[Snerfling]

My neighbor is an Iranian emigre from the late 60s. He was over last week talking about this very topic. He says the gov't is still rounding up hundreds every day. He's hoping Bush uses this date to make something happen.

[Libertarianize the GOP]

http://www.freerepublic.com/perl/bump-list

[Arkie2]

I don't think the Iranian people want to have anything to do with the Pahlavis. I hope the US gov. isn't hoping to reinstate him if the mullahs are overthrown.

[tkathy]

The last thing these people need is a medieval monarchy.

[chicagolady]

Where are HUMAN SHIELDS when you REALLY need them!!

[McGavin999]

"In the past, I was defending the idea of a constitutional monarchy like in England or in (some) European countries," Pahlavi said. "But my views have changed. I think the best for Iran is a secular and democratic system."

This is smart. It proves to all that he really has the best interests of the country at heart. Let the people decide, they will end up making the wisest choice. Their young people are more westernized than most people in this country realize. They've been getting satillite TV for years, as fast as the mad mullahs confiscate the dishes, the kids manufacture and put up new ones.

[graycamel]

Why do they call it "I Ran"? Because all the leaders such as the shah ran away.