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[ThomasSoerensen]

Huh?

"do" should be replaced with "do not" . But I think you got that.

[Churchill]

Why? Should I feel some sort of obligation to justify any of my actions or inactions to you?
If so, I am sorry because I do feel that that obligation.

Now you're just getting all het up and defensive.

[Menelaus]

I think this shows it:





No. Also I have not said that all Islamic places are nice.




Why? Should I feel some sort of obligation to justify any of my actions or inactions to you?
If so, I am sorry because I do feel that that obligation.

Huh?

[ThomasSoerensen]

I like how you assumed that we're generalising there.

I think this shows it:

contradiction in terms, Shirley?

So because you've lived in an Islamic country and had a nice experience then all Islamic countries must be nice?

See? Works both ways!.

No. Also I have not said that all Islamic places are nice.

Ok, now regale us with tales of how you visited the poor of that country and redistributed some of your wealth.

Why? Should I feel some sort of obligation to justify any of my actions or inactions to you?
If so, I am sorry because I do not feel that that obligation.

[Churchill]

So because you got shafted all Islamic places are nasty? Nice logic there. Is it nice to feel like a victim? Haha.

I like how you assumed that we're generalising there.

I have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.

So because you've lived in an Islamic country and had a nice experience then all Islamic countries must be nice?

See? Works both ways!

Not really - just on a decent daily rate, at the time.

Ok, now regale us with tales of how you visited the poor of that country and redistributed some of your wealth.

[ThomasSoerensen]

and cosseted, I'll wager!

Not really - just on a decent daily rate, at the time.

[ThomasSoerensen]

So did Churchill and I.

Nice to hear.

But you are right that I did not go to any of those countries mentioned. But there are many more Islamic/Muslim countries than those you mentioned. Looking at every Islamic country through the lense of Saudi, Iraq and Kuwait might be a generalization too far.

[Churchill]

You are right - I went invited.

and cosseted, I'll wager!

[Menelaus]

You are right - I went invited.

So did Churchill and I.

[ThomasSoerensen]

WHS.

Bet it wasn't any of the following:

Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Iraq

?

You are right - I went invited.

[Menelaus]

Is the "being there for their benefit" in your head or theirs? A number of the countries you were helping didnt want you there in the first place.

** Not having a pop at the squaddies there. Fine job in difficult circumstances.

A good question, mon ami.

[BlackenedBiker]

I have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.

You are moving to Bradford, Congrats

[Menelaus]

I have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.

Bet it wasn't any of the following:

Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Iraq

?

[The Lone Gunman]

Or those of us who've lived in Islamic countries and despite being there for their benefit been shafted by our hosts, perhaps?

Is the "being there for their benefit" in your head or theirs? A number of the countries you were helping didnt want you there in the first place.

** Not having a pop at the squaddies there. Fine job in difficult circumstances.

[ThomasSoerensen]

WHS.

I have also lived in an Islamic country and I had a very nice experience. In fact I plan to live in one in a few years again.