SLAVOJ ZIZEK: What it means about this war is not simply that its a wrong war. Of course, I condemned it. But its a wrong war in a much more fundamental way. Its a [inaudible] conflict, its a wrong conflict. This is also my basic view about the entire Middle East Arab-Israeli conflict, that its a wrong conflict. There shouldnt have been that kind of a conflict. Now, of course, we have to deal with it. But this, I think, is the true triumph of the enemy, not that the bad guys win, but that the very conflict you are dealing with is a wrong conflict. If Im told, You have to choose Jews or Arabs, sorry, no, I refuse to choose. I only—the only thing I can do is honestly to criticize both sides. And I succeeded. If there is a thing I am proud of, its that my book about September 11th and its aftermath, Welcome to the Desert of the Real, I can proudly tell you that in Israeli media—friends send me clips—it was accused of supporting terror, Arab terror. In Al-Ahram, it was accused to be a Zionist book. So maybe this is a good sign, that Im moving in the right direction. First, of course, I have all my sympathies for Palestinians and so on, and maybe what the American public—because I visited Ramallah and all those places—doesnt know enough is, you know, you only get news here of terror and so on. You know what was for me the most devastating, frustrating thing? Not the big terror. There, one has to admit it. OK, they have their dirty side, but I mean, lets face it: Israelis, they …
SLAVOJ ZIZEK: What it means about this war is not simply that its a wrong war. Of course, I condemned it. But its a wrong war in a much more fundamental way. Its a [inaudible] conflict, its a wrong conflict. This is also my basic view about the entire Middle East Arab-Israeli conflict, that its [...]
Immigration has obviously become absorbed into the polarized political battle between the Left and Right. Politics aside… -What are the benefits of immigration? -What problems does immigration pose for the United States? -What kinds of lives do illegal immigrants live in this country?
Immigration has obviously become absorbed into the polarized political battle between the Left and Right.
Politics aside…
-What are the benefits of immigration?
-What problems does immigration pose for the United States?
-What kinds of lives do illegal immigrants live in this country?
I am getting fascinated on the early politics in the United States (roughly from independence to 1820 or so), where there seemed to be deep disagreement among different factions (say, Hamilton vs Jefferson) along with the difference between different colonies and the influence / fights with France and Britain. What are some good sources (books, [...]
I am getting fascinated on the early politics in the United States (roughly from independence to 1820 or so), where there seemed to be deep disagreement among different factions (say, Hamilton vs Jefferson) along with the difference between different colonies and the influence / fights with France and Britain.
What are some good sources (books, online, etc.) to learn more about that part of the history?
States get tough on outdoor wood furnace smoke MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) – More people are turning to wood to heat their homes and many are using outdoor wood furnaces. But those furnaces are causing air pollution problems in some cases that have neighbors complaining about smoke drifting into their yards and homes.
States get tough on outdoor wood furnace smoke
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) – More people are turning to wood to heat their homes and many are using outdoor wood furnaces. But those furnaces are causing air pollution problems in some cases that have neighbors complaining about smoke drifting into their yards and homes.
How did the slave trade influence African politics and the rise of states? What developments occurred in East Africa?
How did the slave trade influence African politics and the rise of states?
What developments occurred in East Africa?
My question as stated above is how does religion and democracy play a role in the United States today. What I mean by this is how do they go “hand in hand” and make an effect on society today? One example I have is by the first ammendent. Freedom of religion, democracy is what gives [...]
My question as stated above is how does religion and democracy play a role in the United States today. What I mean by this is how do they go “hand in hand” and make an effect on society today? One example I have is by the first ammendent. Freedom of religion, democracy is what gives us the freedom of religion. If you can think of any other topics on this subject that would be great.
