100810 - Zouhair

Hi Ragida , hope you are fine This is your calssmate Zouhair alsaady wanted to say hi , missed you hope you are fine , wishing you the best hopping to meet one day in this life so proud of you

Zouhair,
Saudi Arabia

030509 - Ismail

Too many people like Raghda has been scattered here and there in the third world countries to still serve the ex-masters,under the cover of the so called human rights.It's so obvious,that the west,and to you specifically,Raqhda,where's Radovan today,i mean NOW..do you know where's he NOW? He's in his house enjoying the rest of his life with his family..he's free and INNOCENT..!WHERE'S THE JUSTICE that you mentioned in your column,the day the man was arrested..!!
You and the others like you,should KEEP SILENT.

Ismail

030209 - khaled

i never felt offended like the last time u were on kalam el nass when nawfa mousawi attacks u in suck low manners 
UR A LADY !!!! A REAL LADY !!!!
GOD BLESS U !!! U MAKE US THE LEBANESE PROUD !!!!

khaled

020609 - James

Dear Raghida,

I enjoy your thought-provoking column. You argue for a single democratic state encompassing both Jews and Arabs and which would correspond to the borders of old British Palestine, and you speak of equality between the two peoples in this state. But there would be no equality, because the numbers of Jews and Arabs in this state would be so disproportionate that there could only be an Arab government ruling over the Jews. This would end in a sectarian war, like the one in Northern Ireland or in India at the time of Partition, and the slaughter would drag on indefinitely.  
I continue to favor the total separation of the two peoples: the gradual withdrawal of the Jewish inhanitants from the West Bank back to Israel proper and the gradual removal of the Israeli Arabs to the West Bank, all over a 10-year period, because of the immensity of the task. Jerusalem would be divided, with the border passing over the Temple Mount between the Al Aksar Mosque and the Jewish Wall. This would be the best solution, though no solution will be easy, let alone perfect.

With all good wishes from
James

020409 - Jamal

I had so much respect for your work and integrity until I read that on al arabya TV you downplayed and hinted at ulterior motive behind Ardoghan - Turkish PM- support for the Palestinians and his courageous stand in the face of zionist Perez the terrorist. How could you Raghida!

Jamal

013009 - Saad

This is an excellent commentary/article Raghida. Covered it all, with insightful and original recommendations for the way forward.
Kind regards,

Saad,
London, UK

011709 - Gaby

Ms. Dergham,

I writing to you just to express how much do I enjoy every presentation you make. Your delivery and analysis of political issues are engaging that I always loose all track of time. By any measure you are a highly professional and effective Journalist and educator. I find your analytical skills and comments regarding global political matters so intriguing. Hope you might visit us in Bahrain.   

Sincerely,
Gaby,
Manama,  Bahrain

011109 - Arabic Person

Ms Rageda Dargam :your speeches and article are disgusting and a person like is a shame for all human beging who has dignity.  I hate you as much as I hate Izreal.

Arabic Person

011009 - M.K.

I deeply admired the professionalism you maintained towards the Hezbollah representative that disrespected you on LBC's Kalam-el-nass. He came out with uncivilized manners and that showed how they treat women in their community.

Keep it up.

M.K.
Montréal

011009 - Keith

Dear Ms. Dergham,

I must confess that I used to see you on television and would generally strongly disagree with you, that is until I began to dig a bit deeper. I hear what you are saying (as many others do too) and find your insights to be quite interesting and right on target. Thank you for all you do, your hard work is not unnoticed.
Please continue to speak up for Palestine, you are changing minds and attitudes.

Blessings to you,

Keith,
Orlando FL

121608 - Hala

So you were imbarrased and offended by the dispacable act of the shoe thrown in Bush's face.....but you are not offended by the bombs thrown at innocent human beings, innocent children killed and homes distroyed. What kind of a woman are you??? You are a servant ...and you serve your masters well....your masters pay you with bloodmoney...it will come back to haunt you one day...INSHALLAH!!!!!!

Hala

121608 - Shihadeh

Raghida,,I really don't appreciate you comment on Hard Ball ,your opinion only reflect yours ,throwing a shoe at this war criminal is the least the Iraqis could do,BTW,did you get shocked and horrified of killing millions of Iraqis for no reason except for the fabricated WMD stories by this criminal administration,where is your outrage to the 100s of Iraqi journalist who were murdered and killed by the American troops,would you call that despicable act  as you did in your pathetic interview on Hardball today describing the heroic and courageous Iraqi journalist,Muntadar al-Zaidi ..

Shihadeh,
Berkeley, CA

121508 - A. Mak

Dear Ms. Degham 

I have watched you on Hardball and do appreciate your sentiment about the non professional attitude of the Iraqi Journalist or the lack of the well known Arab hospitality to visitors, however, I thought that you were trying very hard to dismiss the fact that this event has uncovered to the American people how the Shia Iraqi feel.

I do not understand your insistence that the majority of Iraqi feel different and the attempt to label those who feel this way as supporter of Syria or Libya!

You seem to forget that this Journalist is from the Shia sect, the sect that the US invaded Iraqi to empower them.

I think you lost your objectivity in your attempt to discredit the professionalism behavior of this person and by doing that you have lost your creditability in the interview.

I do appreciate your opinion and objectivity in general.

Keep up the good work.

A. Mak

121508 - thetruthteller

I just now read on the dailykos website that on Hardball you lambasted that I ra q i journalist who threw his shoes at B u s h. According to the dailykos website, you said that journalist is a disgrace, that reporters use their pens to raise questions and to voice their opinions. Don't you think coming this from a person, who works in a S a u di-owned newspaper, is pretty rich and hillarious! Why don't you try to raise questions, voice opinions about your 'democratic' leaders? But, of course, you will not because we all know what will happen if you do. You guys are funny, and I am sure you know what I mean by 'you', really funny. No wonder the whole world makes fun of you guys. I will not advice you on what to do because I know all of you can never ever change. You all will continue to be d e s p i s e d, made fun of and looked down with contempt. There is no salvation for any of you, period.

thetruthteller

120408 - Gitanjali

Dear Raghida,

I work for a political think tank in Mumbai, India called Strategic Foresight Group and specialize in Middle East affairs. Your blog came highly recommended by one of my colleagues. 

I recently read your article on Obama and the US administration. I agree with your statement that the incoming US administration has to take into account the various inter-state relations in the Middle East when formulating its foreign policy - this seems obvious.

What troubles me is our constant dependence on the US to - for lack of a better phraze - sort our battles for us. Whether it be the Israel-Palestine conflict, the India-Pakistan conflict or even inter-Lebanese relations, it seems as though everything is put on hold until the Obama administration comes into power. We are all analysing his foreign policy -but in the bargain countries are losing the ability to construct any foreign policy of their own without depending on a US reaction.

What if the financial crisis in the US worsens in 2009? What will this mean for not just the financial global fabric but the political developments in countries in the Middle East and South Asia?

Gitanjali,
Mumbai

081508 - Abdul

Greetings: 

I am reading your fine articles on the Net, translated to Arabic at DARALHAYAT.com on the Net. 

I have a small request if I can please: Are your articles originally written in English? 

If so, then where togo on the Net in order to read it in English please? 

If not, is there a site on the Net where your articles can be read in English? 

The reason for this humble request is that I would like to forward your articles to my English only speaking friends. 

For the benifit of others, I am posting my request.   (http://www.raghidadergham.com/4rdcolumn.html)

Thanks.

Abdul,
San Francisco

081008 - Tom C

Hello Raghida,
Excellent precise writing, and choice of words. Your style is direct, highly readable and not in the least influenced or patronizing. It's a pleasure to read, yet one is seemingly always left with the hopelessness of closure on this hugely complicated mess.
Keep on... Great work!!!

