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Faiz Ahmed Faiz (فيض احمد فيض), (1984 - 1911) was a Pakistani poet considered to be one of the most famous modern Urdu poets. He was born in Sialkot, in the Punjab of pre-independence India (now Pakistan). After the partition of 1947, he decided to live in Pakistan, and died in Lahore. Faiz was a member of the Anjuman Tarraqi Pasand Mussanafin-e-Hind (Progressive Writers' Movement), and an avowed Marxist. In 1962 he was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize by the Soviet Union.

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Fox issues on-air apology for misleading footage of Palin crowds.

Following ThinkProgress’ report yesterday that Fox News had recycled old file footage of Sarah Palin rallies to assert that she is currently getting huge turnouts on her book tour, the network issued an on-air apology this afternoon. Fox’s Happening ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sarah Palin

Fox acknowledges ‘production error’ and promises ‘disciplinary action’ for misleading Palin footage.

“This was a production error in which the copy editor changed a script and didn’t alert the control room to update the video,” Michael Clemente, senior vice president of news at FOX, sad this evening. “There will be an on-air explanation during ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  19 Nov 2009
Related Topics: FOX Broadcasting Company

Fox News displays old campaign footage to claim Palin is getting ‘huge crowds’ at her book signings.

pictures…appeared to be old file footage of Palin rallies…Individuals in the crowd are seen holding McCain/Palin signs, and others are holding pom-poms and cheering wildly. Fox Viewer: No, no, they just really liked those signs that’s all…There were 1.2 ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  18 Nov 2009
Related Topics: FOX Broadcasting Company,  Sarah Palin

Rep. Chaffetz: Carrie Prejean could run for office with a ‘strong message.’

Jason Chaffetz says: She has star power which can open doors. “I’m a victim, vote for me” Prejean for President “The wind blew my blouse open.” Carrie has the ability to draw crowds …on the internet. The GOP will be recruiting her like mad come 2012, ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  17 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Carrie Prejean,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  Sarah Palin,  Joe the Plumber

Rove Attacks Obama For Bowing: He Should Do What All Presidents Have Done And ‘Not Bow To Monarchies’

Calling the bow “inappropriate,” Rove wondered, “what’s that all about?” He added that Obama “simply can’t get it right” and that the bow is part of Obama’s “world-wide apology tour.” Rove concluded his assault with this final jab: I think it’s best if ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Karl Rove,  George W. Bush

Liz Cheney floats her father Dick as potential 2012 presidential candidate.

It’s hard to condemn Liz for wanting to ignore her father’s life expectancy. There’s cottage cheese in your local supermarket that’ll lst longer than he will. Little Lizzie is a no-talent hack (not unlike Bloody Billy Kristol). Who really cares what ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Dick Cheney,  U.S. Republican Party,  Barack Obama,  U.S. Democratic Party

Tancredo says he ‘fully intends to run’ for governor of Colorado.

He’s definitely a “runner.” He ran far away from military service during the Vietnam War, citing “depression” or something similar. He doesn’t seem to get very depressed in his joy over sending other folks to fight wars. What a piece of GOPshite he is… ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  13 Nov 2009

Rep. Steve King calls Obama administration the ‘gangster government.’

The GOP is the crazy party with people like this moron in it. Yeah, man, that Obama is a pansy Jimmy Carter type who murders his enemies Chicago-style. A total Chamberlain-appeasment Hitler-facist, you dig? This Muslim Athiest takes his marching orders ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  12 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Barack Obama,  Steve King,  George W. Bush,  U.S. Republican Party,  Bill Clinton

Maddow Rips Rep. Pete Hoekstra For Leaking Sensitive National Security Information

Last night, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow accused Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee and current gubernatorial candidate, of leaking sensitive intelligence information to the press. Hoekstra told the Washington ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Pete Hoekstra,  House Intelligence Committee,  MSNBC,  Rachel Maddow,  Washington Post Company

Marine reservist chases, assaults Greek Orthodox priest who he mistook for an Arab terrorist.

Classy move, jarhead. Hope you enjoy your stay in the brig. I understand they issue you four squares a day. How much you want to bet this Marine reservist watches Fox News? Pat Robertson would be proud. these are the wages of the fear culture. how many ...

From FAIZ SHAKIR, Think Progress,  10 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Pat Robertson,  Bertrand Russell

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