Shaheen Hamedi

Shaheen emigrated to the United States when his family got on the wrong side of the government of Iran. He moved from Virginia to Oregon after an altercation involving a crazed anti-gun activist. Shaheen carries a firearm in the United States because he saw the need for it under the Shah.

Senator Kamala Harris calls for slavery reparations: Monday, February 25^th, 2019: California Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris calls on Democrats to support reparations to descendants of former slaves, and to descendants of Union soldiers who died freeing them.
Handmaid’s Tale experiences backlash over handling of religion: Monday, May 15^th, 2017: Fans of Margaret Atwood’s new television show turn against the series after revelations the story is a metaphor for Islam’s treatment of women.
Journalists accuse blacks of “rape culture”: Monday, April 3^rd, 2017: Following an interview with prominent black author Ta-Nehisi Coates where he says that he avoids being alone with other women, mostly-white liberals accuse him of misogyny and perpetuating black rape culture.
Clinton accuses Russia of infiltrating United States government: Monday, December 19^th, 2016: Worried about falling poll numbers in working-class states, Clinton campaign identifies, addresses, a key concern of middle-class: the Soviet threat to the United States electoral process.
President-elect Clinton announces new police body-cam rules: Monday, November 7^th, 2016: Comedian Seth Meyers, speaking for millions of Americans, said “They’re just private servers. What’s the harm in that?”
Clinton calls for institutionalizing, curing, Trump supporters: Monday, October 17^th, 2016: After Republican Donald Trump calls for a special prosecutor to investigate Clinton’s email server, Hillary Clinton calls for beating Trump supporters. Journalists immediately investigate voter who asked question about health care.
Trump targets mostly white audience: Monday, August 22^nd, 2016: Controversial presidential candidate speaks to MSNBC, Vox, and Democratic leadership.
Sen. Dick Blumenthal: Gay bars “public health crisis”: Monday, June 20^th, 2016: Connecticut Democrat compares massacre to AIDS, says inaction has caused both epidemics.
President Obama announces national library and poets initiative: Monday, March 28^th, 2016: Reaping the benefits of a new United States-Cuban dialogue, President Obama announced a new national library and poets program last week, based on a similar program pioneered by Fidel Castro in Cuba.
Ohio resists Michigan suicide bombers, rekindles Toledo War: Monday, February 1^st, 2016: What are the grievances that lead to suicide bombers in Ohio? Michiganders fight for stolen land and right of return to the Buckeye State.
ACLU calls for repeal of slavery amendments!: Monday, January 18^th, 2016: Venerable civil rights organization makes claim that only the Framers of the United States constitution should have ever been allowed to propose amendments.
Young adults arrested trying to join extremists: Monday, November 30^th, 2015: Parents, authorities do not understand factors that lead to joining extremist organization based in New York City. Should the Feds treat them as terrorists?
President compromises on bridge construction: Monday, October 19^th, 2015: President Obama navigates White House argument between engineers and staff. “Half a bridge is better than none,” says President.
Hero stops local mass shooting: Monday, October 5^th, 2015: Nation has no need to grieve, goes on watching sports and talking about election trivialities. Social media finger nannies hardest hit.
Glaciers retreat from Middle East: Monday, August 10^th, 2015: As glaciers flee the desert, they leave once-frozen ancient barbarians behind.
Exclusive: Garland gunman’s Fast & Furious firearm form: Monday, August 3^rd, 2015: Garland, Texas, gunman Nadir Soofi purchased at least one firearm through the Obama administrations Fast and Furious program for arming drug lords, according to Justice Department sources.
Bowe Bergdahl freed from Northern California: Monday, July 27^th, 2015: The captive soldier was released after talks with President Obama, in exchange for three federal prisoners and two Fox News viewers to be named later.
Ariel Burr, first woman on U.S. currency: Monday, June 22^nd, 2015: Trans female and founder finally overcomes 19^th century transphobia and political rival as first woman on United States paper currency. Ariel Burr will be the new face of the ten dollar bill, says Jack Lew.
