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KCHoo

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I am not knowledgable enough to argue this with certainty


But I don't really think that is true judging from pictures and things I have read from all the trouble spots pre wars. Iraq, Iran, Syria, Lebanon (supposed to have been beautiful) even Afghanistan all looked like they were doing pretty well. Then hardline groups or dictators took advantage of social unrest and outside interference and things went to hell. The Saudis adhered to and promoted a form of Islam that had not evolved since the beginning and then used oil money to spread it in the Sunni world.

Some of the photos of women walking around in modern styles in these countries in the 60s and 70s are pretty amazing.

(In response to this post by CharlestonSC)

Posted: 05/30/2016 at 7:29PM



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