Where is Egypt? Geography & Location

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a controversial map shown by Fox News that inaccurately places Egypt in the location of Iraq, sparking humor and critique among participants. The scope includes commentary on media accuracy, public perception, and the implications of geographical errors, with a lighthearted tone throughout.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disbelief at Fox News' geographical errors, suggesting it reflects poorly on their credibility.
  • Others humorously speculate about the implications of such errors, including references to political figures like Sarah Palin.
  • A few participants note that the map in question is an old mistake, indicating that it has been circulated before and is not a recent occurrence.
  • There are jokes about the nature of the media and the idea that Fox News may be intentionally misleading or incompetent.
  • Some participants engage in playful banter about infractions and internal forum dynamics, indicating a lighthearted atmosphere.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the map error is notable and humorous, but there is no consensus on the motivations behind the error or the implications of such media representations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the seriousness of the issue versus the comedic value derived from it.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to various media articles and social media reactions, but the accuracy of claims about the map and its implications remains unverified within the thread.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in media critique, geographical accuracy in news reporting, or those who enjoy humorous takes on current events may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
Pengwuino said:
I mean, really, who could give lil ol me an infraction? Look at how adorable my avatar is.

hmmmm ... why do I get the feeling this is all a hoax ...

evil-penguin.jpg
 
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  • #32
DevilsAvocado said:
hmmmm ... why do I get the feeling this is all a hoax ...

evil-penguin.jpg

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
  • #33
If that was representative of penguins, maybe I'd have watched them march! :biggrin:
 
  • #34
:biggrin:
 
  • #35
Pengwuino said:
They've given me infractions. They'll give anyone infractions.
You did get an infraction, I never knew! Actually, those infractions expire now, so I am removing it. You now have zero points.
 
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  • #36
Evo said:
You now have zero points.

:bugeye:

(Runs and hides as the light sabers fire up!)
 
  • #37
berkeman said:
:bugeye:

(Runs and hides as the light sabers fire up!)
:biggrin:
 
  • #38
Solomon Grundy,
Born on a Monday,
Pf'ed Tuesday,
Modded on Wednesday,
Again on Thursday,
Yet more on Friday,
Banned on Saturday,
Forgotten by Sunday.
This is the end
Of Solomon Grundy.

(PF Infraction version)
 
  • #39
berkeman said:
:bugeye:

(Runs and hides as the light sabers fire up!)


:smile::smile::smile:

evil-penguin.jpg
 
  • #40
Evo said:
You did get an infraction, I never knew! Actually, those infractions expire now, so I am removing it. You now have zero points.

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: {sniff} :frown: I know...
 
  • #41
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Creative director – Sarah P.
 
  • #42
:smile:
 
  • #43
Lacy is sleeping right? :bugeye:
 
  • #44
That's Northern Israel right? Or is that southern? At any rate, happy to be out of the Heat!
 
  • #45
Lacy33 said:
happy to be out of the Heat!

sigh... I thought you gonna...(:smile:)
 
  • #46
So now S Palin can see Ice-rael from her back porch, Huh?
Got one thing to say about that rifle toten cow girl. If she starts shootin towards Ice-rael, she better know that Ice-rael Army will have her filled with cookie dough before she gits her rifle out of that handy-dandy carrin case, You betcha!~ :-p
 
  • #47
Lacy33 said:
So now S Palin can see Ice-rael from her back porch, Huh?
Got one thing to say about that rifle toten cow girl. If she starts shootin towards Ice-rael, she better know that Ice-rael Army will have her filled with cookie dough before she gits her rifle out of that handy-dandy carrin case, You betcha!~ :-p

Hey, you do her pretty well. I had no idea that was one of your talents! :wink:
 
  • #48
berkeman said:
Hey, you do her pretty well. I had no idea that was one of your talents! :wink:

Sure can do a failed teen age beauty queen, peanutbutter for brains, never finish what ja begin all natural mother, leave the responsability for still nursing daddy, dangerous big mouth with more guts than John Wanye and less finesse than Charles Bronson takin a piece of city trash off the stoop wearin way too much makeup cause I think I'm just the biggest hottie Washington has ever seen. And any little blond thing thinkin she is going to pretend she's got some class and I don't is going to hear a load from me and a reload.
Now if you want some real Palin just read that trash I put out under Lacy33.
 
  • #49
Lacy33 said:
Sure can do a failed teen age beauty queen, peanutbutter for brains, never finish what ja begin all natural mother, leave the responsability for still nursing daddy, dangerous big mouth with more guts than John Wanye and less finesse than Charles Bronson takin a piece of city trash off the stoop wearin way too much makeup cause I think I'm just the biggest hottie Washington has ever seen. And any little blond thing thinkin she is going to pretend she's got some class and I don't is going to hear a load from me and a reload.
Now if you want some real Palin just read that trash I put out under Lacy33.