All the Best,
Tom C

060308 - Darkroom James

Hello Raghida!
I just went back through your published feedback.  What used to be a kinder, normal public is now irritated and rude, or kind and normal.  I've been looking at my letters to the editor of the past thirty years, and because the FBI or church defenders of the faith have taken affront to my unpublished letters, my late uncle's warning (the Reverend Richard C*******, United Methodist Church) that educators are routinely vilified for addressing issues in science and religion rings true, judging by all of the insulting sting attempts at my last three places of work.  I have been writing about issues in science and religion, to the disapproval of Homeland Security scrutinizing all of my correspondence, including this forum.  The government is illegally after me.  I have closed my columns at the Press- Republican and the PBS fax desk.  I have nowhere to go.  But with even former president Bill Clinton being harassed by a glut of lunatic fringe operatives, none of us are safe, although I don't know how severe the danger is.  I'm not sharing my true feelings about this with my wife or family, who would poo-poo the whole idea of a vast right-wing conspiracy.

Bill Clinton is supposed to have had an affair with Gina Gershon, according to Vanity Fair, which in 1995 interviewed Pat Robertson, who said the GOP is making a Christian conquest of America.  Criminalizing liberalism and secular humanism by right-wing hysteria and propaganda has already done a lot of harm in what I see as a cold civil war.
I think it began with the Reagan Revolution, although Watergate revealed the psycho-neurotic belief systems of the FBI and other agencies.  They are the first line of defense for the lunatic fringe takeover.  I fear a world war won't be far behind.

Stay safe, Raghida, but I applaud your professionalism and courage in the face of so many manipulative critics.  You have my deepest respect.

James

052008 - Darkroom James

Hello Raghida!
(I hope I'm not being presumptuous in using your first name, but memory says it feels right.)

Re: Bush Agendas

I can't say I know what President Bush's virtues are, but he is not the President Kennedy nor FDR that made America a hope for the world's peace and prosperity.  I typed into Google "irresponsible,partisan prosecution", still mindful of the local political mafia that has attempted almost a dozen dirty or dangerous tricks on me for being a secular humanist of thirty years in letters to the editor.  Harper's Magazine carried an article about a retired Alabama Governor, Don Siegelman, being a victim of corrupt prosecution by a political and partisan profile of terrifying bias, rising to the level of a cold civil war.  The government is smearing and imprisoning selected Democrat politicos.  Because I haven't wanted to know how far this political warfare has proceeded, I haven't researched it for myself, already a local target.  America is going to be far more dangerous to the world because of Pentagon economic profiteering than Japan or Nazi Germany combined ever were.  (See the movie LORD OF WAR.)  Even President Eisenhower warned America about the Pentagon, and he was sadly right.  

But for your own information, see how poorly Bush protects and educates the middle and lower working classes.  The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina should give you an idea of how corrupt the American government is becoming, along with a close attention to the embarassment of employing Karl Rove for vendettas against the opposition to all administrative  agendas and ambitions.  America has become a police state, with inertia moving towards free-form prosecution and imprisonment of any and all Americans who consistently show liberal Democratic sympathies.

Bush is not a friend to peace or democracy, nor can it be said the GOP leadership is either.  Law enforcement personell are mostly Republican, making this cold civil war very easy to for them to win.  What has been described as the Iron Triangle denotes the Bush legacy, on behalf of the Pentagon economy.  

America died with the Reagan Revolution, shortly after we graduated from SUNY, Plattsburgh.  It just gets worse and worse.  I am terrified and living the local life of an isolated dissident.  Best of luck in covering your world.
 
James

051708 - Noubar

First of all, let me take this opportunity to tell you how happy and honored I was to meet you personally in Dubai. I am a very close follower of your shrewd appearances on "Kalam El Ness". I'm very impressed by your ability of not just reporting what's going on behind the scenes in New York but also your ability to foresee and relate the events together. Funny that when I was unable to follow your latest appearance with M***** because I had to go clubbing at midnight on Thursday:), I called my mom in Lebanon to tell her "SMS me briefly the main ideas Raghida is going to say." But I managed to watch you when it was re-broadcasted the second day.

Coming to the your latest column:
Well covered and argumented series of the latest events that have occured in Lebanon.
It's really amazing how Russia would fit in this conflict. I would have never thought Russia or even China would go so far by supporting another power rising in the region. I always thought that Russia would use but not empower Iran because it has always been reluctant to vote but voted after negotiations for sanctions against Iran. So I thought Iran was always a card for negotiations with the Western Powers for its interests in the Eastern or the Caucasian European countries. 

Let me just add some supporting evidences to one of the theories you mentioned (Possible Iranian-American conflict):

Besides the fact that Hizbullah or Iran benefitted from the weakness of the American administration(as it is mentioned in the article), I think Hizbullas's move in Lebanon could be paralleled against Iran's move in the Arab region as a result of covering up Saniora's decisions taken in the cabinet to remove Hizbullah's telecom network and airport officer. In fact, as I read in some articles, before the decision was even taken in the cabinet, documents were sent to some European and Arab countries detailing the telecom network that have even reached north of Lebanon. So Iran's move in Lebanon could be interpreted as a possible move against the Arabs to show them the exact picture of what will happen as a result of any American action against Iran through the American bases in the Gulf (a move that might also be mirrored to be "political" and not Sunni-Shiite strife - American vs. Iranian expansion)

In my opinion, it very clear now that the lame duck is not just wandering in the Middle East to play golf this time. If I'm not mistaken its his second tour in the region (complemented by David Welch's and Condolezza Rice's visits in the region). What should also be examined is why Saudi Arabia has accpeted this time to increase the supply of oil unlike Bush's last visit. 

It is also mentioned in Al-Siyassah newspaper today - excerpts taken from Haaretz, if Obama is voted president and not John McCain, Bush might employ military actions against Iran during the last two and half month of his presidency. Head of the Israeli Air Forces has added too that Israel is ready to confront Iran militarly.  I think these are supporting evidences of some hot months coming in the region.

Awaiting your column after the morphine in Qatar will eventually lose its effect...

Noubar

042208 - Darkroom James

Hello Ms. Dergham,
Re: Carter's (temporary) communicating with Hamas

I don't blame you for hitting the ceiling at former President Carter's visit to the radicals of the region.  It seems contrary to all sense of decency and common sense.  Yet it does make sense to read the Devil's mail, so to speak, to learn motivations and imagined positions, to get a better idea of what the current lingo of currency is, along with verifying or debunking impressions of demonized or labeled personas.  

Every tweak to the portraiture of the region is helpful intelligence for those with ears to hear and eyes to see, even if it is years down the road.  The collapse of the Soviet Union was entirely unanticipated, for example.  President Carter's visit was possibly dangerous, and was courageous and went against reason, just like the best generals in history.  His visit wasn't permanent support, nor lending credibility with photo-ops of a terrorist leader shaking hands with him.  But still I don't blame your position that hears the cries of the victims and orphans, that is horrified by terrorism, and that demands justice, and certainly not indulgence (what could he be thinking?).

President Carter's Christian ethics dictate seeing every human being as a human being despite the fog of war, which is the first step towards peace.  How realistic this step will turn out to be may have been an enormous blunder, or may have been the foundation for saving Israeli and Palestinian lives.  Surface gestures by politicians and peacemakers baffle the wise.

Darkroomjames, 
USA

040608 - Darkroom James

Esteemed Tom Hamilton and illustrious Alumnus Raghida,
I wish you both the best in handling issues in these dangerous times.  I read your weekly columns, Raghida, and yet find only a few feedback messages posted here, causing me to worry for the risk any journalist or public person takes in sharing opinions here. 

