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$21,000 for Zionistically Correct Indoctrination
by Joachim Martillo (ThorsProvoni@aol.com)
Once upon a time Baker did say "F*ck the Jews!," but he has since been chastised and learned the error of his ways.
The care with which the Harvard Alumni Association crafted the opinion to be heard at the symposium is remarkable. Not only does the speaker list include key Obama advisor Dennis Ross, who is an important Judonian staffer lent to "guide" the US ME policy during the Clinton administration, but it also includes two Hoover institute types, of whom one (Perry) argues for pre-emptive strikes to stop threats of nuclear proliferation. The list even includes a scholar of Arabic origin, who has managed during his career studiously to skirt the Israel issue.
The attendee gets to pay at least $21,000 to be ill-informed on Middle East issues. What a racket!
| Middle East World Leaders Symposium Middle East World Leaders Symposium on Silver Wind | |||||||||||||||
| March 19–April 3, 2009 16 Days / 15 Nights | Ship Size: 300 passengers (Co-sponsored) Starting at $20,990 | ||||||||||||||
| Embark on a historic journey to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman in the spring of 2009. Discover a modern Arabia that differs markedly from Western perceptions—an Arabia of glittering cityscapes and vast deserts, where ancient traditions and a rapidly changing culture coexist in a region impacted by oil, Islam, and global geopolitical currents. This historic cruise symposium features the participation of James A. Baker III, co-chair of the Iraq Study Group and former U.S. Secretary of State. SCHEDULE BY DAY · DAY 1 Depart U.S. · DAYS 2-6 Dubai (UAE)(4 nights at Madinat Jumeirah Resort) · DAY 7 Dammam, Saudi Arabia · DAY 8 Bahrain · DAY 9 At Sea · DAY 10 Kuwait · DAY 11 At Sea · DAY 12 Qatar · DAY 13 Dubai (Disembark) / Muscat · DAYS 14-16 Muscat, Oman · DAY 15 Muscat, Oman OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS Dubai (UAE) · Healthcare City an astonishing magnet for medical tourism · Ski Dubai indoor skiing under the desert sun · Palm Jumeirah an engineering feat of startling dimensions · Sharjah Wildlife Park a safe haven for the near-extinct Arabian oryx · Al-Fahidi Fort a historic museum set in a true Dubai "antique" · Gold Souk a dazzling marketplace reached via Dubai Creek Saudi Arabia · National Museum the heart of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center in Riyadh · Saudi Aramco Residential Camp a Western compound in Middle East sands · Damman Well No. 7 birthplace of the "oil era" and modern Arabia · Jubail Industrial Complex the world's largest petrochemical complex Bahrain · Al Fateh Mosque where people of all faiths are welcome · National Museum housing ancient burial mounds and a Gilgamesh tableau · Qa'alat al-Bahrain an archaeological tell of the ancient Dilmun · Bait al Qur'an Museum a center dedicated to promoting a wider understanding of Islam Kuwait · Camel racing "ships of the desert" at top speed · National Museum rising anew from the rubble of the 1st Gulf War · Arab Fund Building a masterpiece of traditional Arabic craftsmanship · National Assembly Building by the designer of the Sydney Opera House Qatar · Al Jazeera a leading media outlet · Dune drive Qatar's spectacular rolling sand dunes · Arabian horse stables a showplace of the famous breed · Education City home to branch campuses of five universities · Sports City built to host the 15th Asian Games in 2006 Oman · Nizwa goat market a fascinating cacophony of bleating and bidding · Jabrin Castle dramatic, impressive, and superbly restored · Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque grand in every sense of the word · Beit al-Zubair Museum a treasure chest of original Omani arts and crafts · Beit al-Baranda Museum a state-of-the-art ramble through Muscat's history · Mutrah Souk silver, swords, and incense, the essence of Muscat | STUDY LEADERS James Baker (Keynote Speaker) James A. Baker III has served three U.S. presidents in a number of top U.S. government positions, including White House Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Treasury under Ronald Reagan, and Secretary of State under George H.W. Bush. During his tenure, Baker has devoted much of his time to Middle East issues. A longtime White House advisor on policy in the Gulf region, he recently served as co-chair of the Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan congressional panel convened to assess the situation in Iraq and provide recommendations for U.S. policy vis à vis Iraq. In 2006, the group published its findings in a report called The Iraq Study Group Report: The Way Forward—A New Approach. Prior to his role with the Iraq Study Group, Baker was appointed special presidential envoy for President George W. Bush on the issue of Iraqi debt. In this capacity, he traveled to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia to discuss options for the reduction of Iraq's official debt. The recipient of numerous awards for public service, Baker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1991. He has also been honored with Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson Award, the American Institute for Public Service's Jefferson Award, Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government Award, and the Department of State's Distinguished Service Award. Baker graduated from Princeton University in 1952 and received a JD with honors from the University of Texas School of Law at Austin in 1957. Larry Diamond Larry Diamond is a professor of sociology and political science at Stanford University and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. In early 2004, he was a senior advisor on governance to the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Dennis B. Ross Denis B. Ross, a former U.S. Ambassador, has played a leading role in shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East peace process for more than two decades. He assisted Israeli and Palestinians to reach the 1995 Interim Agreement and also brokered the 1997 Hebron Accord and 1994 Hebron Accord and 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty. Other study leaders include: John Edwin Mroz, Bernard Haykel, and William Perry. PRICING · Hotel stays in Muscat and Dubai (3-nights in each) · 7 nights aboard the Silver Wind, one of the highest-rated luxury ships · Optional extensions to Yemen and Israel PRICING (Per person, double occupancy)
ACCOMMODATIONS 4 nights at Madinat Jumeirah Resort, 8 nights on one of the highest rated cruise vessels afloat, the luxurious Silver Wind. The all-suite accommodations include ocean views and a wide range of features, from walk-in closets to 24-hour steward service. All bathrooms have marble tiles, shower/bathtub combinations, hair dryers, and terry-cloth robes. Of the ship's 147 suites, 111 feature private verandahs. There are six suite categories, ranging in size from the 240 square-foot Vista Suites to the 1,315 square-foot Grand Suites. The Silver Wind's venues include the top-deck Panorama Lounge, which offers lovely views, and the two-deck-high Show Lounge. And 3 nights in Oman. FOR MORE INFORMATION Please email haatravels@harvard.edu or call our office at (800) 422-1636. | ||||||||||||||
