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Dima Hajj

Rick Santorum's latest ad against Obama - 8 views

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  • Dima Hajj on 25 Mar 12
     
    What do you guys think of this? Seems ridiculous to me..
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  • Dima Saber on 25 Mar 12
     
    I am not sure if I am more amused or scared about this increasing tendency to build momentum towards a war on Iran... I mean you guys could campaign, sure! But why Iran? Again? Seriously?!
  • zeina ammar on 26 Mar 12
     
    wow
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 26 Mar 12
     
    I understand that it is a bit exaggerated but obama will indeed grow much more radical in which case he's re-elected. I'd love to see the look on the faces of democrats after a second obama term, but hopefully he won't see another term. Unless of course Santorum wins the nomination.
  • zeina ammar on 27 Mar 12
     
    Daniel you're such a rightist in all your positions about absolutely everything. Gotta admire the consistency...
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 27 Mar 12
     
    Of course I am! And thanks! :)
  • Dina Azar on 27 Mar 12
     
    you guys, it was like santorum took control of my computer! i couldn't even pause the video to continue on my rampage against him. did you notice at :32 when the creepy voice says, "and the residents of THIS town must come to grips with the harsh reality that a rogue nation and swarn american enemy, has become a nuclear threat." the OBSESSION with iran has to stop, it's getting a little out of hand. santorum is using propaganda (at it's absolute worst!) to rally the americans into another war with another invisible enemy. jesus. i cannot see any more santorum news, it'll make me sick.
  • zeina ammar on 27 Mar 12
     
    Dina 100% with you. Which is why, Daniel (oh Daniel!) we REALLY need to talk. I need to hear your arguments one by one. Not in class of course but find a way because your convictions are so strong that they terrify me. I have so many questions for you.
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 27 Mar 12
     
    I hate Santorum and I do not support him, but for you to call Iran an American obsession is very interesting. Iran now trains terrorists in full-fledged camps in Venezuela, and deals with drug cartels in Mexico which have access to American soil, and it's still an "obsession" to you? Let's not go too far, stay here in Lebanon and look at your situation, do you really approve of Iran's gradual encroachment on your historical home as a member of a minority? Or perhaps you will awaken when alcohol and clubbing among other things are no longer allowed in Lebanon? It's called way of life and it is such a shame to see the liberal media succeed in alienating those who defend our way of life. Zeina my convictions aren't meant to terrify you, they're meant to terrify those determined leftists or anything/anyone ultimately contributing to the curbing of my freedom or the changing of my identity. They should know that there is and will always be a hard wall they will hit other than reality.
  • Brittany Frye on 28 Mar 12
     
    "obama will indeed grow much more radical in which case he's re-elected" I HOPE he becomes more "radical" in his second term when he no longer has to worry about getting reelected. He has been way too soft on certain controversial issues (i.e. healthcare reform). For instance, some speculate that he may legalize gay marriage or alter U.S. policy towards Israel once reelected.
  • zeina ammar on 28 Mar 12
     
    These speculations are not to his advantage though, are they? I mean gay marriage sure whatever I'm guessing all Democrats (and sane people) agree on that but Israel policy? That will cost him.
  • Dina Azar on 28 Mar 12
     
    i just wanted to share this: John Brabender, a senior advisor to Santorum, told CNN the campaign has no plans to purchase airtime for the video. don't worry daniel, i'll be getting back to your condescending comment in a moment.
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 28 Mar 12
     
    Well for you this is a dream come true but for me it's a nightmare. "Too soft"? You call gradually turning America into a socialist country "too soft"? 99 weeks of unemployment benefits is not "too soft". The EPA having enough power to enforce a freaking dust limit just because of nine migratory birds is not "too soft". VETOING the Keystone Pipeline is not "too soft". I could go on, but then again, things like that actually please liberals. I don't like to emphasize gay marriage a lot since I'm indifferent to it but don't prefer it. But to think that the he'll change US policy towards Israel, especially at this critical time, is a nightmare that even Santorum ad's can't express. Republicans, and Conservatives in general, are the sane people, but look at history, people who turned out to be right were always at first alienated and made to look stupid. No hard feelings.
  • zeina ammar on 28 Mar 12
     
