Thanks George W. Bush!

[Faris]

I just recieved this email

Dear All,



Please be advised that Tomorrow Monday the 14th of January shall be a holiday for all public and private sectors in Dubai due to the closure of some roads, bridges and tunnels. Advise your colleagues accordingly. Enjoy your day off and see you on Tuesday the 15th of Jan 2007.



Regards



Yaqoob Al Zarooni

Chief Human Capital

http://uae.usembassy.gov/

President George W. Bush visits the United Arab Emirates in January

President George W. Bush will visit the United Arab Emirates in January, 2008 as a part of his Mideast tour. His visit - the first by a sitting U.S. President - symbolizes the strength of our bilateral relations and the importance and mutual benefit of our strategic, economic and investment relations.. For more information on President Bush, his visit, and U.S. Policy in the region, click here



U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi Reduced Public Services

On Sunday, January 13, 2008 and Monday, January 14, 2008, U.S Embassy Abu Dhabi will reduce certain normal consular operations because of a VIP visit. We will offer normal American Citizen Services, but limited Immigrant and Non-immigrant visa services. Outside of normal business hours, a duty officer is available for American Citizen Services emergencies and may be reached by calling 04-414-2200. Please note that this number is for American citizens with serious emergencies only. Other business will be conducted during normal business hours.

WHAT THE FUCK!

[Day]

Please, keep him.

[Plow]

maybe if you suicide bomb him we'll understand your religion

worth a shot at least!

[Heian]

maybe if you suicide bomb him we'll understand your religion

worth a shot at least!

And the FBI is about to knock on your door. lol....

[Xavier]

Perhaps if he is shown the 72 virgins we can all just get along.

[Mizango]

maybe if you suicide bomb him we'll understand your religion

worth a shot at least!

And the FBI is about to knock on your door. lol....

Exactly what I was thinking lol


Commencing Zerg rush of front door in 3.....2.......

[Senoska]

ohshitlol

And the FBI is about to knock on your door. lol....

Exactly what I was thinking lol


Commencing Zerg rush of front door in 3.....2.......

Beat me to it

[Neosutra]

Please, keep him.

[archibaldcrane]

Rights limited in Emirates
Yet he was speaking about democracy in a deeply undemocratic country, the Emirates, where an elite of royal rulers makes virtually all the decisions. Large numbers of foreign resident workers have few legal or human rights, including no right to citizenship and no right to protest working conditions.

Some human rights groups have accused the Emirates of tolerating virtual indentured servitude, where workers from poor countries like Sri Lanka are forced to work to pay off debts to employers, and have their passports seized so they can't leave.

Officials in Abu Dhabi and the neighboring emirate of Dubai have said they are taking slow and gradual steps toward reform, both democratic and in labor rights.

In the country's first-ever elections in late 2006, the government hand-picked a group of voters to cast ballots to choose members of a government advisory panel.

But there is little clamor for elections in a wealthy country whose citizens are a privileged minority with access to free housing and lucrative government jobs. Many here say the galloping economy is evidence the government has done a good job.

Man, do you guys seriously enslave your immigrants, enabling you to live a life of complete ridiculous luxury?

UAE has got immigration figured the fuck out. Show Bush how it's done! It'll be all like

Bush: Ooh, slaves - I like how you operate....Persian!

Firas: We...aren't Persian - Mr. President, were you just watching "300"?

Bush: Choose your next words carefully, Persian!

Firas: I just told you we aren't Per....aw fuck it. Welcome to the Emirates. Can I has my tunnels back plz?

[Poopfacekilla]

Please, keep him.

[Osede]

Rights limited in Emirates
Yet he was speaking about democracy in a deeply undemocratic country, the Emirates, where an elite of royal rulers makes virtually all the decisions. Large numbers of foreign resident workers have few legal or human rights, including no right to citizenship and no right to protest working conditions.

Some human rights groups have accused the Emirates of tolerating virtual indentured servitude, where workers from poor countries like Sri Lanka are forced to work to pay off debts to employers, and have their passports seized so they can't leave.

Officials in Abu Dhabi and the neighboring emirate of Dubai have said they are taking slow and gradual steps toward reform, both democratic and in labor rights.

In the country's first-ever elections in late 2006, the government hand-picked a group of voters to cast ballots to choose members of a government advisory panel.

But there is little clamor for elections in a wealthy country whose citizens are a privileged minority with access to free housing and lucrative government jobs. Many here say the galloping economy is evidence the government has done a good job.

Man, do you guys seriously enslave your immigrants, enabling you to live a life of complete ridiculous luxury?

UAE has got immigration figured the fuck out. Show Bush how it's done! It'll be all like

Bush: Ooh, slaves - I like how you operate....Persian!

Firas: We...aren't Persian - Mr. President, were you just watching "300"?