My hometown in Peru, NY is a different world, where I have been dealing with future shock issues in science and religion for over thirty years through unpublished letters to the editor of the Press-Republican by fax, and now to the local PBS fax desk after covert discomfort of the local community was hinted at.  No one has threatened my life or indicated any problems with my letters to the editor, although all attempts at confirming which letters from what time frame go evaded.  

My future shock issues about the human genome and God apparently transcend the intellectual honesty competence of children of God.  But the world deserves a "heads up" about its inevitable human genome future, more important than landing on the moon.  Genome exploration and its vast meanings will change the entire world culture and global village in the coming centuries, as well as all religious understandings.  The human mind/brain is what human life is built on...

Regional religiously-based instabilities will be made irrelevant by education in the human genome and its meaning, bringing an inevitable peace and prosperity.  But first the secrets of the newly mapped human genome must be learned until it all becomes a vast encyclopedia.  This is the message of the kingdom of God, contained herein.  This is the Promised Land.

Darkroomjames, 
USA

021208 - Darkroom James

Hello, Rhagida!

This is James *****, your SUNY alumnus, responding to your wonderful column.  As you know, America is in the middle of a cold civil war.  Rovian gotcha one-liners are used as cheap shots against reason and patriots.  Aside from this childish and dangerous behavior, I sense a world looking on America, wondering what good choices we are capable of making.  My wife read your previous column on the Presidential candidates and loved it!  (Me too! She said I could say this.) (Okay, a little tongue-in-cheek here.) 

I suspect the Florida default political machine for a third time in a row, among many other discouraging possibilities.  I suspect if you took your computer's mouse and tried to highlight America's inferiority complexes, it would probably single out the likes of Rush Limbaugh and other advocates of gut-based non-sequiter interference.  We are supposed to be using our cerebrums, not cerebellums, and I see there is no shortage of such exchanges around the world.  If only it weren't getting dangerous to world peace.
Being reasonable; is it a liberal flaw, or strength?  Being a warrior 24/7; is it a conservative flaw, or strength?  Never mind the current record-- just honestly answer the questions.

American settlers took the land from the Native Americans, and committed a holocaust that continued the 90% loss of Native Americans from South and North America, along with disease.  But native Americans weren't genteel towards each other either, as history shows.  Israel is still in future shock from the Holocaust, while Palestinians and Moslems in general have also been shocked by Western authoritarianism.  With the West pulling away from British and French colonialism to reflect a hope in self-determination through democracy, America's flawed example of democracy and government competence even between the working class, middle class, millionaires, and billionaires all at war with each other is something we as Americans should work on before exporting a defective propaganda that doesn't stand up to international scrutiny.  The CIA's Valery Plame was betrayed, just to show how messed up post-Watergate operations are handled. And who else has a 24/7 Pentagon?  Is the world that dangerous, and do we strive to protect the ones we love that much?  What a crime... 

Being a mere American peasant, out of work, and trying to sell my darkroom services to a 15% photofinishing market that has crashed, I am easily disqualified from my opinions, but in an international setting I have been able to hold an incompetent view all my own.
:o)

I do write letters to the editor, but my ink runneth over.  You sure you want me to write?

Darkroomjames, 
USA

021208 - clamaero

You are smart, elegant and so beautiful, You are an example of Female Supremacy.

I mean it so much

clamaero

012108 - Darya

Since you've pointed out to some historic truth, please allow me to add that:

Indeed it was America as well as the EU which have facilitated the so called Islamic Revolution or as most Iranians call it the 1979 Coup, and the empowerment of Khomeinist brand of Islamists. 

Ebrahim Yazdi, khomeini's right hand man during those times, explains in his book about the decision in Guadaloupe by world leaders to end shah's rein and bring khomeini into power, and all the communications between khomeini and diff. powers, even with Carter.

Yazdi, mentions that Carter ensures khomeini that "we told the shah he has to leave, and we made sure the army will hold its fire". The person in charge of these communications, who have taken khomeini's letter (the one Yazdi wrote) to Guadaloupe was Qutb-Zadeh who is seen close to khomeini when he first returned to Iran, and executed by khomeini's order a short while after that, along with hundreds of other. 

It's important to read such books as sulivan's diary, the shah's last book: an answer to history, Yazdi's book, and the like of that to understand where this phenomenon comes from and why.  Most Iranains now the truth about it, in different degrees, and we hope that our Arab neighbours find out more about the roots of such ISMS, and know them for what they really are. Hopefully sooner before too late!  thanks

Darya
Dubai,  UAE

012008 - XXX

Ms. Raghida;

It seems to me that you are purely anti US and you are breathing only to hurt US standing in the world. This can be prove by your work as a columnist and senior diplomatic correspondent for the London-based Al Hayat, and political analyst for bankrupt low rating media such as NBC, MSNBC, LA Times, New York Times and the Arab satellite LBC- not to leave out PBS. What you and your liberals Arabs does not understand is the fact that it was USA freed your Arab brothers and sisters from an animal such as Sadam and Talaban. I yet have not read an article either written by you or translated by you that supports USA policy to bring democracy to Moslems. Have shameful!!! As a so called journalist, you should report the fact not injecting your liberal anti US garbage propaganda. 

Thanks

121707 - Willard

Hello! I just read your latest column and I am not surprised at some of the conclusions you have been forced to make. The West is an increasingly powerless presence in West Asia and Iran is filling the vacuum. The West will re-group around Rome-defensively. The re-grouping began with the Rome Conference in 2006. You can always read my views on my site, www.************.com. Each article begins with a news announcement. Thank you! I look forward to your columns and I remember seeing you regularly years ago on McNeil-Lehrer News Hour. I am not surprised you are increasingly angry. That's what happens if you believe the public statements of heads of state.

Willard Payne
Flossmoor, IL

120807 - khashayar

what a load of non-sense! It re-inforces my view that American Think Tanks and universities is full of idiots!

I am sure the people with th epositive comments about this totally non-sensical article are trying to get into your pants, no one can be that stupid to say anything good about this load of twaddle.

khashayar

120107 - JJ

It is no wonder why few million jews have made a mockery of hundredrds of millions of Arabs. It is because of people like you who sell out their Arab Heritage for a meager worldly recognition.

JJ

112607 - Jan

I read your analysis on the Annapolis Conference with appreciation. It gave a well balanced view on the significance of the position president Bush has taken in this matter. Your analysis was reflected also in an article in the Asharq Alawsat. Alas, in a large part of the western-European press and the Israeli press there's mainly a very negative view predicting failure as only possible result - failure being determinated as the absense of an all-encompassing peace-treaty. 

Kind regards, 

Jan
Netherlands

072007 - Jack

Raghida,

For crying out loud, Just stop implying that the Syria is responsibel for every damn thing that happened in Lebanon in alonst every article that you write. Lebanese espcially the maronite has to accept the fact that they are Arabs not French and live with this fact and if they don't like it, well they should leave and live in France. Thanks

Jack
Pierre, SD

071307 - George

Dear Raghida:

I just found your email in my inbox. Thank you for your prompt response given the hundreds of communications you deal with daily. I should have read it last month but it was in my Yahoo account which I do not use for work. But really I do not have an excuse.

Your article today was the most lucid and informative account of Judge Brammertz’ report, as always. 

In my industry - lasers, the usefulness of a light source is related as “brilliance”, for the most focused (smallest) and brightest. 

I hope more brilliant sources of light continue being energized by your work and the work of the true heroes of Lebanon to wipe away the darkness our poor country keeps getting pulled into.

Best regards,
George

070707 - Willard

Hello Raghida!! Thank you for your column, but I think you will have more news and information if you were based in West Asia, especially Amman. New York is insulated.

