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Ajami's Voice
in response to reader comment: Bolton Would be Far Better than Ajami

Submitted by BK, Nov 30, 2007 14:27

David Levy wrote: "am aware of his support of the invasion into Iraq and Afghanistan with the purpose of liberating 50m people from the Taliban and Saddam's dictatorships. I applaud his views."

I think Mr. Levy would do well to ask any Iraqis if they saw the purpose of the illegal U.S. invasion of their country as liberating them from Saddam's dictatorship. People outside of this country know full well that that many U.S. administrations have supported dictatorships when it was in their interest to do so. They also know that the U.S. has covertly assisted in toppling many a regime it didn't like without subjecting the civilian populace to the horrors of war. Unfortunately a lot of Americans are ignorant of this - unfortunately all too many Americans are bored by the subject of foreign policy.

The Bush administration wanted boots on the ground in Iraq so it could control and shape geopolitical and economic policies in that region. It hasn't worked because of the their vast ignorance of the region and refusal to listen to Middle East experts in the State Department and Pentagon. Most Iraqis, and I've known several for decades, know the Bush Administration doesn't care about them

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Ajami's condescending demeanor and overt distain for his own culture would generate nothing but contempt from intellectuals in the Arab... [MORE]

Richard Khoury

Nov 15, 2007 03:04

Do not be confused by Mr. Khoury's polite language. He is euphemistically calling Dr. Ajami an Uncle Tom or "self-hating."... [MORE]

ira levine

Nov 15, 2007 20:33

Given that he supported the U.S. invasion of Iraq, as well as holding other views in sync with the Bush... [MORE]

BJ

Nov 14, 2007 14:39

I have been following Ajami's very articulate commentary for years, and am aware of his support of the invasion into... [MORE]

Dave Levy

Nov 14, 2007 07:50

David Levy wrote: "am aware of his support of the invasion into Iraq and Afghanistan with the purpose of liberating...

BK

Nov 30, 2007 14:27

For some reason, many Arabs and Arab Americans are not fond of Ajami's basket of goods. If he is to work... [MORE]

Paul and Carol Bradford

Nov 14, 2007 07:16

These days people of obvious merit are eschewed in favor of those who offend the least. It would be fine... [MORE]

Don Carlson

Nov 14, 2007 04:19

Yes! Yes! A better person can't be found. [MORE]

Gerry

Nov 14, 2007 03:38

After reading many of Mr. Ajami's "opinion" articles in the US & World Report magazine, I am convinced as the... [MORE]

Norman Rosenfeld

Nov 13, 2007 11:27

Even though he has nearly zero credibility in the Arab world you think he would be a good choice?!! Well,... [MORE]

BJ

Dec 1, 2007 01:54

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