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08-07-2002, 02:03 AM | #1 |
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Palestinian bicyclist
I've been thinking about this news photo for the past couple days. For some reason it was sticking in my head, and I wasn't sure why.
<I>Palestinians run and crawl for cover following an Israeli helicopter attack in Gaza Strip August 5, 2002. Israeli military helicopters fired three missiles at a foundry in Gaza City which the Israeli armed forces said was a Palestinian weapons factory.</I> It seems like more often than not, pictures of Palestinians in the U.S. media are either flag burnings, groups of kids giving "victory" symbols, body parts scattered in the aftermath of a suicide bombing, etc. But here's this guy. It looks like he was out for a bike ride in his shorts and sandals, enjoying the evening, when all the sudden he gets blown off his bike and has to seek cover. Now, I'm not taking either side here, although I definitely have my views on the situation in general. I guess this picture just drives home to me how much life must fucking suck for both groups. This Reuters photo was put out shortly after Griff told us about his birthday ride. And here's Griff's counterpart in Gaza, just out for a joy ride on a nice Monday night. Only while Griff is worrying about whether that neighbor's dog will nip his tires, this guy is worrying about the fucking missile that just exploded a couple hundred yards away. I guess I don't really have a point to make, just that it really sucks to be some people or groups of people, and it sucks that we can't make all that sucking go away. |
08-07-2002, 02:23 AM | #2 |
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http://www.foreignpolicy.com/issue_j...2002/ross.html
Facinating article about someone who was @ the negoiatations. You woudln't expect me to post that one but i foudn it interesting, and it has had an effect on my opinion of Arafat. I'm a little dubious about the ability to rein in militants though.
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08-07-2002, 07:47 AM | #3 |
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The suck quotient is extremely high.
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08-07-2002, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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Its a great shot and does stick with you. Its the moment- is he gonna make it? Is he fast enough? Can he find cover? Does he make the correct last minute decision? It reminds me of one of my reoccurring anxiety nightmares- the one where my knees turn to jelly just when I need to scramble.
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08-08-2002, 02:28 PM | #5 |
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He probably made it if the cameraman made it -- and he even stopped to take a shot or two.
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08-12-2002, 08:45 PM | #6 |
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It night. Israeli choppers are attacking. You are just trying to keep low and get away hidden in the dark. Then some idiot snaps a flash picture of you - so that every chopper pilot can see you. Was this guy pissed?
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08-13-2002, 06:18 AM | #7 |
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Great find Tob. Its connections like this that make an unreal situation real.
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09-02-2002, 08:58 AM | #10 |
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Given their recent proclivity towards summary executions I should think Arafat would know which side his bread is buttered.
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If they are right, they will be righteous indeed, O Sophomore. And with that sentence, I know that you are sulking. Understandable -- I've done that sort of thing in the past, and at your age to boot. I am easily twice your age, and it makes my mind tougher, my words and actions more considered. Consequently, I've had a lot of practice at not sulking -- and it does pay off if you work at it.
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09-07-2002, 03:30 AM | #12 |
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For someone so pretentious you sure are childish.
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