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byronius

(7,369 posts)
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 03:32 AM Aug 2016

So then. 'Rock The Kasbah' is the best film ever made. A Post In Which I Draw The Line.

Bill Murray is Jesus Christ Returned, we all knew that didn't we. But this -- this film --

I will tell you why.

I was in Kabul in 1970. Beautiful. So much Human, you would love it.

I was in Tehran, on the roof of the American embassy, where I watched a Peter Graves film.

Beautiful. Classic. The Vista. So many Humans.

I have kissed an Arabic girl. Her name was Jameelah Abuhamdiyah. She tasted like --

Beautiful. And Smart. I loved her.

This is what I will tell you: I have shared their food. They have been my best friend. They are so absolutely Human --

Beautiful Humans. Us. They are us. You may not see it, because Sheboygan is SO FAR AWAY. But they are Beautiful, they are Us, and we all need each other. Every Last Soul.

You know what I mean, you of this place. Separateness is an illusion, upon which feeds hatred and fear. But there is no such thing.

To many in Sheboygan, it's just a movie. To me, it's Jameela, and Danny Malik, and Nadim Nasir, and the Bedouin kids I got in a rock fight with, and made peace with, and ate their strange fruit in a T-shirt streaming with blood. They are full of love, and they are amazing.

There's a concept -- a saying, from someone somewhere -- every enemy is a friend you haven't met yet. Well, I sanction that, and more.

Good people are everywhere. And everywhere, they are challenged and beset on all sides by Trumplings. And you know Exactly of which I speak.

And we all need each other. And we are all Beautiful. And there will come a day --

When we shall overcome. And when we do, We will do it together.

And it will be Beautiful.

السلام. Peace upon us all, everywhere, all over the Earth, this very night.

I go to walk my dog now. And I will think of all of you.

Gorgeous Humans. Arise. Shine.

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So then. 'Rock The Kasbah' is the best film ever made. A Post In Which I Draw The Line. (Original Post) byronius Aug 2016 OP
It is a good film and it sounds like you experienced similar enlightenments aikoaiko Aug 2016 #1
I tutor English to Syrian refugees. It is a great experience. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #2
couldn't agree more....the movie & its message.....the music, the actress, her singing.... Gabi Hayes Aug 2016 #3
K and R RapSoDee Aug 2016 #4
And a beautifully written post. Very moving. Thank you. justhanginon Aug 2016 #5
Glad you had wonderful experiences in that part of the world! Lucky Luciano Aug 2016 #6
Beautifully written post. LiberalLoner Aug 2016 #7
Separateness is an illusion . Peace to all and a good day to you ! Person 2713 Aug 2016 #8

aikoaiko

(34,127 posts)
1. It is a good film and it sounds like you experienced similar enlightenments
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 03:46 AM
Aug 2016

I applaud you and Bill Murray.
 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
3. couldn't agree more....the movie & its message.....the music, the actress, her singing....
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 05:24 AM
Aug 2016

compelling, beautiful, inspiring, even......a throwback

I posted at thread about, but not nearly as affecting as yours

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no actual vid I could find. watch the movie!.......such a wonderful voice

Lucky Luciano

(11,242 posts)
6. Glad you had wonderful experiences in that part of the world!
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 08:25 AM
Aug 2016

I have travelled to Morocco and Egypt. In Egypt, I was with my Egyptian-American high school friend and stayed at his father's place (he retired to Egypt where his American income made him live like a king) - great trip.

Morocco was much different. I was not insulated from the hustlers. No matter where we went - no matter how far from tourist sites we went, we could not get rid of the people trying to make 10 cents off of us. Pests. My girlfriend was crying by the end of the week because she couldn't take the people there another second. When we landed in Spain for the second leg of our trip, she practically kissed the ground and was thrilled to be back in civilization! I could go back to the region, but you have to be very low key and incognito so you can blend in better and avoid the pests (my now wife is Japanese and they are big time targets there since they pay full price for things with no negotiation) - I just like exploring even with the inconveniences.

LiberalLoner

(9,761 posts)
7. Beautifully written post.
Sat Aug 27, 2016, 08:44 AM
Aug 2016

I spent a magical year in the northern Sinai. I grok what you wrote. Beautiful people. The food, the music, the tea, the turquoise skies and golden ground....oh everything...never felt so at home, before or since. So so human. And wonderful.

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