    Dude I'm sorry if I made you feel like you were under attack. I respect your opinion. I really would've liked to have this conversation elsewhere so that I don't spam everyone's inbox. My main concern is not that you have these opinions but that you refuse to question them. You seem so certain about everything. I myself change positions on the same subject 100 times before settling on one opinion and I've learned to do that thanks to people around me who keep challenging me. And I wanted to hear your arguments precisely to reconsider my positions once again. PS: sorry about the word "sane" I had no right to say it like that and I certainly wasn't directing it against you. Peace, Love & Such Positive Vibes *_*
  • Daniel Bou Diab on 28 Mar 12
     
    haha you have no idea what I had to go through to arrive at these conclusions. Self-doubt, head splitting pondering, constant self-criticism, etc. But as you said it always helps to be challenged, it reveals flaws. I'm glad that you made me think hard about what to say. No need to worry I considered this a strictly political debate from the start and I'm also sorry if I said something messed up. Peace.
Dima Saber

The presidential candidates: The men (and woman) who would be president | The Economist - 3 views

www.economist.com/...presidential-candidates

france election 2012

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  • Dima Saber on 17 Apr 12
     
    A slideshow of the five leading candidates for the French presidency
Tarek Maamari

Candidates are not the only choice - The National - 2 views

www.thenational.ae/...idates-are-not-the-only-choice

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  • Tarek Maamari on 22 Mar 12
     
    "Al sama Zarqa, al Shams Safra, wa al warqa bayda"  "The white ballot is a clear statement of our discontent and frustration with the upcoming elections," "If there is a large percentage of blank ballots cast in the upcoming elections, then it may serve as an important indication of the political views here,"  "If you don't believe in any of the candidates, then why not cast a vote for a cause instead of a character?" "You can put that blank vote into good use and vote for a better future and environment," 
Hussein Khalil

US Elections News Center - Google News - 2 views

news.google.com/...section

2012Elec Elections USPresidentialElections 2012

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  • Hussein Khalil on 11 Mar 12
     
    The map is a great way to keep up with the race
zeina ammar

Electoral Laws discussed on Kalam Ennas - 2 views

www.lbcgroup.tv/...april-5-2012

Video KalamEnnas ElectoralReform ProportionalRepresentation

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  • zeina ammar on 28 Apr 12
     
    Hussein, Dina and I are working on Proportional Representation for our final project. Watch this episode for a briefing of the proposed electoral laws. Let us know what you think. Which law would you advocate for?
Dima Saber

Jimmy Fallon, President Obama "Slow Jam The News" On Stafford Student Loans Increase [V... - 2 views

www.ibtimes.com/...sident-obama-slow-jam-news.htm

USPresidentialElections Infotainment obama

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  • Dima Saber on 25 Apr 12
     
    We wanted infotainment, we got infotainment ;-) 
  • Hussein Khalil on 30 Apr 12
     
    This is another part of the episode, covering the Secret Service Prostitution Scandal, some replies to twitter questions and a good point made about Super PACs and their role in negative advertising: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEG31QE4y9w&feature=relmfu
  • Dina Azar on 01 May 12
     
    still makes me laugh!
Dina Azar

Rick Santorum For Vice President? - 2 views

www.care2.com/...ntorum-for-vice-president.html

USPresidentialElections

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  • Dina Azar on 27 Mar 12
     
    "because we know their future and all of our children's future is at stake in this election and I don't want to be the guy who has to sit with my granddaughter, 20 years from now, and tell stories about an America where people once were free." -rick santorum CAN I JUST KILL MYSELF NOW??
zeina ammar

"PsyWar" Documentary Film - 2 views

topdocumentaryfilms.com/psywar

Propaganda Psyops Video

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  • zeina ammar on 30 Mar 12
     
    This film explores the evolution of propaganda and public relations in the United States, with an emphasis on the elitist theory of democracy and the relationship between war, propaganda and class.
  • Jad Rahme on 01 Apr 12
     
    I really like watching documentaries and this one is an hour and 40 minutes long so I'll watch it as soon as possible :) Did you watch it Zeina? Is it worth it? Is it biased?
  • zeina ammar on 01 Apr 12
     
