The Unknown Poster

That is not true. But it's an intriguing narrative.

Yeah wonderful treatment of women in Muslim culture and we should embrace it because....it's their culture? Because the women are either fearful, manipulated or brought up to accept that they are not equal? Sorry I disagree strongly. This isn't the issue in question but clearly we must explain how women are viewed in that culture before some people here will understand why "it's their beliefs so it's ok" doesn't fly. http://freebeacon.com/culture/the-truth-about-women-in-the-middle-east/ In 2012, Mona Eltahawy published an essay in Foreign Policy magazine, ‘Why Do They Hate Us?,’ that drew attention to the unequal and precarious position of women in the Middle East and North Africa. Eltahawy argued that in the Muslim world women are treated like animals by men who disdain and fear them. In the wake of the Arab Spring, she called for a shift in focus from political leaders who oppress their citizens to the men who oppress women in the streets and at home. Her words prompted angry responses from many on the Left who are loath to blame one religion or culture for this miserable state of affairs. Eltahawy’s new book, Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution, expands this theme. The book more thoroughly addresses the reality of women’s lives in the Muslim world and advocates for a sexual revolution there. Combining her own experiences growing up in Egypt with examples of injustices across numerous countries in the region, Eltahawy paints a picture of a world that is dangerous and unjust for women, and covers issues such as veiling, virginity, rape, harassment, domestic abuse, and equal representation before the law. Veiling has received the most attention in the West, and especially France, where it has been hotly debated. The policy of laïcité has led to the banning of veiling in government buildings there, including schools. Eltahawy’s own decision to veil came as a teenager, when, while on the hajj, she was repeatedly groped by strangers. Her shock and horror led her to believe that if she covered herself she would be protected from sexual harassment. As she got older she convinced herself she was expressing her feminist right to choose the veil. Today she sees this logic for what it is: “To claim that the wearing of the niqab is a feminist issue is to turn feminism on its head.” She points out that for many women throughout the world, veiling is not a real choice because of pressure and threats from family, friends, regimes and strangers on the streets. But the issue of veiling in the Muslim world often overshadows the far more serious problems of harassment, rape, and domestic abuse. According to a UN report, 99.3 percent of Egyptian women reported being sexually harassed, with 96.5 percent saying the harassment included physical contact. Eltahawy calls the public space “uniquely dangerous” for women in the Middle East. This was demonstrated during the Arab Spring protests in Cairo’s Tahrir Square when numerous women, including Eltahawy, reported being sexually assaulted both by military officials as well as by fellow protestors. In this way, women are pushed from public spaces into the home, allegedly for their own protection. But it is here that they often face the most danger. More than 40 percent of women from Egypt, Tunisia and Lebanon—purportedly the most progressive states in the region—have reported being victims of violence in the home. Because personal status laws tend to be based on sharia in these countries, women often face difficulties having charges brought against their spouses. At the time of this writing, only Jordan, Mauritania, and Tunisia have laws that address domestic violence, although Eltahawy argues that they are rarely enforced. Eltahawy describes the horrifying reality in the Middle East, where rape victims are often more stigmatized than rapists, and where women can be punished as “fornicators” under the zina, the part of Islamic law that has to do with unlawful sexual intercourse. Perhaps most upsetting is the prevalence of rape victims who are persuaded to marry their rapist. This is done so the rapist avoids facing charges, and the woman can restore honor to her family by keeping the loss of her virginity linked to only one man. This puts women in the often dangerous position of either marrying the man who attacked them or facing honor crimes, possibly murder, at the hands of family members.

But see, that's just it. That's your belief, not theirs. They believe in covering up, it's their choice. If you ask the women they will even tell you that that's what they believe in. You can call it offensive all you want, but it's what they believe in.You may think it's ok for women to walk around half naked. In their eyes that's not right, and covering up women helps them to not sin by lusting after women, especially ones that are married. You're right. It's either covered complete or half naked Can't even discuss with logic like that. If you think the way women are treated in some middle eastern cultures is oky based on "that's their believe" I'm sorry, you're wrong. But regardless that should not be permitted here. But this not the issue. Because women are free to cover their faces here. That's not the issue. So let's not have a debate where one side is arguing something different.

Lol BB1. I would say women having zero choice one subject makes the face/body covering an oppressive thing. Personally I believe in equality. You don't have to agree though. That's your right. Gullible is believing in the big bad conservative boogeyman.

I don't know. Burmi has been so good. Wouldn't mess with it. Petan is a rookie.

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National Post After a marathon campaign that featured strong debate on issues ranging from the economy to wearing the niqab, Mainstreet’s numbers indicated that the desire for change among the electorate was finding a home in the Liberal camp, as support for Tom Mulcair’s NDP faded. Among the poll’s main national findings: — The Liberals had the support of 38 per cent of Canadian voters who had made up their mind or were leaning in one direction. — The governing Conservatives were running second, with 33 per cent of the decided and leaning vote. — The NDP was well back, with 21 per cent. — The Green party had five per cent, while the Bloc Québécois, running only in Quebec, had four per cent.

I never claimed to be an expert on those same things so let's not hold my opinion up as more deserving to tear down because you think I think im an expert. It's common sense to me. If it's not common sense to you I guess that's what they call a difference of opinion. But you think your position is weightier. And that's fine. Why would the government appeal a decision they would likely lose? Because they feel strongly about it. Id wager most appeals are losses. Why do people Appral anything? Bexajse tjeu feel strongly about it. becaude they feel its worth trying. Because they feel it's worth generating public discussion. You can disagree with the government. That's your right. Majority of Canadians seem to agree on this issue. But it's the governments right to appeal and to take forth an issue they feel strongly about. That's their role as government. Governments are elected. Judges aren't. If also called this whole thing a red herring anyway. It's not nearly worth the print it's getting. And I believe strongly in the rights of people to do as they please. But I think the government is correct on this issue and that is taking a stand against offensive cultural practices and symbols of oppression that should not be supported in Canada. You're free to disagree.

