While we complain, with good reason, about the rape culture in this country - in other countries the culture is so commonplace and accepted that even the women accept it. I don't speak of third world countries that are woefully embroiled in corruption and wars that bring on evil atrocities like Somalia or the Democratic Republic of Congo. These countries have so much going on that rape is just another of the many evils that befall the citizens. Often used as a tool for punishment and compliance.

Rather, I speak of countries that are considered "rich", "cultured" , "abundant". Countries like Saudi Arabia.

And, I continue to wonder why we deal with a country that commits so many human rights violations. Oh, right. Because of this:



It seems we must remain prisoners of this brutal King so we can have their oil. I'm disgusted by it, and I'd gladly give up my car and air travel, and go back to the horse and buggy age if it would relieve us from them. I know it's not just me - we have a military and industry that also needs the oil. But I am sickened by their treatment of women as chattel.

The most recent story, a reminder to women that they are lower in the chain than cow poop (do they have cows their? I suppose they do) is this news:



The guardian can be any related male. ANY. So, the mothers young son can be her guardian. What the hell happened here? How did we become the - excuse the term - bitches, of this stupid country!

This alone is the reason we need to be off oil and pushing for alternative methods of power. Currently, we are also having our American asses kicked on this front as well with Germany leading the way.

Until then, we must continue to bow to these assholes? Remember this:



Yes, even our current leader bows before this phony king.

I'm disgusted by it.

Here in 'Merica, we're not doing so well when it comes to women's issues either. This actually happened:



But the above might have been legitimate rape. So, we'll have to wait for a judge to rule on it.