Comments on: Intensified Crackdown Mutes Iran Protests

Demonstrators Overwhelmed By Police As Government Expels 2 British Diplomats, Refuses New Vote

[pvperson3]

Let's see, the demonstrators numbered a couple of hundred thousand (the tiptop estimate, given by a "demonstrator" was 1.5 million) and this is in a country of 66 million. So, you neo-cons want the US to get involved and meddle in another country's business because you feel such empathy for the Iranian "minority". Aren't these the same Iranians that you jerks have wanted bombed for years? I see a whole lot more GOP disgruntlement from being out of power than I see real support for the Iranians.

[ajjaxtheleast]

This too shall parse...

It's amazing what we can come up with in reacting
to what we are choreographed to "know".

Americans aren't supposed to see anything but a group
of people saying,,,"Oh I think I'll go out
and protest today!",,,Yet,,,

[despido]

Your entire post is there if anyone cares to read it - I left the time stamp intact and captured only what was relevent. I seriously doubt the Reagan would offer arms to the Ayatolla - I recall there were considerable tension over some hostages at that time.

Iran is NOT in revolution. They had demonstrations that quickly died out through outright oppression. The opportunity to exploit was gone as quickly as it appeared. On election day I made a post here that urged Obama to do nothing beyond the protocol of congrats to the winner - to stay out of the conflict. He did just that - and admirably so. But, McCain and others began to criticize and Obama caved. Today I watched his press conference live as he was asked if he strengthened his position because of McCain's comments. Obama's reply: "What do you think?". What a STUPID thing to say. His opening statement was great - but then he blew it. Now he is in fact accused of meddling so he may as well done so. The movement has petered out and Obama appears - as I wrote - impotent. He's got to stop campaigning and start leading.

[hungry1968-15]

by YrSoWrong June 23, 2009 5:48 PM PDT
According to the CBS Coward Squad, all guns should be banned. During times of government aggression, the victimized public could make its feelings known through interpretive dance.






The ONLY people that talk on these boards, (or in Washington), about a national gun ban, are the conservative republicans when they're fabricating lies about the democrats.

And of course the brainless lemmings - such as yourself - that parrot that nonsense.

[joule18]

And when outraged Americans from both parties attended Tea Parties, you termed them inconsequential. The Tea Parties are about the excessive spending ,etc. which effects all of us. They were not demonstrations about Obama, but the policies and spending.

[hungry1968-15]

by despido June 23, 2009 5:37 PM PDT
by hungry1968-15 June 23, 2009 5:06 PM PDT
Barack Obama: "We do not want to give the regime the impression that America has anything to do with this revolution. This is an internal Iranian issue."







Funny - you left out the last half of my post.

Truth stings a little bit, doesn't it?

Did you know that when bin Laden's driver was arrested, he had a SA-7 SAM missile in the trunk? Would you like to guess where he GOT THAT?






As for the rest of your silliness, the regime in Iran is the weakest it has been, since the Ayatollah Khomeini took over in 1979.

He isn't doing ANYTHING to harm the revolutionaries efforts, and it's paying dividends for the PEOPLE of Iran, while keeping us out of their internal problems.

This is a win, win, win!!!

We just cannot count how lucky we actually are, that "bomb, bomb, bomb" McCain mercifully lost the election. If he won, he would be planning air strikes as we speak - IF they weren't launched already.

[despido]

Your entire post is there if anyone cares to read it - I left the time stamp intact and captured only what was relevent. I seriously doubt the Reagan would offer arms to the Ayatolla - I recall there were considerable tension over some hostages at that time.

Iran is NOT in revolution. They had demonstrations that quickly died out through outright oppression. The opportunity to exploit was gone as quickly as it appeared. On election day I made a post here that urged Obama to do nothing beyond the protocol of congrats to the winner - to stay out of the conflict. He did just that - and admirably so. But, McCain and others began to criticize and Obama caved. Today I watched his press conference live as he was asked if he strengthened his position because of McCain's comments. Obama's reply: "What do you think?". What a STUPID thing to say. His opening statement was great - but then he blew it. Now he is in fact accused of meddling so he may as well done so. The movement has petered out and Obama appears - as I wrote - impotent. He's got to stop campaigning and start leading.

[YrSoWrong]

According to the CBS Coward Squad, all guns should be banned. During times of government aggression, the victimized public could make its feelings known through interpretive dance.

[joule18]

The court stepped in after Gore wanted a recount of only select counties and not all. After several independent recounts after their decision, it was determined that GWB was, in fact, the winner with less than a 200 vote margin.

