Issue: The Arab Spring, Syria, Iran, Israel all keep people on edge. Who's to Blame?
Blame: In my second Blame Panel, we discuss issues of S.W. Asia that are troubling the world today.
1. Arab Spring - Who's to Blame? Social networking, oppressive leadership, lack of food, corruption all can be blamed. We discuss Tunisia and their new "moderate" Islamist party that has gained control of the countries. Are democracy and Sharia law mutually exclusive? Also, my guest Ed says that some societies need oppression. Are you serious? Listen in as Ed pisses blamegirl off more than once.
2. Syria - We all know regime change is imminent, so why won't Bashir al-Asaad leave? This week the Arab League suspended Syria and threatened economic sanctions. Britain and France are preparing to intervene, and we discuss whether the U.S. should help. We take bets on when and how al-Assad will leave. In a body bag, or willingly.
3. Israel vs. The World Around Them - Did Israel strike Iran? Iran says no, Benjamin Netanyahu says nothing. Who's to Blame? Does Iran have a nuke? Israel allowed trucks into Gaza to reconstruct factories there. Is Israel attempting to help Palestine or just want to be caught pretending to help. What does the rest of the world think of Israel? Does everyone think Bibi is a liar, or should everyone like him? He is a conservative. Dustin brings his authority and knowledge on Israel. Listen in as Chris provides much needed comic relief in this segment.
4. Islamaphobia - Is it out of control? Should we be suspicious of young Arab men? Ed's Arab and doesn't think Islamaphobia is excessive in the U.S. Even though there are many examples of Americans being insensitive to the culture. Americans are declining serve to Muslims and have pictures of hanging Iranians in resturants. If a school district provides a religious holiday to it's Muslim students, then conservatives scream America will be taken over by Sharia law. By far the most heated segment. So listen to the entire podcast.
Enjoy!