First Lady sticks it to the Saudis

[shagster01]

There was controversy in Saudi Arabia when Michelle Obama refused to cover her head, and even wore pants, while on a condolence visit after the death of the King Abdullah.

Some reports are even saying state TV blurred her out.

Story here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/27/michelle-obama-headscarf-saudi-arabia_n_6559124.html

This is what she wore:

As opposed to what Bush wears when he goes there:

. . . And does when he goes there. . .

Who is accused of being Muslim/Muslim lovers?

 

[bybee]

There was controversy in Saudi Arabia when Michelle Obama refused to cover her head, and even wore pants, while on a condolence visit after the death of the King Abdullah.

Some reports are even saying state TV blurred her out.

Story here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/27/michelle-obama-headscarf-saudi-arabia_n_6559124.html

This is what she wore:

As opposed to what Bush wears when he goes there:

. . . And does when he goes there. . .

Who is accused of being Muslim/Muslim lovers?

You are comparing apples and oranges. You are too intelligent to throw out this comparison for our consideration.

 

[resodko]

Some reports are even saying state TV blurred her out.

i wish our news organizations would blur her out

 

[rexlunae]

There was controversy in Saudi Arabia when Michelle Obama refused to cover her head, and even wore pants, while on a condolence visit after the death of the King Abdullah.

Some reports are even saying state TV blurred her out.

There were some reports that seemed reliable that said that it wasn't true that Saudi TV blurred her out, but that it had been done by whoever uploaded it to YouTube. Also, did you notice the other woman behind her, also uncovered and wearing a business suit? It can't have been *that* outlandish in the setting.

 

[annabenedetti]

There were some reports that seemed reliable that said that it wasn't true that Saudi TV blurred her out, but that it had been done by whoever uploaded it to YouTube. Also, did you notice the other woman behind her, also uncovered and wearing a business suit? It can't have been *that* outlandish in the setting.

That's correct, according to WaPo. They also posted the video, and in the part I viewed, I counted three other women without headcoverings. Frankly, I wouldn't have minded either decision, I think there's good reasoning behind each. Either simple respect for another country's customs (when in Rome...) or an equally respectful decision to keep her own custom.

 

[Lexington'96]

If only they could stick it to the Saudis where it would really matter, by refusing to give them aid.

 

[resodko]

If only they could stick it to the Saudis where it would really matter, by refusing to give them aid.

what kind of aid did you have in mind?

 

[bybee]

That's correct, according to WaPo. They also posted the video, and in the part I viewed, I counted three other women without headcoverings. Frankly, I wouldn't have minded either decision, I think there's good reasoning behind each. Either simple respect for another country's customs (when in Rome...) or an equally respectful decision to keep her own custom.

Well said!

 

[resodko]

... I counted three other women without headcoverings.

betcha they weren't black :banana:

 

[bybee]

betcha they weren't black :banana:

What has that got to do with anything?

 

[resodko]

it should be obvious :idunno:


the only reason to criticize bammy's baby-momma is if one is racist

 

[bybee]

it should be obvious :idunno:


the only reason to criticize bammy's baby-momma is if one is racist

Now that's just plain silly talk....

 

[rexlunae]

That's correct, according to WaPo. They also posted the video, and in the part I viewed, I counted three other women without headcoverings. Frankly, I wouldn't have minded either decision, I think there's good reasoning behind each. Either simple respect for another country's customs (when in Rome...) or an equally respectful decision to keep her own custom.

Yeah, I would have been fine with either. It's her body and her choice, though it is unfortunate that it is only her status as a foreign dignitary that affords her the choice.

 

[bybee]

Yeah, I would have been fine with either. It's her body and her choice, though it is unfortunate that it is only her status as a foreign dignitary that affords her the choice.

Indeed!

 

[Totton Linnet]

Course if it is true that she's really a feller...she/? was dressed appropriately....

 

[Angel4Truth]

There were some reports that seemed reliable that said that it wasn't true that Saudi TV blurred her out, but that it had been done by whoever uploaded it to YouTube. Also, did you notice the other woman behind her, also uncovered and wearing a business suit? It can't have been *that* outlandish in the setting.

Some reports are even saying state TV blurred her out.

Story here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/27/michelle-obama-headscarf-saudi-arabia_n_6559124.html

:shock: you mean the huffington post lied about her being blurred out?

 

[shagster01]

:shock: you mean the huffington post lied about her being blurred out?

No. Huffington post didn't mention it. Other sources did.

Read the article.

 

[Angel4Truth]

No. Huffington post didn't mention it. Other sources did.

Read the article.

Why would i need to, you said it and immediately after said read more here, so you added to what the article said in a way that it makes the reader believe the article said that?

You should give your own personal comments after the article, so you dont attribute your comments to them. Thanks for clearing up though that what you said wasnt accurate.

 

[shagster01]

Why would i need to, you said it and immediately after said read more here, so you added to what the article said in a way that it makes the reader believe the article said that?

You should give your own personal comments after the article, so you dont attribute your comments to them. Thanks for clearing up though that what you said wasnt accurate.

I'm sorry if it was confusing.

 

[Angel4Truth]

I'm sorry if it was confusing.

Thanks, but michelle didnt stick it to them, hillary did the same thing in 2012.