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by Mazec
05 Jan 2007, 20:07
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: A view from Tehran
Replies: 14
Views: 1018

Glad to hear some down to earth perspectives on Iran. I agree with the above posts - the media and politicians have put so much effort into demonizing Iran that it seems to lead many people to believe that the everyday people in that country must be barbarians as well. Which is a shame, since they'r...
by Mazec
02 Jan 2007, 16:09
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: 'Paris Syndrome' strikes Japanese
Replies: 3
Views: 734

Something similar to the Paris syndrome apparently happened in the 19th century to many Russian elite intellectual "tourists" visiting France. Apparently, after Peter the Great's francophile 'cultural revolution' in Russia, France came to be regarded by the Russian elite as the land of rea...
by Mazec
02 Jan 2007, 15:50
Forum: General Other stuff
Topic: Saddam Hussein
Replies: 24
Views: 2987

How many true to life imposters were there of Saddam ? I seem to recollect reading that he had six dedicated doubles of his true self on his pay role. "Hanging Around" or "Was it You ?" Excellent point. I'm surprised this aspect of the whole affair doesn't get discussed more. Se...