One sure sign of a rebuilding country on the full path to nationhood - its politicians learn to start talking some serious smack at the leaders of other countries.
Iraq, therefore, must well be on the way, after the Iraqi Interior Minister gave Saudi Arabia a proper bollocking, in response to Saudi suggestions that Iraq is being overly influenced by its Shia neighbour Iran. Says the BBC:
Oooh, Snap! That last one has to hurt. After spending a year in Egypt, this certainly isnt the first time I have heard Saudi's referred to as uncivilised Bedouins - an insult which, although buffered by their layers of gold and US dollars, must still hurt on the inside to a lot of Saudi's. Saudi's, especially the higher up ones, are well known to have a "they only love me for my money" emotional complex, as well as a big time cultural inferiority complex when grouped with the inheritors of great ancient civilisations (Egypt, Iran, Iraq) or the direct descendants of the Prophet Mohammed (Jordan).
Its good to see this kind of criticism happening between countries in the Middle East - especially when directed at the real assholes of the region, rather than the hostility between equally noble civilisations (Iran - Iraq or Egypt - Iran).
Iraq, therefore, must well be on the way, after the Iraqi Interior Minister gave Saudi Arabia a proper bollocking, in response to Saudi suggestions that Iraq is being overly influenced by its Shia neighbour Iran. Says the BBC:
"Bayan Jabr said Iraqis were proud of their country, and would not accept lessons on human rights and democracy from Saudi Arabia......
He added: "This Iraq is the cradle of civilisation that taught humanity reading and writing, and some Bedouin riding a camel wants to teach us......."
Oooh, Snap! That last one has to hurt. After spending a year in Egypt, this certainly isnt the first time I have heard Saudi's referred to as uncivilised Bedouins - an insult which, although buffered by their layers of gold and US dollars, must still hurt on the inside to a lot of Saudi's. Saudi's, especially the higher up ones, are well known to have a "they only love me for my money" emotional complex, as well as a big time cultural inferiority complex when grouped with the inheritors of great ancient civilisations (Egypt, Iran, Iraq) or the direct descendants of the Prophet Mohammed (Jordan).
Its good to see this kind of criticism happening between countries in the Middle East - especially when directed at the real assholes of the region, rather than the hostility between equally noble civilisations (Iran - Iraq or Egypt - Iran).
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