Comments on: In the moment

By: Sys

Sys — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:41:42 +0000

Thank you for this blog. That’s all I can say. You most definitely have made this blog into something thats eye opening and important. You clearly know so much about the subject, youve covered so many bases. Great stuff from this part of the internet. Again, thank you for this blog.

By: Burning Ice

Burning Ice — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:01:47 +0000

@Rasha: your words are pure and reflect the Truth of existance. Surely, a result of deep contemplation. very inspirational!

@Alexander Supertramp: I liked your quotation and its interpretation. So true!!!

By: Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead » Young students in Berlin inspired by Saudi author’s poem

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:11 +0000

[...] few months ago, Rasha from Saudi Arabia posted a poem she wrote here called “In the Moment.” She posted it simply to share it with other readers, not [...]

By: Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead » East, West and a Poem

Mideast Youth - Thinking Ahead » East, West and a Poem — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:48:52 +0000

[...] Esra’a and myself after reading a poem I posted on this site earlier this year called “In the Moment” to include it in this intercultural project. Fourteen year old students from Flatow Secondary [...]

By: Alexander Supertramp

Alexander Supertramp — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:43:52 +0000

For Jacky,
You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts;
And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips,
and sound is a diversion and a pastime.
And in much of your talking, thinking is half-murdered.
For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold it’s wings but cannot fly.

(Pay special attention to the sentence, “And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered.”

By: Alexander Supertramp

Alexander Supertramp — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:39:06 +0000

Jacky. Those that know do not speak. Those that speak do not know.

By: Esra'a (Bahrain)

Esra'a (Bahrain) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 18:42:32 +0000

the only racist is u and most of ur culture so keep sulking in ur dark ages—however, if u wana learn humanity, plz come to europe so that u can c what its like to b a normal rational sane human being

Racist: A belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race/culture is superior. That statement of yours alone is a perfect example of this. On another note, Rasha refuted all of your claims, your response to her consisted of angry insults and further stereotypical remarks that highlighted your ignorance of this region and its culture, history, et al. I wasn't joking when I said that you should read books and serious blogs from and about the Middle East. There's too much that you're painfully unaware of.

y havent u so far answered my questions or tell me y u deleted my post???

Yes I did. Read this. We don't publish any comment that consists only of a personal attack, and that's a standard policy across the internet, as opposed to "censorship." If we wanted to censor you, don't you think your other comments wouldn't be here? Yet they all are, except for one that wasn't fitting to the posting standards here. And FYI, if you write outrageous statements people will react with outrage. I've no idea why you were surprised at how your comments were received by others so far.

By: jacky

jacky — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:40:50 +0000

i know how to take care of myself thank you very much—instead of barking and bitching so much, y havent u so far answered my questions or tell me y u deleted my post??? your just an insecure and stubborn person. b4 trying to moderate a site, learn the decorum and ettiquettes of debate for a change—the only racist is u and most of ur culture so keep sulking in ur dark ages—however, if u wana learn humanity, plz come to europe so that u can c what its like to b a normal rational sane human being—unlike you, were open to debate , not insults—so look in the mirror to whom you r trying to preach to. i dont wana have anything else to do with imbeciles and idiots like you. ur just intellectualy dwarfs and sick in the head.

By: Esra'a (Bahrain)

Esra'a (Bahrain) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:31:57 +0000

anyways, im getting the impression that im debating with ppl who have the intellectual maturity of a dwarf

With insults like these, you wonder why no one takes you seriously?

you can produce nothing except, murderes, criminals, terrorists, suicide bombers and dysfunctional elements

i dont have any expectations from a culture which is inherently rigid, narrow minded and unforgivable.

And then you wonder why people call you racist?

And still you have the urge to come here and say:

y dont you sum up the courage to debate like a mature and rational person

Try taking your own advice – and, if you have enough time, try attending a school or reading a book for a change.

By: jacky

jacky — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:48:58 +0000

again, i dont have any expectations from you ppl to exchange a fruitful discussion—again just like from your starting post, just accusations of racism but u never answer my questions even though i did and u deliberately erased it—and u know that—- y not answer those questions and explain y you erased my post—you act as if your doing me a favor but your not since youre such insecure ppl, u have nothing to debate about—only best defense is sucking on the nipples of racism, acting as a victim, blaming others for your downfall—Its not me but ppl such as you and your llikes who talk about peace and dialogue but dont have the nerve to sit down and talk calmly—you being the moderator of this sit is not only a joke but an insult to freedom of speech—instead of engaging in censorship and deflecting attention by playing the racism card, y dont you sum up the courage to debate like a mature and rational person—anyways, im getting the impression that im debating with ppl who have the intellectual maturity of a dwarf and its no use talking with you—You and rasha know that you dont have any answers to my questions so you ignore them and just play the sorry tired racism card—If i for example say that we westerners r technologically superior than the arab world, that is a fact but in your own defeated sick mind, u would call it racist and there lies the fundamental problem—Fact is, most of your countries are failed states, dictatorships, your rulers are above the law, judiciary is either non existant or strongly influenced, freedom is a luxury for the elite, and you commoners especially women have no rights—y dont you just admit that instead of crying over the racism thing because it makes you only look that more pathetic—you have to import all your medicines, jets, DVDs and much other stuff from wester countries so just admit it—you can produce nothing except, murderes, criminals, terrorists, suicide bombers and dysfunctional elements and whatever intellectuals and educated ppl you have , most of them come running to the west trying to live a normal sane life. Now am i being racist here, no not at all—just stating the truth. dont worry, come to europe or anywhere in the west and criticize us all you want but u wont be put in jailed, harassed and definitely not even tortured—if it were vice versa, —never mind, i dont wana embarrass you and besides i dont have any expectations from a culture which is inherently rigid, narrow minded and unforgivable.
anyways, dont worry i wont disture you again since my debate put you ppl in an awkward position and now i know you have nothing to say, you act and talk like a defeated ppl, dont have any good intellectual debate to offer except playing the racism card.
good day and good life.