Comments on: tail wagging the dog http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/ An Arab man's attempt at bridging the cultural gap and trying to make a difference. Failing a lot. Succeeding once in a while. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:29:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bloggen gegen das Regime II : simoncolumbus.de http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-99859 Bloggen gegen das Regime II : simoncolumbus.de Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:26:48 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-99859 [...] als Finanzzentrum des arabischen Raums erfolgreich, äußerst wohlhabend (es wird u.a. bisher keine Einkommenssteuer erhoben) und westlich orientiert. Nichtsdestotrotz herrscht teilweise Presse- und Internetzensur. [...] [...] als Finanzzentrum des arabischen Raums erfolgreich, äußerst wohlhabend (es wird u.a. bisher keine Einkommenssteuer erhoben) und westlich orientiert. Nichtsdestotrotz herrscht teilweise Presse- und Internetzensur. [...]

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]]> By: Non-Bahraini http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-94989 Non-Bahraini Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:24:49 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-94989 Whats your Point Salman? It's not clear weather you are supporting the tax or criticising Mahmood. & look at your language, definitely not that of an educated person living in UK. Grow up Mr. & stop whinning for no reasons, its equally hard for you as well to subject your self & your family to the conditions you are challenging him, nevertheless what does all that have to do with the Tax??? . Yes, you may have the right to criticise on a statement or a comment in a manner that is limited to the topic itself, but some's good luck or success gives you no right to critise them for their lifestyle. Haram or not haram, you have an obligation towards you own community & society to say the least, swallow the tax as if you are doing mankind a favor, not the government. In islam it doesnt matter what or how you do, what matters is with what intention you do it, thats what defines halal or haram, good or bad. Anyhow it seemed either you had a personal grudge against Mahmood or simply you suffer from the same habit of criticising that almost every arab traditionally has, which as again nothing to with the topic in subject here. Whats your Point Salman? It’s not clear weather you are supporting the tax or criticising Mahmood. & look at your language, definitely not that of an educated person living in UK. Grow up Mr. & stop whinning for no reasons, its equally hard for you as well to subject your self & your family to the conditions you are challenging him, nevertheless what does all that have to do with the Tax??? . Yes, you may have the right to criticise on a statement or a comment in a manner that is limited to the topic itself, but some’s good luck or success gives you no right to critise them for their lifestyle. Haram or not haram, you have an obligation towards you own community & society to say the least, swallow the tax as if you are doing mankind a favor, not the government. In islam it doesnt matter what or how you do, what matters is with what intention you do it, thats what defines halal or haram, good or bad. Anyhow it seemed either you had a personal grudge against Mahmood or simply you suffer from the same habit of criticising that almost every arab traditionally has, which as again nothing to with the topic in subject here.

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]]> By: Kidam http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-93370 Kidam Mon, 25 Jun 2007 17:41:18 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-93370 People can argue for and against various aspects of this legislation, but surely most should agree that, with such a UI scheme, Bahrain is at long last joining a long list of developed and progressive countries. I am personally quite familiar with this plan's features, and can guarantee that it is in accord with international norms as well as with ILO Conventions. People can argue for and against various aspects of this legislation, but surely most should agree that, with such a UI scheme, Bahrain is at long last joining a long list of developed and progressive countries. I am personally quite familiar with this plan’s features, and can guarantee that it is in accord with international norms as well as with ILO Conventions.

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]]> By: Global Voices Online » Bahrain: Are Taxes Un-Islamic? http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-93137 Global Voices Online » Bahrain: Are Taxes Un-Islamic? Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:37:56 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-93137 [...] to be introduced in Bahrain, funded by a one per cent deduction from everyone’s salaries. Mahmood reports that a number of religious scholars are apparently against the idea: According to [...] [...] to be introduced in Bahrain, funded by a one per cent deduction from everyone’s salaries. Mahmood reports that a number of religious scholars are apparently against the idea: According to [...]

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]]> By: Maverick http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-93066 Maverick Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:08:03 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-93066 In this law, the military and others are exempted. What kind of democracy is this. Expatriate cannot be classified as unemployed as they cannot be anything but non-employed residents or working residents. So shy do they have to pay tax that benefits lazy people. When there is money for palaces and siz million dinar monuments in Sakhir, why is there a shortage or fulus for unemployed youth? Why are government people exempted? Do minister's pay? Do other VIPs pay? I am curious? Where is the validity of the law just because it is passed, does this a good law make? When it is prejudicial no law is just or democratic? It should never have been signed in the first place. I am all for helping if the law makers and others also come under this law then it is just. There should be no exceptions from top to bottom. In this law, the military and others are exempted. What kind of democracy is this. Expatriate cannot be classified as unemployed as they cannot be anything but non-employed residents or working residents. So shy do they have to pay tax that benefits lazy people. When there is money for palaces and siz million dinar monuments in Sakhir, why is there a shortage or fulus for unemployed youth?

Why are government people exempted? Do minister’s pay? Do other VIPs pay? I am curious?

Where is the validity of the law just because it is passed, does this a good law make?

When it is prejudicial no law is just or democratic? It should never have been signed in the first place. I am all for helping if the law makers and others also come under this law then it is just. There should be no exceptions from top to bottom.

