Iran on fire: hundreds protest in Tehran

[davyj0nes]

Huffingtonpost is reporting that hundreds are protesting in the streets of Tehran. In a show of solidarity with Egyptian protesters that brought down President Mubarak earlier this week. One person has already been reported killed in the crackdown. Secretary of State Clinton said the US supports
the universal human rights of the Iranian people

Below are some youtube videos coming from Iran, the quality is low because foreign media is banned from reporting about the uprising.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFNAWuT2zow&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHHAdoKaRps&feature=player_embedded


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCMIRY5W8mA&feature=player_embedded

Surprised there hasn't been anything about this on the forum.

[Jonathon]

Well as someone who actually does support the universal human rights of the Iranian people, it sounds a bit fishy to me. Perhaps it's just my overactive conspiratorial nature, but if Clinton supports their universal human rights, then perhaps she has a stake (steak might be more appropriate :p) in it. Then again, that's just something politicians say. However, it wouldn't be the 1st 'grass roots' coup the USA sponsored (provoked) if that happens to be the case. In fact wouldn't be the 1st in Iran. Perhaps war has become too obvious. Pure speculation of course :wacko:

Would love to be wrong. Time will tell.

[Etherios]

well i dont think that Iran will fall like Egypt. For starters i dont think there are that many that dont like the system. Yes its not a democracy as we have (ye j/k here) but the majority of the Iranian people agree or at least understand the Government. This try failed one time before if you remember a while ago the same thing happened but failed. USA is trying again ...

The west want to persuade us of how wrong the Iranian government is and who it should be put down to "free" the people ... ANYONE have a mirror to hand it over to Ms Clinton? USA needs to "free" its people also...

[Peacelovinman]

I wonder if Charles has an opinion (or inside knowledge?) of what's going on the the Islamic world. First Tunisia, then Egypt, now Iran.

[Shairia]

It may be the reason why the Tunisia and Egypt protests were started, to sweep into Iran. Food for thought.

[king anthony]

However, it wouldn't be the 1st 'grass roots' coup the USA sponsored (provoked) if that happens to be the case. In fact wouldn't be the 1st in Iran. Perhaps war has become too obvious. Pure speculation of course :wacko:

Would love to be wrong. Time will tell.

1953: CIA coup in Iran - The leader of Iran was over thrown; Mossadeq. The oil fields were nationalized; denied an English monopoly to it. American and British performed terror attacks and propaganda and blamed it on him. This was confirmed in 1990 after declassification; Kermit Roosevelt (CIA) lead the campaign. This strategy was used in other countries afterwards. In 2009, President Obama admits in Cairo speech that the Americans were successful in the overthrow, in an attempt to leave behind past issues 'openly and honestly'; this was broadcasted on MSNBC with Brzezinski and Maddow commenting on this matter.

[Chelle]

[QUOTE=Etherios;140535] For starters i dont think there are that many that dont like the system.

Hi,
My family is Persian, and believe me, most do not like the system. I'm going to be careful what I say on this subject, as my family are Persian and I wish them no harm.

Kindest Regards and Greatest Respect
Chelle

[kinnypa]

Hi Chelle,
I work with some Persians who left Iran due to the human rights violations. It's unfortunate, but many westerners view their own government(s)' support of human rights in other countries as meddling. We cherish freedom, yet we'll let dictators get away with murder because of what seems to be a national guilt complex.

Odd, isn't it?

[Chelle]

Hi Chelle,
I work with some Persians who left Iran due to the human rights violations. It's unfortunate, but many westerners view their own government(s)' support of human rights in other countries as meddling. We cherish freedom, yet we'll let dictators get away with murder because of what seems to be a national guilt complex.

Odd, isn't it?

Hi, many believe that when the West meddles it only make it worse for the people (look at Iraq -one side of my family are from Iraq and their house was bombed, they managed to escape and finished their studies to become Dr's in England, but they had the finances to be able to do this, many haven't). I hope the change in Iran will come, as the older generations expire (for want of a better explanation) and the younger grow into realizing their power. My family left during the revolution, don't forget Iran has not always been the way it is now, the younger generations want change and I believe/hope this is the way it will happen (from the inside out). Thankyou for your message I really appreciate it.


Kindest Regards and Greatest Respect
Chelle.