en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/562171 Comments by NawalKF http://www.kabobfest.com/2011/04/hariris-striptease-2.html#IDComment139975730 Ha! Andrew, this post may have an affect on who would reply to your Kabobs for 2 profile ;) Mon, 4 Apr 2011 20:56:51 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2011/04/hariris-striptease-2.html#IDComment139975730 http://www.kabobfest.com/2011/03/the-muppet-arab-leader-connection.html#IDComment138885368 Snuffleupagus and Hosni Mubarak. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:07:57 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2011/03/the-muppet-arab-leader-connection.html#IDComment138885368 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93413362 Yes, whether Rima Fakih was wearing the bikini top or not, it would still be offensive to many people, as I stated. My point with the bikini top was in reference and in reply to Dallool's comment. Since Rima Fakih is participating in this pageant and, more importantly, since she did have a choice to wear an article of clothing on top, she could have decided to wear it if she wanted to be accommodating (a word used in and in reference to Dallool's comment) or not "to disappoint" or out of "respect" (Rima's words) for Arabs and Muslims. I'm done. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:07:08 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93413362 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93387910 First, even she had shown her chest, her breasts would obviously have been covered (with her hands, body paint, etc.). The point is that it's her bare body she's displaying. While you may not find that offensive, many others do. Second, if her intentions were truly to be accommodating, why not wear a bikini top like many of the other contestants? No, she had a choice and instead chose to go topless. Finally, I did comment that beauty pageants are nothing more than "glorified objectification" of women. Her winning Miss USA and competing in the Miss Universe pageant is nothing to applaud or be proud of. Also, please don't put quotes around comments I did not make. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:43:15 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93387910 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93181610 PB, I'm not judging her or her connection to the Arab community. But what exactly is she doing that's positive for our community? That she won a beauty contest and Americans now think, 'wow, I guess there are hot Arab chicks out there.' We shouldn't think that her being in the public eye while not being looked upon negatively by the American public is the standard for what's positive for our community. Like I said, she can do whatever she wants to do. I don't care. But her statement about how she decided to pose this way because she didn't want to disrespect or disappoint Arabs and Muslims is misleading. Because, as you put it, those who subscribe to my 'idea of Islamic conservatism', and there are many, would find it offensive on varying levels; from her competing in a beauty pageant to begin with to posing topless. So she obviously has no clue. And, by the way, I don't think that it's just Muslims who would find this offensive. I hope you, and others who share your thoughts, can at least understand and respect what I'm saying. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:16:12 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93181610 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93176426 I think to be happy just because we have an Arab in the public eye who 'isn't being cast as a terrorist', in my opinion, is quite sad and pretty low in standards. And yes, she is just a beauty queen, which is why I don't take her seriously. But because she's in the public eye, her remarks are taken seriously, or at least heard, by many who will assume she represents and speaks on behalf of Muslim and Arab Americans and that's what I have a problem with. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:33:37 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/08/rima-fakih-has-the-backbone-to-pose-topless.html#IDComment93176426 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/01/ray-hanania-is-the-palestinian-%e2%80%9cavatar%e2%80%9d-in-america.html#IDComment51072276 I loved this! Good one Hanitizer! Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:55:20 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2010/01/ray-hanania-is-the-palestinian-%e2%80%9cavatar%e2%80%9d-in-america.html#IDComment51072276 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/11/why-are-arab-and-muslim-organizations-so-quick-to-condemn.html#IDComment42577425 PC, I have no idea how you came to this conclusion. What I said was that regardless of the condemnations by Arab and Muslim organizations, there will be (ignorant and hateful) people in the public who will take advantage of this incident and attack the Arab and Muslim communities. Nowhere do I state or imply that Hasan's victims are ignorant and hateful. Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:24:40 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/11/why-are-arab-and-muslim-organizations-so-quick-to-condemn.html#IDComment42577425 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/11/why-are-arab-and-muslim-organizations-so-quick-to-condemn.html#IDComment42380866 I reiterate that by instantly putting out statements of condemnation, these organizations link the incident with the communities they represent. And what did this incident have to us? Nothing. The backlash will inevitably come regardless. No amount of condemnation is going to change that. What these organizations should be condemning is any backlash that is perpetrated against their communities. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:19:59 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/11/why-are-arab-and-muslim-organizations-so-quick-to-condemn.html#IDComment42380866 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/08/ramadan-mubarak-from-kabobfest.html#IDComment31648846 Great post Sana. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:45:15 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/08/ramadan-mubarak-from-kabobfest.html#IDComment31648846 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/paris-hilton-how-do-you-say-huge-in-arabic.html#IDComment24850234 "However at the end of the day Arabs need to be "cool" the right way and not the tacky cheap and tasteless Paris Hilton way." My sentiments exactly. Sure, the producers are taming the show down a bit because it's in Dubai, but it's still a ridiculous show with a loathsome personality at the helm. This is strictly a business deal for Hilton. The whole purpose of doing the show in Dubai in the first place is to globalize her "brand", whatever the hell that this. Skank, maybe? She isn't doing this because she likes Dubai or admires Arabs. She's never even been to the Middle East before this. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:16:04 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/paris-hilton-how-do-you-say-huge-in-arabic.html#IDComment24850234 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24270503 I agree with you actually. It was a good time. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:45:30 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24270503 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24270205 It was a fun event. As for substance, it wasn't to be found here. It was basically a night of entertainment. The substance is found in the panel discussions during the convention. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:39:44 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24270205 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24187071 Oh yes. The dance parties are pretty popular at the ADC conventions. Actually, I think they're a big reason why a lot of young people attend the convention. That, and to find a future spouse, of course. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 06:07:01 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/adcs-youth-empowerment-night.html#IDComment24187071 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/caption-contest-iranian-elections.html#IDComment23929061 "Ugh, here we go. Remind me again why I'm here?" Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:53:55 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/caption-contest-iranian-elections.html#IDComment23929061 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23676298 Dude, were you not paying attention? Nowhere in my post do I imply that arranged marriages are mainstream. I only suggest that the idea of arranged marriages is getting more exposure here in the US. Also, I specifically say that there's a difference between arranged marriages and forced marriages. Like I said in the post, these people voluntarily marry. They're not people whose parents pick their soul mates when they're 5 years old, as you state, but people who've had help in finding a mate. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 23:50:48 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23676298 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23673380 Mohammad, I think my mom gave up a long time ago :) Mon, 8 Jun 2009 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23673380 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23657675 Haha. I feel ya. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:42:43 +0000 http://www.kabobfest.com/2009/06/arranged-marriage-the-new-trend-in-america.html#IDComment23657675