Off Topic · OT - Iran - starting protests (page 1)
Markji@ 2/13/2011 11:13 PM
I just received this from a lovely Iranian friend. They are having a protest march in Tehran on Mon Feb 14th and sending this email/facebook page asking for online attendance of the event.
A Virtual-ONLINE- "March of Millions" in Solidarity with Iranian Protesters Tomorrow, February 14 at 3:00pm Location: This is an ONLINE event. You do not need to be in Iran or attend a particular march take part in this event. By clicking “I’m attending” you are simply showing your support for the Iranian cause online.join the page too Are you attending? Yes - No - Maybe
In Iran, Protest Movement, Regime Prepare for February 14 Demonstrations
On February 12, 2011, the Iranian regime rejected the protest movement's request for permission to stage demonstrations in support of the popular uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, planned by movement leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi for February 14, 2011. Ignoring the ban, the movement's coordination committee has called on its supporters to take to the streets anyway.
In anticipation of the demonstrations, the regime has arrested associates of the protest movement leaders, issued public announcements warning Iranians not to participate in the protests, increased media oversight, and blocked Internet access.
The regime's concern is that the mass demonstrations in support of the Egyptian and Tunisian uprisings will turn into demonstrations against the Iranian regime itself.......
I don't know whether to rejoice the cry of freedom of fear the repercussion of its pursuit?
BRIGGS@ 2/14/2011 12:14 AM
Right now the US is licking its chops--what good fortune. Guess what--people what normal free lives! Doesnt matter if they are from Naples Florida or the Persian Gulf.
Markji@ 2/14/2011 7:57 AM
Nalod wrote: I don't know whether to rejoice the cry of freedom of fear the repercussion of its pursuit?
Both.
Egypt's military demonstrated how they can be involved to create peaceful demonstrations and a peaceful change of a repressive regime. I only pray that the Iranian military can do the same.
Markji@ 2/14/2011 11:26 AM
The Iranian police and militia (Bajij) are again beating up the demonstrators and using teargas. They need the Iranian Army to step in and put an end to the brutality.
By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press – 6 mins ago TEHRAN, Iran – Clashes between Iranian police and tens of thousands of protesters wracked central Tehran on Monday with security forces beating and firing tear gas at opposition supporters looking to evoke Egypt's recent popular uprising.
The opposition called for a demonstration Monday in solidarity with Egypt's popular revolt that a few days earlier forced the president there to resign after nearly 30 years in office. The rally is the first major show of strength for Iran's cowed opposition in more than a year.
Police used tear gas against the protesters in central Tehran's Enghelab, or Revolution, square and in Imam Hossein square, as well as in other nearby main streets. Demonstrators responded by setting garbage cans on fire to protect themselves from the stinging white clouds.
......Security forces on motorcycles could also be seen chasing protesters through the streets, according to eyewitnesses. Foreign media are banned from covering street protests in Iran.
Nalod wrote: I don't know whether to rejoice the cry of freedom of fear the repercussion of its pursuit?
This is GREAT. The region has a tribal system. The chiefs get the most. *Some* use Islam as a method of supression. NOT ALL, some. This is the middle class asking for more. Look at Egypt. Mubarak got 1 to 5 percent of every deal made in Egypt. I know this because I worked in that region and that's how business gets done. Strengthening the middle class stabilizes the region and reduces the risks of some rich dude protecting his assets because if he's going down he can nuke ya ass. Note: this has noting to do with being a Muslim. The religion itself is great. It's when some loonie uses it like the Sherrif of Nottingham used Catholicism against Robin Hood, his merry band, and the opressed peasants.
Markji@ 2/15/2011 11:50 AM
2nd Day Iran Protests - Brutality increasing - Iranian Members of Parliament are calling for the death sentence to the leaders of the opposition, including Mousavi, who actually did win the 2009 Presidential election.
Here is a nice peaceful youtube video calling on the Iranian Army to step in and unite the country.
