Posted by Declan on July 19, 2006, at 19:28:45
In reply to Re: The Middle East » Declan, posted by 10derHeart on July 19, 2006, at 13:43:36
Hello 10der
I'm getting it out from our library, along with The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove. When Robert Fisk spoke in Sydney he got a standing ovation. I read in the paper yesterday that one of the things happening is along the Shia/Sunni faultline; meaning I guess that the removal of Saddam was a boost to the Shia. I'd like to visit Iran (but maybe not now). A (female) friend visited Syria and said the people were hugely friendly (maybe not just now either). Always good to see these places while they still look forward to the world. Ten years ago in Hanoi everyone was so friendly and curious, but are probably less so now. Thanks for the link.
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