Willard Payne
Flossmoor, IL

070707 - rosenberg

your column on extremists fails to mention the country that signs your paycheck- Saudi Arabia. How about a little integrity here Ms. Dergham- and some journalistic ethics via full disclosure. the moderate countries you mention in your article have all been underwritten by your employer Saudi Arabia and /or the US- at one time or another. This duo created the whole extremist mess decades ago to split the arab world to their advantage. Now if the terrorist "blowback" hits them in the face? They deserve it. 

You also need to wake up and put the finger of blame right back on your bosses- the Saudis/USA/Israel and the CFR. Or is this too honest for a mere press flunky to risk?

rosenberg

070507 - Denis

There has NOT been a new message posted since 6/8! I find it difficult to believe that you have NOT had at least 1 marriage proposal in that timeframe based on past postings! The West, us, as in U.S., cannot currently sell ice to the folks in the Middle East I do NOT care how hot it gets. The U.N. has to be the tip of the lance with Russia and the U.S. in supporting roles but behind the scenes! 

Peace.

Denis.

062807 - Chadi

Dear raghida, once again I salute you for the effort your doing in order to let the free world here our voice, the voice of a free nation. 

I want to mention that when our beloved country was under the French mandate following world war 1, according to the Sykes-Piko treaty, French build for us bridges, schools (lycee francais), hospitals (hotel Dieu de France), universities (UJS), they provide us electricity, train in summary they build for us a country. 

When Lebanese back in 1943 announced their independence, French react and putted the leaders of independence in a castle in Rashia for 3 hours and then they set them free, it was the cost of independence and freedom at that time. 

Now let s see what Syrian who claims that their forces stepped the Lebanese soil to bring back peace, what they ve done in 30 years, and compare the price of independence between French and Syrian. 

Civil wars 
Terrorist troupes 
Destruction 
Killing and blood shedding 
Steeling 
Full political control 
Strangling democracies 
Exiling 
Putting people in gels 

And starting from 1998 they brought lahoud as president and the world knows what he did. 

They killed PM rafic hariri and bassel flayhan and when the wind of cedars revolution blow all over Lebanon they assassinated samir kassir, george hawi, gebran tueni, Pierre gemayel, walid eido. And tried to kill marwan hmedeh, elias murr, may chidiac moreover they are burning our beloved LEBANON by putting bombs and blasts everywhere, war of the July 2006, war of fateh al Islam, attacks on UN soldiers in the south. 

I don t understand how during the 15 past years since taef agreement not even a gun shot was heard in Lebanon and after April 2005 (the Syrian army withdrawn from the land of cedars) killing and wars are the daily bitter bread of Lebanese. 

It is the cost of the 2nd independence, what a major difference between French and Syrian. 

For all free Lebanese I say they unfortunately we have tow enemies along our border the first one is the Israeli state and second one is the Syrian regime. But the difference is that Israeli government declares war and they say we are going to attack Lebanon fiercely as for the Syrian, they keep on saying we are looking for Lebanon stability and they send us terrorists and bombs. 

Lebanese be aware that the Syrian regime is not a friendly one, he should be beheaded. 

Raghida We shall always stand with you and fight in the front lines until we ll get a free democratic country, just for the sake of those who have watered the Lebanese soil by their blood, so our children will have a free country called LEBANON.

chadi

062307 - jonbirion

Dear Ms. Dergham,
 
I read your article "Abu Mazen's Options In the Aftermath of Hamas' Coup d'Etat" with great interest. I share you view that this is a one-off opportunity that must be seized by all involved. From what I read both in the Arab and Israeli media I sense a sea-change that give me reason for hope. Your courageous and ambiguous  words denouncing the Hamas coup and call it what it is, as well as many other Arab commentators' denunciation is something I have never witnessed before. Up until very recently your words would have been considered 'betrayal of the cause', and therefore very few dared criticise even when criticism was dew. This state of affairs contributed greatly to the Arab predicament, but things a gradually changing for the better. I do hope that Abu Mazen, Israel, Egypt and Jordan can come together on Monday and deliver 'results' that all involved are happy with. This will be a refreshing change indeed.
 
jonbirion, Tel Aviv

061807 - Hala

you remind me so much of **** ****, you are a mouth piece for the saudi gov. who bought you cheaply at a bazaar in beirut lebanon......lady you reak of ugly hypocrasy.....you stink with a complexed personality .....and if you think the west respects you because you are singing their tune....you are wrong.....you are an ARAB and that is all that matters to them.....you are subhuman......no matter how much you will imitate them .....you are an ARAB....AND THAT APE HOW SUPPORTS YOU ****** IS EVEN LESS OF A HUMAN .....

Hala

060807 - Khalil

It was very disappointing for a person like you to be  by choice- on Aljazeera on such a show (bazaar style). It is not a show to watch not even to waste time. I m confident that you make wiser decision on your appearances.

Khalil

060807 - Louis

Our Voice, Our Personality, Our Opinions...etc, that means Ms Raghida Dergham.

Louis

060707 - Mousa

I would like to congratulate Raghida Dergham for the open minded discussion she had at Al-jazeera's Al-Ittijah al-Moakis. I'd like to commend her on the note she gave the host, who frustrates the audience with his weakness and sometimes a bias (whether meant or not) in running the program. On the many occasions that I watched this program, I alwauys felt that the host needed somebody to tell him what Raghida did. This demonstrates the quality of thinking that Raghida enjoys and the quickness in understanding other people and the courage in pointing that out. The other point that I would like to make is about the quality of the other guest, who represents an example of the kind of retardation that many people have in that part of the world. Very fanatic; no respect to others and hence to himself; dirty words, as if he was just picked up from an ignorant and foolish environment, little or no consideration (by the host) that he does not compare in any way to the other guest (Raghida). This is another criticism that goes to the host, and Raghida did not fail to politely critisize the other guest (whose name I did not bother to remember) and pointing out the impoliteness he enjoys.
I am not Lebanese, but I lived there for about 8 years, attended AUB, and ejoyed a quality of life that does not exist in that whole area.
(It only compares to where I live now: ****, California).
Everything Raghida said about Lebanon in comparison to the other Arab countries is true and can be easily seen without having some smart person such as raghida ponting it out. I totally agree with everything that Raghida said or was not allowed to say.

It is people like Raghida and a country like Lebanon that help that area having a hope for a better life.

Mousa, California

060707 - George

Dear Ms. Dergham:
We are very proud of your professionalism, intellect and integrity. The way you handled the sick noise at Al-Jazeera yesterday is the best I have ever seen. I did not know why someone would go into this biased and unprofessional environment, but for the few minutes you were allowed, you demonstrated how a small bright candle can light a dark room.
Please continue setting the standard for journalism in the Middle East.
Best regards,
George.

060607 - Ahmed

Madam Raghida,

i would like to comment on last night's edition of the Aljazeera programme which you participated-Etijaah El-mu'aakis.
it was and has always been clear to me that the anchor of that programme  Dr.Kasim clearly supports one of the participants. and usually it is the person who believes in ALjazeera's ideology that he supports. it was not only you who was not given the chance to express himself or herself. i noticed that he was giving more time to the other gentleman simply because he wanted us to listen what they want us to believe. may i say that you did clearly delivered your message despite the unfairness of timing.

i admire you and what you stand for. And let me remind you that i am not an Arab. i am a somali an African. I wish i have your personal contacts

Ahmed,
Nairobi, Kenya

060607 - Samir

Dear Raghida

How much sorry I was to find you in that situation at Aljazeera with that (Nezlet) he is really annoying and discusting, I respect you so much, and sure of your honesty and professionality, as far as DR. Qassem, we all know him.

Best regards,
Samir
Beirut, Lebanon

060607 - Chadi

We are proud of you raghida keep doing the great job your doing, you are the true voice of true lebanese, and everyone who really love LEBANON should stand and salute you. your voice is not in fact your personal voice, he is the voice of GEBRAN TUENI and PIERRE GEMAYEL... keep up the good work and we are standing with you, in that journey for having back our BELOVED COUNTRY.

