"This is the Apocalypse"

The Associated Press ^ | December 27, 2003 | Ali Akbar Dareini

[billorites]

I wonder what effect this disaster will have on Iran politically?

Borders have been opened to Western aid agencies, even the U.S. announced intentions to send relief despite our tenuous diplomatic relations.

This all has to have consequences for internal politics.

[templar]

..."This is the Apocalypse. There is nothing but devastation and debris,"

Not even close. When the Apocalypse comes, this event will seem like the good old days; something we will look back on with longing.

[Vineyard]

When I first heard of this horrible catastrophe, my first thoughts were of compassion for the Iranian people. My second thought was to compare our national reaction (offers of help, prayers, etc.) to the reaction of the "Arab street" when they heard of the 9/11 terrorism incident.

BIG DIFFERENCE.

But then, maybe they know more, because they belong to a religion of peace < /sarcasm >

Mike

[thesummerwind]

When the Apocalypse comes

Hillary as President. Get ready!

Freepers are sleeping...... the mainstream media is working overtime.

[SkyPilot]

We have helped them before during past earthquakes. The Iranian Government sold some of the medicine and blankets, and there was nothing but hostility towards the US in the wake of our aid.

Sad--because those people need help. But I don't expect Iran to change. They are captive to the death cult of Islam.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

The vast majority of citizens in Iran want freedom from the theocracy of the mullahs, and a secular nation.

The vast majority of citizens in Iran have been crushed under the boot of the mullahs.

Citizens in Tehran held a candlelight vigil, in honor of the victims of September 11th, and were beaten by security forces of the regime.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

But each vial of medicine and blanket that reached a person in need was worth it.

[MarkL]

No, the Apocolypse for Iran will occur shortly after another September 11 style attack on the US if it turns out that Iran really is hosting Bin Laden and Zwahiri.

Mark

[matrix2225]

Good Lord, what a grief and pain.

[headsonpikes]

Apparently rebar is against their religion, although it is untainted by pork.

[Flint]

Wonder how long before all the Dems running for pres will be blaming Bush for not having forseen this, stopping it and not being prepared to deal with it?

[Pan_Yans Wife]

Rebar was probably cost-prohibitive for most family dwellings.

[Syncro]

• Which Muslim Middle East country held spontaneous candlelight vigils after Sept. 11?
  Kuwait? - No.
  Saudi Arabia? - No.
  Iran? - Yes.
  Thousands attend candlelight vigil in Tehran.
  
  Young Iranians show support for victims.
  
  From This Site

[headsonpikes]

Rebar was probably cost-prohibitive...

Not really. Rebar and cement were and are produced in Iran.

Corruption and extravagance by government probably accounts for the lack of basic modern technology for these unfortunate Iranians in Bam, amongst countless others in their tens of thousands over the decades.

Revolution is the beginning of the solution.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I imagine many items are only available through the black market.

[Cicero]

I would differentiate pretty sharply between the Iranian people and the fanatical Mullahs who are in power. Regretably, the Muslim onslaught destroyed the great Persian civilization a thousand years ago. But the Iranians are still more civilized than most of their Arab neighbors. And they aren't Arabs.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I firmly agree.

[JoeSchem]

Sad--because those people need help. But I don't expect Iran to change. They are captive to the death cult of Islam.

People who bite helping hands usually get what they deserve. Unfortunately, if they are Democrats, they drag the rest of us down with them.

[AlbionGirl]

You're right.

They're probably secretly begging for us to 'bring liberty.'

Probably a year or so ago, a poll from Iran was released showing that 70% of Iranians supported The United States, and that's probably because Iran hasn't been a Theocratic State long enough to permanently suppress liberty's memory or desire.

I wish them well, and hope they join the right side.

They are a beautiful people, that's for sure, and they do have a lot to offer the world.