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Message no. 1
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 1997 05:57:26 +0200
It is rumored, for example, that the Sayaret teams go on routine training missions into
Syria territory, causing havoc and not a few civilian deaths. The Israeli government
denies this of course. Similar incursions are also thought to be common in Palestine.
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(>) They don't contract much work out as a general rule, probably because their own
people are as frosty as they come. They do sometimes hire specialists to fill a specific
need, usually for their knowledge of the area the Sayaret op is taking place in.
(>) Emeraldeyes
Message no. 2
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 23:18:29 +0200
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(>) Just because some of the more restrictive practices have

been relaxed doesn't mean that women are really "equal"

here, especially to the more traditional, older individuals

most likely to be in positions of bureaucratic power. If

you're likely to need to talk to such a person, plan on

having an articulate male do it for you. In many cases, but

most especially legal ones, that male should be able to

quote the Quran withut using a chip - many judges feel that

resorting to such methods is a sign that the individual in

question is a non-believer and predjudice the case against

them accordingly.
(>) Asmodeus
Message no. 3
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:13:00 +0200
them accordingly.
(>) Asmodeus
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(>) The whole "veil and robe" thing is actually a pretty good deal if you're
looking to be invisible over here - and happen to be a woman - since those outfits can
conceal a manpack SAM if you don't try and run with it. Of course you need a
traditional-minded man to act as a front-man for the cover to work, but anybody worth a
damn can get around that obstacle without too much trouble. Just be sure to act
submissive, keep your eyes down when around men, and pay attention to the other
requirements of the faith.
(>) Emeraldeyes
Message no. 4
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sun, 18 May 1997 13:34:44 +0200
them accordingly.
(>) Asmodeus
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(>) Just because some of the more restrictive practices have benn
"officially" relaxed, doesn't mean that you won't see plenty of Chador-clad
wives and the like throughout the country. Women, especially, aren't really granted equal
status here much the same as they were in the United States in the 50's (1950's that is).
This is particularly true of the older, more traditional individuals most likely to be in
positions of judicial and bureaucratic power. Because of the traditional Arabic emphasis
on education, if you find that you're likely to need to talk to such a person, plan on
having a conservatively-dressed, educated, articulate male do it for you - a human if
possible. Unsurprisingly, there is a ready market of such individuals available for hire
as "translators" and "guides" for the visitor in need. Warning: In
many cases, but especially legal matters, the speaker should be able to demonstrate that
his knowledge of the Quran is innate - not chip-based. Many judges and bureaucrats feel
that resorting to artificial memory aids such as chips for such an important thing is a
sign that they are dealing with an unbeliever, or infidel, and predjudice their case and
actions against him accordingly.
(>) Asmodeus
Message no. 5
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 19:20:33 +0200
(>) They don't contract much work out as a general rule, probably because their own
people are as frosty as they come. They do sometimes hire specialists to fill a specific
need, usually for their knowledge of the area the Sayaret op is taking place in.
(>) Emeraldeyes
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(>) Did you guys know that the Israelis are actually building a temple to Jeohovah now?
And that there is two Apostles in the Church who are Jews? Watch it, people, Armaggeddon
is coming.
(>) Paradox
Message no. 6
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 03:36:12 +0200
(>) Time for a brief lesson in religion. First of all, Allah is only the Arabic word
for god. The Muslims worships the same god as the Jews and the Christians. Just a
different name. Because of this, many teachers for many years have been teaching that the
Jews and Christians are
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(>) Couldn't agree more with you. However I would call myself an expert. look out for
more stuff about the conflicts and religiouns in the middle east in my artical about
israel.
(>) Nailer
Message no. 7
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 03:40:06 +0200
The nation of Palestine is truly the odd man out in the Middle East. During the late
Twentieth Century, the fight for a Palestinian homeland had a fair amount of global
support, which eventually culminated in the Oslo Accords, with Israel bowing to pressure
and granting the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), then headed by Yassir Arafat,
much of the West Bank. This should have been the end of the conflict. But several
factors still remained. First, Israel didn't give the PLO very good land at all. Almost
no water and the land itself was largely barren. Second, the funds needed to start up a
government nearly from scratch were simply not forthcoming from anyone. And third, many
Palestinians simply wanted more. The Intifada (Arabic for
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(>) Nahha... palastine isn't an island in an ocean of enemys.... Israel is their major
enemy, others either have peace with them or are indiffrent to them.
(>) Nailer
Message no. 8
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 03:42:54 +0200
(>) Did you guys know that the Israelis are actually building a temple to Jeohovah now?
And that there is two Apostles in the Church who are Jews? Watch it, people, Armaggeddon
is coming.
(>) Paradox
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(>) Would ya cut the drek chummer, before some jewish fanatics (yes, there are also
jewish fanatics, even though not many) geek ya? there is nothing armaggeddonish about
that, even though it isn't true.
(>) Nailer
Message no. 9
From: Paolo Marcucci <paolo@*********.IT>
Subject: NAGTTW_Comment(middle-east.txt)
Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 03:50:05 +0200
The Caliphate holds enormous power in the Muslim world because it possesses both Mecca and
Medina, the two most holy places to their faith. Mecca, now encompassing the port of
Jiddah as well, is the capitol of the Caliphate. The tremendous amounts of money made off
of the Arabian and Gulf oil reserves from the last century to the present have translated
well into power as have the occult researches of ancient Islamic scholars. Caliphate
spellcasters are almost all hermetic, Islam forbidding totemic magic as idolatry.
Cyberware is looked askance at as well but tolerated as long as it is unobtrusive and
subtle. In fact, subtlety is a byword for the Caliphate, from their diplomacy to their
armed forces. The Caliphate inherited the nucleus of a fine army from the former kingdom
of Jordan and from Saudi Arabia and have a competent military, with many specialist
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(>) I used to be one of those "Advisors" from Israel in the caliphate a few
years back. I think you chummers can figure out what about. anyhows, some nice folks
there. As long as you respect their religios belifs, they don't give a drek about you.
(>) Nailer

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