Some people need to go back to school
From the Crimson, an unfortunate choice of metaphor:
Somerville lawmakers consider proposals to pull funds from Israel
One supporter was quoted as saying:
“The failure to confront racism and apartheid is demoralizing a little bit,” said Kareem Talhouni, a Cambridge resident sporting a “Free Palestine” pin on his shirt. “But South Africa was freed from apartheid. David did beat Goliath in the end.”
I really, really, really wish I’d been there to ask “Kareem, David slew Goliath in defense of what ancient country?”
Update!
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 16:00:25 -0800 (PST) From: Kareem Talhouni Subject: Barillari's Blog - Dec 8, 04 To: joseph@barillari.org Hiya Joe, I really, really, really wish you had been at the Somerville Divestment hearing too, so I could have explained the concept of irony to you... Toodles, Kareem
Let no-one say that I didn’t grant equal time.