The Malicious Tweeter and the Rational Follower

The old Arabic proverb says, “If the speaker is mad, let the listener be sane.” Here, we apply this saying to the behavior of certain individuals who target Kuwait and its people via Twitter, through writings and videos that reek of malice and hostility toward Kuwait and its citizens. Most of their posts consist of insults, defamation, false information, and fabrications against specific individuals. In reality, they are tools in the hands of a small minority who wish no peace or calm for Kuwait. You see them morning and evening repeating the same refrain: “Kuwait and so-and-so have this and that, and lack this and that.” The ordinary, decent Kuwaitis—who are very few—pass along these claims and wonder whether they are true or not. To them, I say: Do not listen to these envious, psychologically disturbed individuals who pretend to be brave and courageous while hiding in the shadows of the outside world, funded by those who pay them for their vile actions. They are, in truth, mere puppets. To these self-proclaimed heroes, I offer a simple word: The observant and reading Kuwaiti public is far wiser and more discerning than you. They follow you closely to gauge the extent of the stupidity and rudeness you display, all for a few pounds. As the saying goes, “If there is no good for his household, there is no good in himself.”

On Twitter and other social media platforms, lying about Kuwait has become rampant, driven by the pursuit of daily trends and pre-packaged hatred. As soon as someone opens the app, they encounter someone writing about Kuwait’s supposed flaws and virtues. The prevalent types of lies can be divided into three categories. First is geographical falsehoods: some claim Kuwait does not exist, as if it were a hidden island in a video game, and that its problems are countless. However, like any country in the world, Kuwait faces challenges, some of which have been resolved and others are being addressed. Second is economic falsehoods: each day brings a new rumor. Sometimes they claim Kuwait is bankrupt; other times, they allege Kuwait bought Twitter. The reality is that, thank God, Kuwait is not bankrupt, nor has Twitter become Kuwaiti property. Third is sports-related falsehoods: whenever the national team loses in any sport or competition, Twitter turns into an “analytical studio” filled with so-called experts, most of whom could not even run 100 meters. Yes, Kuwaiti sports face challenges, but they will not be solved by a clique of social media tweeters fueled by absurd hatred.

The ridiculous hatred toward Kuwait on Twitter resembles someone who despises a restaurant yet visits it daily to read the menu, photograph the food, and post about it. They write that Kuwait is small, yet dedicate to it tweets longer than a doctoral dissertation. This is the greatest proof that Kuwait is vast, by the grace of God Almighty. This reality pains many of the envious, jealous, and hired hands on social media. After all this nonsense and videos that distort and slander Kuwait, they claim they do not care. Yet, they are the first to respond to any news concerning Kuwait at lightning speed. You do not care? By God, your fuse is already burnt out.

One can even observe black comedy in the Twitter scene, which resembles a play with actors playing specific roles. The first actor spreads the rumor; the second actor believes it and reposts it; the third actor, not wanting to lag behind, cites a “reliable source,” which in reality is an anonymous account named “Abu Kadhba” (Father of Lies) managed by “Abu Lam’a” (Father of Flash). We can conclude that lying and hatred toward Kuwait on Twitter have become like memes: they repeat, change shape, and the hired hands may vary, but the spectacle remains more amusing than impactful. Kuwait remains steadfast, supported by its people and leaders, while the tweeters continue writing as if competing to see who can fabricate the most lies to earn a handful of pounds. However, they do not know or understand that “Kuwait’s caravan moves forward, and those behind it have nothing but whining and howling.” The volume of their shouting is evidence of the deep insecurity they suffer.

In conclusion, I say to my family, the people of Kuwait: O noble people of Kuwait, you are the essence and core. Your ancestors and fathers forged an honorable history during times of poverty, yet those were days of dignity and pride. You worked hard and now live in a present full of generosity. Do not let the voices of the envious and liars on Twitter or any other social media platform steal a moment of pride from you or weaken your resolve. For the envious have nothing but words, and empty words cannot shake the foundation of a nation built by men and women through diligence, honesty, love, and sacrifices, as well as our righteous martyrs over the past three centuries. More than the past serves as the best witness to Kuwait’s endurance. Since liars live in illusion, they fabricate stories and rumors because they are incapable of confronting the truth, which states that Kuwait stands tall, steadfast, and firmly rooted in the hearts of its people and friends.

Know that social media is filled with empty noise, which Kuwaitis call “clattering pots and pans in the kitchen.” This hollow clamor changes nothing in reality. The reality is that Kuwait is a country of goodness, humanity, and honorable stances known worldwide. O my family, the people of Kuwait, do not busy yourselves responding to every tweet or rumor; that is a waste of time and effort. Focus instead on what is more important, such as building a future for your children, working continuously to preserve your unity—which is the secret of our strength—and taking pride in your identity, which no envious person can tarnish and no liar can alter.

In summary, let the envious drown in their envy, and let the liars flounder in their lies, while you move forward, holding Kuwait’s flag high and proving to the world that dignity cannot be bought, truth cannot be defeated, and Kuwait will always be greater than any social media platform, stronger than any rumor, and more beautiful than being measured by biased or psychologically disturbed remarks.

Now, that’s all I have to say. All that remains is my prayer to the Lord of the Sacred House (Mecca) to protect Kuwait, its Amir, and its people from all harm and evil, and to keep the envious and liars away from them. As Kuwaitis, we will continue to recite every morning: “My country, Kuwait, is safe and destined for glory, and on your forehead, happiness rises.” Only the truth is correct.

**** A crazy citizen asks: Did the poet really say he loved the popular German dish (Schweinshaxe), which is a symbol of Bavarian cuisine? Is this true? The correct answer is that he loved the most famous Thai dish, Pad Thai. But what are you complaining about, O crazy citizen? Go away and stop your nonsense.