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]]> By: Hasan http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-2/#comment-92831 Hasan Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:37:12 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-92831 Guys don't take it personal... I don't have doubt in Mahmood's religion and good intension. I don't agree with brother Mahmood that Islam should not rule the modern state, Islam is from Allah who knows what is best for humanity and we should not blame Islam for the corruption. The prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) was the Leader of the state, head of the army, and the prophet at the same time. Yes we should look again at Islam's guidance and rules and try to understand and employ them in our time because things change from generation to another and even scholars stated that fatwa may change depending on the time and place. Islam is flexible enough to cater for changes and development in civilizations. Don't forget brothers, Quran is not for people that lived 1500 yeas ago only or for Arabs only, it is for all times and all people. I respect brother Mahmood point of view but that should not give you the right to question his believe in Islam. Please don't to take it personal :-( Guys don’t take it personal…

I don’t have doubt in Mahmood’s religion and good intension.

I don’t agree with brother Mahmood that Islam should not rule the modern state, Islam is from Allah who knows what is best for humanity and we should not blame Islam for the corruption.

The prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) was the Leader of the state, head of the army, and the prophet at the same time.

Yes we should look again at Islam’s guidance and rules and try to understand and employ them in our time because things change from generation to another and even scholars stated that fatwa may change depending on the time and place. Islam is flexible enough to cater for changes and development in civilizations.

Don’t forget brothers, Quran is not for people that lived 1500 yeas ago only or for Arabs only, it is for all times and all people.

I respect brother Mahmood point of view but that should not give you the right to question his believe in Islam. Please don’t to take it personal :-(

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]]> By: Bugs http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-92793 Bugs Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:56:09 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-92793 In order to solve the unemployment problem, the Bahraini government is going to impose taxes on the hard working people. Even if it is one percent that they are going to deduct, it is still unacceptable. Why don’t they trim the allowance that the so called “princes” get? What gives them the right to get all those privileges (a salary for life, luxury car etc…)? Imagine how much money the state will generate just by trimming their expenses, which in turn can be used to improve the educational system, state pension, unemployment benefits as well as other things. Therefore, I don’t see any point in deducting one percent from the hard working people and two percent from the oil money in order to pay for the unemployed, when at the same time you have the whole ruling family as well as the tribes that are allied to them are entitled to a salary for life as well as other privileges just for being loyal. Also, how can a common citizen ensure that the government, which the people do not trust or have any respect for, will pay the people in need? What is the difference between a “prince”, who bought his college degree with the state’s money or used his influences or connections to pass high school, and an ordinary citizen, who was an average student and had to work hard in order to get his degree? What gives the prince the right to be employed in the military or any high ranking job when he doesn’t even qualify for it? In order to solve the unemployment problem, the Bahraini government is going to impose taxes on the hard working people. Even if it is one percent that they are going to deduct, it is still unacceptable. Why don’t they trim the allowance that the so called “princes” get? What gives them the right to get all those privileges (a salary for life, luxury car etc…)? Imagine how much money the state will generate just by trimming their expenses, which in turn can be used to improve the educational system, state pension, unemployment benefits as well as other things.

Therefore, I don’t see any point in deducting one percent from the hard working people and two percent from the oil money in order to pay for the unemployed, when at the same time you have the whole ruling family as well as the tribes that are allied to them are entitled to a salary for life as well as other privileges just for being loyal. Also, how can a common citizen ensure that the government, which the people do not trust or have any respect for, will pay the people in need?

What is the difference between a “prince”, who bought his college degree with the state’s money or used his influences or connections to pass high school, and an ordinary citizen, who was an average student and had to work hard in order to get his degree? What gives the prince the right to be employed in the military or any high ranking job when he doesn’t even qualify for it?

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]]> By: mahmood http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-92740 mahmood Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:15:03 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-92740 More's the pity. Lemmings, some contend, are right to jump over a cliff. It is their "culture and way of life" after all. Would even a seemingly futile attempt at building a wall which impedes that progress not be regarded as a good and socially responsible action, even if that impediment merely tickles their minds to hesitate even slightly before jumping to their doom? That hesitation might trigger a logjam for those still behind who might benefit from this brief respite in taking stock of a situation and turn back. Hope, you see, is a contagious state of mind! More’s the pity.

Lemmings, some contend, are right to jump over a cliff. It is their “culture and way of life” after all.

Would even a seemingly futile attempt at building a wall which impedes that progress not be regarded as a good and socially responsible action, even if that impediment merely tickles their minds to hesitate even slightly before jumping to their doom? That hesitation might trigger a logjam for those still behind who might benefit from this brief respite in taking stock of a situation and turn back.

Hope, you see, is a contagious state of mind!

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]]> By: Hussain http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-92730 Hussain Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:26:07 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-92730 Most of us are neither politician nor economists. Yet, it's OK for us to speak politics and economics. While even if a religious person has the ability and the duty to speak, you consider his speech as messy. In all cases, the people of Bahrain would never trust the so called liberals to take his lead, and that's the reality you must realise. Keep banging your heads to the wall. Keep moaning. But the fact remains so clear; the majority of Bahrainis have chosen their path far away from you! Most of us are neither politician nor economists. Yet, it’s OK for us to speak politics and economics. While even if a religious person has the ability and the duty to speak, you consider his speech as messy. In all cases, the people of Bahrain would never trust the so called liberals to take his lead, and that’s the reality you must realise. Keep banging your heads to the wall. Keep moaning. But the fact remains so clear; the majority of Bahrainis have chosen their path far away from you!

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]]> By: jasra jedi http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-92673 jasra jedi Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:04:11 +0000 http://mahmood.tv/2007/06/16/tail-wagging-the-dog/#comment-92673 Cradle of Humanity, <blockquote> I agree, totally. That’s exactly where the problem lies- when a religious man speaks politics it gets very very messy. </blockquote> And what about when a religious man speaks economics?? Cradle of Humanity,

I agree, totally. That’s exactly where the problem lies- when a religious man speaks politics it gets very very messy.

And what about when a religious man speaks economics??

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