with good maners and tastes as they do
May 5th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
SM,
man ‘o man, the day has come, be smart, know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, be there for the next hand. Come to the US for a while, you could continue to write for all of those in Egypt, new era, blogging, yay baby, its the new path to enlightenment. Like the pamphlets of Thomas Paine on steroids. You must have been to Dr. Jack Wheelers web site (another personal favortie of mine) “www.tothepointnews.com” by now. He’s changing the world, you’d fit right in. Maybe that’s a spot. Just take care of yourself, beat your chest wisely, try to find a way to keep writing. So much left undone and you have been doing allot of it. Changing the world, yes you are. Thank You and Be Well,
Pete V (from Miami if you care to vaca a little bit in high style)
ps. gonna miss your sorry ass, but I’ll find you when you come back on the grid.
May 5th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Ok, fine we can get a little vulgar here just as we can be highly intellectual, but we are not the politicians, hence we don’t have to be held accountable as such.
I for one agree that both governments Egypt & Israel have the situation under control more than any of you can fathom, trust me on this one.
I never said I approve of & that I am defending my government. On the contrary I think it really really sucks & the ME as a whole deserves freedom of speech but if that were the case, since you guys can’t nuke us, you will just buy into Egypt & take it over cause we all know it is in the Zionist Israel’s mantra to own all land from the Nile to the Euphrates [Yup from Sudan to Iran] It all belongs to Israel so everybody get out.
Yes the Arabs had their fingers in their asses when they tried to stop the Jewish Terrorists that wanted to settle there after the U.N resolution & accordingly they lost a lot of land in wars that |YES they lost.
Just as their are many Israel’s that don’t approve of the Israeli government but since they are reliant on it for the protection of their families, they wouldn’t be caught dead relying on it.
Oh & Mama MERYT I never said I am the advocate for Egyptian peace, they all don’t bother with such a site. I am an outcast of Palestine because I adopted American lifestyle along with my U.S. Passport so in fact i have just as much rights as you do. My real name isn’t Mona but I am provocative & i will die for what’s right whether you like it or not, but before I do I will stir shit up a little bit.
I am an extremely good looking girl, that works out daily & while in Israel I was offered jobs several times at the numerous brothels [that are owned by the Israeli Russian Mafia- that give 25% discount to active duty soldiers] for U.S.$ 400 a day. The only problem is that I am HIV negative because if I were HIV positive I would have taken the job as well as slept with as many Israeli men as I possibly could. Ah what a God \Fearing country Israel is…Sigh…!
Just as Israel pays Billions of $ dollars that is all welfare handout money to Israel to destroy the populous of all Arab nations by sending hookers with Aids as well as guys to Arab countries.
I laugh at those who insult me using vulgarities regarding my private parts, I wonder if we were in a bar how long it would take me to make you scream for a peace of me? Not that I would be interested.
Call me your average “Not the run of the Mill terrorists that uses bombs & go’s to mosques but call me some one with an EEXXTTRREEMMEE Enmity for Israel because I had a Palestinian Infant die in my arms that was shot in the liver. When you get shot in the liver you are a goner, really dark blood that comes out in chunks starts immediately coagulating & seeing the life being slowly sucked out of that infants eyes praying for help asking what they did to deserve this, to me is enough to set me off & say FUCK, yes I said FUCK any keyboard strokes ranting of how it should & should not be. I am only one woman but I will flaunt my stuff accordingly to my advantage till I can get a freaking politician in the sack till I slit their throat or at least ruin his freaking marriage.
Now is that disgruntled enough for you?
HaHaHa all you all just ask yourselves this question?? How many of you are ready to shut your computer off right now & go defend Israel or fight against it. My guess it is zero for Israel & about 50% who will fight against it.
Even Sandmonkey who loves you guys so much wouldn’t bother I know for a fact his fat ass would be like screw that. Thanks Castaway 453 you hit it right on the nail, if readers could only see my other blog & how many Jewish sympathizers I got there for obvious reasons.
You are correct this site is a waste of time, so to y’all see ya!!!! Wouldn’t wanna be ya?
MONMON
May 5th, 2007 at 1:33 pm
HEEheeeee
I forgot don’t forget you silly’s, since you got more attention on this site then Sandmonkey himself….don’t forget to tell them to mention the sand in in your pus_ _ this & your dirty orfice that, the smelly bitc_ this & that.
Wow what a diligent politically correct bunch of God fearing people that say you use vulgarity when you don’t agree with what Israel is doing to the naught naughty Palestinians. Malkish ha2 ya Mona, 7aliteehom ye kharafo gamed awy y3ni- wilad el lesoos dol. Da kalam gamed awy ilenty katabtee. Hadil nefous ba2a, Kefaya kida- Eshta?
May 5th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
HEEheeeee
I forgot don’t forget you silly’s, since you got more attention on this site then Sandmonkey himself….don’t forget to tell them to mention the sand in in your pus_ _ this & your dirty orfice that, the smelly bitc_ this & that.
Wow what a diligent politically correct bunch of God fearing people that say you use vulgarity when you don’t agree with what Israel is doing to the naught naughty Palestinians. Malkish ha2 ya Mona, 7aliteehom ye kharafo gamed awy y3ni- wilad el lesoos dol. Da kalam gamed awy ilenty katabtee. Hadil nefous ba2a, Kefaya kida- Eshta?
May 5th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Eshta!
May 5th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
“Just as Israel pays Billions of $ dollars that is all welfare handout money to Israel to destroy the populous of all Arab nations by sending hookers with Aids as well as guys to Arab countries.
I laugh at those who insult me using vulgarities regarding my private parts, I wonder if we were in a bar how long it would take me to make you scream for a peace of me? Not that I would be interested.”
Mona, you are delusional and pathetic, you’ll be in my prayers for some healing wisdom and maturity. Remember, God helps those who seek his help.
May 5th, 2007 at 3:15 pm
“I am an outcast of Palestine because I adopted American lifestyle along with my U.S. Passport so in fact i have just as much rights as you do.”
My first reaction upon reading your last post was horror for that child & what you say you passed thru watching him die. However, you have not been very honest before, so I’m not sure I can believe you even if I want to! Why the lies mona? In your very first posts you clearly pretended to be egyptian :
“I never said I approve of & that I am defending my government.
What you fail to see Mr. SM is that all these positive remarks that are left on your blog are from people who aren’t your country folk & don’t give two shits about you in contrast to the other folks who posted derogatory posts here but do our duty to luv you as an Egyptian cuz it’s our duty in fact we would come to your rescue if your were to be physically harmed, because you are an Egyptian and that’s what Egyptians do best”
“fuck with egypt u fuck with me ! ”
“with my dirty corrupt sick ass country he is messing with 100, 000, 000 Egyptians.”
After all that Egypt & the egyptians did for your people, this is what you have to say? How typical! Just like our Libyan neighbor’s comments. In my family, & it is only one among thousands, people have died in wars since 1948, and you still want more, while at the same time insulting the same people you are demanding that they should impoverish their children & die for you? Why not turn your attention to the PLO & Hamass? Why not ask why did Arafat start the “second intifada”? How much was his estate worth at his death? Direct your attention to your own people & clean your own house before you presume to harangue SM for his views, no matter how you dont like them.To go back to your first mentioned quotation, no you do not have the same rights to speak for Egyptians, in this respect, you have none whatsoever!
“just as Israel pays Billions of $ dollars that is all welfare handout money to Israel to destroy the populous of all Arab nations by sending hookers with Aids as well as guys to Arab countries.”
I think you meant USA?!! Aren’t you aware that we also receive “Billions of $ dollars that is all welfare handout money”? Your sentence is typical! This is paranoia, & self delusion, and extremely infantile. Do you really seriousely believe that? Assuming you are right (!!!) are these agents going around raping people, or are those arab men willingly make a conscious choice to sleep with them ? Why aren’t you blaming these “God fearing” arab men also? Do you realize how absurd & full of self-inflicted insults what you’re saying is? Arent there brothels in all arab countries? frequented by who exactly? Are you sure the prostitutes there are all HIV negative? Would you say this is a conspiracy of arab governments against their people? Are you using double standards? Think mona & grow up!
“Oh & Mama MERYT I never said I am the advocate for Egyptian peace,”
No, no one could make this mistake! However, try to grasp the fact that the peace treaty was signed with the blessing of the majority of Egyptian people. It was not a government decision imposed on them.