Chadi

060607 - Samar

Dear Raghida, i briefly watched your appearance today on al-jazera. the other guest was so ignorant, to say the least, no idea where he was coming from and it's a shame that he's saying all this nonsense on TV, irrespectful and ignorant. I mean what's his problem?????????? our problem accordng to him is israel???? USA????? SAHOYUNIYA???? he kept repeating that over and over again. I am in disbelief how often he interrupted you and would say that you're a clown or something to that effect!!!!!!!!!!!  I am outraged at Al-Jazzera and at their commentator???... I love you and think you did a great job..........I hope the middleeast listened to you and not to that person calling himself a political analyst!!!!!! We lebanese need more journalist like you. actually all the arabs do. So happy for the tribunal, rafiq harriri, jibran touenin, hawi,, kasir, may, Hamadeh, Morr.......and all the lebanese deserve justice, truth and PEACE....

Sincerely,
Samar
Wexford,  PA

060607 - Khaled

Hello,
I wish more success to Raghida Dergham, because this will help our societies to succeed. I hope that some day my daughters will be like you. I was angry yesterday how they at Jazeera attacked you whilst you tried to argue like civilized people.

Best wishes to you.

Khaled
Beirut, Lebanon

060507 - Roula

well i want to say that u r a very brave respected women specially after ur interview with this donkey at jazeera channel, but u know somethng if i were u, i would tell him live on the camera that he is a donkey with long ears cause he didn't respect women and says bad words to u and to the media ur working with.

Roula, Venezuela

060507 - Elias

Dear Mrs. Dergham

My name is Elias Lebanese but i live in Liberia , West Africa. I had just ended watching El-jazira ,the interview with you. You were great , cleaver and looked very intelligent. Mr. Talaat were well i do not wanna say ignorant he have no manner and do not know how to speak to a lady. I always listen to what you say." interviews"

Please next time make sure with whom the interview be with.

Thanks
Best Regards
Elias

060507 - Ibrahim

Dear Ms. Dergham,

I watched the recent AlJazeera program you were a part of. I commend your tolerence and your ability to put up with such low intellect and high ignorance level.

Regards,

Ibrahim
Methuen, MA

060307 - Denis

WOW!  As a "news nut" I am amazed that I saw you on an MSNBC piece today, 6/3, for the first time.  I'm an admirer of Charlie Rose also yet I have never caught you there either!  Where have I been?  I admire anyone who speaks out on the Arab/Muslim situation these days.  The current administration has put us back decades in our relationship with the Middle East!  Sadly the two that I am now familiar with are yourself and Irshad Manji; both females.  Where are the males with moderate voices?  As a "gentile" I have recently finished reading Ms. Manji's, "The Trouble With Islam Today."

I love the "hint of pink" here and the "delicate" script!  Nice touch, not over-powering!

Peace.
Denis.

052907 - Assem

Hello Ms.Raghida 
I just want to wish you a happy birth day maybe it's late but it's ok ,and i want to tell you that we love you and  so proud of you here in lebanon.God Bless you and keep on, yalla one day we hope to see you here between us in your mother country lebanon and please if this day will come i 'll get you from the air port :)

Assem, Lebanon

052007 - Camille

dear Raghida .i wait your interesting and sincere articles every friday .i wish good luck and continue like that to be a falg from the chouf to the world.

Camille, London

033107 - Ghassan

Dear Ms Dergham:

I am not sure if you will get this message, but as a person of Lebanese origin, I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much I am impressed by your intellect level as well as to voice my support of your points of view about the situation in Lebanon

Sincerely,
Ghassan

032707 - Ramsey

Dear Raghida,

Your article on the Shebaa Farms dated 25th March 07 was very precise, and showing the exact situation in our beloved Lebanon.
Thank you very much and God Bless you.

Ramsey

032507 - Mona

Dear Ms. Dergham,

I am a liberal educated Lebanese woman. I have always felt proud in having such a well balanced interesting and educated person such as yourself to represent THE lebanese woman in such high circles as the UN.
But as i saw you two days ago at Al Arabiya, i felt i just had to write and congratulate you on your brilliant performance against the Iranian speaker. I just would like to confirm, what i believe you have already heard from many sources, that you just crushed his arrogant radicalism and you made me personally proud as a fellow Lebanese and woman.

Keep up the good work,
Sincerely yours,

Mona, Lebanon, Metn

031107 - Timothy

Dear Ms. Dergham,

After coming across your website, I thought I would take the opportunity to pay you a compliment. I ve been an admirer of yours over the past several years and think you are among the most elegant, beautiful and well spoken women of our time. I ve always enjoyed the intelligence you bring to an interview and think you are simply amazing.

I m a 40 year old pilot and engineer (single) living in Michigan and just wanted to express my thoughts to you. Have a wonderful week.

Timothy
Grand Blanc, MI

020307 - R Barbi

Dear Raghida

Thanks for the article you sent . There is however tome something important to be noted
and that is the US policy , or no policy , towards the Middle east , is creating more chaos and putting everyone against each other , and here we mean , every sect against each other if possible, hence the role of Syria or Iran is in fact to deny anyone to go against this policy. The Saudi Iranian "talks" have in fact realized that the only way to minimize the damages is by keeping a direct line between them, and that info goes back to before the Lebanese July war with Israel.

The US in fact is facing a new situation ; that is of LOOSING the war in Iraq and Afghanistan, and, to a certain extent the one in Lebanon , and for Palestine it is yet to be seen , if the Fatah guys are going to follow through according to the US-Israeli plan to go ahead with a bloody civil war, something which the Saudis, Syrians and Iranians are working to avoid at any cost .

This situation of creating chaos and rejecting the formation of a Lebanese unity govt
are the results of a BANKRUPT policy of the Neocons, it is the "Revenge" of Cheney of the big loss in Congress: Our chances to get out of this mess is ONLY through the extraction of Cheniaks from the Administration ,and takeover of more moderate forces , for the sake of US national interests of the US and WORLD PEACE .

Unfortunately all Arab initiatives are looked upon by this administration as attempts by the "small" guys ( Arab leaders) whose survival depend on US support , and Israeli consent ... So Rice and others come to the region to give INSTRUCTIONS and not to listen to Arab leaders opinion.. More DEFEATS on the grounds to US and Israel are the ONLY REMEDY , and trying to strengthen alliance with Russia, China and Europe to that effect will be useful ...

R Barbi, Paris

011307 - Kim

Raghida!!! Congratulations! I love the site. Am learning so much by reading/watching your many interviews! I think your perspective on what the Bush administration is doing is so insightful, so much more so than what I'm seeing from most news outlets. I will be checking in regularly.

Kim NY, NY

011007 - SGT "E.L.F"

Madam,

Reference Saddam's botched execution;   I am in the American Army in Iraq, and have spent 14 of the last 20 years in Military Service.  From that standpoint I can assure you, the hidden reason is incompetence amongst our senior officers, a conspiracy to "cover up" their cretinous, abject ineptitude has been afoot for their entire careers.  The hidden agenda is for them to get to their pensions before they can be found out.  Seriously lady, I have been working for these idiots for many years, they were insufferable do-nothing morons when they were Majors and LTC's, we knew it would be a nightmare when some of them hung around long enough to make General.   NO Zionist machinations are necessary indeed if you have been reading the Weekly Protocols of the Neo-Elders, er...I mean The Weekly Standard you would have detected first exasperation then increasing alarm at the course of the war.  You may have also noticed some shuffling of the Flag Officer deck recently.  We will see what good it accomplishes.  