:smile:
 
  • #50
Lacy33 said:
Sure can do a failed teen age beauty queen, peanutbutter for brains, never finish what ja begin all natural mother, leave the responsability for still nursing daddy, dangerous big mouth with more guts than John Wanye and less finesse than Charles Bronson takin a piece of city trash off the stoop wearin way too much makeup cause I think I'm just the biggest hottie Washington has ever seen. And any little blond thing thinkin she is going to pretend she's got some class and I don't is going to hear a load from me and a reload.
Now if you want some real Palin just read that trash I put out under Lacy33.

If she could have understood or appreciated that excoriation without a week and tutoring, she'd cry. I'm laughing so hard I snorted milk... and I don't drink milk! :eek:
 
  • #51
Borek said:
Where exactly is Egypt?

I've been watching Fox all week, and they've nailed it (the correct it) every time I was viewing (which has been about eight hours a day).

It's not like the other news agencies are any better! At least Fox has the guts to tackle the issues head-on, regardless of their political sensitivity or correctness.

I find that a freshing look at things as they are, rather than the way other news agencies sweep certain issues under the rug, if not bow down before them when the news comes on every evening at 5.
 
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  • #52
Ahhh!

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everything's funny, until, it comes home.

oh [expletive deleted]
 
  • #53
Lol.
 
  • #54
^ i hear they're pretty cheesed
 
  • #55
Muslim -> Taqfir in one night of drinking in WI... they wouldn't stand a chance.

edit: How the hell do you people hold that much liquor anyway?!
 
  • #56
nismaratwork said:
Muslim -> Taqfir in one night of drinking in WI... they wouldn't stand a chance.

edit: How the hell do you people hold that much liquor anyway?!

Kids in Wisconsin are WEANED from the breast to the beer bottle. :biggrin:
 
  • #57
Tsu said:
Kids in Wisconsin are WEANED from the breast to the beer bottle. :biggrin:

Start them young! Of course.. the French... Russian... Ok... the model for a LOT of the world.

THe thing is, I've been to Russia, and France, and Greece... THEY DON'T DRINK like you people do. Lewis Black was right, WI is the beer capital of known universe... you must have been settled by angry Norseman and thirsty Russians!
 
  • #58
Don’t miss the great Midsummer party* in Scandinavia, always a ball.

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*More like 'fluid' psychotherapy for people living in a freezer most of the year.

:biggrin:
 
  • #59
DevilsAvocado said:
Don’t miss the great Midsummer party* in Scandinavia, always a ball.

fylla_46807601.jpg


*More like 'fluid' psychotherapy for people living in a freezer most of the year.

:biggrin:

Wow... I've never even SEEN someone that drunk in my life, and I've had at least one drinking experience with Greek and Russian relatives. Still, I can't help but think that people in WI are secretly thining, "Wuss! Get up and stumble around like a man! You're not done until you need a gastric lavage!" :biggrin:
 
  • #60
Sorry for going slightly off-topic... but this could explain why some have a hard time finding Egypt... :rolleyes:
nismaratwork said:
Wow... I've never even SEEN someone that drunk in my life

http://www.kossan.se/roliga-bilder/p/somnat_paa_toalett_1.jpg" (<-- Not for sensitive users!)

:biggrin:
nismaratwork said:
and I've had at least one drinking experience with Greek and Russian relatives

My feeling is that the Russians are the 'masters' of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_belts_of_Europe#Vodka_belt". They use vodka as water... even for breakfast! :bugeye:

The Vodka belt
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nismaratwork said:
Still, I can't help but think that people in WI are secretly thining

Swedes and WI folks seem to have a lot in common...

http://www.kossan.se/roliga-bilder/p/behoever_Ol_1.jpg

:smile:
nismaratwork said:
You're not done until you need a gastric lavage!

Here’s where we differ... no real hard-core Midsummer partyer would lose any time going to the hospital for something this basic... all you need is http://evus.webblogg.se/images/2010/fylla_118869681.jpg" ! (<-- Warning! Absolutely NOT for sensitive users!)

:biggrin:

Seriously, the Midsummer partying was very thrilling at 15. At 20 it had become 'routine', and at 25 you started to be ashamed over those "drinking savages" (especially in front of foreigners :blushing:). There’s A LOT of boozing going on that night (in all ages)... make no mistake about it...
 
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