Iran – Verge of Revolution?
Published: 1 year, 1 month ago (Jun 19, 2009) in PoliticsTags: iran · Print This Post · Leave a Comment
Does anyone else think that the recent, post-”election” events regarding Iran are shaping up to become a much larger conflict? As Americans, many of us are spoiled with our freedom of speech, yet Ahmadinejad’s (the incumbent) regime is trying desperately to keep this situation from spiraling out of control by limiting the outflow of information to the rest of the world. I guess that gives the opposition even more of a reason to think the election was rigged.
News agencies abroad are relying on Twitter (of all services) to communicate with Iranians (140 characters at a time). 
Speaking of Twitter, users can showcase their support for the people who “fight for democracy” in Iran by having an overlay of green on their avatar. Furthermore, members of Iran’s national soccer team were wearing green arm and wrist bands to show their support for Moussavi at the World Cup qualifying match against South Korea. Yet for some unknown reason, they weren’t wearing the bands after half-time. Hmmm… I wonder why.
Yeah, these are trivial outcomes of this escalating conflict, but still worth mentioning (especially the Twitter thing… wow).
Anyone think a revolution is at hand?
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Published: 1 year, 1 month ago
I also think it is VERY VERY smart for Obama to not getting directly involved in Iranian politics – Henry Kissinger agrees with his position as well as young Iranians themselves.
We were blamed when it was found out that we overthrew a democratically elected government in Iran and installed the Shah, resulting in taking of American hostages (so-called blowback)
The hawkish GOP doesn’t get that and obviously didn’t learn from history) as you see so much of the neoconservative faction screaming, wanting the President to actively side with the protestors. By not taking sides, Ahmedinejad can NOT then blame the protests on American involvement and then say that the uprising is backed by foreign entities. So any change that does happen is bc of the citizens of Iran themselves. That’s the best way to bring about democracy, when it’s own citizens are willing to fight for it.
Published: 1 year, 1 month ago
Hypothetically speaking, if a revolution does occur and a democracy (more or less) is established, when should America extend its interest and support for the fledgling nation? Wow, and I’m talking about Iran as if they’re already our best buds. Maybe we can get North Korea in the mix and sing Kumbaya together.
Ah, the world peace which will never come.
Published: 1 year, 1 month ago
It is NOT gonna accomplish anything. People are mad at Ahmedinajab but not at Ayatola. All the powers are installed in the office of Aayatola. He has one sweet arrangement. He is the supreme leader, but he does not have to stand for election. He takes credit for all the “positives” and the “president” is sacrificed at the first sight of trouble. For a revolution to occur, the people of Iran must overthrow Ayatola and his puppets.
Oh and moreover Mousavi was the prime minister who initiated the nuclear program for Iran back in 80s. He silenced his political opponents back in early 90s, so for one second, do not think even if Mousavi is “reform” candidate. He will be to the right of the current govt in Iran.
Published: 1 year, 1 month ago
I truly hope the people in Iran do step up and fight for a democratic government that they seem to yearn. Revolutions are awesome and I hope positive changes can come from this. Iran is a country divided, their traditions are at odds with western influence, and the west is good! Ayatollah and his cronies must be forced out by the people.