Fifty percent of children in Egypt suffer from malnutrition, I think these babies deserve & have earned being given priority.
Also that in any group there are good & bad people. You like to rant against Isrealies, think about the demonstrations which took place in Isreal against the sabra & shatilla massacres of palestinians,before making sweeping judgements. Demonizing people is only a sign of fear & weakness. It is an ugly blindfold used politically to distract people, & so is religious fanaticism.You want another conspiracy theory about buying & selling? who is trying to establish an Islamic “Vatican” & is paying lavishly for that? Why are they doing that? How are they doing that? Muse about it a bit.
In the meanwhile & on a personal note, I think you need counselling. While you’re at it, leave Egypt’s affairs in the hands of Egyptians, we are mature enough to take care of it( that applies to Libyan whatever also).
SM: Finally I get to say a word to you! Too bad you are leaving, I loved reading your blog. However, I am very pessimistic about the future. Lets face it, more crucial than political freedom, or at least just as, is the social & cultural malaise among the people. This is Shaaban’s time, not Hakim’s or Mahfouz’. Good luck with your future plans
May 5th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
I am sure Mona doesn’t have to tell the authorities in Egypt who the Sandmonkey is as I am sure they already knopw. I commend her in not telling the so called Paki’s because it takes a lot of courage to not tell them after hating the guy so much. She held fast to her belief that even though the hatred, all he was doing was expressing a point of view.
May 5th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
To all the haters out their. Haters of Truth.
Meryt,
Not that it concerns you but,
I have lived in Egypt for 16 years on & off as my step mom is Egyptian, so I consider myself Egyptian, even my friends get surprised when they find out I am originally Palistinian.
The protests that took place in Israel that you were referring to for the massacres was held by a handful of Palestinians that have been so lucky as to aquire Israeli citizenship, along with maybe a few bleeding heart Canadians or something that just happened to be there on holiday.
Capiche.
You guys really suck. Thanks for the prayers though…
May 5th, 2007 at 4:30 pm
Thats the diff between immigrants to Israel & what all arabs have in common with one another regardless of a crapy lil book called a passport.
Every Arab is …..
Algerian,
Moroccon,
Tunisian,
Libyan,
Egyptian,
Sudanese,
Somalian,
Eriterean,
Djibotese,
Saudi Arabian,
Kuwaiti,
Omani,
Yemeni,
Emerati,
Lebanese,
Syrian,
Jordanian,
Iraqi,
as well …
Do you you really think iron will crush human will???
We might act as if we are okay with it but based on the sheer brute strength displayed by the armies of the so called zion [zion- was in Iraq by the way-get out Iraqi's it belongs to IUsrael-god willing the Americans will pass it off to them before they ever go]
I might be a bitch that is gonna burn in hell I could give to fuck’s what you think, but I know it comforts you all to believe that & that you areall going to heaven, good luck.
Any other weak arguments?
Sorry Casty, they are just to pathetic.
You tell them YES I agree with you that both sides committed atrocities, yet they bicker. You say yes Israel has a right to exist but in accordance to it’s actions even if that means that it must live in Eyternal fear, they take it out on us.
Where’s TWORSET on all of this….?
so shoot me the weak as arguments full of GEWyish propaganda….
ALLAHI YAKHREB BAYT HITLER ILA KHALA WALAD EL KALB DOL YET NOTATTO 3L ALLAM KIDDA.
May 5th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I hate people who say stuff that makes no sense that Sandmonkey has better English then me, did you guys here his bloody accent, ooooofff. The Crayons comment was from a loser Charlie 319. Finished.
I
May 5th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
To be an Arab & keep it real means not associate with conspirators against the Arab cause, look what they did to Mona who just cursed a little so imagine what these folks would do to actual arabs throwing stones literally at good god fearing israeli’s in bulldozers that are trying to demolish the homes of third world poor Palestinians.
REMEMBER WHEN THEY KILLED THAT aMERICAN GIRL WHO STOOD IN FRONT OF IT? THEY KNOW THEY ARE UNTOUCHABLE AFTER WHAT HITLER DID IN WARSAW, IT WOULD BE UNTHINKABLE TO PERSECUTE THEM EVEN FOR CANNABILSIM BECAUSE THEY SUFFERED A SEVERE TORMENT FOR JUST BEING JEWS.
I can understand there frustration but they all are in for a more severe punishment in the afterworld. Plus the fact that they will never reakky live in peace is by far a big enough torment for them.
So don’t bother anymore.
May 5th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
You imposter Mona. All this time making people think you are egyptian when you are palestinian!
Ironic thing is you go on about how sandmonkey has tarnished Egypt’s image yet you my dear have tarnished Palestine’s image. I am so glad and not surprised that you re not egyptian. No self respecting egyptian would speak such trash. You can pretend you’re egyptian but your blood says palestinian. Run back to your country ya helwa. This country doesn’t need a hussy to defend it.
May 5th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
You imposter Mona! All this time making people think you are egyptian when you are palestinian!
Ironic thing is you go on about how sandmonkey has tarnished Egypt’s image yet you my dear have tarnished Palestine’s image. I am so glad and not surprised that you re not egyptian. No self respecting egyptian would speak such trash. You can pretend you’re egyptian but your blood says palestinian. Run back to your country ya helwa. This country doesn’t need a hussy to defend it.
May 5th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
@GAS: any plan that dumps millions of Palestinians on the WB and Gaza will not only fail but fail catastrophically, no matter how much aid is offered. It’s a recipe for disaster. Such a plan isn’t a peace plan, it’s a plan to create a black hole.
World leaders, and leaders of Israel and the Arabs, need to face reality: Palestinian refugees from 1948 will need to be granted citizenship in some of the countries where they reside. Reparations should be paid by the countries of origin, including BOTH Israel to the Pals and Arabs to the Jews who fled their territories; and for regimes that are both too poor to pay reparations and incapable of granting citizenship to their fellow Arabs (whose martyrdom they have repeatedly demanded), well, as I said, other nations have been stoking the conflict for their own gain for a century. They should help pay the final settlement, either monetarily or by granting citizenship to refugees, or both.
@BJ Thanks for your response.
Actually I believe that one option for the holy places is to redefine the notion of international borders to include vertical as well as horizontal divisions. Suppose that Israel had sovereignty over the Temple layers, starting at a certain depth, and a Pal state were to have sovereignty over specific layers above that depth and probably Israeli control over the airspace, with strong treaty provisions governing things like new construction, cooperation for disaster relief (imagine what happens if there is a severe earthquake or an Iranian nuclear strike) and a joint process for resolving disputes and making changes as needed. Etc. etc.
Club Med sounds good too
May 5th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
Dear Mona,
Very first of all, regarding that strange “Arab list” you compiled….I’m 100% P-U-R-E Egyptian and am not an Arab! There is not a single drop of Arab blood that coarses through my veins. So that list you made up is horseshit.
Now, as I read your posts, I’m not sure to laugh with you or laugh at you. I’ll be honest, you’re kinda funny and a little witty but then you post some seriously seriously crazy shit.
Anyway, I hope you’re ok. And I hope you can get over your bigoted hatred for Israelis one day.
May 5th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Zvi…
“dumps millions of palestinians”…..”its a plan to create a black hole”….
{Sigh}
At one stage of history your people was trashed by the Nazis….you managed to make the whole world for more than 6 decades now compensate and feel sorry for your catastrophe………and now, you are trashing the people who lost their homes because of your very reason of existence in Israel?! Isn’t history and irony? No Zvi, u do not dump human beings..you try to find means by which they can live a decent life…
I am a Jordanian…and more than half of my people are decendents of Palestinian origins…Jordan did give them passports, and since then, we are working with them hand by hand to build our country!!
Each time I try to overcome our bloody history, and dream of a possible peace with your people, I face a person like you who does not even have the curtosy to talk with respect about those who lost their homes and lands!!!
The existence of people like yourself are what saddens me……but remember….as history proved…nothing will be solved till your people sit around the table and negotiate with respect!!! The struggle will go on since it will never be solved under the terms and mentality of people of your kind..
what a shame
May 5th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
A Crazy world that drives people to Crazy ends.
Thanks Egypeter for the slight complement, I don’t know how you are even Jews can say that are not Arab as we all are descendants of his two boys Isaac & Ismael. Plus you speak Arabic so what are you like North African?
