Now that Salam Pax, his existence and his motives have been done to death all over the blogosphere, I would like to see if there are any Iraqi women interested in blogging. I mean, we have the Iranian Girl, so it isn't like blogging is forbidden - now that Saddam's not in power anymore, I would guess that it isn't too dangerous for people to venture into the internet world.
Well, if there are any Iraqi women out there interested in blogging, drop me a line and I will provide you the web space for free :) We would love to hear from you.
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How cool are you!
Right on, girl.
Posted by: Tracy at May 16, 2003 10:58 PM
Gee! Thanks, Tracy :blush:
Posted by: Shanti at May 16, 2003 11:05 PM
Hello there. I thought you guys might be interested in a link that I have on my page. I-Feminists is the organization and it has really good information on classical feminism(not the brand peddled by NOW and other such leftist organizations).
Anyways, here is the link:
http://www.ifeminists.net/index.php
Posted by: screwTape at May 17, 2003 2:32 PM
Thanks, ScrewTape - sounds like an excellent organization.
Posted by: Shanti at May 17, 2003 6:41 PM
Great idea Shanti!!;)
Especially since the violence & looting have made Iraq’s women non-persons:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3007381.stm
http://msnbc.com/news/914772.asp
In addition I read articles in NYTimes & WaPo about the same subject.
Something must be done.
Posted by: Diana at May 18, 2003 3:27 PM
Thanks, Diana - it has been a historical certainty that whenever there is any kind of upheaval in the power structure of a country, the most immediate recriminations are felt by women mostly - physically, emotionally and mentally. Any little I can do for them, I will.
Posted by: Shanti at May 18, 2003 10:21 PM
Well, perhaps when the electricity and phones are back on, we’ll see more Iraqi bloggers.
I’m very upset at how badly that has been going. Chaos was expected post-conflict, but ye gods, they’re botching the reconstruction so far.
Posted by: David Mercer at May 20, 2003 1:54 PM
True, David - I am hoping we can get our act together soon. I mean, it has definitely been a while since the majority of fighting ended - no more excuses.
Posted by: Shanti at May 20, 2003 2:16 PM
:blush:
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