As long as Arab's are looking for the hidden meaning and the true agenda in what American's say when their isn't one, and the American's are taking what the Arab's say at face value (when no Arab would willingly share problems with a stranger) this will continue to be high tragic comedy, say a Naval Battle choreographed by Franz Kafka and Gilbert and Sullivan.  Perhaps you can suggest a title?  

Finally the emergence of the Shia Crescent stretching from Herat to Sidon is hardly something that serves our interests, whether "us" is the USA or our Zionist puppet masters (tee hee).  It's what happens when idiots are put in charge.  

When one comes across a bad situation created by the hands of men, and one struggles for an explanation and is faced of a choice between stupidity and villainy, I tend to believe the former.  Others give far too much credence to the latter.  

Cordial and best wishes for the new year,

SGT "E.L.F", Salah-ah-Din, Iraq
Address: Iraq, soon to be Salafistan

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010707 - Marcos

Hello, I have always enjoyed seeing you on television. Not just to hear your insightful opinions but also to see your beautiful face.

Your comments on the neo-cons actions regarding Iraq and the middle east are interesting, but I feel you give them and this current admin. too much credit on their abilities. Whatever occurs from the ashes of this failed Iraqi policy will not have been planned by Bush or the neo-cons. Their collective incompetence is of such a level that their planning of anything of greater importance than what type of eggs to have for breakfast is out of their collective reaches.

120806 - Rossim

The fact of the matter is that the region of the Middle East has finally come of age.   Israel and its belabored and violent existance managed to rudely awaken the peoples of the Middle East and to face what was awaiting them in a world of " the survival of the fittest"...Social Darwinism was knocking at the doors of the "East" from Palestine to Afghanistan.  Israel was already "armed" with the necessary knowledge and with the material means at hand to enable her to orchestrate and to control all movements undertaken by all the Arabs combined, individually or  collectively, inclusive of presumed hidden agendas thought to be  in existance and used by the Maronites, the Druze, the Sunnis, the Shiaas, the Orthodox and even by the ginnis which inhabited the vaves in the Middle East.   "Knowledge", it seems, is a rare commodity in the Muslim/Christian Middle East.  Knowledge of religion, of history, of cultures, of major languages, of modern literature, etc all of that, was and continues to be lacking in the Middle Eastern skies of knowledge and learning and specifically in the domain of Arab leadership and scholarship.   No Arab leader, of whatever religion or political philosophy is equipped, whether politically or intellectually, to look at the world from, or with, an enlightened and an objective perspective.  The United States, Britain and France seem to have had a monopoly over what they perceived, a long time ago, to be " irrefutable knowledge". They have not only reinvented Knowledge as it was already defined in the archives of history but  have also managed to re-create and to "re-document" history and the tools with which facts are determined, acknowledged or even authenticated. 
What we need today in the Middle East is intellectual ecumenism.  The Azhar University, The Vatican, all the major  universities  of higher learning in the East and in the West need to come together in Jerusalewm to discuss the problems of the world beginning with those problems which seem to have created a hell on earth in the Middle East.
New Knowledge is not only needed but must be practiced equitably .  Facts must be redifined as they actually exisit on the ground; fiction must be exposed and expunged.  Religion must be neutralized politicallyand philosophically and kept away from the realm of politics.  If God is One so must be the rules governing this universe and  the people who  live in it. Politics and Religion simply do not mix.  Knowledge of fact and capitalizing on falshoods must be irrevocably terminated.

Rossim Khalaf

Burr Ridge,  IL

112506 - Sharron

Comments: Raghida,

I read your article with great interest today. Many people do not understand how complex the issues are facing the Middle East and more importantly Lebanon. When I was in Lebanon, 3 short months before the war broke out, I was amazed by the resilience of the people to have overcome the tragedies of war and how far Lebanon had come. I was in awe of the beauty, not only of the country, but of the beauty of the people I met. I truly admire the role you play in bringing the news of events facing Lebanon to the world. To say there are only a few that read your articles would be so wrong. I even have a man at my work that now reads your articles weekly. He is
always interested in what is going on.

You are truly an inspiration to many people, including me

Keep up the good work.

Sharron in Plattsburgh

111306 - Patrice

Comments: Bonjour Raghida,

I am very impressed by your Website. Congratulation.
I like to tell you once more good bye in japonese : Sano....yara

Patrice

NYC

111006 - Keith

Comments: Dear Raghida

G.W. Bush is nothing in the scheme of things on this planet. He is simply an object; a target, put there to distract the hate of world citizenry. He is what we on the street call a "meatball". He is - and always has been - a monkey on a chain, belonging to his "handlers" - the jewish cabal that runs America.
His "vision" for Palestine - and, indeed, the Muslim world - is just what this cabal has programmed into him. Bush never composed an "address" in his life. Everything he says - and has said - publicly, has been prepared for him by his handlers. Think of Bush as "America" and you might get the picture.

Furthermore, the word "terrorist", as it is used these days, nauseates me. The proper term is "freedom fighter". The only terrorists in the world today exist in Washington and Israel. And, in this light, I will agree that the 9-11 attacks were, planned and perpetrated by "Terrorists".

So my master-plan for world peace is for America to remove itself - totally - from all the nether regions of the world and become "born again" - as benefactors of mankind, not the scourge of it.
And the jews?...give ALL of them a brand new home on the beautiful islands at the southern tip of South America...and KEEP them there.

Keith
CANADA

102406 - Wafa

Comments: Dear Mrs. Dergham,

Hope my e-mail finds you well and in good health.

I am Wafa ***** from Mukhtara - Lebanon. I really had a hope to meet you at the ADS Convention in Boston for which I went from Lebanon.

I am the President of a Lebanese Women NGO called" Institute of Progressive Women Union - IPW", and the responsible for the Women Affairs Delegation of the PSP
-Lebanon.

IPW is an NGO established for the women advancement in the social and economic life, based on gender equality and in accordance with the international resolutions
and declarations.

OBJECTIVES:
-Develop women educational cultural and social standards;
-Support awareness for family and childhood;
-Achieve gender equality
-Promote women participation in decision making
-Review legislation and amend laws that discriminate against Women

Network: IPW has expanded its 60 branches to cover all the Lebanese regions.

Activities: highlight the empowerment of the women and the encouragement to participate in the process of social, economic and political development and change:
-Cultural, social and political issues
-Childhood care and health
-Educational and legal
-Exhibitions and training workshops.

During the 33-days war on Lebanon, IPW, had an important role in the relief activities for the refugees who were welcomed to the Mount Lebanon Region: Chouf, Metn, and Aley.

We like to communicate with you, we express our prideful, congratulate you, wish you the best you deserve.

Looking forward to see in Lebanon, please let us know if any visit to Lebanon is at your schedule, to arrange any activity at your honor.

Thanks, best regards
Wafa

093006 - Wiley

Comments: This is something I don't understand, but I think you probably do: Why did the Palestinian people elect Hamas in the last elections over Fatah? Leading up to the elections, Abu Mazen was well on his way to negotiating a Palestinian state, and Israel was beginning to actively vacate previously occupied lands. But the Palestinian people apparently did not want this outcome, and voted decisively in favor of Hamas over Fatah.

Now Hamas has consistently and actively opposed the existence of Israel, and therefore was clearly opposed to a two-state solution.

So. Does this mean that the Palestinian people voted for Hamas because they themselves are opposed to a two-state solution, and are prepared to oppose Israel's existence and deal with the consequences of that position?

I had always thought that the Palestinian people were a victim caught between Arafat and Israel--but then when hope appeared, they walked away from it. But I probably just don't get it. I am writing you because it strikes me this is an important question.

Wiley

Glendora

092606 - Nizar

Comments: Hi

Do you think that We'am Wahhab is involved in the assassination of president Hariri?
And do you think that some paragraphs have been dismissed from the last Bramertz report?
Thanks.

