German printer of Quran hints at stop amid controversy

[Roland_09]

Eh, if we go for cohesive continuous political structure, the only states nominally older than the USA in Europe are the UK and a couple small countries like Liechtenstein.

Cough. Switzerland. Sweden. Spain. Netherlands. Cough.

Bavaria, even.

[tercio67]

Cough. Switzerland. Sweden. Spain. Netherlands. Cough.

Bavaria, even.

Hey, don't forget San Marino...

[Roland_09]

He did mention small states. So, sorry for any San Marinians around here...

[tercio67]

He did mention small states. So, sorry for any San Marinians around here...

Yeah, he did.

The reason for mentioning San Marino is that they are the oldest still existing state, and constitutional republic, in the world.

[sgt_G]

Yeah, he did.

The reason for mentioning San Marino is that they are the oldest still existing state, and constitutional republic, in the world.

Never heard of this olvera, where is it and are the gals freaky in bed?

[Ordie]

Exactly - thats why for example Roma are a nation without a state.

Would you include the Basque, Catalonians, Scots, and Sorbians?

[tercio67]

Never heard of this olvera, where is it and are the gals freaky in bed?

It is an enclave, surrounded by Italy. Near Rimini, pop.est. 30000.

You like Italian girls....?

[Nyusu]

Would you include the Basque, Catalonians, Scots, and Sorbians?

Yes. By definition thy are.

[Silent Reader]

Would you include the Basque, Catalonians, Scots, and Sorbians?

The Sorbians are recognized as one of the "non-German" nations making up Germany by the German constitution actually (besides Roma, Danish and Frisian nations)

[TheOrangeMan]

Damn right they should put a stop to this. Try handing out Bibles in Saudi Arabia, and see how far that gets you. Even if the Purity Police don't beat you to death, the State may do just that later. If you are a Saudi, then it could end with a bullet or a rope. Religious and cultural respect should be a two way street. How about a little reciprocity? The Korans can be distributed, if 25 Million Bibles can likewise be distributed in, say, Saudi Arabia. Sounds good to me.

Let's go further than that. Let's make those 25 million Bibles be distributed in Mecca.

[Steak-Sauce]

"Trolling for the Lolz" - The name says it all. And you guys are even debating with him!

[muck]

"Trolling for the Lolz" - The name says it all. And you guys are even debating with him!

I regret to admit it but you're absolutely right. I mean, just check out this little gem:

Would you include the Basque, Catalonians, Scots, and Sorbians?

Once again Ordie just showed by to drop a few one-liners and change the subject as soon as some headwind would spring up, effectively dodging all questions and counter-arguments in the process.

[Dirtydiaper]

Eh, if we go for cohesive continuous political structure, the only states nominally older than the USA in Europe are the UK and a couple small countries like Liechtenstein.

Didn't the US have a civil war right about the 1860's? That count as continuous political structure?

[tercio67]

.........
Once again Ordie just showed by to drop a few one-liners and change the subject as soon as some headwind would spring up, effectively dodging all questions and counter-arguments in the process.

Yes, Ordie does seem to bring out the best, and worst, in people.
He is always good for a smile or two...

[johanness]

I regret to admit it but you're absolutely right.

Without Ordie as "devils advocat" it would be pretty boring.

BTW, you wrote very good answers to him. Chapeau.