Far East Cynic

Revisiting my Iranian experience…..

Back in 2006 I posted this review of Seymour Hersh’s latest expose. Given the events that are going on in Iran today- I thought it might be worth a look see again.-Skippy-san   Well, this time safely ensconced in Word, I will try to do another Iranian post. If reading Seymour

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Don' t just take my word about Iran……

  Listen to what Mr. Will has to say. Great minds think alike:   Sometimes its just better to ride the wave. As Mr. Paul points out-what about these guys?

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Don’ t just take my word about Iran……

  Listen to what Mr. Will has to say. Great minds think alike:   Sometimes its just better to ride the wave. As Mr. Paul points out-what about these guys?

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I'll buzz in on that one, Alex.

 "I’ll take stupid neocon fantasies for 400, Alex." "Ok, Skippy: The answer is: "one of the reasons there is a substantial reform movement in Iran — particularly among its young people — is because of George W. Bush’s tough policies." " What is one of the biggest lies Ari Flesicher

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I’ll buzz in on that one, Alex.

 "I’ll take stupid neocon fantasies for 400, Alex." "Ok, Skippy: The answer is: "one of the reasons there is a substantial reform movement in Iran — particularly among its young people — is because of George W. Bush’s tough policies." " What is one of the biggest lies Ari Flesicher

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Topgun explained

Some how I always knew this was the hidden subtext:

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We all know how this meme goes……

Idealism wrapped in naivete. I continue to shake my head at guys like Ralph Peters and others who continue to advocate for a noisy, rattle the cages, type of encouragement of the electoral chaos in Iran. These people are really misguided. They might want to get out and watch how

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21st Century Dr. Seuss

In Iran. From The Atlantic Magazine.

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Barbarians at the gate……..

We had some digging work done yesterday. Utility markings had been done-grass spray painted, that should take care of it right? WRONG. The cable for the TV and internet and phone were cut. But good. To say the S.O. was upset would not be putting it quite correctly. I think

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A touch of grey……….

I have seen the doctor….. And he has seen me. And for the moment at least-everything seems fine. Besides its always good to get that yearly reminder of why I really enjoy being heterosexual. He did remind me that my taste for beer is inching up my cholesterol numbers-not off

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