Posted by Jeff from bgp01107368bgs.wbrmfd01.mi.comcast.net (68.42.59.180) on Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 4:32AM :
In Reply to: Another archived picture & post... posted by Jeff from bgp01107368bgs.wbrmfd01.mi.comcast.net (68.42.59.180) on Sunday, February 24, 2002 at 4:28AM :
Shrouds
Posted by parhad on September 05, 2001 at 16:18:13:
This was one wall. The figures remained covered in shrouds from the time I set them up till Sunday evening. I attached excerpts from the article David provided.
People read them. I was told by two people that they very much appreciated the gesture...that's all it was. They had a Genocide conference I couldn't attend. At that
conference they went back to 1933 and Simele...and back even further and further...all the while not a word was said about the Genocide being committed against
the Assyrian people of Iraq, ALL OF THEM, by the United States government. Collectively, the people at that conference were indirectly involved with extreme
acts of inhumanity towards the people and the land of BetNahrain WHILE THEY SAT THERE.
I don't know of anyone who complained about this, or the shrouds. You could be "wise" and assume I found an excellent marketing technique to hawk my goods
with.
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Release our hostages
Posted by Ir@qi on September 05, 2001 at 23:55:25:
In Reply to: Shrouds posted by parhad on September 05, 2001 at 16:18:13:
It is sad to see parhad statues covered and tided up, and then to know that the Assyrians, and other people were not given a chance to see them, enjoy them, and
learn from them, and then they are thrown into a dungeon, like trash. These statues were supposed to be re-born on Sunday night, until a squad of free expression
bouncers,
decided that they are the law of the land, the law of the hotel and the law of the convention.
Yes these statues are hostages, they are as alive as many people you see walking on foot, actually they have more to tell, to educate, and to benefit than many real
worthless humans whom you see every day in bars, and even in high class parties.
I know a women married to a rich man whose only mission and achievement in life is to spend her husband money. Wouldn't you say a statue is more useful than her.
Who has the right to punish these statues ? to punish our history, to punish our pride, just because they got personally upset with the hand which made them.
Assyrians came from all over not just to listen to songs, and dance or see Jaki Christmas tree dress, they came to be in touch with identity, history, their people, and
their creativity. parhad statues would have given them much of that, and some more. Jaki may own the hotel, but she doesn't own the Assyrian people who were
there, this was not her private cocktail party, these people came to an "Assyrian convention", to see not Jaki, but Assyrian things including Assyrian art, uncovered,
and free, and not tide up behind a divider.
More over these statues carry a positive massages about Assyrians to none Assyrians, these songs and dances (as much as I like them) do not.
parhad had gone out of his way to bring out this positive message for the Assyrian, he gave his money, time, sweat, and feelings to make them, he was carrying these
statues and hurt his back, and he put up with " BS" from the convention people, and I know his type, he can stand back pain, but not "BS".
I suggest that parhad put up that picture of his tide up statues on the web page entrance, until they are released, and shown to the Assyrian people in the next big
Assyrian meeting, or placed in Chicago, or SA.... (that is when they are really free.
I think an attempt is being made to trap parhad, and he should be carefull.
First they involved other people like Alphonso, and the hotel security...so they will say "well it was not just us who were against him", and these people who are
involved will help spread misinformation.
Second they involved the police, this way it will be between parhad and the police, and they are out of it, and it is hard to win against the police, and will be unwise
to try to challenge them.
They also brought in this the hotel, because the hotel has many resources, and a deep pocket, again I do not think parhad should challenge the hotel, except legally,
and after consulting with his attorney.
It is all in an attempt from the people who screwed this up to divert responsibility.
They have wasted parhad opportunity to show his creations, they have wasted his time which he could have been using to make more creations which would have
helped all of us.
I think it will be wise of these people to settle with parhad and stop any further damage, I thing they will show more character, and a real leadership if they admit the
wrong, and fix it.
: This was one wall. The figures remained covered in shrouds from the time I set them up till Sunday evening. I attached excerpts from the article David provided.
People read them. I was told by two people that they very much appreciated the gesture...that's all it was. They had a Genocide conference I couldn't attend. At that
conference they went back to 1933 and Simele...and back even further and further...all the while not a word was said about the Genocide being committed against
the Assyrian people of Iraq, ALL OF THEM, by the United States government. Collectively, the people at that conference were indirectly involved with extreme
acts of inhumanity towards the people and the land of BetNahrain WHILE THEY SAT THERE.
Re: Release our hostages
Posted by parhad on September 06, 2001 at 00:44:59:
In Reply to: Release our hostages posted by Ir@qi on September 05, 2001 at 23:55:25:
It's ironic. I covered them myself for the first few days to make a point. They were very dramatic and it seemed to increase people's curiosity. I really didn't know if I
would uncover them myself on Sunday. Then I did and they were covered again by the Hotel security people and walled off. The Art in this case seems to have been
in the entire exercise, as if they all worked with me, though unknowingly, to tell a complete story.
I've been advised to "nicely" ask for the atatues back. Since they don't really belong to me, I will. I'll call the Hotel tomorrow. The General manager tried to "scare"
me by saying the police would confiscate them...you can put that down to Jackie's telling him what a bunch of louts and fools we are...as if I believed the police run a
moving service for the hotel...probably rake the leaves outside for them too.
There is nothing more satisfying than watching a superior white man's face fall in when he gets told off by a "darkie"...they look so hurt.
I can't share much more of what is happening right now, but will do so first chance I get...no matter which way it goes. Sometimes you win just by fighting. We are in
many ways hopelessly outnumbered and disadvantaged. But no one else has the Heritage we do,,,I don't mean CHURCH fathers!!! It might take us 100 or 300
years to build our strength, but I know I'll do my part...that's all I have to do....MY share.
When I lie down to die, I'll know something and have something few people will ever have the luck to be.
Re: Release our hostages
Posted by Ir@qi on September 06, 2001 at 01:26:51:
In Reply to: Re: Release our hostages posted by parhad on September 06, 2001 at 00:44:59:
parhad, Your mother must be over 70, keep her away from all this emotional pressure, I am sure she is as strong as Sumuramat was, it shows in you, but still these
bad acts upset me, and I am so distant from it all.
I am sure you will win even if you lose. Keep your calm, play it cool, and do not rush. Time and virtue is on your side
-- Jeff
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