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...Gacem succinctly summarizes this objectionable mode of thinking: "I consider you my brother, as long as you have the same force (sic) and enthusiasm to reestablish the lost Arab pride." (read: "nationalism"). Quite simply, this sort of language, typical of the Pan-Arab movement, functions as a tool of political and intellectual oppression. Consequently, it is no wonder, and hardly a matter of regret, that Mr. El-Jeaan has chosen to opt out of this questionable enterprise...
Happily, the spectre of Pan-Arab nationalism is hardly as threatening as Mr. Ben-Gacem's article might lead us to believe. "Dear Bader," his article intones insultingly, "the Arab masses are united. Maybe if you hadn't lived in Belgium for 12 (sic--it was only three) years you would understand what I am talking about...
...obscure, almost magic sense of inevitability among some Arabs. Jordanians last week were recalling a popular but apocryphal tale that contains a prophecy. It is written that the Bedouin of Arabia, together with the Franks (Westerners) and Egypt will gather in the desert against a man called Sadam (sic), and they will all be killed, and none will escape. This will happen between the second half of December and the second half of February...
...reaction is, 'Vote for Silber to free B.U.--the reign of terror will be over!" said B.U. sophomore Jason T. Massman. "There's also a faction that says, 'Let not sic the mad dog on the entire state...
With respect to the positive weight or `tip' assertedly given to Asian-American applicants, there were few comments in the approximately 1000 Summary Sheets which reflected this. The only comment suggesting an ethnic tip was found on a Filipino applicant's Summary Sheets which stated: "The number of Phillipino (sic) students in the pool is very small. Given the scores and support I don't see a problem." It should be noted that this applicant received a 2 POR and had strong ratings in all individual rating categories...