Do these idiots like ANYTHING??
David
"We are now, my friends, in a situation where the majority of Americans
get their news and information about what is going on
"We are now, my friends, in a situation where the majority of Americans
get their news and information about what is going on with their
government from entities that are licensed by and subject to punishment
at the hands of that very government.Nobody can truly believe that this
is what our founding fathers had in mind."*---Neal Boortz*
On 1/8/2014 12:38 PM, [email protected] wrote:
With 'Afghanistan's Got Talent' Coming Soon, Islamic Parliamentarian
Vows Jihad Against Talent, Reality Shows
By Alex Murashko <http://www.christianpost.com/author/alex-murashko/>,
Christian Post Reporter
July 24, 2013|8:36 am
An Islamic parliamentarian in Afghanistan warns that he will start a
jihad against shows such as the planned "Afghanistan's Got Talent" and
already existing shows of similar nature because of an unwanted
Western influence upon the country.
Shows modeled after "The Voice" and "Pop Idol" have been popular for
quite some time in a nation with a youthful demographics and where
television has proliferated since the Taliban left power in Kabul in 2001.
Abdul Sattar Khawasi is leading the campaign against talent and
reality shows, and has the promise of the Afghan minister to review
the programming, according to The Telegraph.
"I have already made it clear in the lower house that I am going to
start a jihad against these kind of shows and programs on our
television channels," Khawasi said.
Despite the popularity of the shows, many in Afghanistan are wary as
they continue to live under strict laws by conservative clerics.
However, there's been a surge in broadcasting and media since the
five-year reign of the Taliban, when television, films and videos were
banned, according to The Telegraph.
It is estimated that Afghanistan is now home to 75 television stations
and 175 radio stations, and some say that it is a sign of the
country's expanding democracy and freedom. Apparently, the demand for
talent and reality shows has also grown.
Afghanistan's version of American Idol, "Afghan Star," has been one of
the most popular shows on TV during eight prime-time seasons since
2005, according to AFP.
"Afghanistan's Got Talent," a local franchise of the show created by
producer Simon Cowell, is scheduled to begin airing in October.
The shows have come with much resistance in some cases, such as during
the first season of "Afghan Star," one woman went into hiding when her
headscarf slipped as she danced.
"Voice of Afghanistan," patterned after "The Voice," has had a rough
time this year when one of the three singing coaches was criticized
heavily on social media sites for not wearing a headscarf and wearing
figure-hugging clothes.
According to The Telegraph, messages posted on the show's Facebook
page also include complaints about Afghan women shown dancing.
Khawasi added: "Look at its name, 'The Voice of Afghanistan,' how
sweet the name is and how great it looks, but unfortunately look at
the contents of the show -- it does not represent the culture and
customs of our country."
[ Culture and customs of a travesty of a country when it is run by
Islamic fanatics ]
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