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Yeah, I thought not. Did the Poms bring them in to rule in their stead?
immigration in japan is an issue now?
long bow
The Hashemites were involved in the Arab revolt in 1916 against the Ottomans. In March 1920, the Hashemite Kingdom of Syria was declared by the Hashemite Faisal I of Iraq in Damascus which encompassed most of what later became Jordan. At this point, the southern part of Transjordan was part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Hejaz in Arabia. When the French ended the Kingdom of Syria, Transjordan became, for a short time, a no mans land until Abdullah, another of the sons of Hussein the Hashemite ruler of Hejaz moved against the French, in support of his brother Faisal, seeking to recapture Damascus. Churchill persuaded Abdullah not to continue his advance against their allies the French and to leave his forces in Transjordan. Abdullah, with British support became the Emir of Transjordan in 1921. Faisal I, formerly of Syria, was made King of Iraq.
i was a bit shocked to see the 'official' name of the country is the 'Hashemites kingdom/republic of ... '
Their problems are worse than that, first cousin marriages are common in several Arab countries
This increases the risk of genetic diseases and can reduce intelligence over several generations
http://www.aish.com/atr/Cousin-Marriages.html
Does the Torah permit cousin marriages? Is the topic discussed at all? I’m concerned in particular because the inbreeding is likely to cause genetic disorders, as historically happened to many royal families. I have the impression that upper class Jewish families have likewise engaged in this practice.
The Aish Rabbi Replies:
It is permitted under Torah law for cousins to marry. In fact, the Sages seem to view marriages between relatives as desirable. The Talmud recommends that a person marry his niece (Yevamot 62b). (There’s a debate in the commentators if it applies specifically to a sister’s daughter or also to a brother’s.) The assumption is that a person will have an especially close relationship with a close relative, perhaps because of their likely similar personalities and values. The reasoning may be the same for a cousin, but the Talmud doesn't mention it. (I should point out that for a woman to marry her nephew is forbidden from the Torah – Leviticus 18:12-13.)
Some point out that the daughters of Zelophehad married their cousins (Numbers 36:11) so the practice has good precedent. Some also suggest that cousin marriages are likely to engender fewer fights between the in-laws!
Does not make them more or less worthy as human beings. You can be proud of Jewish achievement for sure, but using it to denigrate is just poor f*cking form, mate.
I don't have any reason to be proud of Jewish achievements seeing as I'm not Jewish. My accountant is Jewish but he's just about the only Jew I have in my circle of acquaintances.
I'm just stating the facts, poor form or not. The truth may be unpalatable but we cannot move forward if we do not confront the facts.
Apologies for the inference So what are the facts? That education is being strangled in many Muslim countries by a ruling elite to keep the people poor and stupid? Or do you think Arabic peoples are genetically predisposed to having sub-normal I.Qs?
Apologies for the inference So what are the facts? That education is being strangled in many Muslim countries by a ruling elite to keep the people poor and stupid? Or do you think Arabic peoples are genetically predisposed to having sub-normal I.Qs?
Are east Asian men, Yao Ming notwithstanding, predisposed to having a shorter height on average than African American men?
Are east Asian men, Yao Ming notwithstanding, predisposed to having a shorter height on average than African American men?
Thats not genetics, thats diet
LOL
Yeah, diet is also responsible for Africans having more skin pigmentation than Europeans.
Do you really want to go down the human biodiversity route?LOL
Yeah, diet is also responsible for Africans having more skin pigmentation than Europeans.
The opposite was believed in Germany 80 years ago.Jews have contributed significantly more to humanity than Muslims.
You really need to stop reading ayrian nation books for your info on genetics
Those Chinese just need to eat more steak and potatoes. They'll be blonde and blue-eyed within no time. Or maybe they should just eat more souvlakis and hummus if they prefer a more olive complexion. ROFLMAO!
Ssh, he's not very smart. Not his fault - it's his genetics. Descended from a long line of very stupid people.Where did i say diet effected melanin production. I said height - you know - tallness, how far your head is from the ground
Where did i say diet effected melanin production. I said height - you know - tallness, how far your head is from the ground