Republican namecalling: single man creating laws smacks of “dictatorship”: Monday, April 27^th, 2015: Extreme Republicans call U.S. President “dictator”, jealous that President’s actions to achieve goals bypass congressional obstruction and gridlock.
Orion spacecraft makes successful test flight: Friday, December 5^th, 2014: Feminists complain it wasn’t wearing sensible shoes.
Mark Udall announces surprising new endorsements: Tuesday, September 9^th, 2014: Embattled Colorado Senator announces two new supporters from beyond the fields we know.
Pennsylvania AG says crime is racist: Friday, March 21^st, 2014: Pennsylvania Attorney General vows to stop investigating and prosecuting crimes. “We know most blacks commit crimes, so it’s racist to target criminals for prosecution.”
“Superhero” Senator laments end of ice age: Saturday, March 15^th, 2014: Senator Cory Booker reminisces over a youth spent traveling the long-lost land bridge to Hawaii. DC pols mistake him for savior.
President Obama outlines Thanksgiving campaign: Monday, November 25^th, 2013: Organizing for Action and My Barack Obama ask young people to talk politics over Thanksgiving dinner.
Media Matters fellow: Benghazi investigation caused by gradeschool taunts: Monday, February 18^th, 2013: After mocking conservatives concerned about U.S. deaths in Benghazi, Media Matters fellow claims “anyone who thinks the White House deserves questioning over their handling of the Benghazi attack was obviously pantsed by liberals as a child.”
Feinstein defends Obama on Benghazi: Monday, November 19^th, 2012: Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) defended President Barack Obama (D-W) on the Benghazi talking point scandal, saying the White House just isn’t that competent.
President Obama accuses Benghazi terrorists: Thursday, October 18^th, 2012: President Obama accused the Benghazi attackers of terrorism retroactively at last night’s debates, winning the term decisively for House Media.
Obama recycles Harrier jets in Afghanistan: Tuesday, September 25^th, 2012: The White House’s new recycling plan for unused Harrier jets bypasses EPA regulations and lets the Taliban work out their aggressions on military hardware.
Elizabeth Warren fights to deregulate insurance lawyers: Monday, September 24^th, 2012: “I’m not like other Democrats who push regulations on other people then ignore the law themselves,” said Warren. “I believe in full deregulation of insurance company lawyers.”
Americans United story completely fabricated?: Sunday, September 9^th, 2012: Ariel Heart writes a heartfelt plea to reality, begging it to measure up to the standards of fiction.
Elizabeth Warren decries illegal immigration: Friday, September 7^th, 2012: Native American lawyer and Massachusetts senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren charges U.S. corporations with fostering illegal aliens.
Obama staff caught in sex trafficking scandal!: Tuesday, April 3^rd, 2012: One of President Barack Obama’s top donors, which also provided his administration several key staffers, has been caught in a sex-trafficking scandal in New York and other east coast cities.
ABC News: Toyota targeted Gabby Giffords!: Thursday, November 17^th, 2011: Diane Sawyer ABC News special claims Toyota targeted popular congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.
Climate scientists say Hispanics, Africans mentally ill: Monday, August 29^th, 2011: Study links living in warmer climates to increased rates of mental illness.
Dana Milbank escapes rehab: Wednesday, February 2^nd, 2011: Beltway PDS-sufferer last seen in company of Atlantic writer Andrew Sullivan and an invisible moose. At least, we think it was an invisible moose. It may have been a layer of media fact-checking. Neither invisible moose nor mainstream media fact-checkers leave a trace of their passing.
Markos Moulitsas accuses President of assassinating Arizona rep: Sunday, January 9^th, 2011: Daily Kos chief claims President Obama’s exhortation to followers to “bring a gun” triggered assassination attempt.
White House forces anti-government activist out: Sunday, September 6^th, 2009: Obama Green czar Van Jones resigns after White House discovers Jones just doesn’t like government all that much.
ABC accuses President Obama of lawlessness: Tuesday, July 7^th, 2009: ABC accuses President Obama of encouraging lawlessness at home and abroad.
Bush pardon in Chicago scandal: Sunday, December 14^th, 2008: The ACLU’s campaign to stop President Bush from pardoning corrupt officials failed today when President Bush announced a full pardon for a prominent Chicago politician caught in the Illinois bribery scandal.