Screw you ya Heba, Ya 3rousa. Huh where were you when you thought I was Egyptian, you were hiding behind yourself. I never said Sandmonkey tarnished Egypt’s image, he was just an all out disgrace if you ask me or any Jo on the street & who the hell is he anyway to tarnish it’s image. He couldn’t even if he tried & I think he has tried pretty damn hard & to no avail. You were the one saying Sandmonkey is a freaking liar about his phone being tapped & that you see through the drivel.
What you & a lot of readers fail to see is that Sandmonkey once said his mom is a politician but after removing his bio for obvious reason’s, he says it is his dad who is a politician. Hmm a little controversial I would say.
To KamanWkaman #474 you are absolutely correct but I can’t help it, it relieves my stress jerking off these jerk offs, it’s like play wrestling with kittens, you catch my drift?
Hey it just occurred to that maybe because I am so politically correct all the time I am in need of the attention just as bad as Sandmonkey, but looking for it in all the wrong places.
Oh ya one more thing Heba, don’t forget that I am born in the motor city & that means I am American so shut the hell up honey or I will crush you with my bank book. No more aid for you & your likes to go & enjoy Marina ya Amoura, Capiche? Just cuz I don’t have an Israeli or Egyptian or Palestinian passport, WHATEVER…….
Umm what a Rush being the most popular girl, NOPE Person on this comment section, I mean wow.
I guess I will be here till they take the site down, anyone care to fight on any of the other comment pages? Just tell me where & when & don’t forget to start a bogus topic & some lies & we can freestyle back & forth.
We can do that whole “Jews eat blood thing all over again, huh”
Happy Hanuka
May 5th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
@ Gas
Of course more than half of your people are Palestinian. Seventy-seven percent of historic “Palestine” is now the Kingdom of Jordan. If Israeli Arabs are “Palestinian” it only makes sense that most Jordanian Arabs would be “Palestinian” too since Jordan like Israel was created out of the territory known as Palestine. And while Jordanian Palestinians have passports, as they should, so do Israeli Palestinians. Additionally, negotiating with respect is a two way street. It’s sad that you think people like Zvi are the problem and not people who want to wipe Israel from the map! I think that those who hold that notion need to change their opinions before any negotiations.
May 6th, 2007 at 12:23 am
This is going furthur & furthur into the realm of the absurd & the weird!!!
Are you calling me a “truth hater”? Mona, I’m not the one who flip flops & dances around facts! So, your step mom is egyptian & that makes you feel like one, how sweet! But you are right, that does not concern me, there is something called ‘too much information’, this is a good example,( along with the part of “I am an extremely good looking girl, that works out daily” that really made me laugh…how old are you mona- you called me ‘mama’ -so do i assume you’re 12?) If I had heard my son using a quarter of your…vocabulary, he would have been grounded till kingdom come!! Anyway, something else that comes with this ‘age’ is the tendancy to confuse disagreement or difference of opinion with strong personal emotions like hatered, throw tantrums, & worse of all think in terms of monolithic blocks - which are easier to deal with & comprehend . You have not only put all isrealis willy nilly in one block, but you also painted it in one color -black- whether they’re orthdox, secular, left, right…all are treated as one. Now, by the way, I really get to see what the saying “kuluh 3and el 3arab saboun” really stands for. What about Gush Shalom, Yesh Gvul, Courage to Refuse, Anarchists Against the Wall, Women’s Coalition for Peace, Balad, Hadash, Ta’ayush, the Committee Against House Demolitions, and the Alternative Information Center. Rabbis for Human Rights,LAW, B’tselem, Women in Black,
Israeli Physicians for Human Rights,& Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salem where Jews and Palestinians are struggling to build coexistence and support ? And no, before you say it , I’m not repeating ‘jewish propaganda’, nor working for the mossad etc etc, so dont bother pulling the old chewing gum from under the desk & try instead to think critically & freely, & DO SOME RESEARCH before you answer. Will there ever be a future for the middle east if even its educated find it easier to ignore the realities of political topography around them & resort instead to slogans , tantrums & foul language? Werent some of these organizations involved in the Sabra & chatilla demonstrations? Isreali arabs & canadian tourists sure chose some strange names for their organizations. Before you try to give yourself the right to send egyptian youth to their death & ruin their country , shouldn’t you explore the path of peace like the other palestinians mentioned above?
I have one last question, since your post ( 472) was a bit unclear, are you saying that the political reality of the listed nationalities is a product of zionist army???”We might act as if we are okay with it but based on the sheer brute strength displayed by the armies of the so called zion” ! So before 1948 there were no egyptians, tunisians etc? Again the monolithic block? a block of weak entities who according to you are hapless helpless pawns made by ‘zionist …bla bla” How offending is that? all are indiscriminately arabs? What were they then before the seventh century? You would have one black block (Isreal) against one white block (arabs) as the reality of the middle east! no regional nuances…how simple! easier to appeal to an emotional outlook that is more content with throwing accusations than proving them, or mistakes provoking revulsion for provoking thought.
I got bored & fed up frankly, so to sum up, though you as a palestinian have our compassion, that is not to be confused with citizen’s right. Harsh as it may sound, Egypt will NEVER be another Lebanon or Black September Jordan. You are welcomed to express your personal opinions, preferably in a language that does not soil our eyes & ears - if it is within your power to do that- but you may not deceitfully speak for Egypt & threaten an Egyptian in our name for his opinions, no matter how much you or I, or anyone for that, might agree or disagree with him. When you are speaking about a country that has sacrificed so many of its people & resources for your people, try not to use derogatory language : “with my dirty corrupt sick ass country”. If you cannot say thank you, at least try not to stab us in the back. Finally, you cannot think clearly, be rational & throw an emotional fit at the same time. One excludes the other. Calm down so you can be understood. Also, everytime you repeat one of these “conspiracy theories” around of HIV hookers, passports, Euphrates to the Nile & what not, know that you are only saying that you think of yourself as weakling , a scared victim, tossed around by overpowering malevolant forces stronger than you ( hypothetical not personal ‘you’). This is extremely unhealthy, actually quite pathetic. There are many people who are for peace on both sides, the future lies in that way, otherwise we will be left behind by a rapidly advancing world while we are mulling our medieval histories between sobs.
If you want to comment, kindly use researched facts, not global unproven generalization.
Salam
May 6th, 2007 at 2:43 am
++
oh my Lord, sad, bad news..
Egypt’s blog rebels silenced by jail
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/06/wblog06.xml
http://tinyurl.com/38c8gd
By Charles Levinson, Sunday Telegraph
Last Updated: 12:31am BST 06/05/2007
excerpt:
[A popular Egyptian blogger known for his withering criticisms of the government has given up writing after becoming the latest victim of a state crackdown on dissent.
The blogger, known as Sandmonkey, signed off last week, writing that he had noticed state security agents on his street and heard clicking noises on his phone. "There has been too much heat around me lately," he wrote.
In recent months, the Egyptian regime has jailed several bloggers, ending a period in which it had taken a more relaxed attitude towards internal critics. Human rights activists claim the about-turn follows the US administration's decision to relax pressure on Middle Eastern governments to enact democratic reforms.
During Sandmonkey's three years on the internet, his was one of the most widely read Egyptian blogs, popular especially among Western readers for his unconventional opinions about his country and the Middle East. "Cynical, snarky, pro-US, secular, libertarian, disgruntled" was how he described himself.
He is a 26-year-old American-educated investment banker, and his mother is a member of Egypt's ruling National Democratic Party.]
*sigh*
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May 6th, 2007 at 3:06 am
@ GAS:
I have no problem with Palestinians being ALLOWED to return to the WB and Gaza as part of a solution, if they want to do that. However, don’t blow up the PA by expelling millions of people from the rest of the Arab world and dumping them on the WB & GS.
Other countries should do what Jordan did of its own accord decades ago (yes, I was already aware that you had granted them passports), and what Israel did for the Jewish refugees from the Arab world decades ago: grant the refugees who settled in their countries passports and citizenship. It’s time for surrounding countries to stop sending explosives and propaganda and to start granting citizenship - building decent lives, as you put it.
I hope you don’t think that these comments are aimed at Jordan. They are absolutely NOT. To my knowledge, Jordan never had a large Jewish community, so there are no Jordanian Jewish refugees that I know of; so Jordan doesn’t owe Arab-Jewish refugees anything. Jordan has already granted passports to a large Palestinian population of its own accord, and should not be forced to take more, or pay in lieu of taking more. Absolutely not.
