News It’s Hard to Imagine a More Powerful Metaphor Than Building a Fence.
posted by on January 23 at 14:32 PM
Oh, here’s one: Knocking it down.
Today’s big story in the NYT stars Hamas knocking down an Israeli-built border fence between Gaza and Egypt that had cut Palestinians off from essential supplies.
The history-making quote, in my opinion, is here:
People began pouring over the fence before dawn, said one witness, Fatan Hessin, 45. She had crossed into Egypt to be reunited with a childhood friend. “I am not Hamas or Fatah, but I thank Hamas for this,” she said.
I believe they penetrated it. They didn't knock it down. Erection and penetration work better as a metaphorical couplet anyways.
Mr. President, Tear Down This Wall!
How many missiles have they fired through the hole by now?
josh, why do you think that is the history making quote? thanks!
@1
No, they definitely knocked it down, you can see pictures if you search.
They even have pics of the bulldozer.
@3,
Why would they fire missiles into Egypt?
@7
Because Egypt built a big wall along the border to prevent them from leaving.
Read the whole article.
The Israelis didn't build the wall/fence -- the Egyptians did.
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