Last week I mentioned that I would like to take Iranian President Ahmadinejad up on his offer for Americans to visit Iran and talk with his people. My thoughts were that I could travel around the Islamic Republic on a Good Will Tour of sorts. (You can read the original post by clicking HERE.)I contacted the Iranian officials and they graciously took the time to check out my website and respond with two emails directing me to the appropriate office to obtain information about getting a Visa.
My excitement was tempered by the fact that they did not directly respond to my idea that I had laid out about why and what I wanted to achieve by my travels throughout their country. Well, yesterday my excitement resurfaced when I received the following email…
Dear Mr. Mahoney:
Thank you for your e-mail and the kind sentiments you expressed. Your note was forwarded to the Office of the President. If interested in receiving information about our country and people, please provide us with a mailing address.
Department of Cultural Affairs
Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran
I am beside myself knowing that within days or even hours, President Ahmadinejad may be considering my proposal that I sent to him, a proposal that could change the course of human events. I am also overwhelmed thinking about the preparations that must be made in order to pull off an effective Good Will Tour should I be allowed to go.
I need to figure out what clothes to pack, talking points, and most importantly write a theme song that captures the elements and goals of my trip. I will be working on the theme song today and if I get it done, I will post it today.
So folks, there’s the big update on my parade for peace. If you have any suggestions about my trip please let me know, and if you would like a copy of the letter that I sent outlining my proposal, drop me a line and I will email it to you.
Until I pen my Good Will Tour theme song, Cheers!!
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50 comments:
Dear Mr. Mahoney:
You rock. 'nuff said.
Sincerely,
The Society for Infusing Alcoholic Hazes into Pitifully Uptight Islamic Nations
Songbird; You are first again!! Rock on DS. Cheers!!
Remember the old Coca-Cola song? "I'd like to teach the world to sing....."? There you go..THEME SONG!
You are either a brilliant human or mad as a hatter-the jury's still out!I am hoping you are brilliant.
Metalmom: That makes sense but I need to write an original piece that reflects the inner Matt-Man. As far as your question about the state of my mind it dependes on who you ask because there is such a fine line between the two. Cheers!!
I, for one, cannot wait to hear the theme song.
MONEY, you are gonna need MONEY. Unless of course Ahmadinejad is paying for you to go? now that would be awesome.
As for clothes, I think this look will suffice.
You better figure a good way to smuggle in the bagwine... I don't think they sell it there, as muslims aren't supposed to drink. I hear Egypt has a nice beer though.
Lisa: Hopefully the Iranian government will pay for me while I am there, but in order to get there and back I am working on a few fundraising ideas. The clothes you suggest are perfect, but I will wait until I get there to put the ensemble on lest I get detained indefintely at LaGuardia. Cheers!!
Marilyn: No booze while over there, my drink of choice will be Peace and Understanding. Cheers and welcome back!!
One thing I can say not to bring is any Notre Dame T-Shirts. Though maybe ya should, I think even Iran feels sorry for them.
Sparky: Here I am having a good day, and you have to bring up something so painful...Woe is me.
How bout Mesopotamia by the B52's?
ps...I touched your monkey.
Starrlight: Ahhhh a B-52's fan, good woman. My monkey appreciates it greatly. He's been lonely of late. Cheers!!
Hey, I'm a B-52s fan! What about me?
And yeah, first again. Seems I'm having trouble sleeping lately, so that helps me be the first one here.
Remember, no sloppy seconds. Wearing a condom helps.
If you only knew how much I play with your monkey...
Songbird: Since you are a fan of the B-52s let's go down to the Love Shack and eat some Rock Lobster. My monkey has been looking weary of late, that explains it. Cheers!!
Just watch the movie 300 before you go. You'll get a very realistic perspective on the Persian culture. hahahahah...
Roam if you want to, darlin'.
Allie: Fearing the ghost of King Xerxes and the brutish actions of ancient Persians is an impediment to peace which I will not be party to...Hey, that sounded pretty good. Cheers!!
Songbird: I plan on on it..all over the ancient sands of Iran. Cheers!!
I think a t-shirt commerating the event is in order...something with the tag line:
AhMa DidJa Know I am here?
Bond: As far as a Good Will Tour T-Shirt, I was thinking more along the lines of:
I CAME
I SAW
I RAN To Give Peace A Chance...
God, I am soooo philosophical today. That has possibilities. Cheers!!
Yeah, it sounded good, but you ended in a preposition. For shame. ;)
Allie: Fine, fine..."It is something to which I will not be party." Correct but awkward sounding.
Sounds like to me that you could really be making this trip ... one that I acutally thought you were kidding about.
Hey, if you need a bodyguard, I know a good future Marine that will help you out. He'll be home 10/21... ;-)
SMOOCHES~
Dixie: I wasnt kidding at all. It would be an honor to have your son (whose first name rocks by the way)cover my ass, but I think both the US and Iranian administrations would frown upon a Marine accompanying me. Nice thought though...Cheers!!
They would also frown upon a Marine covering your ass ;-)
TB: Dont ask, dont tell!!
I'd keep you out of trouble Matthew.
who would you want to meet with or talk to before you left?
say....three people...
Katherine: Thanks and excellent question. If you mean three people other than my friends and family, I guess my initial off the cuff choices might be the first President Bush, Bill Clinton, and perhaps the Dalai Lama. Cheers!!
I suggest Matt-man...that you leave the purse at home...or the bag.....carry the wine in a brown paper bag just like other alkies uh....drunkards...uhh..imbibers...you know ingesters.?
Matty: I'll just leave it here in the States..
Speaking of the Dalai Lama, I think your theme song should be the "Llama Song"!
Peace
Personally I'm waiting for Homeland Security or the FBI to be be knocking on your door. You know this administration doesn't want any kind of Peace.
Odat: I am more partial to alpaca.
Raven: Our government? Worrying about me, and not wanting peace? Blasphemer!!
Bring lots of pork to snack on. I hear there isn't much call for it over there.
Hammer: I'll take SPAM. Same great ham taste without any actual meat in it. Cheers!!
I liked mine better
They asked for your address?? LOCK THE DOORS!
Take him a peace globe.
Party on the Patio!
Um, they asked for your mailing address so they could come to you before you could come to them. Be wary!
Bond: Of Course You do...
Cheesy: I am more afraid of some of my neighbors.
Mimi: Consider it done!!
Starrlight: Glitter on the hallway...
Kila: I'll be fine. I'm bionic. Cheers!!
Starr, stay out of my Love Shack!
ah peace go with you Matt & I hope that it is peace that you fine there is nothing better than good peace :)
Roger: In the words of Ben Franklin..."There is no such thing as a good war or a bad peace." Of course knowing the lifestyle of Franklin he really meant, "...there is no such thing as a bad PIECE." Cheers!!
Songbird: There's plenty to go around. Unfortunately, I mean that literally. Cheers!!
Not so patiently awaiting your Thursday post...
Songbird: I am having brain lock and am currently pacing back and forth waiting for an epiphany.
Come visit my site. Maybe you'll draw inspiration - yeahright.
Then again, there might be another name added to the "list" of the greater Iranian Jihad.
Bets on for how much your worth. That swede who drew the picture of Mohamad's face on a dog was only worh $100K, I bet your worth a cool mil.
Songbird: I'm fine now.
Boy: Ya think? 1 Mil? Thanks Boy!! Cheers...
Matt-Man
So far behind on reads, plus blogger's been a little wonky with allowing me to post and what not.
LOL good luck to you my friend. Don't forget to bring a gift of friendship - some WIR perhaps.
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