Furthermore, in recent decades, Jordan has CERTAINLY not stirred the pot for its own gain. The same Jordan that has a 50% Palestinian population has done a very decent job of keeping the peace on its border with Israel for the last 30+ years and preventing terrorists from using Jordan as a staging ground. Countries with far smaller Palestinian populations have done far, far worse. And no Israeli should ever forget how the late King Hussein left his sickbed to use his personal moral force to try to broker a peace agreement.
I have a lot of respect for the Jordanian leadership for doing the right thing at a number of critical points in history. I also have a lot of respect for many Jordanians for doing the daily work of peace as well. I wish more people did the same in all of our societies.
Finally: please remember that just as Jordan has changed drastically in the 6 decades since 1948 and the 30 years since 1967, Israel and the WB and GS have all changed drastically. The whole region has changed drastically. We can’t roll back time to the 1940s. We can only start with the modern world and build from there.
> u do not dump human beings..you try to find means by which they can live a decent life…
I agree 100%.
Responses to your comments about me as a person:
> Each time I try to overcome our bloody history, and dream of a possible peace with your people, I face a person like you who does not even have the curtosy to talk with respect about those who lost their homes and lands!!!
I don’t recall talking of Palestinians with any discourtesy. I have a great deal of respect for decent Palestinian people just as I have all respect for decent Israelis or Iranians or Egyptians. There are many decent people in all of our societies. They all deserve peace and freedom from tyranny, not betrayal and bloodshed and brainwashing.
> The existence of people like yourself are what saddens me……but remember….as history proved…nothing will be solved till your people sit around the table and negotiate with respect!!! The struggle will go on since it will never be solved under the terms and mentality of people of your kind..
Since you don’t know me, I’ll forgive your confusion. You are reading ill intent where none exists. Please try to avoid making assumptions about my entire character and my entire outlook on the basis of my name and a few lines of text, especially without asking clarification first. It’s very easy to give in to prejudice online. For example, It would be easy for a reader who distrusts Arabs to jump on your line “the existence of people like yourself … saddens me” and think that you were some kind of lunatic who wanted to wipe Jews from the earth. But I’m confident that you DIDN’T mean it that way at all, that in fact you were simply wishing that [what you thought was] my attitude were different. It’s easy to misread innocent statements, so please be generous when we read these comments, and assume that any disrespect that you think you see might be completely unintended.
Your other comments seem to indicate that you really do want to see the bloody mess resolved, and that you have tried to reach out in the past. I hope you’ll keep trying, patiently.
In the end, GAS, we’re probably not that far apart. We would probably agree more than we would disagree. Yes, there would be a few points of strong contention. But heck, half of Israeli society has strong points of contention with the other half. It’s still possible to live in peace if living in peace becomes a higher priority for leaders than “power politics,” and if everyone’s media and the people on the street demand the building of bridges rather than the building of bombs.
-Zvi
May 6th, 2007 at 3:12 am
@Mona
“Happy Hanukah?” No, it’s Lag Ba’Omer!
May 6th, 2007 at 4:26 am
Mona, you have again proved what a miscreant you are. You use terms such as highly intellectual yet have thus far proved your self quite the opposite by a large degree. Your statement:
“I am an extremely good looking girl, that works out daily & while in Israel I was offered jobs several times at the numerous brothels [that are owned by the Israeli Russian Mafia- that give 25% discount to active duty soldiers] for U.S.$ 400 a day. The only problem is that I am HIV negative because if I were HIV positive I would have taken the job as well as slept with as many Israeli men as I possibly could. Ah what a God \Fearing country Israel is…Sigh…!”
Tells us other posters volumes about your gullibility, ignorance, racism, misanthropy, narcissism, immaturity…………. I could go on and on but why? It is intuitively obvious to the most casual of observers. You remind me of the girl who shows to much cleavage and thinks all the stares are a sign of acceptance but in reality are looks of disgust and embarrassment. If you really think you are the most popular person on this posting.
“Umm what a Rush being the most popular girl, NOPE Person on this comment section, I mean wow.”
I and possibly others here may beg to differ with you. While it’s entertaining to watch you express your thoughts, all you’re accomplishing is to verify the fool you are. What’s the old Arab saying: Keep your mouth shut and let people just assume your an idiot instead of opening it and verifying it. Something you may want to think about. God bless your gullible easily influenced propaganda filled minuscule brain. You can’t be more than 14 years old to believe the tripe your expressing here. I’ll be waiting for your pitiful but mostly laughable snappy retort.
May 6th, 2007 at 5:28 am
BJ,
I told you to put them to sleep and you never listen to me
May 6th, 2007 at 5:50 am
For the short time I’ve been on the b-sphere, you’ve been a great read. I’ll check back periodically to see what you come up with– Good luck
May 6th, 2007 at 7:18 am
I checked in after a while and I see that the Mona Show is still going on. Shame on you, folks, for exploiting a mental patient. What she needs is a vial of downers and complete rest. Checking out.
May 6th, 2007 at 8:40 am
Karen
LOL 77% of Jordanians are palestinians hehe and where exactly did u get this from? and then you say that Jordan is a result of the palestinian territory just like Israel? Is this a way for you to think of your country in a better way..that your not alone?! your country that was built on the homes and souls of the palestinians?! are you convinced of what you say or just saying it for the purpose of discussion?
Jordan, Palestinine, Syria and Lebanon is one land….it was because of our laziness and stupidity that we allowed France and Brtian to break it down to those territories, and even worse, made someone smart like yourself come and blabber about our history and what needs to be done….
unfortunately, we go to the zero point…..no matter what is going on in Jordan or anywhere in the Arab world is none of your business….so kindly stick to what you know and what you can influence…..we Jordanians are good enough to handle our own business
definitely better than you guys do…
Now since you start talking about my country I kindly ask you to shut up your face, and authenticate your information before you spit your rubbish around…
I promised myself never to get involved in such discussions …. it is the truth that it is disgusting….you are disgusting….your words are sufficient to make any centrist reasonable person get mad….
there are not any possible reasonable discussions with sick people like yourself…..
Zvi…
hmmmmm Well, it is true, perhaps my prejudices and inability to learn where you really come from resulted in my radical response (also typical)……and therefore, i beg your pardon
Probably we do agree more than we disagree….I believe that the main barrier to creating coexistence between Arabs and Israelis is that we still cannot overcome failures of the pasts, the bloodshed, and conflicts……hmmm it is true that most of us still do think in the 1940’s, and till we get out of this paradigm, it will be difficult to move peace talks…
I participated in a journal that brings together Jordanians, Palestinians, Israeli Arabs and Israelis together in an attempt to create peace opportunities in the Middle East…Yet, I lost faith, and once again, felt helpless to make any difference…
from my experience, it is possible to create coexistence between our people as long as we do not talk about the past … what makes this even impossible is that it is an ongoing conflict….people are still dying everyday, and i would say that it is extremely difficult to forget the pain and sorrow of times of wars so easily!!! I do not have a clear vision of what should be done at the moment (unlike BJ who knows nothing about anything)…..but I think it will take at least 2 to 3 generations to build trust and have normal relationships with Israel……..and i am talking about 2 to 3 generations of peace…perhaps like the one after Oslo (1993) till the 3rd Intifada.. (I would blame Sharon’s visit with 3000 soldiers to one of the holliest shrines in Islam, and you would blame the revolutionary response of the Palestinians..so let us not get into that
)….
Peace is a beautiful word….Unfortunately, I honestly do not see how it can be achieved….but you are doing very well in open discussions like this thread…
Being able to talk to Israelis helped me understand the other side of the story, which is something both sides usually lack…..not that I approve yours, but at least I acknowledge it, and I deal with things accordingly…
The Arab-Israeli conflict is extremely complicated and sensitive…so my only wish is that people are more careful in choosing their words…..objectivitym integrity and respect are very important…….
the same way it is my criticism to SandMonkey….it is one thing, that is probably the easiest part, to win a discussion with good communication skills and strong language….yet: “DO NOT WIN A DISCUSSION AND LOSE THE PERSON”.
This will be my last comment here
May 6th, 2007 at 9:23 am
Your blog always gave me hope that someday our countries could have not just a cold peace but real cooperation . . . someday . . .
I’m so sorry to hear that The Security Man is breathing down your neck. Stay safe.
