So I walked into the Lebanese bakery to get Lahme Bi Arjeen and there was a new worker at the oven. Topic of conversation seemed to be Isis. My coffee hadnt kicked in yet so I ordered. He realised I ordered in Arabic and I waited for the usual reply, how are you brother you speak Arabic , Im surprised I thought you were Aussie, where is your family from? I replied Palestine, how about you, I noticed everyone was talking about Daesh (Is) are you from Lebanon, Iraq or Syria? Im from Iraq, he replied, I love Palestinian people, the best people with the big hearts, as he pushed past the counter with his flour covered forearms outstretched, beaming smile quickly wiping his arms against his apron before reaching for a man hug. Im not the biggest fan of public displays of affection particularly with the incorrect gender but I Dont think this guy was taking no for answer. I hate Israel, he began, before turning and moving back behind the counter and placing my order into the massive wood fired oven. Saddam Houssain! He started, Remember how much he loved your people, the crazy guy fired il Scud missiles at Tel Aviv!, Remember that! Laughing to himself. In the 90s the USA wanted to build an embassy in Iraq, and asked Saddam, Do you mind? to which Saddam replied, No problem at all, in fact we will build it for you if you like!, pointing at a map of Baghdad city Saddam continued, Right here, a beautiful spot close to the airport and all emenities, I think its the perfect place, but we are going to have to construct brand new access roads and I will do it no problem, on one condition. Whats that the US ambassador asked Saddam? Stroking his moustache and smiling Saddam replied, The street we build will be called Palestine st.
Posted on: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 08:38:19 +0000
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