Posted on 06/28/2004 3:11:05 PM PDT by nuconvert
THAT WHICH HAS BENEFIT FOR PEOPLE
The MESOPOTAMIAN
Monday, June 28, 2004
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This is a famous Arabic verse of divine Wisdom; the eloquence and resonance of the sentence cannot be translated but the meaning is as follows:
“As for the scum, it will go (disappear) in vain (uselessly); and as for that which has benefit for people, it will stay in the earth.”
One man of the people is asked by an MBC (An Arab network) reporter what he thinks about the new government. He answers very simply in that spontaneous genuine manner of simple folk: “aren’t these men better than the riffraff who used to govern us?” Truer words have never been said.
This day, this modest ceremony, no elaborate celebrations, no fanfare; yet surely this is a “Mother of Days” for Iraq, and history will remember this day.
Likewise, I am not going to say anything grandiose today, rather in the same style of today’s ceremonies. All I can say is that almost everybody here has hope, great hope. Personally I am confident of the future because “That which has benefit for people will stay in the earth”.
Hail our true friends, the Great People of the United States of America; The Freedom giving Republic, the nation of Liberators. Never has the world known such a nation, willing to spill the blood of her children and spend the treasure of her land even for the sake of the freedom and well being of erstwhile enemies. The tree of friendship is going to grow and grow and bear fruit as sure as day follows night. And the people deep down at the bottom of their hearts, they appreciate. Make no mistake about that. The people have voted today, the pulse of the street is clear, without any hesitation I would give 90% of all Iraqis are hopeful and supportive of the new government, and this is a tacit indirect yes to the U.S. which has been the prime mover of all these events. This is what the foolish fail to understand. Why is this a different situation from that for example of a Vietnam? The answer is very simple: Because, the U.S. has achieved something very popular around here; which is the removal of the Saddam regime. Those who are really against the U.S. from amongst the Iraqis have been and remain a small minority; all other forms of resentment are simply disappointment and disgruntlement resulting from the discomfiture of the present situation and will simply disappear with progress and gradual improvement.
As for the enemy, he will not reap but failure and the bitter taste of defeat.
Glory and honor to the U.S. and Allied men and women whose blood is irrigating the tree of freedom in this land; and their sacrifices, suffering, and toil is laying the foundation for a future renaissance of the Mesopotamian People. Hail soldiers of freedom and enlightenment. Do not be dismayed by the trouble and turbulence of the present, for the future generations will remember and appreciate.
And last but not least; Hail, Great El Bush, a leader not only of the U.S. but a true hero of mankind. And Hail Mr. Blair and the other Leaders of the Free World.
God Bless the New Republic of Iraq; God Bless America.
Wa Al Salaam Alaykum Wa rahamutu Allahi Wa Barakatuh
(Peace be upon you and the mercy of God and his blessings)
"And last but not least; Hail, Great El Bush, a leader not only of the U.S. but a true hero of mankind"
Very nice!
What a beautifully eloquent tribute of thanks.
This one needs a little distribution.......;^)
Happy Birthday Iraq! Born again!
It's great!
Where did this come from? Who publishes it? Sorry, but I'm not familiar with "The Mesopotamian."
What a great tribute to President Bush and the people of this great country, the good ole USofA.
Bump. Happy Birthday Iraq!
PONG!
It's an Iraqi blog
El Bush bump.
God bless the Iraqi people. May they be strong and determined enough to keep the gift we have given them.
Someday will my grandchildren be able to see Iraq? I hope so. Let us all have peace one day.
Are you making reference to an AOL news story or editorial? Do you have a link?
Mesopotamia was Iraq in Biblical days I believe. Man, what an article! excellent.
AOL Headlines. They pop up when you turn AOL on.
Oh I know that much. I didn't realize at first that this was a blog. (Guess I'm behind the times, eh?) Miracles happen when people communicate.
bttt
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