Slavoj Žižek on cultural capitalism and charity in a brilliant animation.

Gepost in: Injustice, Internet, Politics / Analysis, Visual
Geen reacties » | 30 augustus 2010

Remember when I told you about the dancing that Lebanese people like? And the football they go crazy for? Well, today I found out why they don’t have their own team to participate in the world cup…

The best of both passions, really! May it be a fun tournament. Cheers to the world… and let’s hope [...]

Gepost in: English, Internet, Lebanon, Typical..., Visual
1 Reactie » | 8 juni 2010

If anything shouldn’t have surprised me, it would be how incredibly well-organized Iran was. After all, it’s what the Lebanese only half-jokingly say is proof that Hezbollah is Iranian: they are more structured and punctual than any Lebanese could ever be! And yet it did surprise me that it was so organized. Such a big [...]

Gepost in: English, Iran, Tourism, Visual
1 Reactie » | 29 mei 2010

We’re back from Iran, and the question ‘how was it?’ is very hard to answer.
It was big. It was beautiful. It was historical and ornamented and elegantly decorated. It was sandy, and rocky. It was crowded and polluted. It was tacky and vegetarian-unfriendly and sweet. Hospitable. Hot. Organized. Amazingly friendly.
It was everything I expected it [...]

Gepost in: English, Iran, Middle East, Personal, Visual
Geen reacties » | 17 mei 2010

… all I have to do is go to the Javastraat around the corner. There will always be an old man, walking slowly with his hands on his back, moving the worry-beads around. Makes me feel right at home.

Gepost in: English, Life, Middle East, The Netherlands, Visual
Geen reacties » | 20 april 2010

When a video against Israeli propaganda and advocating Palestinian resistance has (google) ads at the end for ‘Israeli Law’ (Litigation, Commercial, Diplomatic Serving Governments and Businesses), and for ‘Israel private tour guides’, for customized tours to discover Israel’s secret addresses and tips.

Yes, I believe that’s what we call ironic.

Gepost in: English, Injustice, Internet, Palestine, Visual
Geen reacties » | 9 april 2010

Today is municipal elections-day here in the Netherlands. Happy voting everyone! And don’t forget that ‘whatever is true, the opposite may also be true.’ Then vote with your heart, not with your fear.

Gepost in: English, Internet, Politics / Analysis, The Netherlands, Visual
Geen reacties » | 3 maart 2010