May 6th, 2007 at 9:39 am
If the French can make a little money on it, they’ll round up support for it in the Security Council.
the Trigano family created “Club Med” though… don’t think they ment them such as “holy sites” but rather alike “sea, sex, sun”
and our crusades are not ment anymore to care about religious sites but rather about our working class wellfares…sigh !
and if you think that our “finul” could go in there too, it will be under the agreement from the “Oncle Sam” of yours, till now I don’t see it possible
GAS, my respects
May 6th, 2007 at 11:33 am
Good Samaritans of the world; Canadian, American, Australian, Israeli, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Iranian, Egyptian, Jordanian, Britain, Spain, Germany, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Qatar, Brazil, South Africa, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Belgium, Hungary, Indonesia, Thailand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Afghanistan & Iraq. I would just like to take the opportunity to inform you of what is transpiring in this section as of late.
The writer of this blog who is known for his pro Egyptian theocracy & pro-Israeli rhetoric has fled with his tail between his legs & left his readers to battle it out, each has their own opinion.
You have the warriors who have lives to lead & have grown tired of the pointless unsensational void created in bickering with those who some unknowingly support a tyranny & oppression & you have the immortal with their will of steal, such as Mona, with their blasphemous & utterly impossible to counter tactical prose. One minute she is witty articulate but when she loses patience she is a dazzling sabre wielding maniac with euphemisms & vulgarity that even me I have not seen in an ex convict. I take it that she got that from her colonel U.S. Marine ex-husband, it is no wonder that you guys are not together anymore, he may have been a General by now- lol.
Gas has called it quits too, with his compromising views.
Tworset has stayed in the shade for the sake of her own mortality as a blogger.
The list goes on & on but the fact remains, that this section will cease well before six hundred if all the mambo jumbo desists. If it doesn’t I predict it could hit the low thousands.
Check out youtube, anything on Israel or ME conflict & IOU will immediately notice when someone makes a derogatory remark about Israel there is a mirage of ridicule at that person which is so very typical of the people here on in this section that say the Muslims & the Arabs aren’t really for peace.
Yes a lot of good Jews world wide, but what good is that when a God fearing Jew must come to the aid of his brother even if that Jew is a murder, the example totally taken out of context when prophet Moses killed a man. What good are a bunch of good Jews when a radical elements killed Jesus who told us that Jews are the lost tribe & only a small number of them [a fraction] will enter the Pearly Gates.
Just as 97% of Muslims are law abiding good people yet you have Al-Qaeda.
Well I will tell you, Muslims seemed have learned to distance them selves & joined the war on terror.
While Jews seem to join in the Palestinian Holocaust.
In essence it has been more of a slug fest than anything. A high percentage of the commentators are liberal, secular with a pro-Israeli agenda, just for the simple fact that their respective governments are avid supporters. Hence the defunct critique of a freelancing individual as my self.
As you sit & read this there are peoples right in the west bank & Gaza being violated in a ruthless manner.
Praise be to Mona, no matter how crazy you are for standing up to fight for their cause & have made enemies with the supporters of such unequivical savagery in our modern times. It will be your legacy that you stood amidst the crowds of elitists & didn’t fall & took every heart wrenching blow in stride.
After all this is their land for they control it now as is this site, we are just scum in their eyes & most of the believers in peace who know that it is not possible unless you stop shelling defenseless citizens have sign off as well out of the lack of contentment.
Yes you are Egyptian, you are Lebanese, you are every Arab nationality regardless of the stereo types of each it it’s own rite.
I am glad the stage has been set accordingly for battle once again. A battle that the underdog of today must win, by boycotting these Bastards especially on a site propped up by such incredulous elements as this one.
Viva..Freedom without
May 6th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
“Tworset has stayed in the shade for the sake of her own mortality as a blogger.”
Twosret has been on this blog for almost three years voicing different opinions and pissing off pretty much 90% of the comment section Zionists and right wing:) I’m actually wondering where have you been in the past three years? I see at least 6 new names coming here at the day of closing this blog to finally speak up and debate about the “Egyptian image” and the “Palestinian babies”. What Mortality are you talking about? Do you think that my blog is of any importance? I have no aspiration in blogging, it’s a hobby not a job. It is a venting place for me every once in a while.
My support of the Palestinian people is not through my blogging or debating on blogs. I don’t join a conversation that is full of filth and the most vulgar language I have seen on the blogsphere.
I also know that the crowd you are preaching to here on the comment section is not the right one and you will never go anywhere with them. They are not representative of the average Israeli Jew.
I joke around with BJ because I know that he is a reasonable guy and have some real hope for peace. I respect him even if I disagree with him.
You will never change anyone mind on this board. I’m utterly disappointed in the choice of the most disgusting vocabulary on this board of people who claim a good cause like the Palestinian struggle.
This is the only reason I don’t contribute to this discussion. Mortality eih we neelat eih ya ibni
May 6th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
“The writer of this blog who is known for his pro Egyptian theocracy & pro-Israeli rhetoric has fled with his tail between his legs”
If anyone is fleeing, it is Castaway & Mona, the head writers for the Castaway & Mona show. And please, lets keep what Mona has between her legs out of this, jeesh!
“Mona, with their blasphemous & utterly impossible to counter tactical prose. One minute she is witty articulate”
Delusional or ignorant. Mona was at best inarticulate in her rantings, she
won no one over to her side by spouting a myriad of the plentiful Arab conspiracy theories that exist to explain a cultures inability to pull itself up by the boot straps and in to the modern world.
“she is a dazzling sabre wielding maniac with euphemisms & vulgarity that even me I have not seen in an ex convict.”
If when you say sabre, you mean pointless rants that only make sense to someone filled with misrepresentations of fact, wishful memories and a convoluted idea of what being a man and a woman are, then OK.
“Tworset has stayed in the shade for the sake of her own mortality as a blogger.”
Twosret has more respect on this blog than all the Mona types in the world. Most of the postings I’ve seen don’t agree with Two’s but at least she can carry on a conversation with out the screaming Mimi hyperbola that in the end buries Mona’s argument six feet deep.
“Just as 97% of Muslims are law abiding good people yet you have Al-Qaeda. Well I will tell you, Muslims seemed have learned to distance them selves & joined the war on terror.”
I agree (imagine that!) and hope that the majority will begin the process of rooting out these murderous false believers, The process has begun in an accelerated manner in Iraq.
” immediately notice when someone makes a derogatory remark about Israel there is a mirage of ridicule at that person”
Why do you think that is? Worldwide Jewish conspiracy? Rule 26 in the Protocols of the LEARNED elders of Zion? It’s because right is right and 97% of the world knows it’s right. I’m not saying Israel is perfect or has never been wrong or that the Arab states in question have never been right but the scale of justice leans heavily to the side of Israel, 97% of the world sees it that way because that’s the reality.
“While Jews seem to join in the Palestinian Holocaust.”
The Jews Holocaust was not self inflicted to prove a point.
” A high percentage of the commentators are liberal, secular with a pro-Israeli agenda”
You couldn’t be more wrong, I for one, am not a liberal, not a secularist and I make political decisions on a right vs. wrong agenda not Pan Israel agenda
as you imagine.
“Praise be to Mona, no matter how crazy you are for standing up to fight for their cause & have made enemies with the supporters of such unequivical savagery in our modern times. It will be your legacy that you stood amidst the crowds of elitists & didn’t fall & took every heart wrenching blow in stride.”
You’re tying to alter history with hyperbola again. Mona is a little crazy that’s for sure but I do admire her passion (as youthful and misdirected as it is) and her desire to make her kinds life better. She has a long life ahead of her hopefully and patience, wisdom and knowledge will help her when she takes her need to do something to improve her peoples situation to the people responsible, her own people and leaders. Stop being blind and blaming everything on the Jews.
“As you sit & read this there are peoples right in the west bank & Gaza being violated in a ruthless manner.”
Israel relinquished control of Gaza to the Palestinians and within a matter of hours they had destroyed the regions infrastructure beyond the levels existing in the 7th century. Destroyed internationally built greenhouses meant to grow food for them. More recently they pilfered and destroyed retaining walls (although probably not intentionally) meant to keep sewage and human waste contained resulting in a Tsunami of sewage and death. You can’t help people like this, the world has tried again and again. These people have to start with themselves. Don’t get the idea that I’m void of compassion, I’m not. I don’t blame individuals, it’s the crowd mentality that makes things so difficult for the Palestinians.
