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2013-10-09 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Suleiman Criticizes Monday's Syria Raids on Arsal

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Posted by Fred 2013-10-09 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Syria

#1 Rick Steves just called me up and dictated this. Kinda creeped me out, but it reflects my feelings about a certain expression used waaaay too often by an otherwise beloved ancestor of mine.

Stretching travel dinero in troublesome times?
Why not pay a visit to Levantine climes?
It's a land that will greet you with wide open arms
Where the silvery moon glitters over the palms
Are you looking to get off the old beaten path?
You're not squeamish about actuarial math?
If you're an odd fellow or my name is Rebekah,
You are certain to love this touristical Mecca!
Now, getting around isn't much of a fuss
You can travel by camel or moto or bus.
If you drive, they will think that your car is da bomb
So impress 'em -- burn rubber and holler "Salaam!"
You won't need to bother to ask for directions
'Cause things are split up into orderly sections.
Now once in a while you may get a rare treat
When you meet a parade of armed men in the street.
Please don't be self-conscious -- it's perfectly fine
To slap your own booty in a Leb second line.

Way out in the Bekaa, one stop short of Syria,
Stop and feast on falafel beneath the wisteria.
If you're lucky and happen to chat with a local,
You'll probably find him both friendly and vocal.
Have fun, but remember this word to the wise:
Here friendship is found in mysterious guise.
In this part of the East -- I am casting no blame --
Some folks aren't so great at the etiquette game.
If your waiter is muttering into his phone,
And he spits in your drink and then leaves you alone,
That's just his best effort at breaking the ice:
They hold hands over here, so do try it -- it's nice!
If he glares at you hawklike, eyes hot with desire
As if he could kiss you, then set you on fire...
If a curious cop takes a poke at your nuts...
If militia insist that you must feel their butts...
Don't be so standoffish, you old fuddy-duddy --
It's their way of showing you're their Arsal buddy!

Posted by Zenobia Floger6220 2013-10-09 21:32|| 2013-10-09 21:32|| Front Page Top

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