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In reply to the discussion: Women in Egypt stand strong against 'sexual terrorism' [View all]Turborama
(22,109 posts)2. K&R Same minimal response when I posted about Mona Eltahawy's sexual assault in Egyptian detention
Well, it was a bit better: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x5069852
This OP went down well during the revolution, though: http://election.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x306505
The pics aren't on the OP now probably to FB messing about with urls (some good ones in the thread itself, though) but they are still here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.493689677675.268523.586357675
A couple of my faves..
And there's this: http://www.egyptianwomen.info/
I'll try and find another thread I did about Libyan women during their revolution ...
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K&R Same minimal response when I posted about Mona Eltahawy's sexual assault in Egyptian detention
Turborama
May 2013
#2
But but that woman is wearing a scarf! Until she removes it she is a victim of Islam!
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#27
Can you please provide links where DUers deny that there are Muslim feminist groups? Thanks! nt
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#9
I've been told that by DUers but rules say we are not allowed to call them out.
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#23
Just provide links then. Should be easy since there are "many" DUers who deny the presence of Muslim
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#24
Nope. Not true. Its documented facts and not calling them out by name. Just link the threads. nt
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#26
Um, no because it has happened to me. With juries, you take your chances.
Luminous Animal
May 2013
#28
If you say it as a fact, you should provide proof when asked for a link
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#45
I have no idea what you are talking about. Prove it with the "many" links you must have
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#46
You got nothing. Clearly. Put up or shut up. I have no idea what you are talking about
riderinthestorm
May 2013
#48
K&R! I love that she calls it terrorism, not harassment. Reminds me of this quote:
redqueen
May 2013
#4
"So not ALL voices are silenced. Just most." - That could be said of essentially any state.
Gravitycollapse
May 2013
#19