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Counseling Privately… Requires a Meeting.

Max Barron — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:57:55 +0000

It is interesting – if not surprising – that in the wake of General McChrystal’s public declaration that more troops and supplies were needed in Afghanistan to ensure the success of our mission, the talking heads and empty suits who …

Suprise! Iran Has Secret Nuke Facility

Max Barron — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:38:08 +0000

So…Iran announced it is working on a second nuclear facility. Well, well, well. That comes as no surprise to the educated and rational among us. We said all along that Iran is not being forthright about its nuclear program, which …

Obama Finally Denounces Iran’s Treatment of Protestors

Max Barron — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:53:39 +0000

After more than a week of tepid words from President Obama about the Iran government crackdown on protesters, Obama has finally denounced the regime’s treatment of its citizens. This marks a significant shift in rhetoric from the President who had, …

Rial to Donuts…

Max Barron — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:21:41 +0000

Were I a betting man, which I’m not – unless I am certain of a win, I would bet that Khamenie’s call for election fraud in the Iranian presidential election is nothing more than political grandstanding. Were I a betting …

Why So Surprised?

Max Barron — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:45:53 +0000

Every news station that you turn to and every link you click takes you to yet another article about the Iranian election. From the poll coverage to the street protests these last 24 hours have been filled with article after …

Muslim Response to Obama Speech – Predictable.

Max Barron — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:36:24 +0000

The Muslim reaction to Obama’s Muslim Nations Speech in Cairo seems to be a mix of accolades, disappointment and skepticism. Basically, the reaction is predictable. While many of the young and moderate Muslims applaud the speech and think it a …