Nizar  Chouf, Lebanon

090606 - Bahaa

Comments: Hello

How are you? I hope you ready my mail, Im always interested about druse and research, I found this web through search over Internet.

Question, are you Raghida that sometimes come on LBC, my mum loves you a lot & like your hair style

Bahaa, Beirut

082306 - Brant

Comments: Raghida,

As I told you, there are numerous differences that we have regarding your opinions of Israel and its pseudo-war against Hezbollah.
Lets first point out that Hezbollah has been intimidating Israel on its northern front for years under the watchful and helpless UNIFIL. They, on a daily basis taunt Israel through series of photos, enlarged, showing deceased and tortured Israeli soldiers !
This has never been reported by the press.......what a suprise !
Secondly, Lebanon had a responsibility to smoke-out Hezbollah as the cancer that it is, knowing full well that eventually, Israel would respond militarily. The fact that Israel did not do so with an iron fist has nothing to do with cowardice, but to attack Iran would have had devestating consequences in the region.
Also, it would be an education to those that dont realise that Syria sees Lebanon as part of "greater-Syria" and that Lebanon is an "un-natural" state ! (see: Jordan.........they too are un-natural)
The culture of violence and hatred towards Jews, yes, Jews (code word: zionist) the total jealousy that sucks the life out of this area is why there wont be peace until obliteration by Israel against its neighbors.
And, finally, since the UN has no "quihones" (sort of reminds me of League of Nations) and only vote with the oil-block nations,the real quest should be to invent a synthetic oil and drive the Arab economies that have only one source of trade, back to Medievel times !

Brant Strunin, NYC

081306 - Rick Francona

Comments: Raghida,

Appreciate your reporting and commentary on the Lebanon situation. Thought you might like to see yourself on Al-Jazeera's website:
http://www.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/5562312F-7BAC-4A1F-97B2-B5BDB081C7CD.htm

Your fellow MSNBC analyst,
Rick Francona

071606 - Al & Nora

Comments: Hey! Way to go, sweetheart, I knew this war would be good for something -- getting you back on MSNBC -- it was nice seeing you again. I suppose you know we are going through our own little crisis up here in the Chasm. I'm sure Nadim must have mentioned it to you. It felt strangely wonderful to see the Dergham's come through the mourners line to express their condolences -- It showed me once again there is a passion between the M*******os and the Dergham's no matter how long the time between family events. You guys are comforting much more than you know.

I hope you don't mind, hun, that I used this avenue of communication to say hello. We are just so proud of you every time you get on the tube to straighten us out on what's really happening in the Middle East.

We love you and we miss you,

Al and Nora, New York

071606 - George & Judy

Cher Raghida:

What's this I hear about you trying to be everywhere at the same time??

Listen, young lady, I know that you are trying to do your best, but your health must come first!!!!! Don't try to be too many things to to many people. As they say "slow down and smell the roses". I also know that you feel the need to help. Unfortunately there is just so much you can do and don't try to extend yourself beyond that invisible line.

Now that you been chastised, how are you?? Hope your health is great and you are reasonably happy. A word about your webmaster. Tom is super !!! I'm sure you're aware of that but it doesn't hurt for someone on the outside to say it. Keep him well and, just like you, don't let him do more than he should.

I know, it's easy for someone thousands of miles away to spout these "rules" but you know what I mean. Both of you are needed in your own way so don't try to be super-people. Other than that there isn't much left to say. I think I've covered it all.

Don't you just hate being preached to?? Sorry about that but it just shows you how much we think of you two.

Stay health and happy. Bye for now
George & Judy

060106 - Daniel

Comments: Raghida, BRAVO! Your most recent article on the need for regional support to Abu Mazen is right on target! I've been in Palestine for the last week and everywhere I hear of the need for regional pressure on Hamas and backing to the moderate voices. There is a very important role for the Arab world to play here. I applaud your insight.

A big hug,

Daniel

051406 - Jim

Comments: Dear Ms. Dergham:

I enjoy your appearances on U.S. Public Television (McLaughlin).

Jim
Dallas, Texas

042106 - Ed

Comments: Hi.

I am an American citizen living in the Midwest and I always enjoy your columns. In this neck of the woods, we are strong supporters of Israel, but at the same time respect the wishes and desires of Palestinians. We hope the two sides can live peacefully together some day. They are both very proud people.

Your viewpoint is shared by many Americans and it is refreshing to hear someone "tell it like it should be."

Good luck and continued success.

Sincerely,
Midwest fan from Illinois

040606 - Khaldoun

Comments: You are super Raghida, I am feeling happy to see that women can do all this tuff and hard job with media and specially politics.

I saw you many times on Kalam Al Nass On LBC .

I Like The Work you do , i guess you work so hard , really .

I Like To share with you some politic`s discussions , i don`t know where or how.or even if you have time,

But Keep On Touch On Kalam Al Nass Cause i like the New News You always give us about the American politic`s towards lebanon.

Khaldoun from Lebanon

040306 - Carmen

Comments: Raghida,

We are so proud of you. God Bless you.

Carmen
Lee, Massachusetts

031706 - David

Comments: Dear Ms. Dergham:

I enjoyed reading your 3/10/06 column on the vital importance of settling the Shebaa Farms ownership issue to Lebanon's national reconciliation. I just became aware of your web site this morning but will be sure to read your column on a regular basis.

Yours truly,
David

030506 - Hassan

Comments: Dear Ms. Dergham

I am very proud to read in your website about the Duruz. In this feedback I wished to inform you that My brother Adnan Kasamani of Sydney Australia is the author of few books, written especialy for the English educated Duruz in the English speaking countries.

I will be pleased to airmail copies to you for your review. I need the postal address to send these books. If you think We should have those books available in the U.S.A. for the Duruz comunity, It can be arranged to ship some to the ADS.

Thank you for your kind attention

Sincerely

Hassan

021706 - George & Judy

Comments: Cher Raghida:

Great article !!!! Why is it that some people [you] know what is going on but most do not or do not care ??

Is it so complicated that they can't see the forest for the trees??

As for the cartoons printed by the paper, I see the hand of commercialism guiding their actions. I can't think of any newspaper that doesn't print something that doesn't have for its bottom line -------profit. Boy, if I can sell more papers than Joe Blow, then I will be the leader. Another word would be greed. Look to this country if you want to see greed in action. Sure there are good and thoughtful people here, but they are overwhelmed by the greed that is all around them.

I hope that I don't sound like a bitter old man, but it does bother me and unfortunately there isn't much, as an individual, I can do. I do like to read your articles for they show that someone cares.

I don't know who found who but you have a very thoughtful and gracious webmaster in Tom. He seems to care, like you do.
Don't lose him !!!!!

Bye for now or as we French say a bientot`

George & Judy
Lovelock, Nevada

020806 - Enver

Comments: Regarding the cartoons of Prophet Muhammad, please read the article at www.twf.org/News/Y2006/0206-Cartoons.html - much of the relevant information here has not made it to maintream media.

Arlington, VA

011606 - Nayef

Comments: Raghida,

Just sitting reading your article and I want you to know that I am so proud of what you have done and what you do everyday.

May God bless you.

Love you
Nayef

Greensboro, NC

010206 - Gebran

Comments: Dear Mrs. Dergham,

Thanks for your courageous articles and commentaries and for being a great ambassador for Lebanese reporters in the US. I was shocked on how some callers insulted you on the Marcel Ghanem talk show at LBC.

Thanks for being the voice of freedom.

Gebran

123105 - George & Judy

Comments: Hi Raghida, Tom and all who labor for the truth:

Just a note to wish all of you a very Happy New Year!!!

Let us all hope and pray that the coming year will see some positive steps toward a peaceful middle east.

