Khoon-e-Shaheed: Yes I am Shia, and I'm a Kafir... ab khush?
(Taking mind away from stupid sectarian discussion to answer some questions.)
What do the Mullahs say / do?
They talk to the people everyweek, on fridays in Mosques equiped with huge loudspeakers, most of the stuff they tell you is likely to be repeated in a few weeks. Anyway, it contains stuff that you already know, the stuff that you don't already know, is related to current events, mostly their own personal views to what's going on, they might talk about Bosnia (they still actually do!), but if you ask them to point where Bosnia is on the map, they probably pick Chile! Then they talk about Saudi Arabia, how that country is the best example of practical Islam and most likely they would praise the ruling regime like they are the closest living people to God. They would remind you of hell 80% of the time, and scare you to death. If you listen to everything carefully, you'll leave the Mosque totally demoralised, confused and feeling hopeless. On other ocassions, they might give a lengthy interview to an Urdu newspaper, with detailed reviews of the movie industry or the political leaders, not to mention exclaiming how fast the Government is taking the country to hell. That's about it. Their other activities might include having most than one wife, having lots of kids and having a secret dish antennae in their house which is adjacent to the Mosque. You may also find their kids smoking at the local pan shop, cursing, or going after the girls at the market.
Btw, Mullahism is one of the responsibles for breeding terrorists, by implating hate for the west and it's culture. Why can't these guys understand that there are times for things? ... this period will go under history as the prime of the western civilization and how it's spreading all over the world, there is no denying that. And I must add that Mullahism is also common in other religions.
About Saudi Arabia
The Pakistani Mullahs have taken the concept of using Islam as an excuse to gain power from the current Saudi Regime. These guys came in power in the earlier part of 20th century with the help of the British, who had successfully destroyed the Islamic Empire. Their extended family of over 25,000 controls the country entire resources, most of which they have sold to western interests, while they try to keep their their people shut from the culture of the same. They get educated at American universities, where they are known to be lavish spenders, having a huge taste for quality alcohol. They belong to the Wahabi sect, who's basic conflict with others is their belief that Muhammad (PBUH) was just an ordinary guy who was chosen by God to relay the message, nothing else (nauz-u-billah), and they want everyone around the world to share this belief of theirs. Funding Mullahs in Pakistan is part of their strategy.
You can only paint with the colors you're given...
...so get what you like and like what you have.
[This message has been edited by pakistan99 (edited June 11, 2002).]