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Jinan+ Alyaa = Positive opposition

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Before I begin our article today, I would like to talk in general about the nature of the coming political opposition. To get the idea out, but with the difference, let's go back a little bit during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and the rise of the jihadi movement, where much went to jihad and fighting against the Russians. What happened is that after the war, most of them returned home after years of fighting. However, many of them have not been able to adapt to the law and to normal life, as they are said to have been left behind because they are only good at fighting. As there were no disbelievers in their countries to fight them, many of them joined the Chechen War and took the nickname "Arab Afghans". They showed us after the Chechen war that under the cloak of ISIS a lot of evil actions got out. The whole idea is that they're only good at fighting. This probably applies to some of the political opposition poles of previous councils, whereas the situation required those who were good at shouting, wanting, interrogating, and other tools. But the question that arises here is, if they reach the National Assembly and the new government takes it upon itself to reform, and this is clearly evident, what and how will they oppose it? This is also evident when hearing some of their lectures and election propaganda; they do not lack fragmentation, loss of vision, and lack of reason. Some of them, unfortunately, do not hesitate to create stories and tales of their imagination, battles that do not derail the thought of Don Quixote and his war against windmills. Their access to the National Assembly before a reform government would therefore be an obstacle to development, and some would increase their demands to touch on larger political issues. Remember my words: we will see who will demand popular government, the founding of parties, and other theses that tear society apart and waste the country. That is nothing but unintentionally negative political opposition. Some of the callers of what they called the "Document of Values" have created this bad situation, an indication of the polarization and elevation of each side's demands. They all expect the government to be easy to obey, and I think this will be difficult for them. Speaking of that document, it is a message for some who saw it as reform: the problem with the document is not with values and a commitment to Sharia but with those who hide behind it; it has political aspirations and aims to make the society unimaginable and unilateral; and then we will hear atonement speeches from some who disregard them for opinion and doctrine. The really sad funny thing is that some of them do not understand or grasp the nature of Kuwaiti society. Since the establishment of Kuwait, it has been a beacon of philanthropy. In the 1970s, the veil began to spread from Kuwait. Some of them had never heard of Kuwaiti clerics Sheikh Abdullah Al-Nouri, Mullah Osman Al-Othman, or Sheikh Ali al-Jisar, who advocated for tolerant science and opinion. All of this is not the product of laws imposed, restrictive freedoms, but of advocacy, conviction, pastoralism, and fear of Allah. So, nobody tries to outbid the people of Kuwait because they will not be able to do so. Of course, as I said, I don't generalize or point to anybody. There are some candidates who have high-end submissions, and their political opposition is positive, so they are a lot. Here I offer two perfect models from which I have carefully chosen, following up on their past performances and theses and admiring their lightness and strength. The sister, Jinan Bushehri, whom she knew during her work as an adviser to the National Assembly And our meeting was about building law. I gave her my perception and my view of that law. She was followed by a ministerial portfolio, an example of an iron woman who shook the corners of deep corruption. She stood in front of an unfair interrogation, which she professionally denounced, did not care about a position, and was not subjected to blackmail. She is a nuanced politician. The second is the sister, "Aaliyah Al-Khalid," who outperformed herself by her balanced point of view and settled every notion in her seminar days ago, She is a highly cultured and moral woman with distinctive political thoughts and thesis and a leading personality who will make a great addition to the National Assembly and have a great role in preserving national identity. Both of them are positive opponents and role models. Personally, I hope that a large number of female candidates will reach the National Assembly, as with their presence they will rebalance the National Assembly. I hope that all voters will participate intensively and effectively by electing the person best for Kuwait. This is our last chance, so don't waste it for nothing!

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