Obviously living for any length of time in Pakistan and Afghanistan can send anyone mad.

This bloke has about as much loyalty to Oz citizens as Monis.

My guess is he found the burqa a very fetching form of attire, & secretly wants to see Oz ladies so clothed.

Well either that or he's a nut case, although I suppose both, simultaneously, are possible.

It really does make you wonder who is choosing our diplomatic staff. This bloke, Rudd, it really does look as if the selection criteria has gone very wrong.

HipCon, before you sound off at my stupidity I suggest you examine
your own, What I quoted re apostates was a quote from either the
Hadith or the Koran, I can't remember which. It was only a couple of
days ago so I will try and remember where I read it, so just settle
down and wait while I see if I can remember it.

'Bruce the goose' once again emerges from his dusty little nest and pontificates about issues that he has absolutely no fundamental understanding whatsoever ! The fact he's had a couple of diplomatic postings in Islamic countries, has obviously whet his enthusiasm for Islamic ideology and lifestyle. Perhaps with his uniquely specialised knowledge of Pakistan, he may be well placed to locate a lovely home in say, Lahore or Karachi if he doesn't mind the noise or pollution ?

To even comment on the fact this individual is suffering from some form of PTS as a result of his inability to assimilate into Australian culture or as a consequence of his apparent criminal activities in Iran, well is patently absurd, but considering it's from 'Bruce the goose' well...?

Well ConHip, I have not found the original quote but I have found
another article on it from the Al-Azahr university which has placed
that ruling in school text books.

http://www.clarionproject.org/news/egypts-high-schoolers-learn-cannabalism-ok-non-muslims

So the highest recognised educational university in Islam believes
cannibalism is OK provided you do not eat moslims.
I note someone else picked you up on my spelling.

What did you say ?

Cont: Yes, perhaps due to the collapsing economy in Egypt and the loss
of subsidies for food, tourists should be careful of hungry Egyptians !

Dear Bruce

We need to say categorically and on reflection that we were mis-informed regarding any relationship with Monis.

This is in view of reports at lunchtime today of death threats against some in the judiciary who decided to free Monis on bail.

All goes to show pillars of our society, be they liberal lawyers or liberal journalists, can make mistakes.

Furthermore given the antipathy between Hindus and Muslims in South Asia it is a question mark whether Hindu Tamil refugees appreciate being lumped in with Muslim refugees.