November 27, 2007
Bethlehem 2007 A.D.
"The birthplace of Jesus is today one of the most contentious places on Earth. Israelis fear Bethlehem's radicalized residents, who seethe at the concrete wall that surrounds them." (Did you just ask for bonus links? Here is a look at the wall surrounding Bethlehem, here is Kenny Rogers singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and here is a version by Robin Trower. All bonus links YouTube.)
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Irony that he probably wasn't born there, if he was born at all.
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I'll see your Kenny Rogers and raise you a Cliff.
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I have a journalist friend who says that in Bethlehem you can get the best falafel and houmous in the world. They keep sending her out there at Christmas to do the "things still suck in Bethlehem" story.
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My friend from Jerusalem said that when he was younger, it took 10 minutes for he and his parents to drive to Bethlehem. Now it takes 1.5 hours. He's going again this year - they go for Christmas. I wonder if he will be allowed in.
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No matter whether you believe Jesus born there, or anywhere, this is so sad.
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nativity scene, from polychrome's christmas kitsch post.
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Banksy goes to Bethlehem.
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Surely Bethlehem came to Banksy?
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Sic Transit Gloria Banksi