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October 18, 2011

The Promise and Peril of Revolutionary Times: A Warning From History

“In a revolution, as in a novel, the most difficult part to invent is the end.” – Alexis de Tocqueville “They who clamor loudest for freedom are often the ones least likely to be happy in a free society.” Eric … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2011

Padre Steve’s Primer on the Muddle East

“When you are up to your arse in alligators it is hard to remember that your mission is to drain the swamp.” Old British Colonial Saying During the dark days of World War Two when Field Marshal Erwin Rommel was … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2011

Walk Like an Egyptian: The Egyptian Revolution and the Radicalization of the Middle East

Egyptian Protesters with Army Soldiers (AFP Photo) As Egypt goes so goes the Arab World. Egypt is the leader of the Arab World, the largest country and the country with the most powerful military, a developing educated class and one … Continue reading →

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February 1, 2010

Iran Makes Noise in Persian Gulf: Obama Dispatches Patriots and Ships to Deter

Mahmoud Ahamadinejad threatens a “harsh blow at global arrogance” Something is going on in Iran. The despotic regime of Mahmoud Ahamadinejad has been cracking down on dissidents and protestors over the last few months since the disputed presidential election. Two … Continue reading →

I Miss the Music of the 70’s and 80’s

The Abbess and I in 1980 at Cal State Northridge If you like this post please see the sequel: More about Why I Miss the Music of the 70’s and 80’s I don’t know about you but the music that I … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: iranian revolution

The Promise and Peril of Revolutionary Times: A Warning From History

Padre Steve’s Primer on the Muddle East

Walk Like an Egyptian: The Egyptian Revolution and the Radicalization of the Middle East

Iran Makes Noise in Persian Gulf: Obama Dispatches Patriots and Ships to Deter

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The Promise and Peril of Revolutionary Times: A Warning From History

Padre Steve’s Primer on the Muddle East

Walk Like an Egyptian: The Egyptian Revolution and the Radicalization of the Middle East

Iran Makes Noise in Persian Gulf: Obama Dispatches Patriots and Ships to Deter

I Miss the Music of the 70’s and 80’s

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