“I am glad the stage has been set accordingly for battle once again. A battle that the underdog of today must win, by boycotting these Bastards especially on a site propped up by such incredulous elements as this one.”
There goes your delusional hyperbola again! Wake up, it’s the 21 century, the age of conquer and invasions is over. Get along with your neighbors.
May 6th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
Hey Gas,
I didn’t say that 77% of Jordanians were Palestinians. I said that 77% of “Palestine” is now the country of Jordan. So it would only make sense that Jordanians are Palestinians. Or does that only apply to Palestinians under Israeli rule, hypocrite? And don’t tell me to shut my face. If you feel free to talk about Israel or Jooz, you not being either, you can expect a reply that may include a discussion of Jordan. Unless of course you were talking to yourself
May 6th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Tedders
man, you are amazing…I will not go through all the statements u made….but let us talk about the 21st Century and invasions 
Do you realise that the state of Israel, until the invasion of the US to Aphganistan and Iraq, is the only country in the world occupying other people’s territory according to UN Laws?!! and now the US and Israel are the only two countries in the universe occupying other people’s lands?
So why don’t you guys join the 21st century and get your bloody a**es outside those lands, starting by Goulane heights, to Shebaá farms, to the 1967 occupied territory?
The battle Castaway was referring to is the one with smart peope like yourself online LOL start from this, and go back to revise your interesting comments
May 6th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Have you seen this?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/06/wblog06.xml
May 6th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
!!! Not true! England has occupied Ireland much longer than any other coutry on earth ever has!
May 6th, 2007 at 6:35 pm
@ !!!
Nicely said, the only reason that I came back is to commend you & to apologize to tworset & I respect the fact that if shecouldn’t stand the heaten she decided not to enter the kitchen because she feels she is above entering into a dispute with this pro-zionist crowd. It actually made me ask myself what the hell am I doing?
As for Tedders; who sounds like a female, as much as I appreciate your passion as well, I try to like you but just can not drive my self to do so.
Bottom line the only terrorism that exists in this day & age is by the only 2 occupiers in this day in time; America & Israel.
Even though America stepped in & stopped the Serbs from killing Muslims, but truth be said that doesn’t exonerate them from funding the world’s smallest billigrant state & apartheid.No matter how much good either one does.
That’s my opinion & everyone is entitled to theirs.
Case closed.
Enjoy your stay here folks & no hard feelings, all the best in your future endeavours.
-Castaway-
May 6th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
The US doesn’t occupy Afghanistan. And since you mentioned the UN and it’s laws then you must recall that the UN mandated removal of the Taliban is ongoing. Don’t insult the sovereign nation of Afghanistan and it’s government who wants peacekeepers there, same goes for Iraq. The Iraqi and Afghan national governments are the political power in both places, not the US or the UN for that matter. As Brooklynnjon said earlier, “we operate on a different set of facts”. Things you’ve been told all your life I find suspicous at best. Do you believe all Jews are the offsping of pigs and monkies? Well needless to say I don’t.
As far as the evil United States and their allies the wiley Israelis having a copyright on the only disputed lands in the universe (awfully big place the universe)? How about Kashmir, Ireland, Basque, Japan and four neighbors: People Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Russia just to get the ball rolling.
Did you miss the post about raging an aggressive war against a sovereign nation and losing? What those five Arab nations tried to do to Israel was in the end what happened to them (except the part about killing all the Israeli citizens and erasing a nation, the winners didn’t kill the Arab citizens or erase any nations, no matter what you’ve heard), they were pushed back after they instigated a war and territory was lost. The Golan Heights were used as a tactical high ground for artillery and observation bt Syria and in most likelihood wont be returned because of that topographical reality, start a war and lose and….well you know the rest. Maybe you should be more upset with Arab National leaders who start wars in an ill prepared manner, essentially betting the whole bank on a positive outcome and not having a clue how to follow through. Bravado and bluster have no place on the battle field. No need for me to revise any interesting statements posted, but thanks anyway!!! Have a great day!!!
May 6th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
!!!
Also, I don’t mean to come off as having all the answers, I don’t. You have your beliefs, I have mine. We have obviously been educated in different histories of the region. In the free worlds defense, propoganda is more difficult to pass as reality but that doesn’t mean there isn’t some that slips by. In thde end what I believe the most is individual responsiblity for the world each and everyone of us occupy. To me as a dad and husband that means getting out of bed 300 + days out of the year and working to give my family a lifestyle they are worthy of. If I couldn’t make a living where I am I would find someplace where I could. I don’t belittle your feelings but in the end God helps those who help themselves. That is without blowing innocents up by what ever means.
May 6th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Congrats nomad, your candidate Sarkozy has won!! I look forward to a closer Franco US relationship.
May 6th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
..have you guy`s seen this..
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/05/06/wblog06.xml
May 6th, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Thanks Tedders, uhe, do you think that would work so ? if I listen to my best anti-french friend, Craig, it’s no ! dunno what will happen, nothing much I expect, Sarko, is not master in diplomacy but in economy, well, what we call here, “liberal” ; and in his last discourse he said he wants that the whole country, including Sego’s voters, rally his ideal to make a more competitive country, a more respectful country for its communauties… and he wants a mediterranean alliance alike the EU for our magrebin neighbourgs !
so I wait and see, may-be when Bush will get off
May 6th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Hey Nomad,
I’m not sure if Craig has sat in a cafe in France and enjoyed foie gras and a bottle of fine french wine. I have and I’m all for better governmental and personal relationships!!! I’ve said this before, we agree on 95% of the issues, we just argue endlessly over the 5% we see differently
By the way, the wife and are have already booked a Paris to Prague trip for November of this year, see you on the Champs-Élysées!!
May 6th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
hehe, Tedders, why not ? just leave me a message when you ‘ll prepare to go there “mysoupis.blogspot .com” my email is in profile
May 6th, 2007 at 11:27 pm
The issues of people like you Tedders is similar to what your state has succeeded for years now in doing…..you redirect the eyes of the world the opposite direction…
Once again, I dunno where China, Russia, or Japan and the rest comes into the fact of that only Israel and the US are occupying at this time of history other people’s lands and breaking international laws…..and i wont waste my time in giving you links to sites that lists the ever-going UN resolutions condemning Israelis violations to international laws and human rights….
It is amazing how you call the presence of the US in Iraq are for peacekeeping….it makes me want to spit in your face when you disrespect the lives of tens of Iraqis being killed everyday in the name of democracy!!! Screw your facts if they tell you that the presence of the US in Iraq, or the war first place is for democracy or peace keeping…..When the US citizens, whom themselves are sick of their current administration’s policies, are condemning Bush and Ramsfield for their lies to the reasons of the war on Iraq (WMD), and they chose democrats to rule the house of parliament….where does the crap you just posted fall into this context?!!
“start a war and…you know the rest”????!!! what a sick person you are….who the hell do u think urself???!!! It is because of people like you we have extremists in our part of the world who wants to pull your tongue from your throat….Once again…Remember very well that the balance of power between nations change….now u are in position of power, but one day, as all nations do, the US will not be there to save your ass….you will want to know what is the rest???!!! This is what you are creating for your children???! You made me cry when i read your sweet words of your hard work to feed your kids…!!!!
Why dont u learn from Zvi??!!! At least, although she still remain patriotic to Israel, she still seeks for peace….
You are a father? who works for his family?! for his kids??? I am sorry for your kids for being sons of a bitch….
While you work for your families…other people are unable to go to school or work or get their basic needs because of your country’s savage behaviours….while palestinians are succeeding as politicians (Jordan) and business men around the world, those who are still in Palestine are left with nothing but to fight for their basic needs……You planted extremism in their minds and hatred in their hearts….
You son of a gun……………………..
I hope you will live enough to learn……it took the asshole Sharon over 70 years….how much will it take you….
May 7th, 2007 at 12:56 am
Wow !!! all your troubles are because of me the Jews and the US, Right?
“You planted extremism in their minds and hatred in their hearts…”
NO, I don’t think these guys needed any help !!!
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Muslim extremists in long white robes attacked a children’s festival at a U.N.-run elementary school with guns and homemade bombs Sunday, killing a politician’s bodyguard in plain view of terrified youngsters — just the latest incident of lawlessness engulfing the Gaza Strip.