Bush: Choose your next words carefully, Persian!

Firas: I just told you we aren't Per....aw fuck it. Welcome to the Emirates. Can I has my tunnels back plz?

It is not slave. A lots agencies in Indonesia, Philipines are also bring the people to go to other country to look for works, especially those blue colar work. Usually the case is that there is a contract that the first few portion of their income will need to use to pay the fee for visa and immigrant process, but the mean while their employer will supply their stays, meals and the necessary daily stuff.

as for the passport, those worker from these kind of countries, employer must keep their passport instead to let them have it. The main reason is that these workers can't be truely trust on their royalty. Most of the time, if they got any chance, they will try to steal the employer's money/asset and escape away. Which happens alots in my country.

[Poopfacekilla]

Just because they don't have chains around their necks doesn't mean they're NOT slaves.

Let's quit the semantics. These people aren't getting basic workers' rights. I'm sure this isn't the only country that does this too.

[archibaldcrane]

It is not slave. A lots agencies in Indonesia, Philipines are also bring the people to go to other country to look for works, especially those blue colar work. Usually the case is that there is a contract that the first few portion of their income will need to use to pay the fee for visa and immigrant process, but the mean while their employer will supply their stays, meals and the necessary daily stuff.

as for the passport, those worker from these kind of countries, employer must keep their passport instead to let them have it. The main reason is that these workers can't be truely trust on their royalty. Most of the time, if they got any chance, they will try to steal the employer's money/asset and escape away. Which happens alots in my country.

Ok, thanks for clarifying that they are slaves.

I'm not hating. Call me callous, but I find it humorous. Also, this post is way funnier when read in a thick Arabic brogue.

[Kuya]

lol How did that article manage itself into this thread?

[archibaldcrane]

I'm magical.

[Septimus]

It is not slave. A lots agencies in Indonesia, Philipines are also bring the people to go to other country to look for works, especially those blue colar work. Usually the case is that there is a contract that the first few portion of their income will need to use to pay the fee for visa and immigrant process, but the mean while their employer will supply their stays, meals and the necessary daily stuff.

as for the passport, those worker from these kind of countries, employer must keep their passport instead to let them have it. The main reason is that these workers can't be truely trust on their royalty. Most of the time, if they got any chance, they will try to steal the employer's money/asset and escape away. Which happens alots in my country.

You know it's funny. I know a right-winger who tried to make an argument that there was no slavery in the United States, it was all indentured servitude. Involuntary, generational indentured servitude.

His argument worked as well as yours did.

[Vinen]

It is not slave. A lots agencies in Indonesia, Philipines are also bring the people to go to other country to look for works, especially those blue colar work. Usually the case is that there is a contract that the first few portion of their income will need to use to pay the fee for visa and immigrant process, but the mean while their employer will supply their stays, meals and the necessary daily stuff.

as for the passport, those worker from these kind of countries, employer must keep their passport instead to let them have it. The main reason is that these workers can't be truely trust on their royalty. Most of the time, if they got any chance, they will try to steal the employer's money/asset and escape away. Which happens alots in my country.

You know it's funny. I know a right-winger who tried to make an argument that there was no slavery in the United States, it was all indentured servitude. Involuntary, generational indentured servitude.

His argument worked as well as yours did.

The most ironic thing is it was a Republican President who ended slavery.

Also, please don't generalize.

[archibaldcrane]

The most ironic thing is it was a Republican President who ended slavery.

Not really, Republican didn't synonimize with "right-wing" back then at all like it does now.

[Vinen]

The most ironic thing is it was a Republican President who ended slavery.

Not really, Republican didn't synonimize with "right-wing" back then at all like it does now.

Yep- thats part of the reason. Also, I really don't think it's a common right wing thing to deny slavery existed. Thats like saying all Iranian's don't believe the holocaust happened.

It really just pisses me off when people generalize like that for the pure reason of insulting an entire set of people.

[Kuya]

It is not slave. A lots agencies in Indonesia, Philipines are also bring the people to go to other country to look for works, especially those blue colar work. Usually the case is that there is a contract that the first few portion of their income will need to use to pay the fee for visa and immigrant process, but the mean while their employer will supply their stays, meals and the necessary daily stuff.

as for the passport, those worker from these kind of countries, employer must keep their passport instead to let them have it. The main reason is that these workers can't be truely trust on their royalty. Most of the time, if they got any chance, they will try to steal the employer's money/asset and escape away. Which happens alots in my country.

You know it's funny. I know a right-winger who tried to make an argument that there was no slavery in the United States, it was all indentured servitude. Involuntary, generational indentured servitude.

His argument worked as well as yours did.

The most ironic thing is it was a Republican President who ended slavery.

Also, please don't generalize.

Where did he generalize?