Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in street

[Anush]

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http://www.life.com/image/ugc1003082/in-gallery/28782

[KanadaHye]

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http://www.life.com/image/ugc1003082/in-gallery/28782

Looks like the streets of Detroit after they win or lose a sports championship

[Siggie]

Re: Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in st

But, don't insult the Iranians who are willing to protest, fight, die for what they believe in. They are a brave and courageous lot and no matter who was involved in inciting them to action. They should be supported.

bravo!!

Seconded (thirded?)

[Federate]

Re: Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in st

Let's all understand this misrepresented event. The demonstrations are actually not directed against the Islamic republic itself and Mousavi does not oppose it, the man's a conservative himself. It's against Ahmadinejad and the alleged vote fraud that happened.

The Islamic part is not going anywhere, that's just a dream of the Iranian diaspora and what the Western media is trying to make it seem like. The West is again meddling into other country's internal affairs.

[Eddo211]

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I went down to Wilshire yesterday for the demonstrations and there was a good crowd in front of the Federal Building. This is not your normal demonstrations; we want a revolution and want these monkeys out of power. Enough is enough; it is time for Iranians to claim their country from these tyrants. They are no longer a legitimate government after fooling us and stealing our votes in broad daylight. We ask the West to continue the coverage of the demonstrations in Iran aggressively showing how the Iranian people stand for freedom, democracy, and human rights and to never give any credibility to this regime.

It’s a brave new world. This has far more implications than just what is going on in Iran. No longer do we the people of the world will have to listen to biased media. No longer do we the people of the world have to be lead like sheep to the slaughter. This has ALL governments scared and concerned. The news is flowing from the street. The technology behind the voices is something unseen before which cannot be controlled by Tyrants. The people are now the reporters using their phones and computers. We can be at the control of our own destiny. Whether we can take our country back at this point is yet to be determined, but those in power all over the world are now aware. It is our world and it is time for us to take it back. Peace and safety be to with all my brothers and brave sisters in Iran. They have now set the stage for generations to come.

This is the straw that broke the camels back…………….the fight is on. Freedom!!!

[seruven]

Re: Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in st

Let's all understand this misrepresented event. The demonstrations are actually not directed against the Islamic republic itself and Mousavi does not oppose it, the man's a conservative himself. It's against Ahmadinejad and the alleged vote fraud that happened.

The Islamic part is not going anywhere, that's just a dream of the Iranian diaspora and what the Western media is trying to make it seem like. The West is again meddling into other country's internal affairs.

Fed, you're right that the situation in Iran is misunderstood by many people. But I don't think that's the case here in HC forum.
Mousavi is of course an another advocate of the Islamic republic. But do you think that it's possible someone to openly criticize the regime in Iran and then run for the presidency?
Mousavi won't make any change more than Khatami. Even if he wants, he won't be allowed. Nonetheless, he still represents more freedom, better relations with the West, etc.
I don't believe the protestors will be able to take down Ahmedinejad. Yet, hopefully, they will make a difference.

[Siggie]

Re: Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in st

Let's all understand this misrepresented event. The demonstrations are actually not directed against the Islamic republic itself and Mousavi does not oppose it, the man's a conservative himself. It's against Ahmadinejad and the alleged vote fraud that happened.

The Islamic part is not going anywhere, that's just a dream of the Iranian diaspora and what the Western media is trying to make it seem like. The West is again meddling into other country's internal affairs.

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It's about speaking up and demanding the rights you were promised by your government.

Mousavi isn't a whole lot better, but he's a step in the right direction. They have to be realistic about who they can get elected.

[Federate]

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Nonetheless, he still represents more freedom, better relations with the West, etc.
I don't believe the protestors will be able to take down Ahmedinejad. Yet, hopefully, they will make a difference.

Yes, that's pretty much it with him. Ahmadinejad is facing serious pressure due to mismanagement in the country coupled with the worldwide economic crisis. Mousavi has also offered to get rid of the "moral police" and install more independent TV stations. But people are fooling themselves when they think that this is to or will topple the Islamic regime. The people put the Islamic regime there in the first place anyway.

The foreign policy is out of the control of the president regardless and this Obama character seems to be alright with talking with whoever it is in power at the moment. The only thing I see happening different in terms of foreign policy is that Mousavi will not talk about the Jewish massacres of 1939-1945. Mousavi is in favour of Iran's nuclear right which is the current excuse dug up by the West to antagonise Iran and try to weaken it.

[KanadaHye]

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That's funny how Americans bent over when

1.Bush was twice UNELECTED,
2.Pointed finger at bin Laden few hours after phony 911
3.Invaded Iraq and Afg. on pack of lies
4.When Democrats got majority in Congress to end Iraq fiasco and did nothing
5.When Obama-change brought no change at all but continues kidnappings, torture, wars, bail outs, illegal wiretaps...

...is there any wonder that Americans and other brain-washed don't see the forrest because of the trees?

Te West has absolutely no right to point one finger at Iran.

Where is the AMERICAN REVOLUTION!?!?!?!!!!

[Siggie]

Re: Protests continue after Ayatollah's warning: Protesters beaten, tear-gassed in st

That's funny how Americans bent over when

1.Bush was twice UNELECTED,
2.Pointed finger at bin Laden few hours after phony 911
3.Invaded Iraq and Afg. on pack of lies
4.When Democrats got majority in Congress to end Iraq fiasco and did nothing
5.When Obama-change brought no change at all but continues kidnappings, torture, wars, bail outs, illegal wiretaps...

...is there any wonder that Americans and other brain-washed don't see the forrest because of the trees?

Te West has absolutely no right to point one finger at Iran.

Where is the AMERICAN REVOLUTION!?!?!?!!!!

Not going to derail this thread by talking about the content specifically, but what does that have to do with Iran and supporting those who are willing to demand their rights?