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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Us Iranians
Us Iranians wake up in Tehran in the mornings. Our business and shopping area is in Dubai. Our talent is discovered in Tehran, but our genius blossoms in Europe. We go to France or London to study, but as we … Continue reading
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What is the National Council of Iranian Resistance?
Although never elected, these so called Iranian “dissidents” claim to represent the “real” government of Iran. Interesting, especially since they appear to advocate a US attack against Iran, something that Iranians overwhelmingly oppose. And even more interesting given that they … Continue reading
Posted in History, Iranian Americans, Politics
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Them Eyeranians
“Them” Eyeranians can’t treat their women or gays with respect. “Them” Eyeranians do not share our Western values based on Enlightenment principles. Therefore, “them” Eyeranians are both politically and morally inferior to “us,” the rational Westerners. So naturally, whatever “we” … Continue reading
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Day of action in solidarity with the workers of Iran
In another three weeks, on 6 March, trade unions around the world are holding an international day of action in solidarity with the workers of Iran. As you probably know, the Iranian government has been arresting workers who have stood … Continue reading
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Letter of protests over Google’s Use of Divisive Terms for the Persian Gulf
The following is a great letter by NIAC’s Trita Parsi about Google’s use of “Arabian Gulf” in Google Earth. Dr. Eric E. Schmidt February 1, 2008 Chief Executive Officer Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, California 94043 Dear Dr. … Continue reading
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NYT: The Other Iran
Greg Von Doersten for The New York Times By JAMES VLAHOS Published: February 10, 2008 “MADRASA kojast?” Where is the religious school? Leaving my hotel on the tree-shaded boulevard of Chahar Bagh Abbasi in Esfahan, Iran, I had ducked … Continue reading
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