Blamegirl's Podcast

Issue: The Arab Spring, Syria, Iran, Israel all keep people on edge. Who's to Blame? Blame: In my second Blame Panel, we discuss issues of S.W. Asia that are troubling the world today. 1. Arab Spring - Who's to Blame? Social networking, oppressive leadership, lack of food, corruption all can be blamed. We discuss Tunisia and their new "moderate" Islamist party that has gained control of the countries. Are democracy and Sharia law mutually exclusive? Also, my guest Ed says that some societies need oppression. Are you serious? Listen in as Ed pisses blamegirl off more than once. 2. Syria - We all know regime change is imminent, so why won't Bashir al-Asaad leave? This week the Arab League suspended Syria and threatened economic sanctions. Britain and France are preparing to intervene, and we discuss whether the U.S. should help. We take bets on when and how al-Assad will leave. In a body bag, or willingly. 3. Israel vs. The World Around Them - Did Israel strike Iran? Iran says no, Benjamin Netan