White House Diary (2 of 3)

Jimmie Carter is the oldest living president of the United States. He may also be

remembered as the last US president who was concerned about world peace, human rights, Israel as a rogue state, social welfare, prevention of environmental degradation, a health system for all, free education, and a more equitable distribution of wealth in his country. Of course he could pursue these goals so long as the system governing the policies of the United States would allow him. The difference between a system, state, or regime and a government has been discussed before. Such regimes employ governments, along with legislative and judicial system, (and in some cases military) to ensure the continuation of policies, to protect it from the silent majority and from other states. Of course, as the regime modifies its policies, some of those apparatuses may not adhere to them, which may lead up to the removal of the instrument from office. That may be the reason for Cater administration not surviving more than one term. Needless to say that he was replaced with one of the most reactionary presidents this country had seen. Of course, we witnessed less qualified and more reactionary presidents since then.

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پاسخ اوباما به روحانی (شاعر ناشناس)

 

ای فریدون خان روحانی شده

شعرهایت بند تنبانی شده

گودِ تو مورنینگ و مورنینگِ تو گود

نامه ات ما را بسی حیران نمود

White House Diary (1 of 3)

Jimmie Carter is the oldest living president of the United States. He may also be

remembered as the last US president who was concerned about world peace, human rights, Israel as a rogue state, social welfare, prevention of environmental degradation, a health system for all, free education, and a more equitable distribution of wealth in his country. Of course he could pursue these goals so long as the system governing the policies of the United States would allow him. The difference between a system, state, or regime and a government has been discussed before. Such regimes employ governments, along with legislative and judicial system, (and in some cases military) to ensure the continuation of policies, to protect it from the silent majority and from other states. Of course, as the regime modifies its policies, some of those apparatuses may not adhere to them, which may lead up to the removal of the instrument from office. That may be the reason for Cater administration not surviving more than one term. Needless to say that he was replaced with one of the most reactionary presidents this country had seen. Of course, we witnessed less qualified and more reactionary presidents since then.

Hospitality

There is a Persian expression that goes like this: “Guests are Friends of God”. This reflects the way Iranian culture threats guests. It also implies that God has friends. I wonder if God has enemies as well, i.e. Satan. Accordingly, anyone who believes in God and after-life rewards and punishments promises, such person needs to take a good care of his or her guests in order to receive favorable recommendation. As we know, any dealing with God is reciprocal, which is another story in its own merit.