• Dutch Queen Beatrix calls headscarf row 'nonsense'
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[release] [IMG]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/57843000/jpg/_57843720_013687815-1.jpg[/IMG]The queen was said to have heaved a deep sigh over the row[B]Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands has dismissed as "real nonsense" a domestic political row over her wearing of a headscarf while on a trip to the Gulf.[/B] She was reacting to questions in parliament tabled by Geert Wilders's Freedom Party (PVV) which claimed she "legitimises the oppression of women". Queen Beatrix wore a gown and headscarf first on Sunday at a mosque in Abu Dhabi and again on Thursday in Oman. Her officials said she had acted out of respect for Islamic tradition. During Thursday's visit to the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in the Omani capital, Muscat, the queen wore a red shawl over her hat while Princess Maxima who was accompanying her also had her head covered. Dutch TV said that by also wearing gloves, the queen had covered herself even more than in Abu Dhabi. The PVV, an anti-Islam party that props up the Dutch minority government without being part of the coalition, described her wearing of a headscarf on Sunday as a "sad spectacle". In a written parliamentary answer, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that when "Her Majesty visits a house of worship, the dress requirements are respected". Reporters with the royal party in Muscat on Thursday described the queen as heaving a deep sigh, while saying she was not surprised by the row. Princess Maxima also spoke out, according to Dutch media, pointing out that two-thirds of students in Abu Dhabi were women. Although the queen regularly speaks to the Dutch press at the end of a royal tour, her frank remarks about a domestic political party are being seen as unprecedented. The Dutch Labour party responded by suggesting that the monarch's remarks were a slip of the tongue. MP Jeroen Recourt said the comments were politically sensitive and awkward.[/release] [URL]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16524897[/URL] Your queen looks really retarded in that.
I didn't even know they had a queen
Can't help but think of starwars for some reason. Slightly more seriously, I honestly can't see what the problem is. If you go into someone's place of worship you should adhere to their dress requirements. [editline]13th January 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;34189032]I didn't even know they had a queen[/QUOTE] We are all kinda big on royalty over here in case you hadn't noticed. I think (out of western European countries) only like France, Germany and Finland don't have a royal family.
[QUOTE=Jsm;34189040]Can't help but think of starwars for some reason. Slightly more seriously, I honestly can't see what the problem is. If you go into someone's place of worship you should adhere to their dress requirements. [editline]13th January 2012[/editline] We are all kinda big on royalty over here in case you hadn't noticed. I think (out of western European countries) only like France, Germany and Finland don't have a royal family.[/QUOTE] Geert Wilders, does more need to be said?
When in another’s home, show them respect or else do not go there. I respect her for this.
I think after a certain amount of bagginess/sagginess, women in the middle-east shouldn't have to wear veils. I mean c'mon, look at her, she isn't exactly the definition of "lustful temptation" v:v:v
[QUOTE=Kendra;34189067]Geert Wilders, does more need to be said?[/QUOTE] I thought I recognized the name but I wasn't sure. Really not surprised now I checked it was him.
[QUOTE=ewitwins;34189132]I think after a certain amount of bagginess/sagginess, women in the middle-east shouldn't have to wear veils. I mean c'mon, look at her, she isn't exactly the definition of "lustful temptation" v:v:v[/QUOTE] Speak for yourself, I'm very tempted.
[QUOTE=Dr Kevorkian;34189199]Speak for yourself, I'm very tempted.[/QUOTE] Name is so relevant it's slightly unsettling.
And there being a row about it in the first place is what gives our country the bad reputation...
some dutch people really need to chill out with the Muslim shit.
That looks like something out of Star Wars.
[QUOTE=Kendra;34189067]Geert Wilders, does more need to be said?[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://al-amana.net/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Geert-Wilders.jpg[/IMG]
Why was there a row about this Jesus Christ.
[QUOTE=thisispain;34189258]some dutch people really need to chill out with the Muslim shit.[/QUOTE] I think the Netherlands have less islamophobes then America, so it ain't that bad. I agree with the queen tough.
[QUOTE=thisispain;34189258]some dutch people really need to chill out with the Muslim shit.[/QUOTE] It's a very vocal minority.
[QUOTE=Collin665;34189480][IMG]http://al-amana.net/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Geert-Wilders.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE] And yes, that picture describes him really well. I definitely agree with good ol' Trix. If only because of Wilders's(?) superb argument that wearing it means she supports the oppression of women in the middle east.
Hypocrite, he always wears a [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kippah"]Kippah[/URL] when he visits a synagogue. I'm not a fan of headscarfs, but this is just plain silly.
Can't wait for the day that the PVV crashes and burns. Their populist remarks are short sighted and retarded.
reminded me of this [IMG]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSss-b7WTlhPDRsfZskB3Ho0B2NUGWzz2pi2KxBQgXSiZ2OyBbyeVncGMVd[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Clavus;34192001]Can't wait for the day that the PVV crashes and burns. Their populist remarks are short sighted and retarded.[/QUOTE] As if that's gonna happen. As long as people get influenced by populism the PVV will live. Their media presence is just too big.
[QUOTE=Clavus;34192001]Can't wait for the day that the PVV crashes and burns. Their populist remarks are short sighted and retarded.[/QUOTE] Fits well with Wilders, he's at least equally as short sighted and retarded.
Wilders is a huge dumbfuck.
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