Living in this part of the world, it becomes very easy to slide into a partisan appreciation of the problems between Israel and the next door neighbours. Broadly speaking, I lean to the left; I can't say that I'll be the biggest fan of the incoming Israeli government, for instance.
That said, a half hour reading some of the more, shall we say inspired talkbacks on the Guardian website does wonders for restoring the natural balance; reinforcing the natural scepticism that comes from the suspicion/knowledge that pretty everyone with a vested opinion is blowing hot air out of their bottoms when it comes to the Middle East.
This delightful video below performs much the same function. The thing is, I thought it was a glorious send-up at first. Apparently not. Try to watch with a straight face ;-)
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So, looking at your previous post... How pragmatic can you really be, if these are the people you are meant to be pragmatic with?
Good question. I wish I could come up with a sensible answer, but I can't. Being 'pragmatic' allows me to continue to be optimistic - optimistic that one day, a way will be found out of the mess in the Middle East...
There is only one fact that can be leared from this documentary, and that is that Iranian kids really adore Harry Potter, and the mullahs just hate it!
P.S - you just have to love the phrase "Christian Zionist".
:-)
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