Author Topic: avoiding the touch of an infidel (Read 581 times)

Gunslinger · « **on:** May 19, 2006, 07:59:05 PM »

As if we didn't need any other proof that the Iranian Govt is full of whackjobs that are out of touch with the 21st century:

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=398274b5-9210-43e4-ba59-fa24f4c66ad4&k=28534

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While the Iranian economy appears to be heading for recession, one sector may have some reason for optimism. That sector is the garment industry and the reason for hopefulness is a law passed by the Islamic Majlis (parliament) on Monday.

The law mandates the government to make sure that all Iranians wear "standard Islamic garments" designed to remove ethnic and class distinctions reflected in clothing, and to eliminate "the influence of the infidel" on the way Iranians, especially, the young dress. It also envisages separate dress codes for religious minorities, Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians, who will have to adopt distinct colour schemes to make them identifiable in public. The new codes would enable Muslims to easily recognize non-Muslims so that they can avoid shaking hands with them by mistake, and thus becoming najis (unclean).

The new law, drafted during the presidency of Muhammad Khatami in 2004, had been blocked within the Majlis. That blockage, however, has been removed under pressure from Khatami's successor, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

The new law replaces the one passed in 1982 dealing with women's clothes. That law imposed the hijab and focused on the need to force women to cover their hair in public. The emphasis on the hijab was based on the belief that women's hair emanates an "evil ray" that drives men "into lustful irrationality" and thus causes harm to Islam. The new law cannot come into effect until consensus is reached on what constitutes "authentic Islamic attire."

The world's estimated 1.3 billion Muslims live in more than 180 different countries and dress in a bewilderingly large number of styles reflecting national, tribal, ethnic and folkloric traditions. The Ethnological Museum in Tehran shows that Iran itself is home to hundreds of different styles of clothing for men and women.

According to Ahmadinejad, the new Islamic uniforms will establish "visual equality" for Iranians as they prepare for the return of the Hidden Imam.

A committee that consists of members from the Ministry of Islamic Orientation, the Ministry of Commerce and the Cultural Subcommittee of the Islamic Majlis is scheduled to propose the new uniforms by next autumn. These would then have to be approved by the "Supreme Guide" Ali Khamenei before being imposed by law.

Although the final shape of the uniforms is yet to be established, there is consensus on a number of points. The idea of adopting an Arab-style robe (known as dishdash) for men has been rejected along with a proposal that men wear a form of turban.

"Iranians have always worn trousers," says Mostafa Pourhardani, Minister of Islamic Orientation. "Even when the ancient Greeks wore woman-style dresses with skirts, the Persians had trousers. We are not going to force Iranian men to do away with trousers although they predate Islam."

What men will wear on top is not clear yet.

Some Islamic experts want a kind of long, almost European-style, jacket known as "sardari" and used in Iran for centuries. Others propose only a waistcoat.

And where have we seen this before?

Sandman · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2006, 08:01:43 PM »

That's a shame, but it's not a good reason for invasion.

Yeager · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2006, 08:17:14 PM »

Lets get Iraq up and running then have Iraqis invade Iran

Sandman · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2006, 08:25:20 PM »

Yeah! Maybe we can get them to use chemical weapons on Iran.

AWMac · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2006, 08:30:29 PM »

I can sum this "Islamic ~vs~ Christian" wanna go to War crap in two words!!!

P3N1S ENV3Y!!!

Make Love NOT War... Insurgents might have balls ...but they lack dick...
MyrterDumb? 70 Virgins in Allah's Holy Land? Hell I put up with one woman for 26 years. Imagine 70 Virgins, on the rag, Byatchin at you for all Eternity! Heaven? I think NOT! Oh and they stay Virgins... read the Torah, you don't pop the Cherries.

But then again I love Camel Toes.. Go Figure?

Mac

Oh BTW where Is Cat Stevens now? Singin "C'mon jump on the Peace Train"?

Giving away my age now... but tomorrow is just a "Another Saturday Night and I ain't got no money"

I ought to stop now cuz I'm feeling like my "Daddys best jeans, faded up to the sky.."

Those that don't remember are so "Oh so very Young"

Peace,

Mac

Gunslinger · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2006, 09:23:55 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
That's a shame, but it's not a good reason for invasion.

I'm not making a case for invasion....I would HATE to invade IRAN that would probably be 10 more years of occupation of an islamic land in wich people like me would leave there familys to support. Personally I hope deplomacy works but in that same breath I hope we don't ignore this problem untill it worses to the point that an invasion or a war is necessary.

AWMac · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2006, 09:34:01 PM »

We are already commited in the Middle East, don't fool yourself. Either we go into to this Fully and to reach the end OR we back out and had 911's all over again until we get back to where we are now.... How many troops do you want to die?

We are there now and winning... pull out and we let them come into you backyard.

Your thinking now..."Well it would never happn here where I live, we're safe"

Keep thinking that and you'll be okay. Just like all in the Towers.

Mac

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2006, 01:31:15 AM »

Actually, I DO plan for it to "happen here". Dont want it to, but I plan on it anyway.

takeda · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2006, 04:05:13 AM »

http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=6626a0fa-99de-4f1e-aebe-bb91af82abb3

It is painful watching you all be lead by the nose into another quagmire. Someone is determined to have their war and they'll have it no matter how many lies it takes. And most just take the hook for a second time as easily as the first one.

Read that crap... "they haven't done it, but they are capable of it".

AWMac · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2006, 06:55:24 AM »

5- Flamebaiting, trolling, or posting to incite or annoy is not allowed.

Momus-- · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:02:32 AM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
5- Flamebaiting, trolling, or posting to incite or annoy is not allowed.

Actually, that's an article from the outlet that first broke the story now indicating that it might be less than reliable.

Need any help removing that foot from your mouth?

AWMac · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:26:55 AM »

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Originally posted by Momus--
Actually, that's an article from the outlet that first broke the story now indicating that it might be less than reliable.

Need any help removing that foot from your mouth?

And you attempt to throw a spin on my comments to it to ridicule me?

Momus-- · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2006, 07:30:51 AM »

No, you're doing a good enough job of ridiculing yourself without my assistance. Carry on.....

AWMac · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2006, 08:48:21 AM »

aztec · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2006, 09:05:33 AM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
5- Flamebaiting, trolling, or posting to incite or annoy is not allowed.

How broad the brush of the narrow mind.

BTW Mac as much as I like Janis Joplin your qoute from Me and Bobby McGee
should be attributed to Kris Kristofferson.