https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2007/10/26/laura-bush-wearing-the-symbols-of-oppression/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 02:08:08 -0400<![CDATA[When I first saw the photograph of Laura Bush in a Saudi abaya, I didn&#8217;t want to look at it. Like a lot of people, whatever mixed feelings I have about her husband, I had always admired Mrs. Bush for a kind of earthy honesty. So I was more disappointed when I saw her wearing the symbols of oppression (abaya and veil) than I was, say, when I saw Hillary Clinton embracing hideous Suha Arafat. I guess I don&#8217;t expect much of politicians. [Why then politicians wives?-ed. Don&#8217;t know.]]]>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:59:41 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2007/10/26/laura-bush-wearing-the-symbols-of-oppression-n214637