Death to France!

[Patroklos]

Or maybe he just posted the thread before reading the morning newspaper, but no, what am I thinking trying to give someone the benefit of the doubt on this forum...

[DanS]

You obviously have no idea what Islam is, DanS. And you along with many others seek to constantly employ a tactic of scaremongering and derision which is frankly reflecting badly upon the nation you so dearly think is so rightious.

[Ned]

Originally posted by Spiffor
Iran needs our money as much as we need their oil. As long as the US won't normalize its relationship with Iran, the noise (from both sides) won't hinder TotalFinaElf in making profit.

US won't normalize?

[Ecthy]

Iran needs iron to build immortals. Just don't give them iron.

[Ned]

"Khatami said last week that the "hijab is a religious necessity and its restriction is a sign of a kind of extreme nationalistic tendency."

Why do French posters here deny that the head scarf is a religious necessity?

[DanS]

US won't normalize?

Good point. There were at least three times that I can remember where the US sent out feelers over the last 10 years. All were rejected after internal power struggles in Iran. The real nvtfvcks are still in charge. They weigh human life very, very lightly.

[Ecthy]

it's prohibited in Germany, that is for certain occasions. teachers are not allowed to wear it.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by DanS
Heck, France probably sent a field hospital.

Yes. And even if the regime's goons literaly spat on our boys there, I'd still support the move. No way we let innocents die for the sake of petty politics.

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Ned
Why do French posters here deny that the head scarf is a religious necessity?

Because there is a strong disagreement about it among the Muslim intellectuals, and the pro-scarf people seem not to justify it by the Quran (the message of God spoken by Mohammed), but by the Haddiths (Muhammed's own quotes that haven't been inspired by God)

[Spiffor]

BTW, this story is not the first time the radical differences between France and Iran spice up the diplomatic game. I remember recently, when an Iranian leader (I guess it was Khatami) paid a visit to France, he was warmly welcome.
But the talks completely failed because the Iranian demanded that there was no wine on the table during the diplomatic dinners. Such a breach to French protocol could not be tolerated, and the trip ended up being much shorter than expected

[Patroklos]

I am suprised he didn't demand that he have no infidels at his table, or at least that he get a gilded elevated chair to show his status as one of gods people.

BTW, what is the rule on medical drugs that alter the mind like anestesia (SP) and the like? It is obviously a technical breach on Quran teachings, but do they recognize intent at all?

-Pat

[Tassadar500]

Originally posted by Spiffor
BTW, this story is not the first time the radical differences between France and Iran spice up the diplomatic game. I remember recently, when an Iranian leader (I guess it was Khatami) paid a visit to France, he was warmly welcome.
But the talks completely failed because the Iranian demanded that there was no wine on the table during the diplomatic dinners. Such a breach to French protocol could not be tolerated, and the trip ended up being much shorter than expected

[DanS]

No way we let innocents die for the sake of petty politics.

Yes, that's how good governments act. Even most bad governments will set things aside temporarily.

[Ned]

Spiffor, but this issue of the head scarf appears to be a genuine issue among the people of Islamic faith. France has no authority to decide the issue one way or the other.

[Colonâ„¢]

Originally posted by DanS
Speaking of disasters, I'm asking myself why those in Iran are *****ing and moaning about headscarves when they have infinitely more important things to worry about right now, such as getting outside help after the total destruction of one of their cities. Heck, France probably sent a field hospital.

That irony was where I hoped this thread would be when I woke up this morning.

An even grander irony they're joining Bush in moaning about the headscarves issue in France. (sorry that was a little troll of my own )

No. What made you think that?

Well, you said:

I especially like "Death to Chirac the Zionist." Where's the love, after he was kissing so much rear end in the run up to Iraq?

By "Where's the love" you're implying "where's the muslim love", right? By "after he was kissing so much rear end" you're implying "muslim rear end" right?

Or do you have any other reason to connect Chirac's opposition to the fundie Iranian outrage on this issue aside to the fact Iraq and Iran are muslim countries? At least I have never seen any Iranian praise to Chirac for it's Iraq stance.