I'd love to keep Buff. But my "trade Buff" position comes from the fact that we are silly to sign him for more than 3-4 years and I cant see him giving us a 3-4 year contract. If the option is 6+ years or trade him, then trade him because he has high value right now and will bring back some goodies. But if he'd sign shorter, I'd be open to that. The problem is he'd probably want $8m+ per year to sign shorter. And while I'd be willing to pay him higher dollars for shorter term, we have to resign Trouba, Scheif, Lowry next season and after hopefully signing Ladd, we have to watch our pennies.

It's not that fans want buff gone. It's being realistic about oir salary structure, ice time and buff's age and conditioning. If buff signed a 3-4 year deal at $6-ish per we'd probably sign him right now. But this is his opportunity to cash in big time. He's at his peak. And if his agent is smart he's leveraging a desire to get buff for his peak years against having to take him for a couple of downside years too. He's probably asking for $7-8m per over 6-7 years. If you want 4-5 years it's over 8. But we shall see how much buff wants to be here as far as accepting a discount down the road. Problem is if there is no extension by February why would buff or Ladd sign then? They would have to love winnipeg to give up the chance to be wined and dined in free agency.

Petan gets first PP unit time. He played just over ten minutes. So he's getting his ice time when the team is doing well. I wouldn't mind seeing him swap with Perrault a couple of shifts though.

He either thought buff was coming out front or going for the wrap around. Once his pad was off the post he lost positioning. Unbelievable shot by buff putting it in the exact spot it needed to be.

Two years ago it was $118.46. So about $72M.

I was thinking the same thing. He's always looking for the pass. Scheif was like too, now he shoots. Burni had 19 minutes of ice time. If he plays like this all season people will ask Frolik who?

Good last two periods. Ehlers is a puck magnet. Another very good game by Burmi. He's doing all the tough unglamorous things. Good game. Great result.

Give Buff a lifetime contract!

Lawless said talks between jets and Ladd have essentially stalled with some dialogue but no real negotiating going on.

Not enough money. $8-$12m per year? Plus they have to give their portion of expansion money? If be curious if, despite guarantees of the team can bankrupt themselves out of obligations.

Tremendous paranoia in both schools of thought, though.

I think clitty's done. But yeah I think guys can go down decor conditioning. Not sure the detsils though

Sun: Just hours from their first home game of the NHL regular season, the Winnipeg Jets have released their plan to appease unhappy fans in the upper level of the arena. New premium, loge seating attached to the upper level has caused obstructed views for what the Jets have said is nearly 200 ticket holders. Some of the seats have dramatically inhibited sightlines, which didn't come to light until the first pre-season game. Since then, season-ticket holders have been in the dark about the plan to fix the problem. In an e-mail to ticket holders Friday morning, the team outlined a plan that will see all 6,500 seats in the upper level raised by two and a half inches. Secondly, True North Sports and Entertainment is reviewing the need for the steel railings and glass that are causing the problems, and removing “unnecessary elements,” the e-mail says, adding those changes are subject to safety concerns and building codes. In addition, for those fans near the loge entrances “a number of broader construction and programing solutions are being studied in detail,” season-ticket holders are being told. “As a result, we are not in a position yet to definitely state the holistic solution,” the e-mail reads. “However, we wanted affected patrons to be aware and know that True North... understand and own the issue, and are committed to making it right in the coming months.” Season-ticket holder Jesse Nicholls, one of those with a dramatically affected view, is taking a wait-and-see approach to the promised fix. “Even if they get rid of all the bars, in an ideal world there's no metal there, it's all plexiglass -- it's still not ideal to be looking through three layers of plexiglass, either,” Nicholls told the Winnipeg Sun. “It's nice they're not just sitting on their hands until next season. I'll give them credit for that.” The Jets' e-mail says work on raising the seats and removing railings has already begun and should be completed by the end of November. As to how this oversight occured in the first place, the e-mail states “there was an under-appreciation for amount of steel and glass required for safety railings and loge access.” The e-mail goes on to say, “This issue was first observed as the project neared completion and railings were installed, however, the extent of the concern was not fully understood until ice and rink boards were installed just prior to the start of the pre-season on September 22, 2015.”

Seriously??

They shouldn't Rush him. He's pretty green. Breeze has been working one of the main roster tours so he might be debuting soon. Here's a story. Remember Koslov? He was in developmental at the same time as Kenny Omega. Apparently a nice guy but not a genius. Koslov was getting the Goldberg push. He had a match with Omega where he was supposed to squash him. Koslov hits all his big moves and walks out, forgetting to pin Kenny. Kenny wins by count out. When Koslov was getting ready to debut they called him up for all the main roster tours. Because his best matches in development were with Kenny carrying him they were calling Kenny up too. But someone (I think it was Venis) said he could get thrown around just as nicely so he aped Kenny's call up. After watching breeze carry Crews I figured they'd keep him for awhile to keep working with him.

First game of the season McDavid does nothing and TSN has an in depth analysis of his play. Sick of him already which is fine because sick of the oilers. They will be a powerhouse one day. But then they can figure out how to keep all their talent.

Might be a bit of a hangover for some of the vets because those guys are decent players when they have been called upon in the NHL. Developing youth is more important than winning but wonder if zinger will let them suck all season without either bringing in some non Jets help or getting Chevy to swing some prospects or AHL level talent trades. None of our d can be sent down without waivers correct? So Pardy, Postma, chiarot, all of whom would help the Moose can't go....