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Michelle Obama forgoes a headscarf and sparks a backlash in Saudi Arabia

Says the guy who agreed that Obama was destroying our friendship with England by returning an ugly bust of Churchill. Don't worry, I've come to realize your double standards. Returning a bust? Oh noes! Our relationship with England! Not following a nation's customs? Fine if it's Muslims. ;)

Didn't realize you are such a big Michelle-hater. :lol:
 
Didn't realize you are such a big Michelle-hater. :lol:

You're trying too hard. What you should be learning is that hatred of Muslims makes for strange hypocritical stances. ;)
 
You're trying too hard. What you should be learning is that hatred of Muslims makes for strange hypocritical stances. ;)

I'll learn that when you learn to stop finding racism where there is none.
 
Wait, sorry, I got lost in your comment. Are you speaking of our military? And by hats are you referring to the PC's (protective covers)?

Sorry, just trying to track.
I was in the Air Force, dood. I meant literally...hats. Yes, what you call cover.

You know...hats.

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I'll learn that when you learn to stop finding racism where there is none.

Lmao, finding racism? Nobody has even mentioned racism in this thread. Freudian slip? ;)
 
Some women are not to be messed with.. What I like about this is how black African heritage peoples are seen in Arab countries and this one threw local custom back in their face.

reminded me of this story -



Too bad Michelle O wasn't given the opportunity to drive the motorcade but I'm certainly glad she didn't stand the prerequisite 10 feet behind her man
Good for her has no obligation to cover her head
 
I am NO Moochelle Obama fan, but I detest the Saudi's and their disgusting human rights policies even more. Even though I know she did it out of ego, good for her.
 
You're kidding! As a conservative, I sure as hell do not respect Islam, the most evil ideology that has ever existed on the planet.

Did you notice how quickly everyone on the right decided it was now okay to insult allies? Or did the outrage bulb explode automatically? ;)
 
We should be thankful POTUS didn't wear bell bottoms, a tie dye shirt and 5 inch platforms.
 
I am NO Moochelle Obama fan, but I detest the Saudi's and their disgusting human rights policies even more. Even though I know she did it out of ego, good for her.

I'm going out to a tavern tomorrow for a morning whiskey, I'll be wearing a tent made by Omar.
 
We should be thankful POTUS didn't wear bell bottoms, a tie dye shirt and 5 inch platforms.

That would have been okay too. Apparently, sending a bust back to England will ruin our relationship with them, but violating cultural norms of an entire country won't. It's almost like people didn't actually get the second post in this thread. We know 11 people did. The others? Not so much.
 
I know I'm late to this thread, but this conservative applauds that she didn't wear the headscarf. It's a tricky thing, on one hand she's a visitor to another country not her own and should play by their rules, that's what good guests do. But there are some rules that we, because of our own internal rules, just cannot follow.

However, her clumsiness shows in the way she chose to do it. She should have worn a hat and explained that she was doing honor to Allah by covering her head, but would not bow to men who want only to subjugate women.
 
I know I'm late to this thread, but this conservative applauds that she didn't wear the headscarf. It's a tricky thing, on one hand she's a visitor to another country not her own and should play by their rules, that's what good guests do. But there are some rules that we, because of our own internal rules, just cannot follow.

However, her clumsiness shows in the way she chose to do it. She should have worn a hat and explained that she was doing honor to Allah by covering her head, but would not bow to men who want only to subjugate women.

It would have been funny if she had worn a University of Arkansas ball cap featuring their mascot. You know, as a token of respect.

-AJF
 
So, when they come to North America, they should take their head coverings off, right?

Are Christians offended by covered heads on women? They can't come here and stone their wives to death though, that rubs Christians the wrong way.
 
Here's how a classy first lady dresses:

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Not like the Obama's. They go to someone's funeral to pay respects, but act like a bunch of disrespectful idiots. I wonder if Barack brought his chewing gum as well?
 
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