Monthly Archives: February 2008

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 →

Posted in Elections '08 | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Iran, Islamism, Shariati | 16 Comments

29th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution…

Posted on February 11, 2008 by iPouya

Today is the 29th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. Your thoughts?

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Nationwide Lecture Tour Against War with Iran

Posted on February 10, 2008 by iPouya

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.

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Support the Obama Campaign

Posted on February 8, 2008 by iPouya

Donate here.

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Iranian-Americans Support Dialogue

Posted on February 8, 2008 by iPouya

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 →

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“We want change”

Posted on February 4, 2008 by iPouya

I don’t want to be perceived as legitimizing this two-party regime, but I must say, Obama is exciting.