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3 weeks ago3w

Posted by Petter

Is this what fundamental Evangelists would like to see in the USA? Iran has executed two men who were convicted of "burning the Quran" and "insulting the Prophet of Islam", the country's judiciary says. Yousef Mehrad and Sadrollah Fazeli-Zare ran ...

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

1 month ago1m

Posted by jackjr

(and something that finally, after 22 years, I understood). Falooda: A specialty desert drink first created in Persia and now common in India. In 2001 I made my first trip to Europe with my new partner. In Germany I was excited to introduce her to ...

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1 month ago1m

Posted by Petter

The citizens of Iran need more events like this. This man was a hardline cleric and supporter of the complete subjugation and segregation of women. A senior Iranian Shia Muslim cleric and member of the powerful Assembly of Experts has been ...

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Philosophy & Meaning

Mar 30Mar 30

Posted by puff

Do you remember when the Ayatollah in Iran called the USA "The Great Satan"? How we all laughed at this repressive regime, total religious nutcases, assertion. Not laughing anymore. The American experiment is a failure.

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Silly, Random & Fun

Mar 27Mar 27

Posted by puff

A quote from Biden now threatening Iran. The reason I put this here is because of the word "emphasise". Pretty sure he read that straight from his notes. One for the future kiddies to memorise verbatim for future history exams pmsl. “To make no...

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News & Links

Mar 21Mar 21

Posted by nogod4me

Former Texas governor led effort to sabotage Jimmy Carter’s reelection, urged Iran to keep hostages "Ben Barnes is 84, but in 1980 he was the youngest speaker of the Texas youngest speaker of the Texas House of Representatives ...

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News & Links

Mar 15Mar 15

Posted by Beowulfsfriend

News that I missed. Thousands of school girls made ill, 'sickened', in Iran during the past few months. 150 suspects have been arrested. Being this is Iran, one wonders how many are guilty and how many are politically expedient arrests. ...

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News & Links

Mar 12Mar 12

Posted by Druvius

"House Intelligence chair: China-brokered Saudi-Iran truce ‘troubling’ " We can thank both parties for this. Trump pulled out of the JPCOA with Iran, then Biden refused to negotiate in good faith to reinstate it. The US isn't the only kid on the ...

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Hike, Climb, Paddle

Mar 11Mar 11

Posted by CallMeDave

I bought a 20 year old Trek and rode abandoned logging roads above the James River.

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General & Hellos

Mar 2Mar 2

Posted by UrsiMajor

Never heard it put that way

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News & Links

Feb 3Feb 3

Posted by OldMetalHead

LINKIranian women shot in eyes, breasts and thighs during anti-hijab protests: Report - India Today

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General & Hellos

Feb 1Feb 1

Posted by LenHazell53

Here we go again another Baby ayatollah Khamenei tantrum Iran closes French institute over Charlie Hebdo's Khamenei cartoons Iran says it has closed a Tehran-based French institute over "sacrilegious" cartoons of its supreme leader in a French ...

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Politics

Jan 29Jan 29

Posted by SeaGreenEyez

LINKIran suffers drone strike days after US and Israel launched joint military drill in the region | Fox News

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Posts

Jan 25Jan 25

Posted by William_Mary

Iran’s unrest triggers explosion of fake news Some of the most incendiary accusations made against Iran’s government by corporate media, celebrity influencers and Western leaders in the past months are little more than fabrications. And most...

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Libertarians Worldwide

Jan 4Jan 4

Posted by SpikeTalon

2022 proved that governments can't improve on good economic principles-

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General & Hellos

Jan 3Jan 3

Posted by FrayedBear

According to some US contributors the USA has the right without trial to murder & assassinate anyone anywhere in the world because it labels that person a terrorrist. Do you agree with their belief?

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Political Posts, Articles and Memes

Dec 6, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by OldGoat43

Iran's government poisoning student protestersThe Iranian regime has been accused of deliberately poisoning students to thwart their latest protest, while Iranian authorities have blamed accidental food poisoning linked to an ...

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Religion & Spirituality

Dec 4, 2022Dec 2022

Posted by xenoview

Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general

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The Best of Late Night & News

Nov 30, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by phxbillcee

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - U.S. Beats Iran! | China Buries News About Protests | Will & Kate Are Headed To Boston

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Music, Movies & Books

Nov 29, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by anglophone

It would seem that Iran is being run by a particularly vicious bunch of twats:

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News & Links

Nov 27, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by barjoe

LINKWorld Cup 2022: Iran calls for US suspension for briefly removing emblem from flag in support of protests | Flipboard

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Health & Happiness

Nov 25, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by OldMetalHead

Iranian spectator showing football shirt with Mahsa Amini name written on it - Iran and wales match

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General & Hellos

Nov 21, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by Ryo1

This is Britain. 😆 Pints and limbs everywhere! England fans go wild in pubs and homes across the country as they celebrate Three Lions' SIX goals against Iran after offices and streets were left deserted for World Cup clash The 1pm kick-off left...

