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1 hour ago, cowellandrew said:

Have you got a TV licence?

 

And secondly who wants any propaganda from BBC 

Oh yeah, MOTD is propaganda now, is it?

1 hour ago, RichardColeman said:

Exactly why a muslim pedo go away with abusing an under age girl in the UK - said his religion taught him it was OK !! Ban this sick religion and we would have less abuse, terrorism and wars in the world

Links please.

1 hour ago, FolkGuitar said:

Yes, that is where I've been buying it since, but ...  would you know who carries the 'powdered' Allulose or Erythritol that I like to use in my chocolate?

Odd you ask that. One source I used did send more of an "icing sugar" version, rather than the granulated kind. Can't trace back which it was though. I'll have a go, but it was some time ago.

1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

Hey Im an American so I can call them terrorist child abusing slave owning scumbags. What are they going to do? Send their hit squads? Ill give them my address, a rednecks wet dream that.

Why don't you go and bag a few? As trophies, like.

9 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, Iraq’s conservative Shia Muslim political factions are pushing a new law that would drastically lower the age of consent for girls, from 18 to just nine. This proposed amendment, if passed, would not only allow men to marry young girls but also strip women of basic rights such as divorce, child custody, and inheritance.

 

The law in question, known as Law 188, was originally introduced in 1959 and is seen as a progressive piece of legislation in the Middle East. It established a set of rules that governed family matters across Iraq, regardless of sect or religious affiliation. But now, under the influence of conservative Shia factions, Iraq’s parliament is on the verge of repealing this landmark law in favor of an amendment that aligns with a strict interpretation of Islamic law.

 

The proposed changes are chilling, particularly for Iraq’s women and girls. The age of consent would be slashed, allowing men to marry girls as young as nine—a move that is being framed as a means to protect “young girls” from “immoral relationships.” Furthermore, the amendment would erase women’s rights to divorce, child custody, and inheritance, essentially placing women under the control of their male relatives.

 

Dr. Renad Mansour, a senior fellow at Chatham House, noted that this is the closest the amendment has come to passing, citing the significant political backing from Shia Islamist parties. "It has more momentum than it's ever had, primarily because of the Shia parties," Mansour explained, emphasizing how these groups are seeking to consolidate their power and regain legitimacy by pushing for the amendment.

 

If passed, the law would be a devastating blow to Iraq’s social fabric. Human rights experts, such as Sarah Sanbar of Human Rights Watch, warn that the amendment would not merely undermine the rights of women but would actively erase them. These changes would further entrench a system where women are denied access to education, health care, and financial independence.

 

Athraa Al-Hassan, an international human rights legal adviser, expressed concern that this shift could pave the way for Iraq to adopt the Guardianship of the Jurist system—a form of religious rule that places supreme authority in the hands of a religious leader, similar to the system in place in Iran. Al-Hassan fears that such a change would not only harm women but could also destabilize Iraq’s already fragile governance.

 

Already, child marriage is a significant issue in Iraq, with some 28% of women married by the age of 18, according to the United Nations Children’s Fund. A loophole in the current personal status law allows religious leaders, rather than the courts, to officiate marriages, some involving girls as young as 15. This practice often leaves these girls in marriages that are unrecognized by the state, denying them a range of legal protections, including health care access and rights to inheritance.

 

The new amendment would legitimize these religious marriages, exposing young girls to even greater risks of physical and sexual violence. It would also make it more difficult for women to escape abusive situations or pursue opportunities for education and employment.

 

The impact of the proposed amendments goes beyond women’s rights, with fears that they could deepen Iraq’s sectarian divides. While the law would offer citizens the option to choose between secular or religious legal systems, it would also prioritize the sect of the husband in cases of dispute, stripping women of their agency and reinforcing patriarchal control.

 

Protests have already erupted across Iraq, with activists calling out the government for attempting to legalize child marriage and institutionalize gender inequality. One such activist, Al-Hassan, condemned the proposal as a "very dangerous" infringement on Iraq's constitution and democratic principles, adding that it would set the country back decades in its quest for progress and equality.

“Iraq is a civil state,” she argued. “We aspire to progress, not regress.” 

 

As Iraq faces this critical juncture, the battle for women’s rights and gender equality is intensifying. The outcome of this proposed law could determine the future of not only women’s freedoms but also the nation’s ability to heal from the divisions that have long plagued it. If passed, it would signal a significant retreat into a patriarchal, theocratic system that would jeopardize the rights of the most vulnerable members of Iraqi society. The world is watching to see whether Iraq will choose progress or regression.

 

Based on a report by Daily Telegraph 2024-11-11

 

 

 

Shia Iran next on the hitlist.

2 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

It does seem reasonable to insist that Cambodia at least adhere to the relevant UN Convention.

And that Warong gets his facts Waright. You can't unilaterally withdraw from an MoU. It's an agreement signed by 2 parties. If Thailand did so, they'd be in breach of the terms of the MoU and liable for court proceedings to follow. Talk to Hun Manet. He's Paetongtarn's male counterpart. So a shadow puppet show. Hun Sen and Tony. Two of the heads of the 5 families.

On 11/10/2024 at 11:55 AM, proton said:

 

I see the new Wolf Hall series has been infected. While the first one was great viewing the new one has gone down the rewriting history road and will have black aristocrats at the court of henry 8th. 

They're black actors. GEDDIT?

14 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

My diet is very similar to yours, with the addition of a LOT of Kalamata olives and avocados! Olives, cheese, and a bit of deli meat for breakfast every day! We make our own Greek yogurt and eat a lot of it.

But getting back on topic...I love my sweets, so make my own Chocolate Almond Bark, or Coconut Almond bars too... 🙂
Sweeteners for that is a bit of a problem now that 'Sweety Cafe' has closed. That was my source for 'powdered' Allulose or Erythritol.

Erythritol is available on Lazada, and it's not expensive. Been using it for years. Buy 3 kilos or so at a time. Lasts months. Beware of some Stevia and monk fruit products. They often have other ingredients.

Staying at Soneva Kiri no doubt. 36,000 THB per night.

4 hours ago, Chivas said:

 

Well fella its Class A in the UK so it clearly is...........

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One Gramme One Tab One whatever just bang em up for 20 years

Though I've never taken it, I have a mate who has. He's a West Ham supporter. He was telling me how, when ecstasy first started to appear at the raves out Essex way, it was the only drug that had North London football fans dancing ecstatically, side by side, all night long. Never a fight. Never a punch up. Nobody calling you "fella" and nobody calling for a 20 year sentence for possession. For millions it completely revolutionised their outlook. Who cares what stupid Class the stupid UK government classifies it as?

58 minutes ago, Everyman said:

 

Why bother with all that? I transferred to my Maya account and they didn’t ask me a million questions. And i pulled PHP out of the ATM with my Maya card. 

After I clear the cache I can't login. It says my account may have been disabled. Wtf?

53 minutes ago, Everyman said:

 

Why bother with all that? I transferred to my Maya account and they didn’t ask me a million questions. And i pulled PHP out of the ATM with my Maya card. 

I tried signing up but no OTP received on my ph number.

23 minutes ago, Everyman said:

 

Why bother with all that? I transferred to my Maya account and they didn’t ask me a million questions. And i pulled PHP out of the ATM with my Maya card. 

I want to move PHP out of my Philippines bank into Wise, then into one of my Wise accounts. £, $, or €. I don't want PHP outside of Philippines, except in a Wise account.

10 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

...except for being the recipients of the parcel of Ecstacy from the UK!

Yes, you're right. 200 odd grams. That's a lot of E.

1 hour ago, Keeps said:

I told my Mrs I used to eat rabbit stew when I was younger and she looked at me with abject horror.

 

Now, anytime an animal is shown on TV she asks me if I have eaten it. I just continuously say yes to wind her up.

 

Yesterday, the baby hippopotamus was on TV (Moo Deng). She looked at me and I started licking my lips and saying 'aroi, aroi '. She punched me in the face.

I had a similar experience in a Thai language class. There was a Chinese girl and a Korean girl. When I opened up about eating rabbit stew they looked at me with utter disdain. They only saw them as pets.

7 minutes ago, novacova said:

Well then good for him, he can go marry his guy. I had no idea that the law had changed, if it did.

It was quite recent here, like this year. I think it was an MFP initiative. Not sure when the UK legislation dates from.

1 minute ago, Scouse123 said:

 

We definitely in the UK wouldn't call them Rats and all the negativity that conjures up.

 

We would call what you are talking about, Field Mice.

 

Hell of a difference.

The rat I'm talking about was a wild rat, so maybe it came from a field or paddy or the forest. Field mice are so small you'd never get so much as a bite unless you ate it whole.

Just now, novacova said:

No, let him live out his delusional fantasy 

Ain’t gonna happen, not here anyway 

It's legal here. And in the UK. I've met couples, ladyboys married to UK guys.

2 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

Never tried that although they have them in some restaurants, the mix bat blood with Lao Khao for better Bom Bom

And virus transmission no doubt!

1 hour ago, PoorSucker said:

I've eaten rat in Thailand, rice field rat from Isaan

Yes, a different kettle of rodent to sewer rat. My wedding breakfast was cold rat curry. Accompanied by a lot of hilarity from the villagers looking on.

2 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

 

Well he can't marry her can he..... doesn't matter what surgery she/he has had---The ID card will still show male.

Same sex marriage legal now.

4 hours ago, proton said:

No thanks, and any tax return forms will go in the bin. No taxation without representation, or at least something back for it.

Yes, I'm with you there. Tip a load of fish sauce into the Chaopraya in protest!

44 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

but, but, cannabis does not lead to harder drugs...............

37 grammes is about an ounce and a half. And ecstasy is not a hard drug. But you knew that, right?

4 minutes ago, worrab said:

One thing I hate is being called a liar by someone who does not know me!! And I do not like people who suggest my wife might be hiding things from me!! 
I know what has happened and if you cannot accept that………………..which seems to be the way you carry on with many of your posts.

I totally agree. Personal abuse is totally unacceptable. People can say the vilest things about you and get away with it. If they said it to your face.... Well, they'd pay for it there and then.