Did you hear why he went over there?

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"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

Something about immersion journalism . . . . I'd like to see what, if anything, he's written about his experiences.

Something about immersion journalism

Whoa. I'd be mad if he was my kid, too, but you do gotta give him credit. He's a bona fide go-getter.

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"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

I just read this story in our local paper. He went over there because he was in a high school class about "immersion journalism." Apparently he wanted to get a good grade or something! I read this article slack-jawed. How could his parents not have known?

Bernie

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2013-2014 Detroit Lions---13-3 until proved otherwise.

It sounds like a class that may not be in the curriculum next year! It sounds as if this teacher is really good at inspiring students. Too bad this teacher is not teaching Math or Science.

Bernie

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"Slowbern has always made astute observations."-Casey 03/10/2009
2013-2014 Detroit Lions---13-3 until proved otherwise.

I read a portion of the essay, not bad.

His father is from Iraq and he looks like he could fit right in but he doesn't know Arabic. He tried to cross into Iraq initially from Kuwait, by cab, but they didn't let him cross. He flew to Lebanon and then into Baghdad. He said it was extremely dangerous and he felt everyone was watching him. He managed to find his way to the Green Zone and then decided things were too risky for any non-Iraqi, to be in Iraq. He was protected by the U.S and now is on his way back to the U.S.

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You sir, are my new hero! - Trifan 11/13/2008

Casey, you are a wise man - blueraider_mike 11/13/2008

Casey, This is an astute observation. - Slowbern 11/17/2008

Resourceful and prudent. Someone should hire this kid right now, before some Ivy League schools gets its claws into him. ;)

Most impressive.

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"People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don't realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world."

I think he's going to Liberty University after high school :)

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You sir, are my new hero! - Trifan 11/13/2008

Casey, you are a wise man - blueraider_mike 11/13/2008

Casey, This is an astute observation. - Slowbern 11/17/2008

Well, I admire Farris Hassan a lot. Good for him. He wanted to get at his version of the truth and be "an ambassador for democracy" as his parents said.

I'm pleased the kid didn't get hurt. He wasn't entirely in touch with reality when he did it, but good for him. Initiative should be rewarded. The young man deserves an "A" in his immersion journalism class. I hope we hear more from him.

A fine young man.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

>>supposedly without his parents' knowledge (where did they think he was . . . . )<<

The way I read it is that he's in a boarding school.

clm

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clm
Nashville, TN
https://twitter.com/ironclm | http://ironclm.typepad.com

His school principle has reported that the student had his fathers permission all along. Not quite as sensational now.

http://www.miami.com/...iherald/13517212.htm

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The Cuban Comet
(Comets are unbelievably slow over Cuba)

Or, perhaps, more sensational.

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"Slowbern has always made astute observations."-Casey 03/10/2009
2013-2014 Detroit Lions---13-3 until proved otherwise.