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December 11, 2011
His & Hers Demonstrations
Ever notice how protest demonstrations in the Arab world appear to be made up of either all men or all women?
Apparently, even demonstrating (and shouting) together is a no-no.
"Syrian Violence Spills Over Into Jordan" (story here):
Dec. 9, 2011: Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans during a demonstration
against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers in front of the
Syrian Embassy in Amman. Photo: Reuters
AND check out these:
Pro-Syrian regime protesters shout pro-Syrian President Bashar Assad slogans during
a protest against the Arab League meeting in Damascus, Syria, Thursday, Nov. 24,
2011. photo: AP / Bassem Tellawi
Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans against Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad,
during a demonstration in front of the Syrian embassy in Amman November 17,
2011. Credit: Reuters/Majed Jaber
(Reuters) - Syrians living in Jordan shout slogans against Syria's President
Bashar al-Assad during a protest outside the Syrian embassy in Amman
September 29, 2011. Reuters/Ali Jarekji
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Notable Quotables
"The damage to the reputation of the United States is indescribable. We are now seen, and will be seen for many years, as an unreliable partner in any multinational agreement or operation. Trust in the United States is irreparably damaged."
~ From Open Letter penned three days ago, by nearly 90 retired US generals and admirals to Sec of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Mark Milley, calling on them to resign from their positions over their handling of US withdrawal from Afghanistan (more here).
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