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April 02, 2006
On April and On Iraq
First, as a personal matter I don't like April Fool's jokes and express my dislike for our 'Aqoul joke. But I am not the Big Cheese so, on the other hand, Tom did a fine bit of writing.
Second, on Blog things, certain persons actually - likely in an act of deluded generosity but perhaps in an attempt to bribe us (although I have yet to generate a plausible scenario as to (i) why we should be bribed, (ii) what possible benefit to others might be involved) - used that bloody button to give 'Aqoul money to cover costs. That of course really means eerie, our dear hostess, editor in chief, strangely obsessive IT chica, etc. I thankfully am allowed nowhere near items of responsibility.
As such, on behalf of eerie (largely becuase it allowed me to write the above) and the whole 'Aqoul team (although thinking of us as a team is moderately abusive of the concept of team) let me extend some form of thanks to the deluded contributors. However, should my bribery theory hold (and personally I hope so, as it helps me maintain my view of humanity, whereas unforced acts of giving without some interest involved makes me nervous), please do clarify what negotiable interest may be involved.
Now, otherwise, Iraq.
Well, I merely wanted to note I am moderately amused by the continued state of denial re the civil war in certain circles, but it is moderately encouraging that in the US media finally the idiotic Bush Administration Happy Talk is wearing away. (I should note that American students, expats and tourists visiting the Egyptian museum commemorating the Victory [or in the real world, utter defeat] in the Sinia should stifle their mockery, as the instinct of Happy Talk Self Delusion is clearly not only an Egyptian trait; although it is often said the Egyptians are the Americans of the Arab world. That's clearly abusive, the Egyptian idiot to not-idiot ratio is among the worst in the world, although I guess the fuming leaded petrol mess that is their capital is probably of some import).
Else, afraid I am quite fucked with the fiasco. Still desperately trying to bail with a spoon. My obsession with sticking to me region is just starting to crack.
Posted by The Lounsbury at April 2, 2006 06:04 AM
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You know, it's technically the "Lounsbury needs his Cuban rum" donation button.
Posted by: eerie ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://lounsbury.aqoul.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at April 2, 2006 06:36 AM
Sorry, L. (And thanks). I wasn't planning on writing anything just for the sake of having an April fool's gag, but the idea just walked up behind me and slammed me over the head with a mallet.
Posted by: Tom Scudder at April 2, 2006 12:19 PM
In fairness, the initial stages of the Egyptian attack in 1973 was a significant conventional military victory.
Afterwards, however,....
Anyway, here in Imperial Rome, it is indeed now clear even to and from Caesar's household that the provinces aren't quiet and the legions are styimed.
Posted by: matthew hogan at April 2, 2006 04:58 PM
i do so love the monument's to egypt's glorious victory over the zionists along the suez. they make one feel proud to be egyptian! the israeli war monuments consist of mine fields from the suez back to israel.
damnit. now i can't stop laughing!
Posted by: drdougfir at April 2, 2006 05:57 PM
oh, but if you haven't already, you should go to damascus to see the Panorama of the Glorious October War of Liberation. it's a joint project by syria and north korea (vulgo-stalinist rhetoric and architecture being their main line of export), and an absolute must-see if you're into semi-soviet propaganda displays. there's captured israeli equipment, a huge spinning room with wall paintings, a cinema and, of course, a huge room dedicated to hafez al-assad.
strangely, however, it only deals with the first four days of what was in reality an 20-day battle.
Posted by: alle at April 3, 2006 09:15 AM
Tom
No worries, if I wasn't cranky, irritable and unreasonable about something one might wonder if my Chemo had not altered me.
Posted by: collounsbury at April 3, 2006 10:20 PM
Well f**k me. I suppose if I'd bothered to actually scroll down the page I would've seen your theory.
Anyway, to clarify, nothing. Speaking for myself, I did well on my taxes, and was feeling generous & light-headed. So there.
If I do well next year, I might even give enough to allow you to afford something decent, like a Glenfiddich, my preferred poison. I loves that rocket fuel. (Even the bottle looks like a rocket, kind of.)
Posted by: pantom at April 6, 2006 03:55 AM
I hereby donate my not so interested regards.
Don't laugh, that's way more generous than my average self. Or else I'll take them back.
Posted by: Shaheen at April 6, 2006 11:57 PM
Damn, I liked my bribery theory.
Posted by: collounsbury at April 7, 2006 12:39 AM
