Anyone following what's going on in Iran?

[mrsleeve]

^He replaced the guy who died who did that in '79, I believe.

Either way, same power structure is now in danger 30 years after the last upheaval.

Yeah I think you are right, didnt Khomeini die in 89 or so????


But yeah same shit different guy, but isnt Ail Khomeini, Ayatollahs son or something like that???

[ezrez]

Of course we're going to go make it even worse over there.

America, fucking over Arabs since 1948.


Just waiting for Isreal's racism to strike Iran targets........as usual.

I hope that you're not referring to Iranians as Arabs! That would be the first thing that any Iranian will be quick to point out. In fact, many Iranians detest Arabs (do a search on how the Arabs imposed Islam on the Iranians way back when)

It's true that most of the Iranian population is pro-western and living in fear at the hands of the dictators that hide behind the veil of religion and theocracy. I would guess as much that as 80% of the population is against the current regime. The other 20% are living under a rock or they are being paid off by the regime in some manner.

The current Iranian regime is like a bad girlfriend that you know you need to get rid of. You wait and wait hoping that she goes away but in the back of your mind you know that you'll have to pull the plug and get rid of her no matter how ugly it gets.

This would seem like an impossible task given the brutality of the regime towards its own sons and daughters. However, you have to believe that they can do it...They overthrew the seemingly untouchable regime in 1979 and it can happen again. The difference being that the Shah did not authorize his police and military to open fire on innocent civilians who want their voices heard.

Could Iran be a strong ally for the west in the middle east? They sure were before. At the time of the revolution, Iran had the 4th largest armed forces in the world and shared a ton of interests with the west and the boys over in Europe. We need to remember the strength of the relationship that the Iranians had with the US. I recall seeing pictures of parades for the Shah in New York City on one of his visits. When was the last time that we saw that happen for a foreign dignitary?

We are only seeing the brutality that is being covered to a limited extent by western journalists. Imagine what is happening behind the scenes to the poor bastards that want freedom.

Who do you turn to when you are being beaten, shot at, stabbed, robbed, and tortured at the hands of the government?

[joshh]

wow, you're kidding, right?

i mean nobody is this stupid/ignorant, right?

No, you're right. Isreal is all about peace and love.









Americans need to get their dicks out of Isreal's ass and see what's really happening over there.

[z31maniac]

So what is really going on over there?

Are you insinuating that Israel shouldn't be concerned about a country developing Nuclear weapons that has vowed to "wipe Israel off the map."

[Farbin Kaiber]

Are you insinuating that Israel shouldn't be concerned about a country developing Nuclear weapons that has vowed to "wipe Israel off the map."

That would be like the US granting Visa's to bin Laden and his crew after 9/11.

[joshh]

So what is really going on over there?

Are you insinuating that Israel shouldn't be concerned about a country developing Nuclear weapons that has vowed to "wipe Israel off the map."

No, I'm saying Isreal needs to stop fucking with it's neighbors. For a country that claims to want peace, they sure have a funny way of showing it.

Most Amerijews think Isreal is innocent of brutality and racism. That's half the problem. The other half resides in Isreal's neighbors.

[wildstoats]

Sorry to interrupt the heated debate but I just stumbled upon this and figured I would share.

http://www.inicotone.com/2009/06/what-i-have-witnessed-account-from.html

6:03 PM ET -- "What I have witnessed." A powerful note from a female medical student in Iran, translated from Farsi by a trusty reader.
Hello,

It's painful to watch what's happening.
I don't want anything to do with what has been said this far, as I neither have the strength nor the resilience to face all these unfathomable events.
I only want to speak about what I have witnessed. I am a medical student. There was chaos last night at the trauma section in one of our main hospitals. Although by decree, all riot-related injuries were supposed to be sent to military hospitals, all other hospitals were filled to the rim. Last night, nine people died at our hospital and another 28 had gunshot wounds. All hospital employees were crying till dawn. They (government) removed the dead bodies on back of trucks, before we were even able to get their names or other information. What can you even say to the people who don't even respect the dead. No one was allowed to speak to the wounded or get any information from them. This morning the faculty and the students protested by gathering at the lobby of the hospital where they were confronted by plain cloths anti-riot militia, who in turn closed off the hospital and imprisoned the staff. The extent of injuries are so grave, that despite being one of the most staffed emergency rooms, they've asked everyone to stay and help--I'm sure it will even be worst tonight.What can anyone say in face of all these atrocities? What can you say to the family of the 13 year old boy who died from gunshots and whose dead body then disappeared?
This issue is not about cheating(election) anymore. This is not about stealing votes anymore. The issue is about a vast injustice inflected on the people. They've put a baton in the hand of every 13-14 year old to smash the faces of "the bunches who are less than dirt" (government is calling the people who are uprising dried-up torn and weeds) .
This is what sickens me from dealing with these issues. And from those who shut their eyes and close their ears and claim the riots are in opposition of the government and presidency!! No! The people's complaint is against the egregious injustices committed against the people.

Apparently a repost from Huff Post ... not usually a big fan of those guys but this story really stood out.

[Collin]

Of course we're going to go make it even worse over there.

America, fucking over Persians since 1948.


Just waiting for Isreal's racism to strike Iran targets........as usual.

Fixed

[jrhaile]

No, I'm saying Isreal needs to stop fucking with it's neighbors. For a country that claims to want peace, they sure have a funny way of showing it.

Most Amerijews think Isreal is innocent of brutality and racism. That's half the problem. The other half resides in Isreal's neighbors.

You are delusional! Time for you to put down the hookah and take a look at reality bro..

[mrsleeve]

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give it up man, you remember the last thread about the evil jews and their sovereign land dont you????

[jrhaile]

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give it up man, you remember the last thread about the evil jews and their sovereign land dont you????

Yeah... I do sadly. He's a lost cause who worships the sagging tits on Pelosi.

[h0lmes]

I am surprised there hasn't been more action in this thread.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/06/22/iran.crown.prince/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

[jrhaile]

I am surprised there hasn't been more action in this thread.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/...ef=mpstoryview

Wow, powerful stuff... We can only hope Obama and the rest of the world will standup for those who want change over there.

[mrsleeve]

Wow, powerful stuff... We can only hope Obama and the rest of the world will standup for those who want change over there.

Yup


But you know the spineless big eared one wont back, or say one word in support of them. He dose not want to piss off the Ayatollah and not be able to "talk" them outta their Nuclear ambitions

[ak-]

of course we're going to go make it even worse over there.

America, fucking over arabs since 1948.


Just waiting for isreal's racism to strike iran targets........as usual.

win.