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As a Syrian and a Muslim, I have always had this affinity for the State of Israel. As a businessman and an advocate of the free economic system of governance, Israel to me represents an astounding economic success in the midst of so many Arab failures. I measure achievement not in terms of trade or dollars going in or out (Saudi Arabia is best at that) but in terms of scientific prowess that ultimately churns the economic engine of success.
While many Arabs view Israel as a sore implant, I view it as a blessing. I should provide an example of what I mean.
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After some heated argument, almost all agreed that Arabs do not have any measure of respect for their own people (due mostly to lack of accountability) and that Arabs must embrace self-empowerment by learning how rather than why Israel begets results.
Interesting words from Farid Ghadry of the Reform Party of Syria (I hope for his sake that he has good bodyguards and isn't planning on visitng Syria any time soon). Is this viewed in the Arab world as Left-Wind extremism? Or is this becoming more mainstream?
