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Egypt women protesters forced to take 'virginity tests'

Yes. when liberals say you shouldn't paint 1.4 billion with the actions of a few asshole dictators and their henchmen, clearly liberals are defending every action taken by every Muslim, including terrorism!!!

*sigh* Time and time again I'm reminded that absolutism is a core pillar of the conservative mind.
 
Determining if the hymen is intact or not.

The problem with such a “test” is that a hymen can tear for reasons other than copulation.

It better not in Egypt.
 
Of course that "virginity tests" are a horrible thing but this is minor in comparison to the kind of atrocities that are commited all through the middle east. It's an entirely diiferent culture and way of thinking in the middle east and im talking about the most poverty stricken parts. I once saw a man kill his little sister over a pop tart in Baghdad. However, her death was probably not intended, he did strike her with the rock. Now i have got many other examples that I'd rather not use but my point is this: That part of the wolrd is primal at best. Now the oil rich places like Saudi Arabia are not as bad but theres alot of behind the scenes action that isn't seen. Do I think we should do something about it? No, we need to become energy independent so we can get out of the part of the world ENTIRELY!
 
How unfortunate. These are the events that make me worry about the final outcome of our efforts in the greater middle east.

We should do the more long-run efficient method; acquire them. :lol:
 
Such an impressive breed and culture in that Middle East.

:roll:

I was going to post a sarcastic picture of a race card, but all the google results were racist. Oh well.
 
The list of examples of the leftists engaging in political romances with tyrants is long:
--snip--
Why?

Before you posted this, you did google to see there weren't any examples of rightists in political romances with tyrants?
 
This story about the Egyptian military humiliating women democracy protesters is in no way a partisan issue and those who would attempt to make it into one demonstrate their indifference to human suffering and disregard for equality and liberty, American foundational values. These provocative opinions are symptomatic of a deep seated desire to invent political advantage in every fanciful way imaginable, no matter how bogus. It is contemptible.
 
I never thought I'd ever agree with Chappy, but he's right. The abuse of women in Egypt is not a partisian issue. Shame on those who are trying to make it one.
 
I never thought I'd ever agree with Chappy, but he's right. The abuse of women in Egypt is not a partisian issue. Shame on those who are trying to make it one.

It would seem to be a partisan issue for groups like NOW.

They were happy to support Bill Clinton with his issues but are silent on the treatment of Muslim women.
 
I know your type. The middle east didn't even exist to you until your holy GOP leaders told you to care, and told you who the new enemies were. You probably couldn't even find Egypt on a map (and maybe you still can't).



There are plenty of valid critiques of certain middle eastern countries and I am a proponent of many of them. That I don't see the world in black and white terms as you do is rather pleasing to me. You are a woefully misguided soul when it comes to politics, I'm afraid, and a tiresome little creature to boot.

Where are the Good Muslims? Why arn't they actively condemning and making change in Islamic countries!?

i think there should be lot more Islam people criticizing the extremist that are corrupting their religion.
 
Where are the Good Muslims? Why arn't they actively condemning and making change in Islamic countries!?

i think there should be lot more Islam people criticizing the extremist that are corrupting their religion.

My question is, how do you know they aren't?
 
Where are the Good Muslims? Why arn't they actively condemning and making change in Islamic countries!?

i think there should be lot more Islam people criticizing the extremist that are corrupting their religion.

What makes you think they are 'corrupting their religion"?

What you see is what you get. It hasn't changed. It's just that it had one time been easy and safe to ignore.
 
yesterday:

Egypt is disintegrating socially and its economy “is bust,” said Mohamed ElBaradei, the former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency and possible candidate for the Egyptian presidency.

“Right now, socially, we are disintegrating,” ElBaradei said on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” scheduled to air Sunday. “Economically we are not in the best state. Politically it’s -- it’s like a black hole. We do not know where we are heading.”

ElBaradei said many Egyptians don’t feel secure as the country struggles to create a new government after former president Hosni Mubarak was forced from power by protests earlier this year.

“People do not feel secure,” ElBaradei said. “They are buying guns” to protect themselves, he said.

He also expressed concern about the influence of the Islamic group the Muslim Brotherhood, which has had longer to organize than other nascent political contenders. ElBaradei said the election may slip to next year given the uncertainty.

ElBaradei said the Egyptian economy is suffering from no investment, inflation, a budget deficit and lack of tourism. He urged more outside investment in the country to spur an economic recovery.

The number of tourists visiting Egypt slumped by about 60 percent in March from a year earlier, after the popular uprising against Mubarak, according to the Cairo-based government statistics agency. Tourists’ spending fell to $352 million from $1 billion, it said.

In addition to lost tourism revenue, factory output has been hit by strikes and near-daily protests since the uprising, many demanding wage increases. Growth may slow to 1 percent this year, the lowest rate in almost two decades, the International Monetary Fund has said.

ElBaradei: Egypt is 'disintegrating' as to... JPost - Middle East
 
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