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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Obama’s detractors have reached a new low…
His detractors, Democrat and Republican alike, first attacked him by calling him a Muslim, as if that was a bad thing, now Hilary’s campaign is circulating an image of him wearing traditional Kenyan clothes which he donned when he visited … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08
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Academy Awards Predictions
The awards show is this Sunday. Who do you think will win? Here’s the list of nominations. I’ve seen pretty much all the main contenders: “Juno,” “No Country for Old Men,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Michael Clayton,” “Atonement,” “Eastern Promises,” … Continue reading
Posted in Film
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Imam Musa as-Sadr on Shariati
In his eulogy to Dr. Ali Shariati, Imam Musa as-Sadr said: Men living through difficult times which fail to meet their aspirations split off into four categories. There are those who submit, become ‘pillars of society,’ become like the large … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Iran, Islamism, Shariati
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29th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution…
Today is the 29th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. Your thoughts?
Posted in Iran
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Nationwide Lecture Tour Against War with Iran
If Ervand Abrahamian is one of the speakers, then it must be a quality event. Go here to see if the lecture tour will happen in a city near you.
Posted in Iran, US Foreign Policy
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Iranian-Americans Support Dialogue
NIAC: Iranian Americans overwhelmingly support dialogue and diplomacy between the United States and Iran, a scientific poll conducted by the University of California, Berkeley shows. Support for military strikes against Iran is minimal in the community. This stands in stark … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Iranian Diaspora, US Foreign Policy
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“We want change”
I don’t want to be perceived as legitimizing this two-party regime, but I must say, Obama is exciting.
Posted in Elections '08
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