I can't believe I'm optimistic

Aug. 23rd, 2008 11:40 pm
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I've been following the News concerning the two boats - Free Gaza and Liberty - cruising from Cyprus to Gaza in an attempt to break the siege.

And wouldn't you know, despite radio sabotage, rough seas and down right hostilities coming from the Israeli Naval Forces, the boats actually arrived to Gaza port carrying medical supplies, sustenance and a bunch of Palestinian, Israeli and International Peace and Solidarity activists brining hope to the besieged people of that hell-hole.

For current updates on what's been going on, go to the website:
Free Gaza.

I know that the reaction of the pro-Israeli contingent (the ones who don't see how being pro-Palestinian is also being pro-Israel, that is) are shouting out: what about the support for the people of Sderot, Ashkelon and the surrounding kibbutzim that are being bombarded with Qassam rockets... All I can say is, that it really isn't Hamas' fault that the Israeli government is willing to keep those people hostages in the name of the National Erec- ahem... National Strength.

Is Hamas accountable? Oh yes.
More so than the Israeli government and the IDF? Hell no.

I hope this incident incites some more action within Israel/Palestine and without and that something happens over the next few months.

I also hope the people of Gaza are somewhat comforted by this activity and action.

Peace and Solidarity friends.
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V and Justice

V: Ah, I was forgetting that we are not properly introduced. I do not have a name. You can call me V. Madam Justice...this is V. V... this is Madam Justice. hello, Madam Justice.

Justice: Good evening, V.

V: There. Now we know each other. Actually, I've been a fan of yours for quite some time. Oh, I know what you're thinking...

Justice: The poor boy has a crush on me...an adolescent fatuation.

V: I beg your pardon, Madam. It isn't like that at all. I've long admired you...albeit only from a distance. I used to stare at you from the streets below when I was a child. I'd say to my father, "Who is that lady?" And he'd say "That's Madam Justice." And I'd say "Isn't she pretty."

V: Please don't think it was merely physical. I know you're not that sort of girl. No, I loved you as a person. As an ideal.

Justice: What? V! For shame! You have betrayed me for some harlot, some vain and pouting hussy with painted lips and a knowing smile!

V: I, Madam? I beg to differ! It was your infidelity that drove me to her arms!

V: Ah-ha! That surprised you, didn't it? You thought I didn't know about your little fling. But I do. I know everything! Frankly, I wasn't surprised when I found out. You always did have an eye for a man in uniform.

Justice: Uniform? Why I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. It was always you, V. You were the only one...

V: Liar! Slut! Whore! Deny that you let him have his way with you, him with his armbands and jackboots!

V: Well? Cat got your tongue? I though as much.

V: Very well. So you stand revealed at last. you are no longer my justice. You are his justice now. You have bedded another.

Justice: Sob! Choke! Wh-who is she, V? What is her name?

V: Her name is Anarchy. And she has taught me more as a mistress than you ever did! She has taught me that justice is meaningless without freedom. She is honest. She makes no promises and breaks none. Unlike you, Jezebel. I used to wonder why you could never look me in the eye. Now I know. So good bye, dear lady. I would be saddened by our parting even now, save that you are no longer the woman I once loved.

*KABOOM!*

-"V for Vendetta"

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