Tag Archives: Iraq

Iraq and Seduction by Delusions

Posted on July 5, 2025 by borderslynn

I was watching an old, rare archive piece of film, introduced by Christopher Hitchens, which appeared to show Saddam Hussein asserting his control over the Ba’ath Party, sorting loyalists from covert opposition at a conference. Hitchens was referring to a … Continue reading →

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Iran’s dream of democracy once oil was discovered

Posted on June 27, 2025 by borderslynn

This was the ceremonial and spiritual capital of a vast empire, built by Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes, titans whose names still echo through history. Giant statues of winged bulls guard the Gate of All Nations, through which princes from vassal … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Iraq

Iraq and Seduction by Delusions

Iran’s dream of democracy once oil was discovered

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