https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/08/29/the-political-soap-opera/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:14:10 -0400<![CDATA[Two news stories illustrate how relationships can change over time as the parties finally recognize each other or themselves evolve to the point when what was once a natural compatibility becomes no longer sustainable. The Islamic intellectual Tariq Ramadan, for example, has been fired from his jobs in Rotterdam and at the Erasmus University in Holland because of his role in Iranian state propaganda. The Middle East Forum says &#8220;while the U.S. authorities now seem inclined to allow him on our shores, and Britain appears untroubled by his presence &#8211; although the UK bars his associate al-Qaradawi &#8211; the Dutch have taken action to curb Ramadan&#8217;s ambitions.&#8221;]]>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:50:54 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/08/29/the-political-soap-opera-n189036