Quote Originally Posted by Rex Brynen View Post

When I was lecturing in Tehran a couple of years ago, and would get the occasional (but rare) fiery anti-imperialist question/speech from an audience member, I would launch into a mock tirade about how Iranians had no right to lecture me about American imperialism until they had fought two wars with the US, had their two major cities occupied by American troops (1775 and 1812), and had burned down the White House.

The audience reaction was priceless
That is hilarious by the way and I wish I could have been there. - R