Now if it was Ghida Fakhry instead, I might have shown up.
Posted on 07/28/2011 4:13:32 PM PDT by george76
Al-Jazeera’s Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara will speak tonight as part of a fundraiser for the General Henry Knox Museum. The Arabic news network’s journalist will appear at the Strand Theatre in Rockland as the annual gala’s keynote speaker...
Foukara’s pending visit has sparked a public debate about the Thomaston museum’s choice of keynote speaker. Some have criticized the museum for legitimizing what they believe to be a “terrorist news network,” while others fully support the choice and view protesters as “narrow-minded extremists,” according to previous reports.
Police plan to monitor any protests outside the theater.
Foukara is expected to talk about the network’s coverage of “Arab Spring,”
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Henry must be rolling over in his grave.
Now if it was Ghida Fakhry instead, I might have shown up.
Hmmmm....Herny might “stir” if she showed up.
I wonder if she wants to go home with me and see my falafel?
I am sure criticism of Islam will not be part of the speech.
And for a man of Henry’s girth, that is not easy.
I have and use George Knox’s wine glass on a regular basis. He was my Great Great Grandfather, born in 1846. I think of Henry almost every day!
Well, Henry Knox was General washington’s top 3 favorites. That, sir, is good enough for me! General Knox was a true hero, and I salute your most excellent blood lines.
Your Obdt. Svt.
PB
Ugh...BlackBerrys. Knox was among the General’s top 3! Sorry...
Accepted!
I love his fort - it’s my favorite one in Maine.
Forget Henry, what does Meredith have to say about all this!?
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