11.20.2009

When stupid people get together and feed off

one another's lies, crap like this happens.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8369983.stm

and this...



http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2009/11/20091120132218441380.html


I spoke to an egyptian today who was very upset after I alleged that egyptians destroyed egyptian property.  She insisted that they were, in fact, algerian........ That egyptians were being murdered left and right in Algeria... اي ده?  SERIOUSLY?  And people believe this GARBAGE!

I am nice and kind but I had to burst her bubble.  Why would algerians be sticking around in Zamalek after such an emotionally charged debacle?  Why would algerians be protesting against ALGERIA? Do you really think there is a conspiracy to make egyptians look bad?

You make yourself look bad...mobilizing around a game while your country is pretty much becoming a monarchy.  Just give Gamal Mubarak his crown, already.

When my professors criticized the game as a diversion from the political fiasco(s in egypt AND algeria) I thought they were paranoid but it makes perfect sense!  This game business has devolved into complete and utter absurdity.

I am disappointed, disappointed that diplomatic relations could possibly deteriorate over a soccer (football) game.  Disappointed that officials, instead of calling for calm, are talking about taking a "tough stance".  Disappointed that news outlets are fanning the flames of this ...this MESS. Disappointed that university students actually believe these conspiracy theories...apparently Intro to Logic is not a required course at AUC.


Zamalek is beautiful... I'd like to keep it that way.  Respect your country; respect yourself.



  هو ده...

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