Tunisian Islamists say Jews are full citizens in response to claims to resettle into Israel - Polidicks

[release] Tunisia's moderate Islamist Ennahda party said in a statement Saturday that Jews living in the North African country were citizens with "all their rights and duties".The party, which emerged as a dominant force in October elections, criticized an invitation last week by Israel's Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom for Tunisian Jews to settle in Israel."Tunisia remains, today and tomorrow, a democratic state that respects its citizens and looks after them regardless of their religion," Ennahda said.It added that "members of the Jewish community in Tunisia are citizens enjoying all their rights and duties".Tunisian-born Shalom on Wednesday called on Jews living in the country "to settle in Israel as soon as possible," speaking at a Jerusalem ceremony for Jewish Holocaust victims in Tunisia.Tunisia is home to about 1,500 Jews, mostly on the island of Djerba.Ennahda called Shalom's comments "irresponsible" and "irrational" and said "making this kind of statement at this particular time is very suspicious".The head of the Jewish community in Tunisia, Roger Bismuth, reportedly said that "all this fuss made around Silvan Shalom's statements is a storm in a teacup and an attempt to undermine the process initiated by Tunisia after freeing itself from the yoke of dictatorship"."No foreign party has the right to interfere in Tunisia's affairs, including [the affairs] of the Jewish community living in this country for over 3,000 years," he said, according to a report by the Tunisian news agency TAP.He added that "the Jewish community loves Tunisia and does not consider leaving it", the report said.Ennahda won 90 of the 217 seats in the country's new constituent assembly following the first election after longtime dictator Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali was toppled in January.[/release] To read more: [URL]http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=341411#ixzz1gER8c7VM[/URL] Wow, that is some really good news!

Well, it's difficult to tell at this point, but al-Nahda seem to be doing okay. [editline]12th December 2011[/editline] Of course it should be easier considering how relatively progressive Tunisia is. (More women held seats in the Tunisian parliament than in American congress [I]before[/I] the revolution)

Excellent to hear voices of reason amidst the droll whine of thin reeds and monotonous thumping of maddening drums.

Hopefully Tunisia can set a model for the neighboring countries to follow. Although they are at a slight economic advantage being on the coast.

It's wonderful to hear that it worked out great in the end for Tunisia.

Oh look even Tunisia has respect for each people's religion how about that 99% of americans

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33671405]Oh look even Tunisia has respect for each people's religion how about that 99% of americans[/QUOTE] For somebody speaking against ignorance, you certainly seem to be channeling it pretty well.

[QUOTE=Groat;33671498]For somebody speaking against ignorance, you certainly seem to be channeling it pretty well.[/QUOTE] You mean how most Americans wouldn't vote for an Atheist?

[QUOTE=Contag;33671956]You mean how most Americans wouldn't vote for an Atheist?[/QUOTE] You know, I'm pretty sure Australia isn't exactly the center of enlightenment in the world either, considering the high teen pregnancy rates, censorship issues, and general political idiocy. Quit bitching about our problems and go fix your own.

[QUOTE=Groat;33672299]You know, I'm pretty sure Australia isn't exactly the center of enlightenment in the world either, considering the high teen pregnancy rates, censorship issues, and general political idiocy. Quit bitching about our problems and go fix your own.[/QUOTE] You're aware the the United States and the UK have higher teen pregnancy rates than Australia, right? And that Australia is in the process of legislating and implementing an R18+ classification? I can't argue with 'general political idiocy' because it's so fucking vague. Got any other problems with Australia you'd like to get off your chest? How about our huge debt? [editline]12th December 2011[/editline] Also, what's wrong with teenage pregnancy? I'm pretty sure the mother of jesus was about 13 when she gave birth

[QUOTE=Groat;33672299]You know, I'm pretty sure Australia isn't exactly the center of enlightenment in the world either, considering the high teen pregnancy rates, censorship issues, and general political idiocy. Quit bitching about our problems and go fix your own.[/QUOTE] That's cute.

Before this gets all out of hand. All counties, I don't care where your from have problems, some more than others. So lets not have a 5 page argument about this.

[QUOTE=Mr.Goodcat;33672621]Before this gets all out of hand. All counties, I don't care where your from have problems, some more than others. [B]So lets not have a 5 page argument about this.[/B][/QUOTE] There probably will be a pages-long argument anyway.

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33671405]Oh look even Tunisia has respect for each people's religion how about that 99% of americans[/QUOTE] Says you, Mr. "I can't wait to tell my kids about Christian Mythology"

[QUOTE=Groat;33672299]You know, I'm pretty sure Australia isn't exactly the center of enlightenment in the world either, considering the high teen pregnancy rates, censorship issues, and general political idiocy. Quit bitching about our problems and go fix your own.[/QUOTE] You stupid arrogant fuck You know why i care about american politics? Because what happens in your shitty little country affects all of us, dumbfuck [highlight](User was banned for this post ("Flaming" - Craptasket))[/highlight]

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33673764]You stupid arrogant fuck You know why i care about american politics? Because what happens in your shitty little country affects all of us, dumbfuck[/QUOTE] Little?

[QUOTE=Nikota;33673835]Little?[/QUOTE] just because you guys have 300 million people living there and lots of land does not mean america is a great country

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33671405]Oh look even Tunisia has respect for each people's religion how about that 99% of americans[/QUOTE] Good job making Europeans look arrogant*. I'm sure they're preparing a party in your honor. Fact: 99% of us do have respect for other people's religions. Just goes to show how people will find, and create, reasons to hate on things, just because they think it makes them look cool. *I am aware that most Europeans aren't arrogant.

-oops misread lol-

[QUOTE=Starpluck;33673924]Size is not interchangeable with greatness.[/QUOTE] well, yeah

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33673851]just because you guys have 300 million people living there and lots of land does not mean america is a great country[/QUOTE] Hell of a lot bigger than Portugal, I'll tell you that.

[QUOTE=DrBreen;33673764]You stupid arrogant fuck You know why i care about american politics? Because what happens in your shitty little country affects all of us, dumbfuck[/QUOTE] are you suffering from a UAV wound or did we all sleep walk over to portugal and beat the shit out of your mom or what because you seem to be ticked off at every single american for something

turned into a country war fast MY COUNTRY COULD BEAT UP YOUR COUNTRY!

MY COUNTRY WOULD BEAT UP YOUR COUNTRY IF MY COUNTRIES MILITARY WAS NOT UNDERWRITTEN BY YOUR COUNTRY AND IF WE DIDN'T HAVE A LONG HISTORY OF FIGHTING IN EVERY WAR YOU WERE IN AND SAVING US IN WORLD WAR 2 BUT OTHER THAN THAT MY COUNTRY WOULD KICK THE ASS OF YOUR COUNTRY

Vatican City Pride

Tunisia: defying Middle Eastern stereotypes everywhere.

[QUOTE=Groat;33672299]You know, I'm pretty sure Australia isn't exactly the center of enlightenment in the world either, considering the high teen pregnancy rates, censorship issues, and general political idiocy. Quit bitching about our problems and go fix your own.[/QUOTE] "Oh, you mean my country has issues ? Erm... er.... huh... LOOK YOURS HAS PROBLEMS TOO, SHUT UP !" A+ argument here

Your countries all suck anyways, North Korea's where it's at.

[QUOTE=OrionChronicles;33675454]Tunisia: defying Middle Eastern stereotypes everywhere.[/QUOTE] They're not middle eastern.