Revolution in Iran

Protesting begins in Iran

Much like in Egypt, the citizens are tired of the dictatorships that control the population of their people.

Power to the people!

Anti-government demonstrations swell in Iran; clashes reported

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/...ex.html?hpt=T1


tl;dr

Protesters diverted to side-streets were beaten and gased, wtinesses said
At least 15 people were detained
U.S. Secretary of State Clinton called for an opening up of the political system in Iran
Unverified YouTube videos show demonstrators burning posters of Khamenei



News travels too fast. This is the perfect example of how the vast expansion and speed of traveling information benefits mankind. Just imagine if all dictatorships could end due to simple things like youtube, twitter, facebook. Everyone has a voice, and everyone can now be heard.





It has begun. You can do it Iranian people.

If nothing else, this is a great example of how perception is everything. The only reason our government is as it is is because most people feel apathetic or feel like they are unable to do anything to change it. The same is true of Iran, except now they are seeing countries in similar situations where people are uprising against the corrupt dictatorships. Nothing in Iran has changed other than the peoples perceptions of their power.

Also, there's no doubt in my mind that the internet will continue to be a tool of revolution. Wikileaks/4chan/etc have shown the power of the internet pretty well IMO. But be prepared to start seeing backlash from the people in power attempting to stop it. The powers of the world are not blind, I'm certain they know about this already, and I'm also certain that they are terrified by it.

They are absolutely terrified of it. Egypt tried to bring everything down, and there were instantly tons of way around it. Even companies like Google assisted in helping with phonebanks, and they set up number to call and record a message that would be put out as a Tweet on the RevolutionEgypt page. I love it, but you're right perception is everything. But really, does Iran have a good of a chance? They've had plenty of protests before, and the military alway wins. They're going to need an all out effort to get something accomplished this time around.

They've had plenty of protests before, and the military alway wins. They're going to need an all out effort to get something accomplished this time around.

That's why I say we fight Iran's government. No matter how bad war sounds, we can still help the innocent who can't defend themselves.

We've pretty much been setting up to take on Iran over the past 20 years. We have pretty much got them surrounded. I doubt it will happen, but we are definitely ready to do it if necessary.

Taking on Iran will be nothing like Iraq, though. War with Iran is serious fucking war.

We've pretty much been setting up to take on Iran over the past 20 years. We have pretty much got them surrounded. I doubt it will happen, but we are definitely ready to do it if necessary. Taking on Iran will be nothing like Iraq, though. War with Iran is serious fucking war.

I guess I'll sign up for the military, then. If I can help the innocent, protect The American soldiers, and get a "free" job, then good. It's also a nice chance to try channeling spirits, since I personally can't stand violence.

We've pretty much been setting up to take on Iran over the past 20 years.

I don't think we'll have to. I'm hoping a revolution can take charge. Look at what's happened lately. Supression.

Iranian lawmakers condemn protests; call for execution of leaders

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/meast/...ex.html?hpt=T2

tl;dr
Lawmakers call for the execution of opposition leaders Mehdi Karrubi and Mir Hossein Moussavi
A European Union official urged Iran to "fully respect" the rights of its citizens
Protesters were largely cleared from the streets by Monday night

The calls for the leaders' executions come after a particularly deadly month in Iran. At least 66 people were executed in January, according to Iranian media reports. Most of the executions were reportedly carried out for drug offenses, although at least three involved political prisoners, a U.N. statement said.

We've pretty much been setting up to take on Iran over the past 20 years. We have pretty much got them surrounded. I doubt it will happen, but we are definitely ready to do it if necessary. Taking on Iran will be nothing like Iraq, though. War with Iran is serious fucking war.

Besides China, there's probably not another country that could match our prowess in a traditional war atm. The problem is that there is no traditional war anymore. If we just went to war with Iran to wipe their army off the face of the planet, we would probably lose less people to their weapons than to friendly fire and accidents.

Also, there's no doubt in my mind that the internet will continue to be a tool of revolution.

And porn. Let's not forget the porn.

That goes without saying.

If nothing else, this is a great example of how perception is everything. The only reason our government is as it is is because most people feel apathetic or feel like they are unable to do anything to change it. The same is true of Iran, except now they are seeing countries in similar situations where people are uprising against the corrupt dictatorships. Nothing in Iran has changed other than the peoples perceptions of their power.

Amen.
I'm glad these people see that they can at least try and do something.
We could learn a thing or two from them.