Author Archives: iPouya

Things moving fast in Iran

Posted on June 15, 2009 by iPouya

Things are indeed moving fast in Iran and it’s impotant to stay updated. Some important developments: 1. The other conservative candidate, Rezai, has also lodged a complaint similar to Mousavi’s calling the election a fraud. 2. The rally that was … Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran | 30 Comments

The Post-Election Analysis

Posted on June 15, 2009 by iPouya

First things first, this is without a doubt the most significant unrest in Iran since the 1997 student-led protests, if not bigger. But lets be clear about one thing, this generation is far from revolutionary. Of course, I wasn’t alive … Continue reading →

Posted in 22 Khordad, Iran | 12 Comments

Iran’s Elections

Posted on June 11, 2009 by iPouya

My life is in a bit of a transition period so I haven’t been following the Iranian elections as much as would like but today I read something very interesting. I read that the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran | 39 Comments

The Palestinian Cause in 2 Minutes

Posted on June 9, 2009 by iPouya

See the video here. Go here to tell the quintessential one-dimensional ignorant extremist Zionist what you think. See this video of former Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld getting screamed at by activists from Code Pink. And if you don’t feel like … Continue reading →

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Jesse Ventura on Waterboarding

Posted on June 8, 2009 by iPouya

Watch this video. It’s delicious. He owns Hasselbeck on The View! And enjoy the image, its from Jesse “The Body” Ventura’s role in “Predator” back in 1987. By the way, I write to you from Orange County, California and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights | 2 Comments

Moving On

Posted on June 2, 2009 by iPouya

My parents are flying in tomorrow (Tuesday) night for commencement ceremonies, which are on Thursday, June 4th. They’ve never been to Cambridge and have not see Harvard’s breathtaking campus. I’m excited to have them here so they can see where … Continue reading →

Posted in Harvard University | 2 Comments

Israel’s Allegiance Laws

Posted on May 27, 2009 by iPouya

A tinge (or a whole lot of) fascism, maybe: “The Knesset on Wednesday morning approved in a preliminary reading a bill introducing one year in prison for anyone speaking against Israel’s existence as a Jewish and democratic state, should the … Continue reading →

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The History of Weed

Posted on May 21, 2009 by iPouya

Huffington Post: “Ever wondered how marijuana got to America but were just too lazy to find out? Now all you have to do is click play to see the condensed history of cannabis brought to you by the Showtime dramedy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Drug Addiction and Treatment in Iran

Posted on May 18, 2009 by iPouya

I am almost certain that the treatment shown in this video is far from adequate given the enormity of the drug problem in Iran but I am nevertheless hopeful. See the video here.

Posted in Iran | 18 Comments

The Story of Stuff

Posted on May 12, 2009 by iPouya

Nothing in this video is news for you, I’m sure, but the fact that it puts it all in perspective is amazing. “The Story of Stuff” addresses issues of consumerism, environmental degradation, exploitation, and much much more. Please take the … Continue reading →

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Video of Israeli Human Rights Activist Jailed for Trying to Stop Israeli House Demolitions

Posted on May 7, 2009 by iPouya

It’s so frustrating to see Israeli soldiers laughing after the house demolitions left several Palestinians homeless. See the video here.  Read about the activist here. Excerpt: “Most people are not really surprised when they read that human rights activists are … Continue reading →

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The “Islamic Republic” of France???

Posted on April 29, 2009 by iPouya

You must view this anti-Islam Christian propaganda video. It basically argues that Christendom is falling behind Islam in terms of birthrate, and that Islam is taking over the world because Muslim immigration to the US, Canada, and Europe is increasing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Islam | 36 Comments

More Israeli Settlements to be Built in East Jerusalem

Posted on April 27, 2009 by iPouya

My last post talked about how Israeli Occupation Authorities bulldozed Palestinian homes in East Jerusalem. This post is about how Israel is building more Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem. In sum, Palestinians in E. Jerusalem are being driven out and … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Cleansing in East Jerusalem

Posted on April 25, 2009 by iPouya

Never forget: “As a Palestinian I know why they do it. Israel doesn’t want us here. My house, most of the Palestinian houses in East Jerusalem are illegal. Not granting us construction permission, demolishing our houses. It’s a form of quiet … Continue reading →

Posted in Palestine, Settlements, The Conflict | 7 Comments

Iran’s Yankee Hero

Posted on April 19, 2009 by iPouya

NY Times: Few Americans have heard of Howard Conklin Baskerville, but most Iranians know his name. A native of Nebraska, Baskerville graduated from the Princeton Theological Seminary and moved to Iran as a Presbyterian missionary. He was 23. The year … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, US-Iran Relations | 22 Comments