[joule18]

Of course Russia supports the manufactured results. The current leadership in Iran is buying nuclear materials from them and Russia wants the money.

If the citizenry of Iran were able to have guns, then they might have a chance. That is why the people of this country have the right to bear arms. If our Government were running amuck like Iran, the people would have a way of protecting themselves from the tyranny.

[despido]

by hungry1968-15 June 23, 2009 5:06 PM PDT
Barack Obama: "We do not want to give the regime the impression that America has anything to do with this revolution. This is an internal Iranian issue."
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Reprint of an earlier post:
The demonstrations in Iran are a good thing.
Iran is a self-proclaimed enemy of the U.S. We will inevitably face Iran in a serious conflict if they continue on their present course - unless of course we surrender. Therefore we should take full advantage of any sign of a breakdown in their government, any weaknesses exposed. No need to foolishly set a single toe on their soil, as the idiot Bush did, but rather exploit the situation with the technology available. Civil unrest saps strength faster than a defensive war, which only strengthens resolve. Witness the anti-war movement during Viet Nam.
Obama missed an opportunity and now looks pathetic as he admits to adjusting his rhetoric to appease critics at home. The regime in Iran is now stronger, they have brutalized their opponents, Ahmadinejad now has the entrenched support of the Supreme Leader and Obama looks impotent.

[YrSoWrong]

Oh, c'mon, you know you hate capitalism. You have no capital.

[hungry1968-15]

by Kanaduh_eh June 23, 2009 5:26 PM PDT
The BO taking GMC down was the equivalent of RR telling Russia to
"Take down this Wall"

"GMC Take down your walls " and with that ..capitalism as you know it died , soon we will have plastic cars from china running the same electric motor to drive.

Ask Al Gore







Huh?

[HolyVoice]

Ignorance is bliss ain't it holyone.
Uh, so did we keep Kiwait after kicking Saddam's butt ?
Why is the price of gasoline going up to over $3 a gallon ?
Oil is well below the $140 a barrel of when gas was pushed up to $4 a gallon.
speakinup22 June 23, 2009 2:37 PM PDT

I wouldn't know if ignorance is bliss, but you seem to. Saddam saw a necessary response in Kuwait as a coalition of forces, not just American, sought to remove him from is aggression. Oil is high, because it is a safe investment in a challenged economy, and the speculation on it and its byproducts like gasoline are helping to keep the market upbeat.

Also, if it was you that was lauding Reagan for saying such things to the USSR when Poland was rallying for freedom, remember well that is was Reagan that sold U.S. Arms to Iran; and consequently used the money to fund the war in Nicaragua. Had the truth really come out, Reagan would have been impeached.

Your ignorance is blithe. You get to play the merry fool.

[YrSoWrong]

Don't expect the CBS Coward Squad to help anyone but the pharmacists.

[ramos1129]

Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi asked European Union officials in Brussels not to negotiate or hold meetings with Iranian leaders until the crackdown stops.

In Rome, Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf said he had been asked by Mousavi aides to spread the word on what is happening in Iran. Makhmalbaf said that even if Ahmadinejad manages to govern for the next four years, "he will not have one day of quietness," with protesters resorting to general strikes and civil resistance.
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First, the article claims that Neda was killed by a fellow protester. But earlier, the regime not only claimed responsibility but was scum enough to bill her family for the bullet. Such people have no place in civilization.

Next, Ebadi's approach is excellent. There has to be other concrete ways for the world to demonstrate its digust with the regime other than poking holes in the sky.

[YrSoWrong]

Lenin said the West was filled with "useful idiots". Some of you aren't even useful. At least genuine Communists have ballz.

[YrSoWrong]

I'm sure you would be glad to help Ahmadinejad and his goon squad rush the US embassy.

[hungry1968-15]

by despido June 23, 2009 3:41 PM PDT
If there is a lighter side to all of this, it is the fact that our President actually believes he can negotiate in good faith with these cretins.





Clarify please:

Are you referring to Iran, or "bipartisanship" with the republicans?

[jwesel1]

Definitely republicans

[YrSoWrong]

What do YOU love, NeoCommunist? Pathetic wimp ibn pathetic wimp?

[hungry1968-15]

by despido June 23, 2009 3:25 PM PDT
Ronald Reagan: "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall".

Barack Obama: "I don't want Mr. Ahmadinejad to not like me".






More like:

Barack Obama: "We do not want to give the regime the impression that America has anything to do with this revolution. This is an internal Iranian issue."

Ronald Reagan: "Hey Ayatollah Khomeini! Want to buy some weapons and ammo?"