Comments on: Bahrain re-introduces arrests of political activists

By: Maverik

Maverik — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:00:55 +0000

Maybe I am just dumb, but what pray tell is the benefit for the government to support religious extremism. Perhaps they wish to make the same mistakes that the US made when they created Bin LAden and Sammam and Noriega.

Wow, history does repeat itself?

Poor Bahrain, bites the dust on Nov 25…….I need a stiff one……donw boy down…’was talkin about a drink…sheeesh…horny lil bastard….

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By: Global Voices Online » Blog Archive » The Week That Was in Bahrain

Global Voices Online » Blog Archive » The Week That Was in Bahrain — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:38:19 +0000

[...] Let’s start with the arrests, which Mahmood Al Yousif says could signal the end of belief in democratic reforms initiated in the Kingdom in 2001. “The various things happening here are not helping this country and its people in the slightest; the parliamentary elections gerrymandering attempts, the direct and indirect support extremist Salafis and other Islamists are getting from the government against national figures, the iniquitous distribution of land, wealth, opportunities and electoral districts, the marginalisation of the Shi’a, the abject refusal of the government and the ruling family to face the consequences of the Bandargate scandal or even honestly initiate a thorough and impartial investigation into its claims, the continuation of those implicated in the scandal to continue to roam the Earth with impunity and their continuing employment in sensitive government positions unmolested, the restrictions exerted by law on freedoms of speech and assembly, the closure and/or blockage of websites, and various other ills which have surfaced over the last four years,” wrote Mahmood. [...]

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By: Bandargate

Bandargate — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:52:44 +0000

Suppress freedom, silence liberals, and be united with Islamic extremists: that’s the definition of a newly born democracy in the region. Congratulations to the west for such a a HUGE achievement!

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By: Citizen Quasar

Citizen Quasar — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:48:56 +0000

I am very sorry that freedom is being suppressed in Bahrain.

I suggested once before that you tune into and listen to Alex Jones. This would be a GOOD thing for you!

Thank you.

—Dan

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By: sillybahrainigirl

sillybahrainigirl — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:45:04 +0000

Nicely put my friend. Haha.. I see you haven’t been silenced! This is the spirit. There are questions which need answers and keeping quiet doesn’t seem to work!!

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By: Rancher

Rancher — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:12:32 +0000

The government made a big mistake in trying to silence you my friend. Bahrain was pretty much off my radar till then. However I have been paying much more attention to Bahrain since I learned about you. Thank Sand Monkey. Regardless of how much cooperation some regimes give the US in the war against Islamofascist we cannot and should not turn a blind eye to human rights abuses in those countries.

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By: zara

zara — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:26:11 +0000

any news on today’s demonstration please?

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By: LanaHaq

LanaHaq — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:37:03 +0000

Honestly, Haq is not a political movement …. it is more of a militant movement. They have been and are responsible for numerous events that made many Bahrainis extremely upset. They have and continue to use violence, and advocate a “No Sunni ….Just Bahraini” stance, which I am assuming we all object to. I consider myself someone who believes in reform, and change. I want equal opportunity for Bahrainis, but we have to acknowledge that there are people on the left and the right that are extreme, whether they are Haq or Al-Qaida loyalists … The last thing I want to see is more violence, less tourism, less investment…. we have moved a long way since 1999 and we have a longer way to go… but I don’t want this place to turn into another Iraq.

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By: Hassan Ali

Hassan Ali — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:23:47 +0000

BCHR & HAAQ Movement & a group of Political and human rights activists as well as religious figures issued a public call Today to for Bahrainis to participate in a demonstration Today calling for Release Dr. Mohammed Saeed Mattar and his compatriot immediately & boycott the elections 2006.

Release Dr. Mohammed Saeed Mattar and his compatriot immediately .

And

boycott the elections 2006 .

:yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:

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By: Bahrain Uncensored > Bahrain’s latest political prisoners

Bahrain Uncensored > Bahrain’s latest political prisoners — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:23:42 +0000

[...] More at Mahmood’s Den. [...]

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