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SEPTEMBER 27, 2005 @ 12:26 PM

I'm heading out to Beirut, Lebanon for six months. (Yay, car bombs.)

Syria, Iran, Egypt, and Jordan are also on my itinerary since I'll be in the neighborhood. Y'all keep an eye on things for me while I'm away.

If anyone is interested in six months worth of political reporting, travel writing, and "muddy boots" analysis, this is the place.

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hellomrworld

Westbrook, ME

December 2003

OCT 06, 2005 10:35 PM

good luck in Beirut .. I have heard its beautiful

hellomrworld

Westbrook, ME

December 2003

OCT 27, 2005 12:46 PM

i tagged you for the 20 questions thing ... I just think you would have fascinating facts ...

Gnarface_Killah

Denver, CO

January 2004

DEC 14, 2005 12:48 PM

Hey I just wanted to say that I love your blog.

acetracer

Hollywood, FL

January 2004

DEC 19, 2005 01:43 AM

Lebanon can't be that bad. I mean, they gave us Keanu Reeves, right?

Attack_Macaque

Mesquite, TX

October 2004

JAN 02, 2006 08:44 PM

Happy New Year, Mike. Hope you're having a good time and staying safe in Lebanon, or whereever you happen to be at the moment.

PhilConnors

Fredericksburg, VA

January 2004

JAN 05, 2007 04:17 PM

Wow your piece POLITICS: "It's Like a Phish Concert for Terrorists" was great. Most Americans have no idea how complicated the middle east is. There aren't just the "good guys" and the "bad guys." Was it Sun Tzo who said "The enemy of my enemy is my friend." The line about other Middle East countries thinking about pursuing Nukes because of Iran (not Israel) is truly terrifying. Keep us posted, your writing is great.

baudot

Oakland, CA

March 2004

JAN 06, 2007 08:23 PM

Enjoying your ongoing artcle series. Thanks for the viewpoint.

beepbeep

United Kingdom

March 2004

JAN 09, 2007 01:19 PM

he pounds me.

Wendy

SUICIDEGIRL

Israel

JAN 09, 2007 03:50 PM

i really enjoy your writing. it's nice for someone who frequents the current events board to see reporting from someone who is actually there, as opposed to the shouting matches that usually occur when discussions of the middle east arise. be safe.

Dark_Templar

Auburn, CA

July 2004

JAN 14, 2007 03:07 AM

Wow man you have written some incredible articles that really capture the lifestyles of those you are observing

Oskar

United Kingdom

March 2005

FEB 26, 2007 05:58 PM

I love your blog. It's a very insightful view of the middle east.

wheezy_e

Boulder City, NV

May 2004

MAR 21, 2007 06:18 AM

Man, I gotta tell you that I really appreciate all the effort you put into your articles. Usually by the time I've read through one I've got little or time left to comment, so I wanted to drop by & give you a big THANK YOU.

atomicant

Portland, OR

July 2003

MAR 27, 2007 02:40 PM

firstly, lucky you! i hope at least...

second, excellent article. you may have restored my faith in the newswire...

v8dreaming

North Las Vegas, NV

May 2006

APR 01, 2007 12:23 PM

the fact that i read both of your recent articles says alot. i usually just skim over stuff.
i actually read yours. great job. stay safe.

Wendy

SUICIDEGIRL

Israel

JUN 07, 2007 10:05 PM

I just read your interview with Professor Barry Rubin and it gave some interesting insight. I don't agree with his theory that flipping Syria's strong ties with Iran is basically impossible.. but I could talk for hours about that. Are you going to post it on here? It could generate some interesting discussion and is pretty relevant right now....

take care!

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