Will The Misogynistic Authorities In Saudi Soon See That Extending The Vote To Women Doesn't Signal The End Of Civilisation As They Know It?

[sandyRoe]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35075702

[Old_Geezer]

Unless they agree to vote as their husband instucts then there's probably no one available to escort them to the voting station/booth anyway.

[aelmpvw]

they'll be letting them drive next ...

[sandyRoe]

The franchise today, driving licences tomorrow?

[mikey4444]

Sandy...I have just listened to a report on the Today Program, and its sounds like quite a big leap forward for women. There is still a vast distance to go, but its an important step I suppose.

Lets hope the more civilised amongst the Saudi society can keep the momentum for change going.

[douglas9401]

Isn't the whole point of the exercise to eventually end 'civilisation' as they know it?

[Peter Pedant]

I am not sure if the successor to the prophet ( pbuh) was elected by any democratic process
I think they went into a huddle ( and couldnt agree - result civil war )

'Ali was the loser on that one ....

[Peter Pedant]

// Isn't the whole point of the exercise to eventually end 'civilisation' as they know it//

No Dimbo - that is ISIL/Daesh
THEY are the ones with the oil and fast cars and booze and dont want to give it all up and go abck to the desert

now remember - not every dark skinned man with a bushy moustache is gonna kill you - one may be your local GP !

[douglas9401]

Something seems to have tipped you over the edge this morning, Pedro.

Not like you to be so angry or misinterpretive.

[Peter Pedant]

sorry doug it was a joke
one of my specials

I thought your comment HAD to be tongue in cheek ....

as an innocent feed or patsy in Morecambe n Wise ....

my apolz - PS I dont REALLY think you are a dimbo .....

[douglas9401]

All better now. :-P

[sandyRoe]

Wilfred Thisiger wrote of the terrible conditions in the Empty Quarter. The fat cats in Rayhd wouldn't want to go back to that.
He did mention in passing a water hole called The Witches ****. You wouldnt see place names like that in Surbibton or Godalming.

[douglas9401]

The Witches Truckstop and Spa?

[sandyRoe]

No, no. Rhymes with 'punt'.

[douglas9401]

The Witches: Cheshunt. :-)

http://witch-coven.meetup.com/cities/gb/f8/cheshunt/

[sevenOP]

" This election is for seats on a local council that has very little power."

http://www.npr.org/2015/12/02/458127671/saudi-elections-to-offer-a-small-step-toward-democracy

[237SJ]

Just come back from Saudi - it barely made the news.