Interesting situation re: Farokhmanesh

[Victory_For_UNI]

Re: Interesting situation re: Farokhmanesh

Is there not a mod who can delete this?? This is about as bad as the Eglseder topics.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Interesting situation re: Farokhmanesh

It was a naive question. I apologize if it angered anyone - that was definitely not the intent.

It's all good. Nobody is an expert on everything...regardless of what some on here claim. Anyone who ripps you could be the next person to ask a silly question...me included.

If you have any interest in that general part of the world, and how we got into the "War on Terror", let me suggest a book. "Ghost Wars" by Steve Coll is pretty good, and summarizes how the Soviets got involved in Afghanistan, why the CIA chose to fight them, the rise of Osama Bin Laden, and the events leading up to 9/11. It's a good read if you're interested in that kind of thing. If you want something a little lighter, watch the movie "Charlie Wilson's War". IMO, it was well done, and was pretty true to the facts without a lot of Hollywood bias. Neither deal specifically with Iran, but the people who hate the west don't really recognize boundries or governments, so they give good context.

[9YRPLAN]

Re: Interesting situation re: Farokhmanesh

didnt ali grow up in pullman?

[Pantherwoman]

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Does it really matter? He is an American, representing the University of Northern Iowa in a most positive way.

[Bier Guy '99]

Re: Interesting situation re: Farokhmanesh

"Ghost Wars" by Steve Coll is pretty good, and summarizes how the Soviets got involved in Afghanistan, why the CIA chose to fight them...

I second that. I'm almost finished with it. It's well done, very thorough, and gives you a lot of insights into events you may have been too young to remember (or not even born).