A crack in the dyke, maybe? The first of many to come? One can hope . . . .
I believe this thing is quickly outrunning the "candidates". The many, many young people (and a lot of the older ones too) of Iran want freedom, not another puppet to tyranical Islamic rule.
I believe we could see the birth or republicanism in Iran, but it may very possibly become much more bloody before it is over. Desopite this development, it is likely that there are many in the Basij and many in the Revoultionary Guard who are not likely to go quietly.
The key is, "What will the regular Army do?" And will they (say, Like Washington) be willing to take part in ending the Islamic tyranny and then hand it over to a new, true Republic?
At this point, the people may not accept anything less.
One thing is sure...it is Bush's direct engagement, support of liberty, and policies that are driving this. Still bearing fruit. Obama is trying like crazy to spin this to his advantage, but we cannot let him lie and try and steal it. His policies would have made this impossible...just as they would have made Iraq impossible.
Assuming these reports are right, this commander will be used as an example to others who dare to refuse the Supreme Leader’s orders.
There would have to be massive resistance in the Army and Revolutionary Guards to overcome the repressive regime.
sounds like a crack in the wall to me...