Posted on 10/06/2012 2:11:04 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
AMMAN (Reuters) - Thousands of Jordanian Islamists marched on Friday in the largest demonstration since Arab Spring-inspired protests erupted last year, calling on King Abdullah to accelerate democratic reforms.
At least 15,000 protesters from across the country flocked to the main street leading to the Husseini mosque in downtown Amman after Friday prayers and chanted: "Listen Abdullah, our demands are legitimate" and "People want to reform the regime."
Hundreds of young bearded men also chanted: "We are free men, not slaves" and "Freedom...Freedom", while others carried placards or banners denouncing corruption and the pervasive role of the security apparatus in daily life.
The "Friday to Rescue the Nation" rally was called by the Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition party, to push for broader representation and a more democratic parliament.
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Jordan Islamists Demand Change
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We got a guy that can help them with that. We will send him to ya 1/20/13.
“men also chanted: “We are free men, not slaves” and “Freedom...Freedom”, “
As if Islam has any idea what “freedom” means.
Exactly!
Exactly!
Calling Slick Willy’s old time main squeeze!
the Muslim Brotherhood, the largest opposition party, to push for broader representation and a more democratic parliament.
At least until they are in full control,
then bye bye representation and democracy.
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