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2006-10-15 Britain

Muslims' anger as London Olympics clash with Ramadan

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Posted by .com 2006-10-15 06:49|| || Front Page|| [11132 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 hmmm... the feared Paki Basketball team may be at a disadvantage

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-10-15 09:44|| 2006-10-15 09:44|| Front Page Top

#2 They don't schedule it at Christmas because it's in winter, idjit.

And there are exceptions to the fasting requirement. I'm sure some obliging imam would be happy to bless yet another one of those special dispensations -- surely athletics fits into that catch-all "promoting Muslim honor and dignity" category -- instead of asking the rest of the world to always think first of muzzie sensitivities in everything we plan, say, and do. Besides, isn't the London Super-Moskkk good enough for ya?

Oh, yeah, right, I forgot for a second there. Muslims are the master race. Silly me!

Posted by exJAG 2006-10-15 10:33|| 2006-10-15 10:33|| Front Page Top

#3 Prediction of Tomorrow's Headlines Today:

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Posted by DMFD 2006-10-15 10:34|| 2006-10-15 10:34|| Front Page Top

#4 Don't like the Olympics being held during Rama-dama-ding-dong?

THEN DON'T GO.

Arrogant idjits.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2006-10-15 11:12|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html] 2006-10-15 11:12|| Front Page Top

#5 This isn't a matter of telling them to FO. It's a matter of getting them to put secular society ahead of religious society. One step at a time.

Posted by Perfesser 2006-10-15 12:03|| 2006-10-15 12:03|| Front Page Top

#6 I thought they were allowed to forego the fast if there was a need. So, either the Olympics is important enough to fit the bill, or their option should be to just not go.

Either way, STFU.

Besides, the Olympics are a pagan tradition from ancient Greece; they're a re-born religious festival for the Gods of Olympus. I don't see how a devout Muslim could take part in any such thing.

Posted by Rob Crawford">Rob Crawford 2006-10-15 12:05|| http://www.kloognome.com/]">[http://www.kloognome.com/] 2006-10-15 12:05|| Front Page Top

#7 Very simple answer. NO Muzzies allowed to participate. Further, Rama-dama-ding-dong will be suspended in Britain in 2012. Any further questions ?

Posted by SpecOp35 2006-10-15 12:15|| 2006-10-15 12:15|| Front Page Top

#8 This is pure unadulterated complete and total utter bullshit. There are exemptions and absolutions by the dozen that any amateur imam could summon up in his sleep. This is just another case of winkling out some sort of imaginary insult where none is intended. Fatwah this, you wanking whingeing assholes!

Skinless people in a sandpaper world.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2006-10-15 13:17|| 2006-10-15 13:17|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm so bad with names. What was it Sigfried or Freud who got his head chomped on by the tiger. You know, that tiger that that he controlled?

Posted by anon 2006-10-15 13:21|| 2006-10-15 13:21|| Front Page Top

#10 It was Roy. Yep, my mother always told me, it's not a good idea to poke a Tiger.

Posted by anon 2006-10-15 13:28|| 2006-10-15 13:28|| Front Page Top

#11 Yeah, my Mom said that too.

Posted by Phil Mickelson 2006-10-15 14:57|| 2006-10-15 14:57|| Front Page Top

#12 Seems to me that NOT eating while competing is a good thing, as your tummy can get all cramped up and stuff. And since Ramadamadingdong fasts end at sundown, when many of the event do, i think its a non-issue. Except the Minimum Daily Requirement of Whining and Seething hadn't yet been met....

Posted by USN,Ret 2006-10-15 20:10|| 2006-10-15 20:10|| Front Page Top

#13 If Allah wants Muslims to win medals, there's nothing that could stop them from succeeding. Oh, ye of little faith, why do you complain about "unfairness" if you really believe the Almighty will cover you in glory? You don't have any doubt about what side He's on, do you?

Besides, there is no evidence Mohammed ever wore shorts. That should settle it. The Olympics are unIslamic. I suggest you boycott.

Posted by Baba Tutu 2006-10-15 23:29|| 2006-10-15 23:29|| Front Page Top

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