Wow. I knew kids weren't getting much in the way of civics education, but I really didn't think it was this bad.
Wow. I knew kids weren't getting much in the way of civics education, but I really didn't think it was this bad.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
Last edited by Abbey Marie; 04-10-2007 at 04:38 PM.
After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown
“Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
-Abbey
I didn't call for anyone's head on a platter. I said IMO her trip was unethical. If Repulican representatives did it against the President's wishes, and in contradiction to current foreign policy, then the same applies to them with one exception:
She's the brand name, and she's the leader. With greater power comes greater responsibility.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
I don't disagree that Iran is and has been our enemy and no one disagrees that Israel attacked one of our ships during a time of war. Shit happens. They apologized.
When you discover an inexpensive alternative fuel source, be sure and let the government know so we don't have to deal with the Saudis anymore.
“When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edumnd Burke
Actually, I figure it is appropriate. The hijab is a cultural affect only. Yes, it has roots in Islam, but the hijab is literally a cover whereas teh khimar(sp?) is the actual veil. It's no more offensive than the tradition among a number of Christian denominations which insist women wear skirts or dresses rather than jeans.
IMO, when traveling it is proper to observe the basic customs of your host country, just as you would observe your host's rules when in their house. It's a matter of courtesy. Now if you're not comfortable with your host's customs, you should discuss it beforehand, and decide whether you want to visit or not (if your host insists you adhere to their traditions).
So I don't have a problem with Condi Rice, Laura Bush or Nancy Pelosi for wearing the hijab while visiting in the Middle East.
(I still think that Pelosi stepped over her authority while on her trip, but that's a different aspect which should be discussed separately.)
“Liberalism is totalitarianism with a human face” - Thomas Sowell
“What "multiculturalism" boils down to is that you can praise any culture in the world except Western culture - and you cannot blame any culture in the world except Western culture” - Thomas Sowell
Iran WAS our enemy 27 years ago.
Pelosi's trip is pale in comparison to many, many other GOPers and Dems alike who actually did interfere in our foreign affairs.
Singling out Pelosi while ignoring dramatically more blatant offenses, like the Iran contra afair is crap.
And Cuba's revolution including Castro were our ALLIES until we abandoned Castor's revolution in mid sentence.
Kewl, so when our enemies with oil attack us directly, on our soil, we make up and hold hands with them...When you discover an inexpensive alternative fuel source, be sure and let the government know so we don't have to deal with the Saudis anymore.
But when freinds with oil don't attack us we invade their nations and occupy them into complete destruction.
Very logical, reasonable, and natural.
I am surprised I never really understood our methodology until now
"I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is."
~Albert Camus