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Politics

Nov 18, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by floWteiuQ

LINKIranian Protesters Set Fire To Home Of Ayatollah Khomeini | Crooks and Liars

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The Best of Late Night & News

Nov 15, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by phxbillcee

Beau of the Fifth Column - Let's talk about Iran and the news....

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General & Hellos

Nov 14, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by HankHunter13

LINKIran Votes to Execute Protesters, Says Rebels Need 'Hard Lesson'

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Trump Pinata

Nov 4, 2022Nov 2022

Posted by OldGoat43

How much equipment and personnel has Russia lost in the Ukraine war? The Ukraine's Heros have started their great push to reclaim their Southern Region. 2,672 tanks, costing in Rubles to USD $12,024,000,000 5,453 armored fighting vehicles, ...

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Politics

Oct 23, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by WilliamCharles

LINKHow Long Will the GOP Continue to Shrink the Middle Class Rather than Grow It?

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Posts

Oct 17, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by johnnyrobish

An obvious case of "who DIDN'T done it?'

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No more war

Oct 13, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by puff

Seems the more authoritarian the state, the more women come to the fore in protest. Happening in Iran also.

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No more war

Oct 12, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by puff

The French don't want NATO feeding this war. When Iran had their revolution, energy workers striking was the straw that broke the Shah's regime. It is a bit sad I had to source footage from Indian news because hard to find amongst us English ...

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General & Hellos

Oct 8, 2022Oct 2022

Posted by anonymous

Iran: further protests announced after death of 16-year-old vlogger Please. just Don't be Silent... they're Killing everyday...

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Music Fans

Sep 28, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by Diaco

Al Bano & Romina ( Libertà ) for Freedom... for Iran 🖤

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Politics

Sep 25, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by Trajan61

We should be supporting the protester’s in Iran by supplying them with arms and the means to overthrow the radical Muslim theocratic regime instead of trying to make a deal with them.

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Music Fans

Sep 22, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by puff

For all the women and girls in Iran. I like Persians, the ones I have worked with. Ed: it is Angelina Jordan singing "you don't own me" live if unable to view.

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News & Links

Sep 21, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by barjoe

LINKPutin Orders Partial Russian Mobilisation, Warns West Over Nuclear Blackmail | Reuters

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News & Links

Sep 5, 2022Sep 2022

Posted by barjoe

LINKIran Sentences Two LGBT Activists to Death - Rights Group

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Progressives, Socialists, and Black Lives Matter

Aug 22, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Krish55

Ukraine engages in State Terrorism. Imagine the US sanctions and US bombing if Libya or Iran has done that:

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News & Links

Aug 15, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by rainmanjr

LINKSalman Rushdie - Writing under death threats | DW Documentary

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News & Links

Aug 15, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by anglophone

Salman Rushdie: Iran blames writer and supporters for stabbing: Iran is being run by a bunch pf evil madmen.

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Posts

Aug 14, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by kmaz

This situation (not the editorial itself, but the overall decades-long standoff) helps explain why I think the government of Iran has to be treated as being a bad actor, outside the boundaries of civilized governments of civilized countries, even as ...

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News & Links

Aug 14, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by anglophone

Yet more evidence, if ever it was needed, that there is evil in Islam: (Look for "Iranian newspapers")

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Posts

Aug 11, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by phxbillcee

Trump Smells a Rat & Iran Puts a Hit Out on Pompeo & Bolton | The Daily Show

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All Things Legal/Crime and Punishment

Aug 10, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by SeaGreenEyez

LINKMississippi now leads the world in mass incarceration. Prison population growing in state as overall numbers in U.S. drop. - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live

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Silly, Random & Fun

Aug 8, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by OldMetalHead

LINKThe Simpsons - In the Garden of Eden - YouTube

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Posts

Aug 3, 2022Aug 2022

Posted by Woland

My take on the Iranian "Happy Birthday" song - recorded for a friend who was born in Iran but escaped after the revolution. Tavalodet Mubarak (soundcloud.com)

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Politics

Jul 15, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKJan. 6 Committee Considers Seeking Testimony From Donald Trump, Mike Pence - WSJ

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Health & Happiness

Jul 12, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by BDair

'The Latest Mask Research Is Bad News For Branch Covidians - Unless you’re visiting a medical facility still taken in by the mask-cult or you live in a big city or some obscure California county run by hypochondriac Democrat whack-jobs, you’re ...

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News & Links

Jul 12, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKA Christian hate group says it's a church. Why does the IRS agree?

