I wonder if this is the first ever fisking by an Iraqi blogger. Somebody emailed Ali the "Not in Our Name Statement of Conscience" and he did a number on it. His "what they really mean" comments are in bold type. Here's a sample.
We will not hand over our consciences in return for a hollow promise of safety. We say Don't free them, NOT IN OUR NAME. We refuse to be party to these wars and we repudiate any inference that they are being waged in our name or for our welfare. We extend a hand to those around the world suffering from these policies; we will show our solidarity in word and deed, but excuse us if we can’t come closer to you because frankly, WE DON’T GIVE A SHIT.
Let us not allow the watching world today to despair of our silence and our failure to act, and prevent ANY action. Instead, let the world hear our pledge: we will resist the machinery of war against terrorism and repression and rally others to do everything possible to stop it and we will offer no alternatives, as it's not our business!
Join your voices to ours and lets DO NOTHING.You gotta love it.
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