FlyerTalk Forums - The Penalty Box

I have not been there, but I am interested in going. What is that much more interesting is that over there, political correctness appeases the Right? That's news to me.

There are a lot of amazing things about Israel. None of the mainstream parties have enough of a following to be able to form a government without at least some of the super-religious parties joining the coalition. In an effort to not look completely dumb, the Israelis said that they changed the name out of deference to both Jews and Muslims. I still fail to see how calling it the swine flu is in any way improper or insulting, no matter what your religious persuasion. Calling it the Mexican flu when it's occurred in plenty of other places in the past is, however, definitely an insult to Mexico.

Hartmann

Apr 30, 2009 12:41 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by photog72 (Post 11671893)

By the way, I have TONS of family living in Israel. Guess how many keep Kosher. None. Have you been there? Surprisingly, many Israelis are not religious. When I heard that the Israeli government is calling it the Mexican Flu and not the swine flu, I almost threw up. The Israeli government is kowtowing to the small, but boisterous right wing religious fanatics, that control only a small portion of the government. When I visit Israel, I try and stay away from the religious areas.

I'm confused, those keeping Kosher don't eat pork so why would 'swine' offend them?

COFan

Apr 30, 2009 12:42 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11672034)

Oh *&%$#. I'm looking at the registraiton list for the class I'm teaching. I see three known trouble makers who like to ask stupid questions. :mad: :(

so no need to call on them :D

Steph3n

Apr 30, 2009 12:47 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11672136)

I'm confused, those keeping Kosher don't eat pork so why would 'swine' offend them?

no idea, I asked the same in OMNI p/r swine is bad, flu is bad, therefore the problem is what exactly?

COFan

Apr 30, 2009 12:49 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 11672136)

I'm confused, those keeping Kosher don't eat pork so why would 'swine' offend them?

I assume maybe something about if you catch the flu, it implies you were in contact with the swine. Which would be a violation of keeping Kosher...I guess. I really dont know

rkkwan

Apr 30, 2009 12:49 pm

Since the current chief of the WHO is from Hong Kong, her most important agenda should be to change the name of the 1968 flu pandemic to something other than "Hong Kong flu". :rolleyes:

And nobody should call athlete's foot "Hong Kong foot" either. So insulting.

icurhere2

Apr 30, 2009 12:50 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11672034)

Oh *&%$#. I'm looking at the registraiton list for the class I'm teaching. I see three known trouble makers who like to ask stupid questions. :mad: :(

Welcome to my world.

PSU Mudder

Apr 30, 2009 12:53 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11672034)

Oh *&%$#. I'm looking at the registraiton list for the class I'm teaching. I see three known trouble makers who like to ask stupid questions. :mad: :(

Sorry, I'll switch to a different section.

FT Lurker

Apr 30, 2009 12:53 pm

I am a OnePass Zillion Miler™. Do I get a dedicated swine-free fleet? :rolleyes:

Olton Hall

Apr 30, 2009 12:54 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 11672208)

Welcome to my world.

I don't mind question as it does mean they were paying attention enough to come up with a question especially engineers who are extremely introverted. This one guy is one of those old far% who gets all agitated when they hear about something different than the way they've always done.

Olton Hall

Apr 30, 2009 12:57 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by COFan (Post 11672200)

I assume maybe something about if you catch the flu, it implies you were in contact with the swine. Which would be a violation of keeping Kosher...I guess. I really dont know

May be it's to help send the message to those who are Kosher that they can actually catch the flu and that pigs have nothing to do with it right now.

Some countries are calling it North American Flu now.

belynch

Apr 30, 2009 1:01 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11672245)

I am a OnePass Zillion Miler™. Do I get a dedicated swine-free fleet? :rolleyes:

(Great Post)

I don't understand why it's so difficult to call it by its 'strain' name: H1N1. Oh, right, it's not as media friendly.

So, wait, why can't we just call it H1N1? :rolleyes:

rolov

Apr 30, 2009 1:05 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 11672245)

I am a OnePass Zillion Miler™. Do I get a dedicated swine-free fleet? :rolleyes:

You will get one in next years kit.

Steph3n

Apr 30, 2009 1:07 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11672301)

(Great Post)

I don't understand why it's so difficult to call it by its 'strain' name: H1N1. Oh, right, it's not as media friendly.

So, wait, why can't we just call it H1N1? :rolleyes:

since when did hydrogen and nitrogen mate to make FLU? :D

COFan

Apr 30, 2009 1:07 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 11672273)

I like your thought, so my next dumb question ;) is then why would they be offended that it is called the Swine flu? To change the name to raise awareness I understand, but change the name because it is offensive I still am lost.

North American Flu hmmm, has a nice ring to it. Does it come with McDonalds and Flat screen?

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 1:38 am.

Page 3407 of 13960

3407

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.