Those utter fuck up terrorists in Gaza, the U.S.’s fault again, right!
Where do those damn Jews fit into the matrix? I’m sure you’ll find a place for them
…..When the US citizens, whom themselves are sick of their current administration’s policies, are condemning Bush and Ramsfield for their lies to the reasons of the war on Iraq (WMD), and they chose democrats to rule the house of parliament….where does the crap you just posted fall into this context?!!
You’ve been watching too much CNN and Al Jazeera buddy. Don’t try to second guess the good people of the US, you’ll fail because you have no idea what your talking about. I can’t forecast the future, but the US presidential election is in 2008. That will tell you more of how the US electorate feels than the House elections (by the way, a landslide it was not) the democrats are already self destructing. Don’t worry about my kids, they have more love, support and physical necessities than you will ever have.
“While you work for your families…other people are unable to go to school or work or get their basic needs because of your country’s savage behaviours…!”
If you’ll clear your head for a moment you remember that the entire world believed Saddam had WMD. Not just the US administration. How many of your precious UN resolutions did Saddam break, worst bluff in the history of the world I’d say. Now that’s the U.S.’s fault too? If the US is so unfathomably omnipotent as your deluded mind lets you believe, why isn’t everything just peachy keen from the US perspective?
“I hope you will live enough to learn……it took the asshole Sharon over 70 years….how much will it take you….”
Sharon was a warrior, he was about to apply the hammer to you numbskulls when he met his untimely demise. Now the Israeli’s are stuck with Olmert. Don’t worry too much. In a democracy incompetence doesn’t last long. Olmert will be gone before long and hopefully the Israeli’s will elect a strong man and deal with the trouble makers.
“Once again, I dunno where China, Russia, or Japan and the rest comes into the fact of that only Israel and the US are occupying at this time of history other people’s lands”
That’s because of the self imposed blinders you wear, all is everyone elses fault, you have done no wrong?
Some manuscripts sins. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your sins.
Good luck with that ulcer you’re making !!!
May 7th, 2007 at 2:19 am
@GAS:
Where any offense was rendered, you have my full pardon! Please accept my apologies for any offense, as well.
I respect your opinions. I agree with many of your comments; and where we disagree, I understand that your points of view are valid, your suggestions are constructive, and that I don’t know everything.
I do hope that it won’t take 3 generations to reach true peace between Israel and its neighbors. I admit that recently, I too have been frustrated and concerned. But I want to think that we can all do better than that.
I hope that you, personally, continue to reach out. Bridges are built one person at a time, and bridges are the only hope for the people of the region.
To SM, to GAS, to BJ, and to everyone else here: I have enjoyed hearing your thoughts.
Peace cannot be just a word; It must become a way of life.
Shalom and Salaam. Fare well.
May 7th, 2007 at 3:51 am
hey nomad I tried to email you but no luck?
maybe we can try agin tomorow.
May 7th, 2007 at 4:52 am
Wow. A whole lot of heat. Not as much light. Oh well.
Two, thanks for the kind words. Glad to see you back, and also glad that you are upset by the tone of some of the comments, as am I. We can disagree, and even disagree vehemently, but we still just have a little blue marble in space that we have to share. And don’t for a minute think that posting here is useless. At the very least you can convince the “other side” that there is someone who could actually be negotiated with.
Zvi, thanks for sharing.
Nomad, Bobo? Anyway, sorry about your candidate. But as you know, I’m not really THAT sorry. Don’t worry, we survived Jimmy Carter, you can survive Sarko.
May 7th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Tedders, : Corneauster@gmail.com, if you got gmail, apparently that works for yahoo, AOL too ; so, it should work for you !
and if it happens that anyone has the bad idea to send me a message of threat, that I should not get, I put the secret services on it
BJ, I suspect you to be a nice Bobo in spite of your innombrable arrows-needles, pity, I don’t like to fly towards west, so I shall not have the chance to realise it.
Sarko is the Messie you ought to had obtainened, if you were not dedicted to the falsh fox
May 7th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
brooklynjon Says:
“Don’t worry, we survived Jimmy Carter, you can survive Sarko.”
Ha!! Yea but we’re stil paying for the mess he made!!
I thought Sarko was a more conservative, law and order type? Obviously the French electorate feel a balancing of the books are in order! Seems to me he’s more Reaganesque, the antithesis of Carter.
Thanks Nomad, I’ll try later on today.
May 7th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
no Tedder, he can’t be “reaganesque”, he is tied to EU, and EU legislation prevails on our french one ; if he want to be the president of the whole french population, then he’ll have to compose with all the aspirations ; my gues, he will not do more than the half he promised
May 7th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
for those who understand french, and for those who can just discern the charism of Sarko (vs the charism of Bush
)
http://www.dailymotion.com/SARKOZlSTE/video/x1wwo4_discours-de-la-concorde-nsarkozy-06
May 7th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Very sad, but I understand. I will miss you more than you can possibly know.
May 8th, 2007 at 3:41 pm
Castaway, It is ok no need for apology. I’ve developed a very thick skin
BJ, You are more than welcome, I always enjoyed our chats and it is sad that we lose the community Sandmonkey established. Maybe we will cross path on another blog.
I hope like you do for peace and Justice and for the world to chose peace over violence.
May 8th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
Tedders,
Maybe you can start a Sandmonkey community blog so we can fight together longer ehehhee.
May 8th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
Two’s,
There you go again saying something I totally agree with! Hell must bee cooling up considerably
I’ll miss you and all of the other SM posters, not to mention SM’s disgruntled charm and wit. I hope I’ll still see you at myrtus website, maybe along with some of the other posters here ! ! !
never say never !
May 8th, 2007 at 7:02 pm
my “Mars in Lion” can express all its strengh there :
http://pajamasmedia.com/
May 8th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Israel is one of the smallest countries in the Middle East, but has several nature zones: The north is quite green, the middle of the country is partly arid, while the south is desert. The desert covers in total 60% of Israeli territory.
Israel relies very much upon winter rain in the mountains in the north and in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, as there is little rain elsewhere in the country.
Israel is far greener than rain makes it, due to clever use of the resources of the country. Israel has by far the strongest economy in the entire Middle East, as it relies upon a larger scale of incomes than the rich oil producing countries.
In recent years, Israel has grown into one of the leading nations in technology and software production.
Israel is also the best working democracy in the Middle East, even if the constitution’s apartheid system for controlling Arabs living Israel is still unchanged and in full practice.
Israel continues to occupy three areas that were won in the Six-Day War in 1967: Gaza Strip, West Bank and Golan Heights. In all these areas, extremist Jews have established settlements under a claim that the land has been give to them by God, and does not belong to the indigenous population.
© Copyright 1996-2007 SAS.OBSERVER. All rights reserved
By: Todd Kofmann
May 8th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
Did you read this folks???
“Israel is also the best working democracy in the Middle East, even if the — constitution’s apartheid system— for controlling Arabs- living in Israel is still unchanged and in full practice.”
Israel continues to occupy three areas that were won in the Six-Day War in 1967: Gaza Strip, West Bank and Golan Heights. —In all these areas,— extremist Jews— have established settlements under a claim— that the land has been give to them by God,—- and does not belong to the indigenous population.—
Lord have mercy…….
My first guess is that there is no hope for peace & my next is, so what the heck are we doing in Iraq trying to fight terrorism & advocating free speech all over the middle east when at the same time we are supporting terrorist mentalities on both sides; those who think their violence is advocated by God? The only ones paying the price for it are young American troops. Not to mention the innocent victims on ball sides.
Why do we support Arabs & Israel’s at the same time, I thought it was only the arabs that had the bad apples, now after hanging out on this blog the last week or so my opinion is starting to sway into utter disgust. So many citizens in America don’t even have medical insurance & did you know that America gives Egypt 2 billion a year in aid as well as 2 billion to Israel besides military support, plus being in Iraq isn’t for free.
I guess if we give Israel aid the Arabs cry that we are biased & if we give the arabs then Israel does the same.
I give up…If anyone supports foreign policy then they are a fundemental- a fundemental nuthead!
May 8th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Did you hear that they uncovered the tomb of the kind of Judea at an archelogical site just outside of Jerusalam? The king mentioned in the bible as , the killer of the innocent, “Yes” in the bible? The odd thing is that Israel hopes his remains will bring tourists by the thousands. Why would Israel a Jewish state want to captalize on a king that killed the innocent new borns of Jews just as the evil pharoah did to the Jewish newborns living in Egypt?
