... "" (Edward W. Said, Orientalism). The term, "Orientalism," has been used for centuries by scholars, historians, and librarians alike in reference to the Middle East and the Near East. More often than not, this reference would be used under the topics of art and literature by the Western world. ... still the hegemonic state in the West carrying the burden of colonization, and is most certainly equally responsible for Western influence that has rattled the Middle East and North Africa today. We have already established a foundation on an aspect of Said's Orientalism centered around early We...

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... , the Spanish-American War, the defeat of Native Americans and other past glories, including the invasions of Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, (when looking at this lets all ask how did this man get voted into office). How does Bush plan to seed Iraq with democracy? He and his administration have not offered any specific plans. It may well ... military officials in the field have to deal with an ongoing rebellion it will be even more difficult for them to create basic democratic structures. Judith Kipper, director of the Middle East Forum, has suggested that if Sad...

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