Obit from the London Times

[Guest MikeSC]

"In truth, neither Arafat nor Yassin had Mandela's special greatness. But of the two, it was Yassin, the founder-leader of the militant Islamist organisation Hamas, who came closer. The reason was not to be found in his beliefs - which, in their narrow, obscurantist, religious frame, were far removed from the South African's lofty humanism and compassion - but in the facts of his career, and the part that certain, very personal, qualities - of selflessness, simplicity, conviction and a true sense of service - played in bringing it to fruition."

Yassin > Mandela?

 

Wow.

-=Mike

[Swift Terror]

Well, after all, I think it was the Old York Times that referred to Yassin as an elderly, spiritual advisor in an article shortly after his death (praise be to Allah).

[Guest MikeSC]

Well, after all, I think it was the Old York Times that referred to Yassin as an elderly, spiritual advisor in an article shortly after his death (praise be to Allah).

The man was a murderous thug whose death is only a good thing for the world. That anybody can make this guy sound sympathetic is beyond me.

-=Mike

[C Dubya 04]

I think that you read the quote wrong. I take it to be that neither had Mandela's greatness, but Yassin was the better of the two.

 

Eh, but whatever. They shouldn't even mention the fuck in the same sentence, so you do have a valid point.

[kkktookmybabyaway]

I'm speechless. Just totally speechless. I was going to say something like "He sure liked it simple -- kill as many Jews as possible," but I can't get around to saying that because I'm stunned...

[Rob E Dangerously]

"In truth, neither Arafat nor Yassin had Mandela's special greatness. But of the two, it was Yassin, the founder-leader of the militant Islamist organisation Hamas, who came closer."

 

that doesn't say much for Arafat, does it?

 

Yep.

[kkktookmybabyaway]

that doesn't say much for Arafat, does it?

And he won a Nobel Prize...

[Guest Anglesault]

Perhaps Mandela has an evil twin?

 

They don't actually give a first name.

[Rob E Dangerously]

that doesn't say much for Arafat, does it?

And he won a Nobel Prize...

"Humanitarian Shares" rates Yassin above Arafat and Carrot Top