Kandou: A Man Without A Star

Some times I think I need to sit back and relax, and enjoy a coffee and TV shows, instead of following news for economics and politics. As a matter of fact, I was drawn to political news because I was interested in economics.

It all started when the coalition attacked Iraq in 1990. At that time I was a high school student, thirsty to know why and how! Maybe I had a good feeling that some one is crushing our worst enemy of all time. However, that was a motivation to follow the news for political issues and thus economic concerns in years after that.

One thing studying economy has taught me, is that there is no defined model. A formula proven to be successful in a region, might completely fail in the next. Each situation has its unique characteristics based on which certain strategies must be developed to mitigate its problems.

Some times I think I would have done a lot better should I have entered economics or yet better, political economics. That would have been fun and action!

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When I remember how we used to treat Afghanis fleeing to Iran after their civil war broke out, I laugh at how our intellectuals critic the new immigration bill proposed to legalize the status of those living in USA illegally for a long time.

The fact of the matter is, it is always easy to criticize and run away from responsibility. It is always easy to use the freedom of expression provided by American values to hammer them with whatever we can.

One important aspect of legalizing the status of illegal immigrants is the tax. We can't forget that illegal immigrants live on other tax payers shoulders. They use public services such as schools, roads, highways, airports and so forth which are mainly funded by income taxes collected by the municipal, state and federal governments.

All that aside, why do you think legalizing them is not a final solution to figure out a consistent, steady status? Why bring emotions towards issues that need technical knowledge to solve?

It is always easy to picture a girl, who claims to be a good student and not a criminal. Perfect image to bring tears to people's eyes...how ever, who values other legal residents' rights who work hard and pay taxes and do not receive as much service as they should, because they are used up by "illigal" immigrants.

Assuming that it is reasonable to critic US government for their role in bringing up these issues. Do you really thing Iranian intellectuals are qualified to make that accusations? Don't you think they must go first clean up their own mess with Afghanis, or even Iranian nations other than Fars?

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Kandou means "BEEHIVE"...

I may have mentioned why I have called blog Kandou. A few decades (two, actually, or even more) ago, I saw a movie called "A Man Without A Star". It was a western spaghetti movie, starring Kirk Douglas.

It was about a man who had no destination. Whatever destiny would bring for him, he would welcome! His life, as a gun slinger, was spent drinking, gambling and some casual contract cowboy work! he did fall in love, but that didn't last long either! But...life goes on, right?

Now, when I was in my early twenties, I saw an Iranian movie called "Kandou". It was almost exactly the same character! A man, with no plans for his life...goes where destiny takes him! Of course the story lines were quite different!

When I was a kid, I always loved the idea and growing old, so when some asks me who I am, or what I do, I can answer: I am A Man Without A Star!!

Now I guess I can...

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One thing I have yet to understand, is why reach people still work.

I know senior managers, who have no financial need to work, but still put almost 70 hours a week to get the job done! why? I guess it becomes a game for them!!

Another issue for me, is cars!! yes cars, vehicles, as called in technical reports. How come most of these senior managers avoid buying a brand new car? I guess they have come to a point where a new car does not add any luxury to their already established social status!

One way or the other, most these managers' families enjoy the life far more than they do themselves!

What a future!!

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Well I guess I have left this section out for a long time. I need to be more active, I know!! while persian weblogs might actually connect me to more people, number wise, but I guess English posts would expose us to more diversified environments.

Even though I am not sure who reads what I write here from time to time, but I guess it is a good idea to keep writing. Most bloggers, as they call themselves claim that they write for themselves. They simply lie!!! Every one would love to see people read what they say and write!

I think I will be more active here and my other blogs. My good friend mentioned a simple fact. You don't have to write something long!! make it short, to the point!

That is what I am going to do!

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