Archive - Nov 4, 2008

Congratulations to the Presidential Couple

Wishing President Barak Obama and our First Lady all the best in their endeavors and leadership of this great country. >>>

باز چون بلبل بصد دستان ببستان آمدیم

Double congratulations is in order!!! >>>

America's young have spoken; History Made

Hey Republicans, can you say "jezze Jigar" ? >>>

The Great Color-Blind America!

Considering the intensity of anti-black racism in the US a mere few decades ago, one stands in awe of the rapidity with which an entire nation is electing an African American as president. >>>

Inscription

by Mehdi Akhavan-Sales >>>

Unprecedented challenges

The next U.S. president will be a wartime president. Developments in the Middle East almost ensure that either John McCain or Barack Obama will have to manage one or more wars involving the United States or its allies in the region. The challenges posed by the Middle East are legion: "fragile and reversible" security in Iraq; military fallout from a possible Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program; the destabilizing consequences of a nuclear breakout by the Islamic Republic; a new round of violence between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority (PA) -- this time in the West Bank; an Israeli military intervention in Gaza to halt renewed rocket attacks, preempt a Hamas military buildup, or crush the nascent Hamas government there; and the possibility of a second Hizballah-Israeli war>>>

Yes, I Do!

I am honored to be able to vote.>>>

Planning a trip to Iran

All this bureaucracy for a simple visa

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On Election Day - Abdu'l-Baha's Prayer for America

On this election day, Abdu’l-Baha’s Prayer for America, provides a context on how this election has captured the attention of not only the citizens of these united states, but also a world that looks to America as a standard bearer>>>

Republican defeat is imminent

The '08 Presidential race has highlighted the crisis within the Republican party. From the surprisingly successful Ron Paul campaign to the stillborn McCain campaign, it's clear that the Republican party has reached a turning point. While populist demagoguery has been rampant in both parties since before I was born, it wasn't long before that when the Democrats had a foothold on working class ideals and the Republican party was dominated by such characters as Barry Goldwater. Ronald Reagan changed all that, starting a trend that reached its zenith in 2000 with the abortion that is the Bush presidency. While this, like any trend, was destined to reach an end, the religious right in this country and the Republican party were SO indulgent that they spent this cultural capital far too quickly for their own good>>>

Points to Ponder

1. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.>>>

Pivotal moment in history

Again, Mr. McCain, I say, we cannot afford to lighten up. >>>