In the Middle East a country’s national purpose often amounts to little more than a list of its enemies. (snip) The centrality of hatred to the culture is remarkable. The Cartesian idea is “I hate, therefore I am.” Self-righteousness is overwhelming: each desire thwarted becomes an example of justice denied. It’s not a pretty place, but millions call it home.
The Arab Spring is an attempt to return the region to its roots. It’s not to Westernize the Middle East and make it more democratic; it’s to Easternize it and make it more Islamic.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
A Canadian View of Middle East
George Jonas, writing for the National Post of Canada, says some very pointed and insightful things about the Middle East. Let me share a couple with you:
