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Over 200 Nigerian girls abducted

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  • #32
    Arthur Beesley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,537 ✭✭✭Arthur Beesley


    No Pants wrote: »
    The kidnappers have set the target at 5 million likes.

    No, but may end up with a new bride.


  • #33
    Flippyfloppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭Flippyfloppy


    Jonny7 wrote: »
    This was nearly 3 weeks ago... the Nigerian government has only just asked for photos of the girls

    The jokes on here are extremely sick. These children are likely actively being treated as sex slaves. Anyone who finds that induces the humour side of their brain should really go see a professional to get that looked at.

    OP is correct, it was reported on once, 2 weeks ago. If it was 'western' type children it would be all over the news.

    Whatever about the slagging about the likes on Facebook (thanks guys, you're sweet) unless someone can think of a better idea , I do suggest retweeting #bringbackourgirls and joining any petitions online.

    Perhaps the Nigerian government are only now feeling the eyes of the world looking on, explaining why they're only asking for the kidnapped girls photos (facepalm) now.


  • #34
    Grayson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,442 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    Lou.m wrote: »
    No

    This is trade. The young women are simply things that they can sell for money. They are a commodity.

    Sexual slavery and bride businesses are all over the world. Some allow a certain compliance on behalf of the women although with perhaps economic or extreme social pressure. Many don't.

    They want what they can get. It is a barren economy with women having little social status. There is a high degree of corruption so they do not fear the law and there is a lot of lawlessness.


    And they are practiced at extreme violence and maldeeds . They are used to doing it so they can.

    Young brides are allowed by some in Islam ....in fact



    Now for there also balance used to be (and probably still are in some quarters child brides in Christianity. And most Muslims would not agree with child brides.

    Young brides are allowed in Christianity. they're not encouraged, but they're not forbidden either. The number that's bandied around is that Mary was 14 when jesus was born and at that point she was married to Joseph.

    In medieval times the standard age for marriage was considered to be no lower than 14.



    The fact that the Koran says that child marriage is ok makes it no better or worse than Christianity which happens not to mention it. It's a bit weird that it's not mentioned considering how many rules there are in the bible. Especially rules covering sexual behaviour and marriage.

    but back to the guys who kidnapped the girls. Islam is used by them to justify their actions, and it's blamed by people who condemn their actions. It's not really Islam though. These people are living in a dark age society.


  • #35
    creolebelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭creolebelle


    No Pants wrote: »
    What has it got to do with the White House? I thought this happened in Nigeria.

    It's a petition to get the american govt involved.


  • #36
    mickydoomsux
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,287 ✭✭✭mickydoomsux


    No Pants wrote: »
    What has it got to do with the White House? I thought this happened in Nigeria.

    We want them to play World Police again.


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  • #37
    Lightbulb Sun
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭Lightbulb Sun


    Boko Haram are pure scum.

    As recently as February they broke into a school and slaughtered 59 male students.

    These stories are under-reported in the media as well.


  • #38
    The_Valeyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,452 ✭✭✭✭The_Valeyard


    Lightbulb Sun wrote: »
    Boko Haram are pure scum.

    As recently as February they broke into a school and slaughtered 59 male students.

    These stories are under-reported in the media as well.

    There are, but who exactly are they?

    They do not seem to just be one group, but a mix of cells or different factions wanting the title of 'Boko Haram'


  • #39
    Jonny7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,696 ✭✭✭Jonny7


    Lightbulb Sun wrote: »
    These stories are under-reported in the media as well.

    and the media is essentially driven by us

    Everyone you know concerned/talking about this? or the landslide in Afghanistan that killed over 2000? nope it's Peaches and Clarkson

    Human interest and newsworthiness is a major factor

    We're as much to blame as the media


  • #40
    creolebelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭creolebelle


    mickydoomsux wrote: »
    We want them to play World Police again.

    I agree that the US needs to scale back our interference in the affairs of other countries but in this situation I think the US and other countries should get involved since the Nigerian government has failed to act


  • #41
    mickydoomsux
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,287 ✭✭✭mickydoomsux


    creolebelle wrote: »
    I agree that the US needs to scale back our interference in the affairs of other countries but in this situation I think the US and other countries should get involved since the Nigerian government has failed to act

    So basically they should be used as the UN's "attack dogs" to fight what they deem to be the "right" fights?

    The international community has a lot of ****ing nerve frowning on some of their operations in some countries and then going to them cap in hand to commence operations in a different country.

    Try doing that with other superpowers and see how it goes. Ask the Russians or Chinese to go into Nigeria.


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  • #42
    Ryu Hayabusa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭Ryu Hayabusa


    Insert Image of Maude Flanders with the caption "Won't somebody think of the children"


  • #43
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭Shakespeare's Sister


    opo wrote: »
    It doesn't really.
    How doesn't it?


  • #44
    creolebelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭creolebelle


    mickydoomsux wrote: »
    So basically they should be used as the UN's "attack dogs" to fight what they deem to be the "right" fights?

    The international community has a lot of ****ing nerve frowning on some of their operations in some countries and then going to them cap in hand to commence operations in a different country.

    Try doing that with other superpowers and see how it goes. Ask the Russians or Chinese to go into Nigeria.

    So what do you think should be done?


  • #45
    Mike747
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 383 ✭✭Mike747


    creolebelle wrote: »
    I agree that the US needs to scale back our interference in the affairs of other countries but in this situation I think the US and other countries should get involved since the Nigerian government has failed to act

    Obama isn't going to give two ****s about abducted school girls in Nigeria.


  • #46
    mickydoomsux
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,287 ✭✭✭mickydoomsux


    creolebelle wrote: »
    So what do you think should be done?

    I don't know but it shouldn't be "send in the Americans" again.


  • #47
    opo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭opo


    Magaggie wrote: »
    How doesn't it?

    Empirically and proportionally.


  • #48
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭Shakespeare's Sister


    Mike747 wrote: »
    Obama isn't going to give two ****s about abducted school girls in Nigeria.
    I'd say he is, very much. How much he can do about it is another story though.


  • #49
    Mike747
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 383 ✭✭Mike747


    Magaggie wrote: »
    I'd say he is, very much. How much he can do about it is another story though.

    Sorry but unless its Americans or Israelis that have been abducted he ain't going to do ****.


  • #50
    opo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭opo


    Magaggie wrote: »
    I'd say he is, very much. How much he can do about it is another story though.

    You are aware that he hasn't managed to eradicate school shootings on home soil I take it?


  • #51
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭Shakespeare's Sister


    Just saying it doesn't mean he doesn't give a sh-t about these kids.


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  • #52
    opo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭opo


    Magaggie wrote: »
    Just saying it doesn't mean he doesn't give a sh-t about these kids.

    What Obama thinks about those kids personally is completely irrelevant.


  • #53
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    creolebelle wrote: »
    It's a petition to get the american govt involved.

    And then people get to give out about America pushing their weight around, and blame isreal too. It's an after hours wet dream.


  • #54
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    creolebelle wrote: »
    So what do you think should be done?

    They could try sending in the Nigerians maybe?


  • #55
    opo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭opo


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    They could try sending in the Nigerians maybe?

    Are you trying to suggest that black people are capable or willing to solve their own problems?

    Good luck around here. Finely tuned racism is still racism. Get with the program. ITS THE WHITE MANS FAULT.


  • #56
    creolebelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭creolebelle


    opo wrote: »
    Are you trying to suggest that black people are capable or willing to solve their own problems?

    Good luck around here. Finely tuned racism is still racism. Get with the program. ITS THE WHITE MANS FAULT.

    I don't see how this is a racial issue. I'm black btw. No one is blaming "white men". Unfortunately colonialism, government corruption and unfair trade policies has pretty much decimated the African continent but that's not what we are discussing.


    In this situation the Nigerian government isn't taking any action toward solving the problem


  • #57
    obplayer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭obplayer


    http://act.watchdog.net/petitions/4607?r=1728068.N6sQFu


  • #58
    opo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭opo


    creolebelle wrote: »
    I don't see how this is a racial issue. I'm black btw. No one is blaming "white men". Unfortunately colonialism, government corruption and unfair trade policies has pretty much decimated the African continent but that's not what we are discussing.

    Then why bring it up?

    All these discussions inevitably raise the same tired cliches of the peaceful, vibrant multicultural Africa, brought down by the colonists who must remain permanently in the firing line for Africa's woes.

    creolebelle wrote: »
    In this situation the Nigerian government isn't taking any action toward solving the problem

    Prove it.


  • #59
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭Shakespeare's Sister


    It's not white people's fault, it's the fault of the maniacs carrying out this terrorism. Nigeria's history may have helped shape such conditions though, that's just looking at the wider picture.


  • #60
    Shakespeare's Sister
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,412 ✭✭✭Shakespeare's Sister


    Ryu Hayabusa wrote: »
    Insert Image of Maude Flanders with the caption "Won't somebody think of the children"
    Yeh this is really one of those situations where concern for children is just being hyperbolic. That was Helen Lovejoy by the way.


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  • #61
    creolebelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 440 ✭✭creolebelle


    opo wrote: »
    Then why bring it up?

    All these discussions inevitably raise the same tired cliches of the peaceful, vibrant multicultural Africa, brought down by the colonists who must remain permanently in the firing line for Africa's woes.




    Prove it.

    You were/are the one who keeps bringing up race and making this is a racial issue.
    Prove it: any article on the subject


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