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Liberal/Progressive Party

Jul 11, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by glennlab

There is a bit of teeth gnashing at Pres. Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia. While it does concern me, I realize that certain threats can only be made head of state to head of state. In order for Europe to get the oil it needs without buying from Russia,...

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World Music

Jul 10, 2022Jul 2022

Posted by FrayedBear

And his feet never left his ankles - I think!

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Politics

Jun 28, 2022Jun 2022

Posted by whiskywoman

Clarence has to go

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General & Hellos

Jun 20, 2022Jun 2022

Posted by Ryo1

A simple question by an ordinary person and great answers by ordinary people. I realise how skewed our perceptions sometimes are about other countries. How does the rest of the world see your country? It's easy to blame media for ...

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Posts

Jun 9, 2022Jun 2022

Posted by kmaz

Not good, IMO Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras at nuclear sites: IAEA UN’s nuclear watchdog says Iran’s removal of 27 surveillance cameras poses a ‘serious challenge’ to its efforts. 9 Jun 2022

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News & Links

Jun 9, 2022Jun 2022

Posted by rainmanjr

LINK‘Fatal blow’ to nuclear deal: Iran disables cameras monitoring its nuclear program

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General & Hellos

May 26, 2022May 2022

Posted by FrayedBear

Seriously you let your citizens buy military grade weaponry & hope nothing will happen? Yeah. You've just been doing the same thing in Ukraine, Syria, Israel, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and wanted it to happen?

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Memes R Us

May 22, 2022May 2022

Posted by OldMetalHead

Fucked up on two levels

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Health & Happiness

May 5, 2022May 2022

Posted by LiterateHiker

Have you returned to exercising in a gym during the pandemic?

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Philosophy & Meaning

May 4, 2022May 2022

Posted by FrostyJim

Makes sense to me...

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News & Links

Apr 29, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKTexas anti-divestment law against green investors stumbles : NPR

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Posts

Apr 28, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by glennlab

Which one are you?

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Music Fans

Apr 8, 2022Apr 2022

Posted by Sierra4

Elvis’ 1969 version of And The Grass Won’t Pay No Mind written by Neil Diamond. This is the the 2015 arrangement by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

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Just for Laughs

Mar 27, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Ryo1

Me : I'm Hungary. Wife : Why don't you Czech the fridge? Me: Okay, I'm Russian to the kitchen. Wife: Hmm ... maybe you'll find some Turkey. Me : Yeah, but its all covered in Greece. Yucks! Wife: There is Norway you can eat that. Me: I know, I guess ...

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Politics

Mar 22, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Archeus_Lore

They have been busy little bees, dropping their "gifts" everywhere, all in the name of "Democracy", and straight from the CIA factbook, let's measure their "success" rate. North Korea - dictatorship China - communist party-led state Guatemala - ...

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Paleontology, Archeology, and Anthropology

Mar 19, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by JoeB

Stone tools from the Borselan Rock Shelter, in the Binalud Mountains of northeastern Iran. The mountain ranges of the northeastern Iranian Plateau have an abundant supply of water and mineral resources, and are believed...

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General & Hellos

Mar 15, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by HankHunter13

Apparently the Admins had the time to Delete 2 of my Groups for being inactive a couple months. But, no time, again, to respond to my email. This time about right wing trolls, covid misinformation, and misogynists. Gee, I wonder why membership hasn't...

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News & Links

Mar 13, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKIran Claims Missile Attack on Iraq That Sent U.S. Troops Rushing for Shelter - WSJ

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Conservative Atheists

Mar 7, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by Captain_Feelgood

Good for him.

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Religion & Spirituality

Mar 1, 2022Mar 2022

Posted by OldMetalHead

LINK'God Is Getting Ready to Do Something Amazing': CBN Founder Pat Robertson on Russia and Its Place in Prophecy | CBN News

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General & Hellos

Feb 25, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by FrayedBear

Are you currently enjoying the squeals of outrage around the world over Russia's protective\ defensive move in Ukraine?

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Traditional and Folkmusic

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by rogerbenham

Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick

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ServiceMembersHangout

Feb 18, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by bobwjr

Get them guy

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Just for Laughs

Feb 17, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by MichelleGar1

No moose knuckle either! Lol!!!

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CLASSICAL, OPERA and CROSSOVER

Feb 12, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by JackPedigo

This one lit a sad memory. One night my late partner and I were in bed when the phone rang. We knew it was from her family in Iran as it took a long time for them to understand the time difference issue. She started crying and said “momma morte and...

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News & Links

Feb 12, 2022Feb 2022

Posted by Atheist_News

A Christian school in Australia faces backlash over discriminatory policies, Iran executes two men for being gay, students in West Virginia school stage a walkout to protest mandatory Christian assembly, and more happening in the news!