Sincerely,
George & Judy

120705 - George & Judy

Cher Raghida:
Thank you for answering my letter. I realize that you must be very busy, in fact too busy, but thank you nevertheless.
Yes, it is frustrating.

Hope you and all of yours enjoy the holiday season.

Stay healthy and happy,
George & Judy

120605 - George & Judy

Cher Raghida:

Just finished reading your article of the 25th of Nov. All of what you say is true and it is and will be a problem for the rest of the Arab world to help Iran. The invasion of Iraq has caused an unending problem, not just for Iraq but for the "hawks" that started it.

You mentioned some theories that are floating around. Here is mine. OIL.

Cheney and his confederates know that with controlling the oil you have power. They have more money than scruples so they seek power. By controlling the oil, you have power over quite a bit of the middle east and other countries. Power that can shape other countries the way they want to.

The Jewish money men in this country have a great influence on this country's` foreign policy. I hate to sound anti-Semitic but it does enter into ones thinking. With the power that oil brings so does corruption. Corruption in the form of being able to dictate to other countries what and when and where. If Bush is so religious and he claims to "talk to God everyday" then I'm sure it is either a one way conversation or he's not listening!!

I'm sure that God, Allah, or who ever one "speaks" to him did not tell Bush to invade Iraq and plunge this country into a war that has alienated most of the world into thinking that the US is an nation building country and it is trying to build it in the image of the US.

The US is a great country and I wouldn't want it changed, but who is to say that every other country wants to be like the US ?

Guess I've pontificated enough. Time to sign off.

Stay healthy!!!! You are one of the very few people that knows what is going on in the Arab world.

Bye for now,
George & Judy

112005 - Cyrus

Comments: Dear Ms. Dergham,

I delighted to hearing your clear and honest opinion about the Iraq war, on PBS's Mclaughen, on Sunday November 20, 2005.

Will anyone listen to pull out of the mess?

Thank you.
Cyrus

San Francisco, CA

111005 - George & Judy

Again it was such a pleasure to see Raghida on TV. She is so knowledgeable about the Middle East and it's problems. Also she is no an apologist for the US, as so many are these days. She tells it like it is and those that do not like what she says can eat crow. I was going to use a stronger expression but I'm sure you know what I mean.

This woe begotten administration could learn a lot from her, but when you talk to God everyday as Bush says he does, you don't listen to mere mortals. Tell her we still try to listen to her whenever she is on TV [which isn`t often enough]

Sincerely,
George & Judy

110205 - George & Judy

Am looking forward to the new site. We do need someone like this great lady to tell the world what is going on.

Hopefully, one day, people will listen to her, and those like her; for she brings some semblance of sanity in a world gone ----- nuts!!!!

Sincerely,
George & Judy

P.S. Tell Raghida to slow down a little.
The last thing we need is for her to get ill. (and she still has beautiful eyes!)

102205 - Tim

Comments: I just want to pay Ms. Dergham a compliment by saying that she is one of the most intelligent and beautiful women in the world today.

Sincerely,
Tim
Michigan, USA

102205 - Dwight

Comments: Hello Raghida,

No, I'm not writing to debate some issue of Middle East foreign policy. Just saw you for the first time tonight on Charlie Rose. Was completely enthralled by your intelligence, personality and beauty...such a charming and compelling package. No doubt, you're accustomed to mesmerizing male friends, colleagues, and male audiences around the globe. Your intellect is so fluid, anyone would enjoy exchanging ideas of relevance with you. Also love what you do with the English language, your articulation is so silky and rich...your mind must be beautiful. So naturally, I was smitten (yeah, I know...take-a-number).

Anyway, just wanted you to hear from yet one more guy added to your long list of adoring fans - who like everyone else - is totally impressed with you.

Dwight
Woodstock, VA

081505 - Clive

Comments: Dear Ms. Dergham:

Just read your piece (July 2004) about Sharon's devious plans for population transfer in the context of the Gaza disengagement and what will ensue, with possible attacks on Hizb'Allah, Syria or Iran. You are the only one that I have read with this perspective which, sadly, I think is bang on.

You will not be aware, but the Jewish Old Testament prophets (Amos and Ezekiel) prophesied exactly this: that Israel would wrongly deport the Palestinians into Jordan, bringing them into war with Jordan, during which the bones of King Abdullah will be burned to lime (nuclear attack?) and Israel will wrongly expand onto the East Bank and into Syria, past Damascus!

I am afraid that this about to happen.

Yours truly,
Clive Douglas Campbell

071105 - Mark

Comments: Dear Raghida I am ashamed to be an american. I have just seen you on Alan Tucker's show tonight. I have seen you on other shows and you were treated with respect and your opinion was valued. He is a total butthole to disrespect you like that.

Whenever I see you on television I know that the truth will come out.

Your observations after the bombings in London were right on point. It is the extreme side of christianity that is so evil towards anyone that doesn't agree with them. They are no better than the mullahs that control Iran. They are one and the same.

Raghida your words are getting across even to us in the Mid-West. I am african-american and christian to the bone however, I believe in the muslim people and I know that they don't agree with what is going on. You are a shinging example of that.

We are all children of Abraham and although we may not pray together, together we can pray. May Allah bless you for your work and the life you live. I saw an article where they tried to jail you and you won in Lebanon and that is why I know Allah is on your side.

Allah or God, means the same thing to me, I will stand with you if you stand with me. Children of Abraham!!


P.s. do you have any promotional items to wear because I sure would support you and I am about to get into Alan Tucker's ass for you. Sorry about the curse word but I am American after all.

Mark
Springfield, Ohio

031005 - Fridrick

Ms. Dergham,

I just watched Connected Coast to Coast and found Monica Crowley typical of the kind of opinion celebrated journalism that has blinded so many to the truth.

I thank you for you impeccable integrity in deliveirng not only a balanced perspective of the news, but an intellectual perspective as well. In my eyes, if the world had more journalists like you - the world would be truly informed....and as we both know....information is the best medicine...

Have a brilliant and blessed career and I do so enjoy watching professionalism and poise in action.

With Warmest Regards,
Siggi

030905 - Deborah

Comments: Dear Raghida Dergham,

I attended a Lebanese rally in Houston last Saturday. Children carrying Lebanese flags ran merrily through the city park, men hugged and congratulated each other, women laughed and watched their kids, and everywhere were signs and banners of hope. Some of them even thanked Bush and the USA for trying to help free their country from Syria.

At one point I began to cry. A young Lebanese man smiled at me and began to nod his head - as if to say that he understood the emotions that I was experiencing.

I thought you might want to hear this story. I remember you telling Chris Matthews that you would rather the USA not import Middle East oil but instead export our Democracy.

It was a simple idea whose time certainly has come.

Sincerely,
Deborah

022305 - Albert

Comments: Hello Raghida,

Whenever I watch MSNBC for news on the Middle East, I eagerly wait to see you give your always fair and balanced opinions on that region of the world. Your analyses are often right on the mark and your contributions to the debate over the challenges and problems confronting the Middle East are extremely valuable in my opinion.

I hope to see you again soon on television. I do have a couple of questions for you concerning Lebanon's present predicament. If there is a strong national sentiment to remove the Syrian influence from Lebanon, would it have trouble getting Lebanese Shiite support? I have read that Lebanese Shiites now make up the largest (and still growing) religious group in Lebanon and they seem to have a strong affinity towards the present Syrian regime.

I would think the removal of the Syrian presence in Lebanon would make life very difficult for the Hezbollah. Wouldn't the Lebanese Shiites in that movement resist any effort by a future Lebanese government to disarm them if they still had Syrian and Iranian support?

I hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks for listening and for your time.

Best wishes,
Albert

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Raghida, I have such good feelings about this endeavor!!

Again, congratulations, and may it become more than we can presently imagine.

Until later,
Tom

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