Tag Archives: Taliban

Around the world warring on women

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Naomi

Wasn’t it just the other day I expressed loathing for any sort of fundamentalist religion? Actually, it could have been yesterday, too. So I’ll stretch it into today. This, from Harper’s Weekly Review: In Afghanistan, where two-thirds of the population … Continue reading →

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People will not stop talking about SCOTUS

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Naomi

holy fucking shit, how fucked up do your values have to be to even think of the phrase “domestic supply of infants” much less use it in a legal document — Jeff Tiedrich I mean, the SCARIEST thing the men … Continue reading →

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Want to be a martyr? You need a special skill set

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: [A] Taliban commander in Kabul reported that his men were having difficulty adjusting to their new roles as security officers. “Martyrdom seekers,” said the commander, “have different skills.” I’d say this is a god problem. Where’s … Continue reading →

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