The two phenomenon are not connected in my mind. I have a weird chivaltry for Yoshie (also).
I also read Samir Amin's critique, which I thought was excellent. Since I agreed and learned something, there didn't seem to be much to say.
I also thought it would interesting to hear what Yoshie would have to say about such a critique... as long as she wrote it and didn't just post something from the Iranian Islamic whatevers.
CG