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News & Links

Jan 29, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by snytiger6

LINKIranian Hackers Behind Proud Boys Ruse Pose Wider Threat, FBI Says

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Philosophy & Meaning

Jan 26, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by puff

Something serious to think about. Is this the POTUS needed in these times of international seismic movements?There is a ban on 35's holding the office of POTUS. Why is there no upper limit? I cannot see Joe Biden being able to complete his full ...

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General & Hellos

Jan 11, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by Diaco

World's Oldest Animation. 5,200-years old Shahr-e Sukhteh ( Burnt City ) Goblet Animation. The earliest known example of Animation from prehistoric Persia ( 3200-2100 BCE ). This Five-Frame Animation of a particularly cute ...

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General & Hellos

Jan 10, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by FvckY0u

My lawyer

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Cheesy Jokes

Jan 10, 2022Jan 2022

Posted by Zealandia

My ex-wife still misses me. But her aim is steadily improving.

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The Best of Late Night & News

Dec 27, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by phxbillcee

The Young Turks - Iran Is Trying To OUTLAW Owning Dogs As Pets

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Singles/Mingle/Chat

Dec 24, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by azzow2

If the one slips away.

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Uncommon words and their meanings.

Dec 13, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by JackPedigo

Satrap: 1: the governor of a province in ancient Persia 2a : ruler b : a subordinate official : henchman King ”Darius then proceeded to set up twenty provincial governorships, called satrapies. The several governors were appointed and each ...

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Posts

Dec 12, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by Killtheskyfairy

True dat!!

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News & Links

Dec 9, 2021Dec 2021

Posted by snytiger6

LINKArmy to give Purple Hearts to troops injured in Iran attack Trump downplayed - Axios

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Politics

Nov 29, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by racocn8

Last night, I was reflecting on Omicron and made a prediction. I said that at some point, the MAGA Klan would claim that Omicron was a Democrat hoax (echoing their treasonous leader). About 10 minutes later, the news flashes that a MAGA Klan ...

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General & Hellos

Nov 18, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by FrayedBear

Where are all you Obama loving haters of Trump?

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Just for Laughs

Nov 15, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by JackPedigo

More from FFRF The last one has a special significance for me. When my late partner returned to Iran after being away for 9 years things had radically changed and the women went from wearing normal clothes to what we called 'monkey suites.' She was ...

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This Day In History

Nov 5, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by altschmerz

🇮🇷 November 5, 1992 🍺 The discovery chemical evidence of 5000-year-old beer found at Godin Tepe in the Zagros mountains of Iran was reported in the journal Nature. Beer was the preferred fermented beverage of the ancient Sumerians. ...

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Posts

Nov 4, 2021Nov 2021

Posted by Diaco

Mad Manoush - Night Tango

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News & Links

Oct 29, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by Druvius

Trump pulling out of the nuclear agreement with Iran was basically brain-dead stupid. And now we are hoist by our own petard. Iran being made a full member of the SCO pretty much scuttled America's sanctions on Iran, they no longer have any need to ...

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News & Links

Oct 21, 2021Oct 2021

Posted by rainmanjr

LINKAvoiding water bankruptcy in the Southwest: What the US and Iran can learn from each other - Nevada Current

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General & Hellos

Sep 15, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by St-Sinner

UNSUNG HEROES Prakash Amte is an Indian medical doctor and social worker who is continuing his legacy of serving lepers in India that his father started and devoted his life to. He and is wife both are medical doctors and now run a sanctuary ...

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Posts

Sep 15, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by OldGoat43

CANNABIS BUSINESS9/15/2021 WM Technology, Inc. acquired Sprout. LINK: Akerna is acquiring 365 Cannabis. LINK: Fire & Flower Holdings Corp. ...

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This Day In History

Sep 1, 2021Sep 2021

Posted by altschmerz

50 years ago: Egypt, Syria and Libya vote on Arab Federation On September 1, 1971, a referendum was held in Egypt, Syria and Libya on whether the nations should form a Federation of Arab Republics. The proposal won by huge ...

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This Day In History

Aug 19, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by Marionville

19th August 1953…Coup D’Etat 🇮🇷: Democratically elected Prime Minister of Iran, Mohammad Mosaddegh is overthrown in a coup orchestrated by the United Kingdom (under the name Operation Boot) and the United States (under the name TPAJAX ...

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News & Links

Aug 17, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by HankHunter13

NeverForget This, From Last Year. "Make no mistake, Russia is actively supporting the Taliban with cash, arms, supplies and intelligence. They have been doing so for several years. These facts are well known to the U.S. intelligence...

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World Music

Aug 17, 2021Aug 2021

Posted by JackPedigo

My daughter, an open minded Christian, recently visited me and I showed her some parts of this site including a piece of music I especially liked. She shared it with her mother (a woman with a beautiful voice). In return she sent me this link. Since ...

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