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Tell me about it Sniper. I wish Canadian immigration would weed such people out.

No wonder Western countries are afraid. They welcome Arabs in to join the society, only to find out they are full of hate and some try to harm. Very sad.

kanelli

I would love to make friends with people of different nationalities here. So far I have a few Polish, Finnish, German and Lebanese friends, but I've only been here just over a month. At a party I met nice Indian and Egyptian couples who I would like to meet again because they seemed really interesti...

kanelli

Learn how to read Liban - I said SOME.

You won't win a competition about who is more tolerant - I'd win hands down.

As I told you, I have Arab friends in Canada and elsewhere. None of them talk the way you talk, thankfully.

kanelli

Once again, inaccurate statements. I slam intolerant Arabs who spit hate at the rest of the world. I am living in a Muslim country, so I dress conservatively and am respectful. I am learning about the language, religion and culture. Unlike some who stereotype about the West, I don't paint all Arabs ...

kanelli

Hello Milo99!

I've heard that there are some 7,000 Canadians here in the UAE. I'm one of them.

kanelli

You disagreeing with me does not make me a bigot. Read again - SOME is there. If you doubt me, I'll tell you again. I don't paint all Arabs with the same brush. My beef is with hateful fanatics who spew venom at the West. Arniegang - the Sept. 11 terrorists lived in the States and interacted with Am...

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I really like it so far, and am learning a lot about about how things work here as opposed to Canada or other countries I've lived in. (I've been here less than two months.) The weather is gorgeous right now (don't know about summer!), and it is very multicultural! Lots of beautiful desert, water, a...

kanelli

I hate US foreign policy, and I don't think the US is a utopia by any means! Did you read my initial post? You are the one says that you spit on the US and Israel. I won't even get into a discussion about Israel because I know it is sensitive and I understand both sides of the conflict and why there...

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That wasn't my intention. I'll try to mind my wording in the future. If terrorism didn't happen on home soil in the US, or UK etc., the people would not have reason to be "concerned" or "afraid" of a group of people who might try to harm them. I'm not saying it is right, and people should get a grip...

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your extremists rants Liban are of serious concern. Everytime an Arab says something against Israel or the West or just plain something different than mainstream Judeo--Christain thinking, the poor Arab is referred to as an extremist... :roll: And if one points out that an Arab is being hateful, on...

kanelli

Excellent post arniegang.

I'm also one of those Westerners who doesn't give a crap about the Arab-Israeli conflict, except for the fact that I want to see some peace as soon as possible. Peace is always better than hatred and death.

kanelli

Israel - thats what all this ranting is about ehhhhhhhhhhhh. To be honest most of us "westerners" actually dont give a shite about the arab-israelli conflict. Really, so why are your governments all involved? They shouldn't be involved in anything except brokering a peace deal. Anything outside of ...

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Arniegang, I was talking to Liban on that one, not you!

kanelli

your extremists rants Liban are of serious concern. Everytime an Arab says something against Israel or the West or just plain something different than mainstream Judeo--Christain thinking, the poor Arab is referred to as an extremist... :roll: and with respect Liban there is a huge difference betwe...

kanelli

Technically the government is elected by the people, although it does seem that elected officials are acting on their own behalf once in office. They just steer the people to think how they want them to. I think the Americans (and probably citizens from many other democratic countries) are too trust...

kanelli

But you do hate Liban. You said in threads that you want the West to fall and Arab nation to rise and crush those who oppressed them. You also talk about how some Muslims aren't real Muslims (compared to you?). Why the defensiveness? You wouldn't be interested in making friends with me anyway. I'm n...

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Indi, I find it strange that you are having a hard time finding friends in Canada. Everyone in Canada comes from somewhere else. Yes, some new immigrants stick to their own culture groups at the start, so you might have a hard time breaking into one of those groups. I have friends in Canada from so ...

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I think one main issue is that some Arabs are treating the perceived problems with the West as a religious issue. For example, the US going into Iraq has nothing to do with Islam, it has to do with politics and economics. The moment that both sides use religion to be biased against one another and c...

kanelli

I'm really tired of people assuming that as a Westerner I can't handle any negative comments from an Arab or whoever. I don't treat Arabs or any other group of people different than another. Your comments only reveal your ingorance about Westerns. Not every individual on this planet is the same - so...

kanelli

So because George Bush is Christian and he attacked Iraq, that means that all the Western countries who are also mostly Christian want to have a holy war with the Arab world? Give me a f-ing break!

kanelli

Sorry, Liban - I keep saying extremist because so far you and Jamal seem to be the ones with the most extreme views here.

Maybe if I knew what your defition of extremist is I can refer to you differently.

kanelli

Rember this points: “All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white — except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is ...

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Okay Linda, fair argument. Perhaps I was over-generalising about what hating the West should mean in one's behaviour, including the products and services they use. I'm a huge believer about what you said about not stuffing culture and values down other people's throats. Unfortunately, this is happen...

kanelli

Sorry, I don't understand what "frong on a well" means.

kanelli

France you mean? I would hardly consider them a good example of cultural understanding. Look at the recent riots! Let social problems fester in immigrant communities and that is what will happen... I think the main reason for the banning of headscarves was to prevent prejudice. It is deemed too visi...

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If someone says that the West should fall and the Arab would should rise to overcome their oppressors - you don't consider that extreme? Linda, I feel that you spend most of your time defending the plight of the Arab world, and don't often try to give a balanced view. Do you have any insight into or...

kanelli

I really struggle with intolerant societies. I know it is natural for people of one kind to stick together, but we are supposed to be well educated and beyond that basic animal instinct. I lived in a European country and I feel that it isn't the place for me to spend the rest of my days. I don't thr...

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Liban wrote:An extremist is like Bill Grahm... Or Pat Robertson... or GB...

Yes, to me they are extremists. Doesn't let you off the hook though

kanelli

It is a monkey hanging out in a lawn chair

kanelli

Sniper, behave yourself

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