Ivy rivalry reaches new heights: Friday, September 21^st, 2007: Columbia’s controversial invite to quirky leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is a one-up to Cornell’s Kevin Smith engagement.
Mothers’ hopes fade: Saturday, September 8^th, 2007: Poll shows mothers feel quality of children has plunged as offspring age. Hopes for their child’s future are lowered as children approach adulthood.
Stop the NRA!: Tuesday, April 17^th, 2007: “Effective self defense is a solvable problem. We know it won’t be easy. But we can make it harder for the wrong people to defend themselves through strong gun laws. It is time for our nation’s leaders have courage to say ‘no’ to the gun lobby’s mantra of self defense, freedom and liberty.”
Media giants apologize for remarks about Israel: Sunday, July 30^th, 2006: New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters apologize for “drunken tirade against Israel” and blame BD Syndrome.
Bush delays al-Zarqawi to influence elections: Saturday, June 10^th, 2006: Blogger, California Democrat, media suspicious over timing of high-profile terrorist’s death.
Bush to send chocolates, alcohol to Iran: Friday, June 2^nd, 2006: The White House offers to send chocolate and alcohol to Iran—apparently unaware that wine is forbidden under Islamic law.
Danes riot over Marvel Comics: Thursday, February 23^rd, 2006: Incensed over Marvel Comics’s depiction of Norse deity “Thor”, Danes call for Stan Lee’s death and apology from United States.
Pig-squealer rebuilds embassy in three days: Thursday, February 9^th, 2006: Rioters claim Jacques Barrot feat justifies original burning.
Anti-porn activist decries pornographic marriages: Friday, October 21^st, 2005: Anti-pornography activist Maggie Gallagher decries government involved in marriage, calls it state-sponsored pornography.
French press decries foreign war: Thursday, October 13^th, 2005: Louis XVI’s popularity is at an all-time low following several setbacks in the former British colonies.
New, Improved Democracy hits hungry market: Friday, August 26^th, 2005: “It’s better than the original,” says Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer of his new commercial democracy. Breyer’s New, Improved Democracy is set to compete in a field currently dominated by New Deal Super Fudge Chunk Democracy and Therapeutic Republic Democracy.
Democrats fear gay right wing court nominee: Thursday, August 4^th, 2005: Liberal politicians are aghast at Bush Supreme Court nominee’s support of gay marriage rights and other right-wing causes.
Patriotic essay wins teen free trip to Bangladesh: Thursday, July 21^st, 2005: New York teenager’s award-winning patriotic essay wins her free trip in Home Security Administration’s “Why I love America” essay contest.
Bush refuses to create Big Brother post: Thursday, August 5^th, 2004: President Bush refuses to create “big brother” intelligence post. Democrats appalled at Republican intransigence.
Terror in the Skies: Monday, July 19^th, 2004: This is an account of what happened during a domestic flight that one of our writers, Shaheen Hamedi, took from Detroit to Los Angeles. The WWR Editorial Team debated about how to handle this information and ultimately we decided it should be shared.
Michael Moore calls for revenge on Saudi Arabia: Monday, June 28^th, 2004: Filmmaker, enraged that Saudis fled to safety, calls for repayment of “blood debt”.
Disney Drops Flat Earth Opus: Wednesday, May 5^th, 2004: Walt Disney studios drops controversial filmmaker Michael Moore’s latest documentary showing the earth is flat.
Kerry criticizes lower gas prices: Tuesday, April 20^th, 2004: Candidate Kerry criticizes Bush attempts to negotiate lower gas prices, cites environmental concerns.
Democrats call for unilateral war, pre-emptive crackdowns: Sunday, April 4^th, 2004: Amid Democrat calls for exchanging civil liberties for security and for greater crack-downs on minorities before September 11-style attacks, Republicans “confused but happy”.
Apple’s computer failures drop precipitously: Thursday, February 26^th, 2004: New marketshare statistics show Apple computers not being replaced often enough.
Jersey Democratic Party Shifts to Right: Sunday, December 7^th, 2003: Party lawyer Genova pulls Reagan defense, claims “I do not recall.”
