Posted on 04/06/2007 1:36:55 PM PDT by Lorianne
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she raised the issue of Saudi Arabia's lack of female politicians with Saudi government officials on the last stop of her Mideast tour.
Pelosi, the first woman House speaker, said she had not discussed King Abdullah's recent criticism of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, focusing instead on praise for the king's Mideast peace initiative, and efforts to quell conflicts in Somalia and Darfur.
She met with the king Wednesday and with several members of the Shura Council, an unelected advisory assembly named by the king, on Thursday.
Asked if she had discussed the lack of women on the council, she told reporters, "The issue has been brought up in our discussions with the Saudis on this trip."
Pelosi arrived in Saudi Arabia from Syria, where she defied the White House's Middle East policy by meeting with President Bashar al-Assad and saying "the road to Damascus is a road to peace." The Bush administration has rejected direct talks with Damascus and criticized Pelosi for her visit. (Watch what Pelosi accomplished in Syria )
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Islamic women are too busy being plowed.
I could tell you how they wanted to reply but the SS watches these webpages for stuff like that.. lol
She might as well ask the KKK why there are no African-americans in its organization. Shows a complete ignorance towards the Saudis
Same reason their not allowed in Schools Nancy. Your Pieceful religion outlaws it. Sharp as a Bowling Ball.
Pray for W and Our Freedom Fighters
The Saudi’s should have introduced her to some of the stable boys who take care of the camels.
We don't know yet - they're still laughing.
Why not ask the Saudis about their intolerance for those of non-muslim religions?
Jews are prohibited from entering the country. All non-muslims are banned from the city of Mecca. Non-muslims are treated as second class citizens under the law with regards to rights and protections.
But yeah, let’s just focus on quotas. < /s >
Kaleephornya's Finest....sigh
Pelosi should be ashamed of her lack of Multiculturalism. Doesn’t she know it’s not PC to impose Western values on those form other cultures?
His reply should have been “Go, look in a mirror.”
This is hilarious.
Like asking a Jew, so what’s up with the no bacon deal?
Ihsan Abu-Holeiqa, a member of the council, said the meeting with Pelosi Thursday included discussion of the new difficulties Saudis have in getting U.S. visas, with some waiting four to five months. The lengthy process followed the September 11 attacks carried out by 19 hijackers, 15 of them Saudis.
"We told her there should be some movement on the visa issue because, while we understand the security needs, the situation is unacceptable," said Abu-Holeiqa.
Ah, but they're certainly not shy about telling US what is acceptable and unacceptable.
why didn’t she ask ASSad why he is working closely with iRan funneling weapons and terrorists into Iraq that are directly responsible for the killing and maiming of our troops?
Well, but they're royals.
If her Brains were gasoline she couldn’t drive a Smart Car around the inside of a Cherio!
Pray for W and Our Troops
To which Saudi officials responded,
"Shut up infidel, and put on this Burkha for your execution."
No kidding...given what she’s doing with her flights they should get her a hang glider.
Grandma Nancy waving her ignorance in the breeze like a big red flag. She is an embarrassment to our country.
A brand new roll of duct tape for San Fran Nan?!
This woman is screwing up diplomatic relations through out the region. Not only is she arrogant enough to presume she’s Secretary of State but she is ignorant as well. To think this dolt is third in line for the Presidency makes my prayers for the continued well being of Bush and Cheney even more fervent.
If brains were dynamite, she couldn’t blow her nose!
No kidding. What a dolt!
Is this lady stupid or what? The Ayrabs don’t have women officials in the government because Islam’s view of women does not put them on a par with men. They wear head scarfs and face coverings. They can’t drive cars. Their husbands can abuse them. If they get raped they are guilty. The Ayatollas and Imam’s like little boys better than women. Pelosi is a space cadet. She needs to get back to San Francisco where men like men instead of little boys.
I believe I heard on Dr. Levin’s show last night that THAT is not a given—it is a law that *can* be (and IMO oughta be immediately after this farce!) changed...
Unfortunately, Nancy’s visit only reinforced their belief that women should not be involved in politics!
Because of women like you, Nancy!
“Unfortunately, Nancy’s visit only reinforced their belief that women should not be involved in politics!”
Ugh...excellent point, lorianne.
How terribly sad! Pelosi has no idea what she is trying to deal with. She is an empty burka!
The ignorance of this bitch is just unbelievable. Does she live in a time warp? Not on this planet.
The lady is still causing damage..
“Shut up infidel, and put on this Burkha for your execution.”
But first...a little Booga Booga!!
She should have asked what they thought of homo San Francisco boys as well. Would have been the same answer.
Did anyone else tune in to hear George Nory interview Bridgett Gabrielle about her book, “Because They Hate Us”?
She lived in the Muslim world before she became an American citizen. She knows what she writes about. I suggest everyone who values their lives buy that book.
Pelosi has no idea whats going on.. totally clueless..
Obviously, Hillary has already promised her Albright’s old job.
Dont think so! Probably will make her Secretary of Defense! with John Murtha as Undersecretary.
The honest reply would be:
“Women in politics? Are you kidding, lady, we don’t let ‘em out of the harem and the kitchen...... why on earth would you think one of the most repressive and backwards societies on earth would let you even take off the veil if you lived here?”
I'm sure the Saudis sat around chuckling and thinking that if Pelosi is the best women have to give to politics, they don't want any part of the discussion. God help the women's movement in Arabia if they ever see footage of Cynthia McKinney or Maxine Waters.
LOL! I'm sure that went over really well...
Gee Pelosi said it as if lack of woman politicians is a bad thing.
(ducking for cover)
Well, when you have idiots like Pelosi running around spouting her garbage I can see why.
I guess to be fair I should add Barney Franks to that short list.
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