Okay sorry, but it is time that some readers grow up not label me an antisemitist when raising a valid question as this one.
Sandmonkey it is apparent to me that so many of your readers who never had anything to say started to pile on the remarks such as my self.
May 8th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
if any one has the bad idea to send me this kind of offer, it will go straight in the dustbin :
“Mrs JAMILA MUSA
afficher les détails 17:17 (il y a 6 heures)
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He have a deposite of(usd $8,000.000.00)(eight Million dollars) as personal valuables in a private Financilly house for safe-keeping.
I needed a foreign partner who can assist me get this money out of the Financilly House to invest the money into a good business of his choice.For a good
assistance in investing the money, I will offer you 30% of the total fund,and 5% of the total will be set aside to cover any expenses incurred during this transaction, 65% will be for me and my two children to invest.in your country under your supervision.May God bless you for your kindness rendered to me.
( i well give you all the document covred this transaction if you are ready to assist me on this transaction)
Please if you are interested to assist me in this transaction,Kindly send me this
1. Your name in full.
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4. Area of specialization.
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6. Nationality.
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For more details information,you can contact me direct through this Email address, jamilamusa1965@yahoo.co.uk
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Best Regards
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(for the family) “
May 8th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
Dear Readers,
In the Torah and in the new Testament and even in the book they call the Quran it is stated that although freed from Pharaoh; the Children of Israel have committed great sin and as a punishment- sent to the Holy land to seek redemption and hence receive retribution for their sins. All the enmity in the world against what ever race is occupying the holy land wont change a thing. If it was so important then why didn’t we hold on to it in the first place? Christians know it even the Muslims know it, The Children of Israel will always suffer. I lived in Israel where there is so much love but there is far more hate and corruption, prostitution etc. than there are the true teachings of the oldest religion in the world where now they are practicing homosexual relations & what not. Don’t be fooled by the hype, some Jews are good people- God fearing but very little compare to Christianity & Islam. This from a people that were revealed thou shall not kill.
I cherish my Jewish mother & Christian father and that is why I declare the following.
I here by bare witness that there is no God but Allah, the only God worthy of worship- the God of Adam, Abraham, Moses, Jesus & Mohamed & I here by bare witness that Mohamed is the last true messenger of God.
May God fill all of your hearts with Love & respect & value of life for your fellow man & bless everyone.
Those who seek him they will find him
Amen
Omar Mishan
May 8th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
Dear commentators-
I usually don’t leave comments due to the extreme amount of enmity found on these boards. Although I continue to find sustainable remarks but I just want readers to know that although Jews have suffered greatly for whatever reasons [basically because they conform to corrupt clerics & Rabbi's] who miscalculated the effects of unorthodox decisions, they continue to suffer, and it is not a pretty sight. Then you have all these countries far & near threatening to push the nascent Israel into the [Sea]. Just as the Palestinians are at fault for selling most of their land for 10x its true value to the emigrating Jews, still believing in a myth for a homeland, this was centuries ago and true Jewish Principles forbid one from coveting thou neighbors land or property. So it’s a “lose-lose” situation for the Zionists but not necessarily for the Jews. The myth of the homeland [Zionists]- what can you say, that myth was over after the coming of the savior the great Messiah Jesus and long before the great Prophet Mohamed. There can be no distinction anymore between the Jews & Zionists, just squabbles about it on places like this one here.
I swear I love all mankind, Jews, Christians Muslims alike, if you only knew what lays ahead you would all pray before the reckoning. Do not hate me fellow Christians, Jews, no matter how much that truth hurts. I have no opinion-I only follow the truth & that truth is Islam.
May 8th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Woe to those who kill in the name of greed, ignorance, lust and Vanity and preach the word of God. Woe to the lost tribe of Israel! -AMEN-
May 8th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
Israel is the place that Moses took the persecuted people of Egypt to as retribution for their sins. In the middle of the century they decided to return. They are forgetting something in their doctrine. “Thou shall not covet thy neighbor” Land or other. Abrahams descendants are called Arabs, ask yourself this- Are Jews the descendents of Abraham? The answer is yes until the name is associated with Arabs then Jews say No we are not the descendents of Abraham.
May 8th, 2007 at 10:44 pm
Apartheid doesn’t even near hit the nail on the head. Yes too bad for the God Fearing Jews & Good for the Zionists because what they are doing is so ridiculous & all of us have automatically been put in the right due to their atrocities, they do not believe in God, if they did they wouldn’t butcher all those innocent people. If they feel they have a license to kill then why the hell didn’t they do it long ago with the Romans or Hitler. The question is not “why did the Palestinians who were being slaughtered leave if it was rightfully their home, but the question is why did the Jews leave their Sacred land in the first place if it was all theirs & nobody else’s & was given to them by God??
May 8th, 2007 at 11:22 pm
Cody,
As far as the Torah is concerned, Jews are descendants of Abraham via Isaac and Jacob. The Torah does not mention Arabs, and so we have no opinion as to the lineage of Arabs. If you believe that you are a descendant of Ishmael, then that’s fine. The fact of the matter is that there are plenty of Arabs who are Jewish, and there probably once were a lot more. “Jew” and “Arab” are not mutually exclusive.
May 8th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
He have a deposite of(usd $8,000.000.00)(eight Million dollars) as personal valuables in a private Financilly house for safe-keeping.
Heheheehee, Yeah Nomad, I get those emails to. I must be the luckiest bloke in the world I’ve won the British lotto some 24 times!!! I hit them with my spam filter. Sometimes just for fun I’ll mess with ‘em for a little while just to get them worked up. In the end all the need are a few thousand so you can get your millions! (eyes rolling)Nigerian 419 scams.
May 9th, 2007 at 3:45 am
Tedders,
I will visit the site and check it out. Tonight my book reading club decided to go for the faith club book. Discussing religion over ceviche with some people from ecuador was interesting.
Maybe we should do a reading club blog
May 9th, 2007 at 8:07 am
Tedders, those people think we are some kind of “pigeons”, hehe, they try anyway to rob us any possible times they can, sometimes a naïve falls in their nets…. they better get working to improve their country wellfare level, or make a revolution to get rid of their corrupted leaders…
OK, got your mail, have a nice day
May 9th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Israeli Ambassador Found Drunk, Naked in El Salvador
Fuente en español: http://www.cadenaglobal.com/Default.asp?pgm=Detail&Not=131897&Sec=%206
Source: http://www.wetmtv.com
Israel’s ambassador to El Salvador has been recalled to his country after he was found drunk and naked with sex toys in the yard of his home.
Reuters reports a foreign ministry spokeswoman confirmed Tsuriel Raphael was recalled, but did not have further details.
Israeli media reports claim police found Raphael in the yard of the San Salvador home, drunk, naked, and bound and gagged witha rubber ball in his mouth and sex toys lying near him.
The incident allegedly took place two weeks ago.
Israel is now looking for a new ambassador to El Salvador.
May 9th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Looks like our friend the sandmonkey in his disgruntledness has sold out Egypt as he has an offer from a subsidary of the Mossad, incognito such as memryt, which he will know doubt take.
Do you guys really think the Egyptian Intelligence doesn’t know about this?
What would really protect the sandmonkey is if he has an American passport even though thousands of disgruntled Egyptians have attained American citizenship yet have not sold out.
It is though, usually the uneducated ones that are charged with espionage are the careless.
I feel once he has attained citizenship which I am sure he is ready to die for, he will just say fuck Egypt cuz after all he idolizes America & not being used to not getting what he wants as the rich kid that he is accustomed to I am sure it absolutely mortifies him that he is labeled Arab sandmonkey 3rd world panzy, hence his ridicule of the moment.
Condolizza please give Sandmonkey citizenship before he implodes & so that he may continue an entertaining blog. Protect him, you can see that he is backed by the 53rd state so don’t lose him to them, take him to yourselves, consider him a tool to fight terror or whatever even though he incites a lot of hatred. Do the right thing.
May 9th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
What is “memryt” ? I googled it & got this :”Memryt, a novel treatment for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease” !!!! How does that fit with the discussion, or the comment?
May 9th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
What is memryt? When I googled it , I got this “Memryt, a novel treatment for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease”. Excuse me, but how does it fit in?
May 9th, 2007 at 9:54 pm