    I did. It's a good overview of propaganda, how it started and developed. It's so interesting to see how many fabricated stories there are out there. I wouldn't say it's biased but it is very US-centric. There's a good 15minutes about "We the people" that you can skip altogether.
Dima Saber

Justin Bieber & Ryan Seacrest Try To Make The Ultimate Viral Video - 5 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...ate-viral-video_n_1475021.html

Viral videos bieber

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  • Hussein Khalil on 07 May 12
     
    although the clip highlights some characteristics of viral videos, the only good thing about it is that it led me to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dn9rZ5u4lLU It's a compilation of youtube's most viral videos by category.
Hussein Khalil

Nesbiyye Betnesbak - 1 views

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Elections 2013Elec Lebanon LebanonElections Video Representation

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  • Hussein Khalil on 20 May 12
     
    Voting on the electoral law is just around the corner. Will you passively support the status quo or actively participate in making a change? Please watch this video and share with everyone you know. It's time we bury the Zaims of the past, and grab ahold of our political future.
Tarek Maamari

US 2012 - Al Jazeera English - 1 views

www.aljazeera.com/...us2012

USPresidentialElections 2012Elec

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  • Tarek Maamari on 08 Mar 12
     
    Al jazeera's detailed updated on all steps of the US elections
Tarek Maamari

Charlotte in 2012 - 1 views

charlottein2012.com

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  • Tarek Maamari on 06 Apr 12
     
    oh so its happening in Charlotte, North Carolina.. :p im talking about the 2012 Democratic National Convention its a useful site providing info about the events the delegates and you can even donate there :p
  • Karina Assaf on 06 Apr 12
     
    Hahah! are you going to give us all the answers of the exam that we didn't know? :P
Daniel Bou Diab

Kataeb and Ahrar students assaulted by police while protesting the new history book. - 5 views

www.kataeb.org/304959

Kataeb Lebanon protest demonstration historybook Ahrar NLP students studentsector darak

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  • Daniel Bou Diab on 11 Mar 12
     
    On Saturday March 10, 2012, the Lebanese Kataeb Student Sector organized a protest to the new history book proposed by the government. The book, which ignores the plight and sacrifices of a large slice of the Lebanese people throughout Lebanese history, the Kataeb included, was signed on by a government committee and was to enter a vote for its official recognition. What was a peaceful demonstration in Beirut's central district quickly turned violent when the Lebanese security forces suddenly obstructed the demonstration's originally approved course.
Karina Assaf

UNDP Report - Predicament of Lebanese women married to non-Lebanese. - 1 views

www.undp.org.lb/...mujaz_en.pdf

WomenRights NationalityLaw UNDP

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  • Daniel Bou Diab on 22 Mar 12
     
    Thank you so much Karin! This should be good.
Hussein Khalil

Poll Positions - 1 views

latitude.blogs.nytimes.com/...alence-about-an-attack-on-iran

public opinion polls Israel Iran

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  • Hussein Khalil on 18 Mar 12
     
    The article discusses polling and how accurately it reflects public opinion, the case being Netanyahu's stance on attacking Iran.
zeina ammar

The Beirut Report: The myth of Lebanese television news - 1 views

www.beirutreport.com/...-lebanese-television-news.html

Lebanese TV Media Bias

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  • zeina ammar on 18 Apr 12
     
    Average Daily Viewership Share in Lebanon for 2011 LBC 38.4% Jadeed: 35 % MTV 28.7% OTV 25.4% Future 16.7% NBN 12.3% Manar 12% TL: 11.6% Future News: 10.9%
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  • Jad Rahme on 19 Apr 12
     
    Unfortunately we can't know how accurate are those results...
  • zeina ammar on 19 Apr 12
     
    The study was conducted by IPSOS not by the blogger. Why wouldn't it be accurate?
  • Jad Rahme on 19 Apr 12
     
    It's not about IPSOS it's about the respondents. I'm sure a lot of people, when being surveyed, will give answers according to political beliefs and not according to what TV channel they really watch...
Dima Saber

Judge Napolitano.How to get fired in under 5 mins - YouTube - 1 views

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public opinion poll media effects

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  • zeina ammar on 17 Mar 12
     
    Interesting questions
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