Book Review: A Time to Betray

[Peter1469]

I am all about giving advice to China. Not taking their directions.

And I am insulted by CIA associated Ben Affleck and his re-telling of history in such idiotic hollywood style. It is a joke. And the fact that Americans/JHollywood types vote to give the trash Argo awards makes America a $#@!ing joke.

Iranians are crazy right? Whats their problem again? And Mericans soo clever..

$#@!.

Ben Affleck?

[shaarona]

[shaarona]

I have been cautiously in favor of a diplomatic solution with Iran. I think I have been wrong and that is not an option.

This guy Reza says China trains the Revolutionary Guard and that Iran's orders are for renewed conflict every time a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians is possible.

[Max Rockatansky]

Written by a long-time CIA asset and officer in the Iranian Republican Guard.

Looks like a great book! I'll order it from my library tomorrow. In researching it I found this: http://atimetobetray.com/about/

If Leatherneck magazine likes it, it must be a good read!!!

REZA KAHLILI is the pseudonym of a former Iranian Revolutionary Guard member who worked undercover as a CIA agent for several years in the ‘80s and ‘90s.He spent an idyllic childhood in Tehran, the capital of Iran, surrounded by a close-knit upper middle-class family and two spirited boyhood friends. The Iran of his youth allowed Reza to think and act freely, and even indulge a penchant for rebellious pranks in the face of the local mullahs.

His political and personal freedoms flourished while he continued his education in America during the ’70s. He returned to Iran shortly after the Revolution eager to help rebuild his country, honestly believing that freedom and democracy would prevail and lead his country into a glorious future.

Even though most Iranians had enjoyed varying degrees of success under the Shah, the ayatollah Khomeini’s message resonated with a population weary of oppression and desperate for the political choice denied them under the Shah. To this end, Reza joined the Revolutionary Guards, an elite force that served Khomeini.
Instead of finding a new beginning for his country, he discovered a tyrannical ayatollah bent on plunging Iran into a dark age of religious fundamentalism and causing his fellow countrymen to turn on each other. Shaken to his very core after witnessing the atrocities at Evin Prison, atrocities that hit very close to home, a shattered and disillusioned Reza embarked on a mission that would change his life forever. He returned to America and emerged as “Wally,” a spy for the CIA.

Counterintelligence, coded communications, escape tactics and evasion, dominated his new life. He risked exposure daily and after several close calls, he managed to leave Iran. His CIA activities continued in Europe for a few more years before he and his family finally moved to America.

After the 9/11 attack, Reza Kahlili activated a handful of sources within Iran and once again contacted the CIA. He continues as an active voice for a free Iran and works toward ending the thugocracy of the mullah’s regime. He has written several articles for various media expressing his opinions and hope for a free Iran.
He now lives in California and is a frequent lecturer on Iran and IRGC.

“A time to Betray” made the Washington Post’s Book world Bestsellers for the week of August 10^th, 2012.
“A Time to Betray” was announced the Winner of The 2011 International Book Awards in two categories of: Autobiography/Memoirs and Best New Non-Fiction. It was also honored as the “Finalist” in the Non-Fiction Narrative.
“A Time to Betray” was announced the Winner of The National Best Books 2010 Awards (category: Non-Fiction: Narrative). It was also honored as the “Finalist” in the “Autobiography/Memoirs” category.
“A Time to Betray” was named the book of the month by Magazine of The Marines / Leatherneck in January of 2011.
“A Time to Betray” is part of JCITA’s (Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy of DOD) and CI CENTRE (The Leader in Counterintelligence) Iranian Program’s readings.
William Baldwin’s company, Beyond Comprehension, has purchased the screen rights to “A Time to Betray”. Baldwin and producing partner Warren Kohler reportedly “will develop the project as a limited series or miniseries.”

http://www.amazon.com/Time-Betray-As...time+to+betray

[Max Rockatansky]

Its 2 pages of threats and calling America weak. Don't we have the air power to knock them for a loop?

Knock who for a loop? Air power is great, but it won't solve all international diplomatic nor military problems. Sometimes diplomacy is better, sometimes a bullet in the back of the head.

[shaarona]

Knock who for a loop? Air power is great, but it won't solve all international diplomatic nor military problems. Sometimes diplomacy is better, sometimes a bullet in the back of the head.

If you have a minute or two.. watch the video.

[Max Rockatansky]

If you have a minute or two.. watch the video.

I did. It still doesn't answer my question about your post. Are you suggesting we bomb Iran? China?

[shaarona]

I did. It still doesn't answer my question about your post. Are you suggesting we bomb Iran? China?

No.. unfortunately.. I think we are stuck. I do think we should renew and tighten sanctions.

[Max Rockatansky]

No.. unfortunately.. I think we are stuck. I do think we should renew and tighten sanctions.

Not stuck, but it is a problem.

A few years ago when many ultra-right wingers were all singing "Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran", intelligent people knew the best way to win in Iran is to support the Iranian people. Most of them are both moderate and pro-Western. It's an oddity in the Middle East (Yes, I know Iran is not, but it's the region) to have a radical regime in charge with a moderate, pro-Western population instead of the other way around. Attacking Iran will only put the innocents on the defensive.

That's the mistake Hamas, Hezbollah and the other Islamic terrorists have made in constantly butchering innocent civilians. It unites the entire population of Israel, and many others in the world, against them.

Martin Luther King didn't win by bombing white churches and schools. He won by standing strong and weathering the brutal attacks against him while deploring the bombing of black churches and schools.

It was pictures like those below that helped turn US opinion in favor of Civil Rights, not the threats of harm by Black Panthers or the robberies of banks.

[shaarona]

Right you are, Max.....

"That's the mistake Hamas, Hezbollah and the other Islamic terrorists have made in constantly butchering innocent civilians. It unites the entire population of Israel, and many others in the world, against them."


Whenever there are peace talks both act up on cue.

You are also right about the Civil Rights movement.