Wow.
This, a link to a music video featuring the Muslim world’s Madonna, Deeyah. Dales at RedState has the lyrics. A sample:
We dont take it lightly when you threatinin women,
how you have so much hate and faith in religion.
Fake in the system, need to take a break wit the dissin,
before you end up in the lake where they fishin.
Hearin bout the Muslim Madona, Asian J Lo, lookin for drama
(ok) if you say so. If you that religious and not wit trendy clothes,
then what you doin even watchin videos.
We need heavier artillery in our cultural war against jihadism; this brave, easy-on-the-eyes young Muslim woman just brought out the Big Bertha howitzer.
Finally, a Tipping Point™ sign that gives me a bit of hope.
Of course, I’m sure this crowd would hate it.
Marshall: I agree that it’s brave and makes a strong and compelling statement. I just hope the kids in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran and Syria are able to see it.
Cam: Never underestimate the power of the black market, Marshall. Kids in the Soviet Union found a way to listen to heavy metal and buy Levis. Those in the Muslim world will find a way to listen to Deeyah. In fact, I’d say the more these countries try to crack down on her music, the more kids will want to listen to it.
Woman In Red: Cam’s right. Between internet, satellite and black market - not to mention the kerfuffle this is bound to cause, generating heightened interest - it won’t take long to fan out to all the corners of the kingdom.
I’ve got to give this gal credit. She rocks! Wouldn’t it be the height of irony if the decadence the West is condemned for, personified by a glistening, scantily clad Muslim woman, were one of the catalysts that shattered the influence of repressive traditional Islam?
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February 25, 2006 - 8:55 pm
I’m not entirely sure that this is really such a huge step forward.
February 26, 2006 - 12:28 am
I’ll sleep with her if it would prevent a “clash of civilizations.” I just want to do my part to save the world.
February 26, 2006 - 8:27 am
Ah- And the calls for selflessness begin!
good stuff.
February 27, 2006 - 9:26 am
I am not fond of her musical style. Give me a loud guitar riff any day over programemd studio dance beat stuff. *hic* But doing that thing she does is definitely a shot across the bow of the mad mullahs and the wacky wahabis.