Author Archives: iPouya

Hilary’s Experience

Posted on March 26, 2008 by iPouya

Hilary’s battle-tested experience. What a fraud.

Posted in Elections '08 | 16 Comments

The 4,000 milestone has been reached in Iraq, meaning, that 4,000 US servicemen have died in this unjust war. The hundred thousand milestone, however, was reached long ago for Iraqis killed in this war. Today, some estimates put the Iraqi … Continue reading →

Posted in "War on Terror", Iraq | 2 Comments

McCain vs. Obama

Posted on March 21, 2008 by iPouya

Please oh please compare this McCain speech with the one by Obama 3 posts down. McCain is such a tool.

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Happy Iranian New Year

Posted on March 20, 2008 by iPouya

And Nowruz was featured in Harvard University’s school paper, The Harvard Crimson.

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5th Anniversay of the Invasion of Iraq

Posted on March 19, 2008 by iPouya

One protester held a sign that I thought was very telling of this war. It read: “147 soldiers committed suicide in Iraq and Afghanistan.” See pictures and read statements from protesters across the country here. And here you can read … Continue reading →

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Obama on Race in America

Posted on March 19, 2008 by iPouya

I don’t know about you, but I find it truly amazing to see a politician speaking so honestly, openly, and accurately. See the video here.

Posted in Elections '08 | 8 Comments

Freedom of Speech amongst Iranians

Posted on March 10, 2008 by iPouya

I’ve decided to devote more of my blog posts with what I think are unhealthy attitudes and practices prominent amongst many in the Iranian Diaspora including myself. I hope that through the dialogue, regardless of how nominal, it will serve … Continue reading →

Posted in Iranian Diaspora | 24 Comments

And so grows the occupation…

Posted on March 9, 2008 by iPouya

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has approved a plan to build up to 750 new homes in a settlement [euphemism for colony] in the West Bank.

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Political Underdevelopment in the Iranian Diaspora

Posted on March 5, 2008 by iPouya

So there’s a group about Iran on facebook and someone posted a picture of Muhammad Reza Shah and his wife and captioned the picture as “Reza Pahlavi and his wife.” This is disturbing for two reasons: 1. She liked the … Continue reading →

Posted in Iranian Diaspora | 35 Comments

Israeli Defense Minister Threatens Palestinians with ‘Holocaust’

Posted on March 1, 2008 by iPouya

Deputy Israeli Defence Minister Matan Vilnai said today the Palestinians would bring on themselves a “bigger holocaust” by stepping up rocket attacks on Israel from the Gaza Strip. Israeli air strikes on the coastal territory, controlled by Hamas, have killed … Continue reading →

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Obama’s detractors have reached a new low…

Posted on February 26, 2008 by iPouya

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 →

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One Man Endeavor

Posted on February 24, 2008 by iPouya

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Academy Awards Predictions

Posted on February 21, 2008 by iPouya

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 →

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Imam Musa as-Sadr on Shariati

Posted on February 14, 2008 by iPouya

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 â€˜pillars of society,â€™ become like the large … Continue reading →