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Yuram writes perspectives on Islam, social justice, economics and politics from the viewpoint of an American convert to Shia Islam, focusing on the deleterious role played by the U.S. in the Middle East and elsewhere.  A dissenting voice from the “Belly of the
Beast”, he lives in Denver, Colorado and can be reached at yuram@sahafa.com. 

Visions of Violence in Defense of the Dollar
03 February, 2012

GBU-57B 30000-pound massive ordnance penetrator "In contrast to the murderous vision of violent extremists, we are joining with allies and partners around the world to build their capacity to promote security, prosperity, and human dignity," wrote U.S. President Barack Obama in a document entitled “Sustaining U.S. Global Leadership”.[i]

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The Age of Wrong
29 January, 2012

“This is the age of Wrong and the followers of Right have passed away...  Do you not see that the Divine Commands are neglected and what is forbidden is practiced with relish?” - Imam Husain (A.S.)[1]

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Questions from a “Loyal American”
23 November, 2011

“Islam is a violent religion. That is why we are punishing them and will continue to do so for many years until they reform their idiotic aggressive and violent religion,” writes one “loyal American citizen”, unleashing a virulent polemic against Islam and Muslims. (More)

The Pitfalls of Persuasion
17 January, 2011

By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

2011-01-15

“What is the morality of subordinating truth to cheerfulness in keeping the citizen posted on the state of his nation?”[i]author Vance Packard presciently asks in 1957. (More)

Breaking the Stranglehold
23 October, 2010

 “The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights’ (PCHR) longstanding experience has resulted in the conclusion that Israel is genuinely unwilling to fulfil its international legal obligations, and to investigate –and if appropriate prosecute – all those suspected of committing serious violations of international law,”[i] declares the PCHR in its report. (More)

Somewhere in the War Zone
02 August, 2010

Yuram Abdullah“O mankind! We created you from a single pair, a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may get to know each other (not for you to despise each other).” The Holy Quran, Surah al-Hujurat, 49:13.[1]

Commenting on this verse, Agha Pooya and S.V. Mir Ahmed Ali write, “This verse deals with the natural brotherhood of man,”[2]adding that it “renders null and void all distinctions based on race, color, caste and social position.[3]” (More)

Mediterranean Massacre
14 June, 2010

“History has shown that as long as Israel is allowed to act with impunity, it will continue to violate international law. It is innocent Palestinian civilians who continue to suffer the horrific consequences,” stated the Palestinian Center for Human Rights.[i] (More)

A Pashtun Paradox from Peshawar
31 May, 2010

“The real problem with American society is that we’re supremely greedy, stupid and lazy when it comes to our politics and government. Most of us invest next to nothing in thinking about issues and voting intelligently, let alone other more robust forms of political participation,” said Dr. David Michael Green, Associate Professor of Political Science at Hofstra University in New York.[i] (More)

Parallels in Palestine
02 March, 2010

“One of the greatest crimes against humanity occurred right here in the United States of America. Support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People is a start to right this great wrong,” declared the American Indian Movement in a press release on 24 September 2009.[i] (More)

Nuclear Wisdom
29 November, 2009

“The only sane policy for the world is that of abolishing war,” declared Nobel Peace Prize laureate Linus Pauling in a lecture presented in December of 1963.[i] (More)

Autumn Allegory
12 August, 2009

“But the days grow short when you reach September when the autumn weather turns the leaves to flame one hasn’t got time for the waiting game.” - September Song, sung by Frank Sinatra.[1]

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Iran’s Election: Benford vs. Basij
08 July, 2009

“The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, the beatings, and imprisonments of the last few days.  I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.”--President Barack Obama, 23 June 2009.[i] (More)

Will the Real Leaders Please Stand?
08 June, 2009

“To the intelligence community, the White House was no different from other civil institutions it actively penetrated.  Presidents were viewed less as elected leaders to be served than as temporary occupants to be closely monitored, subtly guided, and where necessary, given a shove.”[1]  -- Investigative Journalist and Author Russ Baker. (More)

A Slight Uptick
03 May, 2009

“Despite the declining levels of violence in Iraq over recent months, the latest strikes reflect what appears to be a slight uptick from March to April of assaults on civilians, U.S. and Iraqi security forces, and the U.S.-backed militias called Awakening Councils or Sons of Iraq.”  --Published by CNN on 23 April 2009.[1]

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A Cascade of Insanity
21 April, 2009

“Last year, oil cost a king's ransom. This year, it's relatively cheap. But don't be fooled. Price isn't the point here. Like it or not, energy is still what everyone who's anyone wants to get their hands on.”-- Brazilian journalist and author Pepe Escobar.[i]

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