25 Feb 05
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Originally posted by veagerLong ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).
I just read that Shiite Muslims are not allowed to play Chess (USA Today). Please tell me why?
/shrug
27 Feb 05
Originally posted by no1marauderAgreed, USA papers have you beleive that places like Iran are 3rd world countries were people do not have internet access, which is 110% false. Iran would be right up there with one of the richest nations in the world if it wasn't for economic sanctions because white America hates Persians.
Long ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by ExiledSince you are such an authority, please tell me who I hate.
Agreed, USA papers have you beleive that places like Iran are 3rd world countries were people do not have internet access, which is 110% false. Iran would be right up there with one of the richest nations in the world if it wasn't for economic sanctions because white America hates Persians.
I am a South African, male, white, in my 30's.
28 Feb 05
Originally posted by no1marauderThat isn't a fair statement at all. First off, the sanctions that were imposed date back to the US hostage situation, not because white American's hate Iran or persians. Infact, before the Islamic fundamentalists overthrew the previous ruler, US and Iran relations were great. The hostage situation in '79 threw it off...and now the fact that they claim to need nuclear power when they are sitting on top of plenty of oil doesn't help their situation.
Long ago, before the Christian Fundamentalists completely hijacked the Debate Forum this not-very-true assertion was discussed there: http://www.timeforchess.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=19743. Feel free to revive it, if interested (and you shouldn't rely on USA Today for accurate information about Muslim countries or people).
The majority of Iran population is under 30 and would like better relations with the US AND separation of church and state. I wish their country the best.
01 Mar 05
Originally posted by Newform8What does the post you quoted have to do with sanctions or nuclear power?
That isn't a fair statement at all. First off, the sanctions that were imposed date back to the US hostage situation, not because white American's hate Iran or persians. Infact, before the Islamic fundamentalists overthrew the previous ruler, US and Iran relations were great. The hostage situation in '79 threw it off...and now the fact that they claim to ...[text shortened]... etter relations with the US AND separation of church and state. I wish their country the best.
01 Mar 05
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Originally posted by XanthosNZI think he meant to reply and quote mateulose's post, not mine. I'm not going to respond any further in the Chess Forum; if people want to discuss the issue post in the thread in the Debates Forum (or the God Forum as it is now called).
What does the post you quoted have to do with sanctions or nuclear power?