Deep Inside, Everyone is Black: Friday, November 28^th, 2003: African-American leaders say that the only racism is against blacks, because “we’re all black inside”.
California Governor resigns amid controversy: Wednesday, September 10^th, 2003: Davis succumbs to calls for resignation over anti-immigrant statements.
RIAA Claims Child Pornography Infringes on Copyrights: Saturday, September 6^th, 2003: The embattled recording industry organization claims that child pornography found on file sharing networks infringes on industry-owned imagery.
Do you have a job for me?: Tuesday, June 24^th, 2003: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Do you have a job for me?)
Open Source Konquers Microsoft: Saturday, June 14^th, 2003: Microsoft says they cannot compete with open source projects, cancels Internet Explorer.
Michael Moore gags Tim Robbins: Wednesday, June 4^th, 2003: Moore calls for using Campaign Finance Reform law against outspoken actor.
Democrats deny bedroom privacy rights: Friday, April 25^th, 2003: After Senator Rick Santorum links gay rights with privacy rights, Democrats, gay groups, and right wing Christian groups join in denying privacy rights in the bedroom.
Coalition Soldiers Key Saddam’s Storm: Monday, April 7^th, 2003: Iraq denies “key maneuver” successful, says farmers “sent U.S. packing.”
Michael Moore Refuses Oscar: Monday, March 24^th, 2003: Director issues “Shame on you,” to Academy for awarding an Oscar to a “fictitious documentary”.
Saywell is Kew: Tuesday, January 28^th, 2003: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Saywell is Kew)
Pelosi not a liberal?: Friday, November 15^th, 2002: New House minority leader blames biased press for unfair image.
Independent filmmaker calls for “Population Control” in public schools: Tuesday, October 1^st, 2002: Director Michael Moore touts Columbine incident as model for fighting overpopulation at its source: children.
9/11 Rights Off!: Wednesday, September 11^th, 2002: Across America today, citizens and representatives celebrated the September 11 attacks and the attackers with fireworks, effigies, lynchings, and chain mails.
Hong Kong liberties safe: Monday, July 15^th, 2002: Last-minute pre-handover program by Britain and America safeguards Hong Kong civil rights.
Ticket agent foils terrorism at LAX: Thursday, July 4^th, 2002: California Senator calls for extending program that arms airline employees.
Hitler’s little loving army: Wednesday, January 30^th, 2002: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Hitler’s little loving army)
I thought I was imagining things: Tuesday, January 29^th, 2002: Walkerville Weekly Reader (I thought I was imagining things)
Bush announces kinder, gentler war on terrorism: Monday, November 12^th, 2001: Three-pronged attack will end racism, encourage self-defense, and end prohibition.
Alan Dershowitz supports torture, national identity papers: Thursday, November 8^th, 2001: When forced to choose between self-defense and a police state, famous civil liberties activist chooses police state.
New York’s anti-minority rules will be enforced: Thursday, November 1^st, 2001: Officials say that despite the box-cutter attacks, New York will enforce anti-minority cell-phone rules.
Bush arms pilots with heavy weapons: Monday, October 15^th, 2001: President says that only military weaponry will be allowed aboard passenger jets.
Stewardess foils Taliban hijacking: Sunday, October 14^th, 2001: Arming women unfair, say al Qaeda hijackers in wake of FAA decision allowing firearms on-board airlines
Sarah Brady supports racial profiling: Wednesday, October 10^th, 2001: Former Handgun Control leader says racial profiling works well for other countries.
Gephardt introduces Freedom’s Wake holiday: Sunday, September 23^rd, 2001: Illinois Senator introduces legislation to create national holiday celebrating 2nd Tuesday of September.
Walters supports aid to bin Laden: Tuesday, September 11^th, 2001: Drug czar nominee says American dollars should be funneled to Arabic “heroes” through harsh prohibition laws.
Is Reader Satire?: Tuesday, August 7^th, 2001: Reader accused of being as good as Saturday Night Live and the Jon Stewart show. The Reader respectfully demurs.
