Monthly Archives: October 2008

Obama’s 30 Minute Informercials

Posted on October 31, 2008 by iPouya

aired on Wednesday and they are amazing. See them in four parts: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4.

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Harvey Milk

Posted on October 31, 2008 by iPouya

Hear his speech here. See the movie trailer here. See the movie on November 26th. (thanx Ellie)

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Obama and Rashid Khalidi

Posted on October 30, 2008 by iPouya

So now McCain’s smear campaign is accusing Obama of being associated with Columbia University professor Rashid Khalidi, an outspoken critic of Israel. Read about it here. So let me get this straight? First having Hussain as a middle name was … Continue reading →

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Second Gaza activist voyage docks

Posted on October 30, 2008 by iPouya

BBC: A boat carrying 27 pro-Palestinian activists has arrived in Gaza despite an Israeli blockade of the territory – the second such voyage in three months. The ship, named Dignity, arrived at 0800 (0600 GMT) on Wednesday, after sailing from … Continue reading →

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No Time to Celebrate

Posted on October 27, 2008 by iPouya

of course, Israel does NOT speak for world Jewry, just like the Islamic Republic of Iran does not speak for the world’s Muslims, even though both regimes claim to do so. Here are some brave Jewish voices against ethnic cleansing … Continue reading →

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Will Ferrell Back As Bush (SNL)

Posted on October 26, 2008 by iPouya

See the video here.

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Clarification on the Candidates

Posted on October 24, 2008 by iPouya

See video here.

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McSame as Bush?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by iPouya

How similar are they? See the video here to find out.

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Obama Roasts McCain through Humor

Posted on October 19, 2008 by iPouya

See the video here.

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Late Night Jokes Of The Week Part 3

Posted on October 18, 2008 by iPouya

See the video here.

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“Muslim” shouldn’t be a slur

Posted on October 15, 2008 by iPouya

“Muslim” shouldn’t be a slur Both McCain and Obama should condemn implicit attacks on Muslims and Arabs. By Constance L. Rice October 15, 2008 LA Times Excuse me, but when did the words “Muslim” and “Arab” become acceptable epithets? I’m … Continue reading →

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Palin Booed at Philadelphia Flyers Hockey Game

Posted on October 13, 2008 by iPouya

Ouch. See the video here.

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Late Night Jokes Of The Week Part 2

Posted on October 13, 2008 by iPouya

See the video here.

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Ways of Describing Obama: “He’s an Arab and I don’t trust him”

Posted on October 12, 2008 by iPouya

First Fox News and other racist right wing enterprises tried to discredit Obama as a Muslim, as if that was bad, (imagine the firestorm if they tried to smear him by calling him a Jew), to which Obama responded that … Continue reading →

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Olmert: Israel must hand back land for peace with Palestinians and Syria

Posted on October 10, 2008 by iPouya

He said it (read about it here) a couple weeks ago, but I didn’t get a chance to blog about it until now. It’s just strange to me that world leaders like Olmert and Carter know what needs to happen, … Continue reading →

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