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KRL · 08-17-2003, 06:19 PM

We're everywhere aren't we . . . .

Porn, Drugs, Weapons Hit Baghdad Streets

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Quranic verse plastered on a monument to freedom carries a simple message ? God will send a plague on those who deal in drugs and spread corruption.

But the message is being widely ignored.

Across the busy highway from the monument, built in 1958 after the overthrow of the monarchy, traders have set up gambling tables and are openly selling pornography, fake ID cards and looted goods ? including laboratory microscopes, industrial fuse boxes and pills stolen from psychiatric hospitals.

"Now we have freedom and democracy," said a 34-year-old trader selling pornographic DVDs with titles such as "The Dirty Family" and "The Young Wife," and photocopied postcards of couples in various sexual positions. "We could not sell them when Saddam was here."

This is Baghdad four months after U.S. troops took over the sprawling city of 5 million ? jobless, insecure, and in many cases taking "freedom and democracy" as license to do pretty much what you want and get away with it.

The trader, a father of two young daughters, was too embarrassed to give his name. Pornography is strictly forbidden by Islam. "It's too bad, but there's no job for me," he said.

Formerly a government civil engineer earning about $150 a month, he said he lost the job the day before the March 20 U.S. invasion. His streetside sales are now netting him about $1,500 a month.

As he speaks, young men gather around, some appearing drunk or high. Gunfire erupts in the background. Hardly anyone appears to notice. "This is democracy, but what kind of democracy?" said Hamed Hameed, yards from where minutes earlier armed youths had been fighting over prostitutes down a dirty, narrow street.

The new freedoms also mean satellite telephones and TV for those who can afford them. Iraq as never had a mobile phone network, and satellite dishes were banned.

Now, Baghdad's flat-roofed houses are dotted with dishes imported from Syria, Jordan and Kuwait. These provide much of the pornography sold in markets.

Sheikh Muayiad Ibrahim al-Adhami, an Islamic preacher, said banditry and the trade in pornography, drugs and alcohol were "the natural result" of a people being released from years of oppressive rule.

maxjohan · 08-17-2003, 06:33 PM

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KRL · 08-17-2003, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by maxjohan
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Seriously speaking, some big money could be made in virgin wide open markets like this. Wholesaling DVD's, videos, dildo's, porn mags, etc.

And just wait til these guys start getting online access.

pudcat · 08-17-2003, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by KRL

Seriously speaking, some big money could be made in virgin wide open markets like this. Wholesaling DVD's, videos, dildo's, porn mags, etc.

And just wait til these guys start getting online access.

baghdadbabes.com?

SLY1 · 08-17-2003, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

Seriously speaking, some big money could be made in virgin wide open markets like this. Wholesaling DVD's, videos, dildo's, porn mags, etc.

And just wait til these guys start getting online access.

What other countries are opening up to online porn? this is good news!! *rubbing hands together*

Madball · 08-17-2003, 06:57 PM

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Arabic Emirates etc. have online access since a few years, the thing is its highly regulated and porn is outlawed.

Middle East will never become a serious market for porn nor anything related, not within 10 years.

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL
And just wait til these guys start getting online access.

TheSaint · 08-17-2003, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by Madball
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Arabic Emirates etc. have online access since a few years, the thing is its highly regulated and porn is outlawed.

Middle East will never become a serious market for porn nor anything related, not within 10 years.

Funny you mention those countries. I have members in all 3, although only 1 or 2 in each.

08-17-2003, 06:19 PM	#1
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Porn - A Hot Seller In Baghdad > We're everywhere aren't we . . . . Porn, Drugs, Weapons Hit Baghdad Streets BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Quranic verse plastered on a monument to freedom carries a simple message ? God will send a plague on those who deal in drugs and spread corruption. But the message is being widely ignored. Across the busy highway from the monument, built in 1958 after the overthrow of the monarchy, traders have set up gambling tables and are openly selling pornography, fake ID cards and looted goods ? including laboratory microscopes, industrial fuse boxes and pills stolen from psychiatric hospitals. "Now we have freedom and democracy," said a 34-year-old trader selling pornographic DVDs with titles such as "The Dirty Family" and "The Young Wife," and photocopied postcards of couples in various sexual positions. "We could not sell them when Saddam was here." This is Baghdad four months after U.S. troops took over the sprawling city of 5 million ? jobless, insecure, and in many cases taking "freedom and democracy" as license to do pretty much what you want and get away with it. The trader, a father of two young daughters, was too embarrassed to give his name. Pornography is strictly forbidden by Islam. "It's too bad, but there's no job for me," he said. Formerly a government civil engineer earning about $150 a month, he said he lost the job the day before the March 20 U.S. invasion. His streetside sales are now netting him about $1,500 a month. As he speaks, young men gather around, some appearing drunk or high. Gunfire erupts in the background. Hardly anyone appears to notice. "This is democracy, but what kind of democracy?" said Hamed Hameed, yards from where minutes earlier armed youths had been fighting over prostitutes down a dirty, narrow street. The new freedoms also mean satellite telephones and TV for those who can afford them. Iraq as never had a mobile phone network, and satellite dishes were banned. Now, Baghdad's flat-roofed houses are dotted with dishes imported from Syria, Jordan and Kuwait. These provide much of the pornography sold in markets. Sheikh Muayiad Ibrahim al-Adhami, an Islamic preacher, said banditry and the trade in pornography, drugs and alcohol were "the natural result" of a people being released from years of oppressive rule. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

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