Someone is a fiction writer: Wednesday, August 1^st, 2001: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Someone is a fiction writer)
ACLU supports increased police powers: Saturday, May 19^th, 2001: ACLU goes on record supporting decreased privacy, a more efficient trial system, and greater minority harassment.
Speaking about curfews: Sunday, May 6^th, 2001: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Speaking about curfews)
Supporting hate speech against law enforcement: Saturday, May 5^th, 2001: Walkerville Weekly Reader (Supporting hate speech against law enforcement)
Vancouver school enacts zero tolerance for poor fashion: Saturday, May 5^th, 2001: Canadian high school principle tells students to ignore the fashion rules. The laws will never be enforced against them unless they’re undesirables. Nice kids need not worry.
Michigan residents more violent: Monday, December 11^th, 2000: Muskegon Chronicle survey brands Michigan residents as more violent than the rest of the nation.
Nobody Wins!: Wednesday, November 8^th, 2000: Nobody remains ahead in key state of Florida, giving Nobody the 270 electoral votes needed to win.
Gore Opposes, Supports Gun Control, Prohibition: Thursday, October 5^th, 2000: Saying “women have the right to control their destinies,” Gore announces 360 degree turnaround in Democratic party platform with regards to the drug war and gun control.
Gore supports recycling-based gas rationing: Wednesday, October 4^th, 2000: Vice President introduces innovative new gas tax, says that picking up cans can pay for gas.
Secret Service says no profiles in school shootings: Sunday, August 20^th, 2000: Anti-gun activist suggests that Secret Service action might jeopardize further gun control.
Violence Policy Center decries low violence among CCW holders: Sunday, August 13^th, 2000: Anti-gun organization is angry that Texas concealed carry licensees are not killing at the same rate as everybody else.
Helmet statistics spur call for no daylight driving: Wednesday, August 2^nd, 2000: Statistics show that as daylight hours increase, daylight driving deaths also increase.
Destroy the children to save them: Monday, July 10^th, 2000: Curfew struck down as “too restrictive”, ACLU says curfews are okay, and police wonder what to do about blacks without the law.
U.S. zero tolerance laws create ‘black-free school zone’: Sunday, July 2^nd, 2000: School ‘zero tolerance’ rules target black children for special sanctions. NAACP expresses full support.
Rapist killed by handgun: Saturday, July 1^st, 2000: Victim of handgun killing dies, gunman remains at large.
Massachusetts sets sail to a grand future: Thursday, June 29^th, 2000: Legislature votes to take voting rights from felons. Governor calls it a ‘first step’ towards putting more dangerous non-violent criminals in jail.
Springsteen arrested in New York City: Tuesday, June 13^th, 2000: Aging rock-and-roller runs afoul of hate crime laws for new song based on police racism.
Ohio congressman dies mysterious death: Sunday, June 4^th, 2000: Representative James A. Traficant found dead in DC. Local police say he ate too many Whoppers.
Publisher arrested for remembering Hitler: Saturday, June 3^rd, 2000: “Forgive and forget,” say authorities, “but definitely forget.”
Rosie O’Donnell breaks with HCI, joins NRA: Friday, June 2^nd, 2000: Controversial talk show host says today’s gun laws too restrictive, advocates wider ownership and mandatory high school shooting classes.
Restorative law enforcement success in St. Petersburg: Saturday, May 27^th, 2000: St. Petersburg police retroactively slash throat of employee whose death was prevented by evil gun granny.
Politics make good products: Wednesday, May 24^th, 2000: House ban on micromanagement is the worst form of micromanagement, says Representative Carolyn McCarthy. Supports new ‘zen’ procurement method.
Canadian government builds perfect computer: Sunday, May 21^st, 2000: New computer system is impervious to both computer-based attacks and human factors attacks, and offers great promise in civilian applications.
Million moms march for population reduction: Monday, May 15^th, 2000: Mothers believe U.S. population too high, support radical population reduction techniques.
No bullets fired during Davidian fire: Wednesday, May 10^th, 2000: Branch Davidians used invisible bullets during fateful raid.
NAACP and Ku Klux Klan join forces in Washington: Monday, January 17^th, 2000: Black civil rights organization and Southern terrorists join to stop blacks from owning firearms.

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