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To: JulieRNR21; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Pan_Yans Wife; RobFromGa; fat city; freedom44; Tamsey; ...
It is now the eighth day of protests...

In 1999 there were 4 days of protests that led to the July 9th crackdown of the students. Many students were killed and hundreds are either still in prison or missing. This is why you are hearing the Iranian people want to remember the July 9th event with massive protests and STRIKES!

So eight days of protests is a huge accomplishment already.

This time is different, however. This time it is not just students protesting. Now over 90% of the protesters are typical working class Iranians. The movement is much broader based.

There are even reports of Iranians going door to door raising funds for the workers who are going to strike soon. If the strikes happen, it will cripple the country and it will force rapid change.

I will continue to post articles and news from my direct contacts here. Please encourage others to do the same.


If you want on or off my Iran ping list, please Freepmail me.
2 posted on 06/17/2003 1:59:25 AM PDT by DoctorZIn
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To: DoctorZIn
Good news ping!
5 posted on 06/17/2003 2:12:09 AM PDT by lainde
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To: DoctorZIn; Ernest_at_the_Beach; Grampa Dave; Travis McGee
This time is different, however. This time it is not just students protesting. Now over 90% of the protesters are typical working class Iranians. The movement is much broader based.

Revolution is in the air.

Great reporting, keep it up, por favor.

22 posted on 06/17/2003 5:13:58 AM PDT by BOBTHENAILER (proud member of a fierce, warlike tribe of a fire-breathing conservative band of Internet brothers)
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To: DoctorZIn
Thanks for all your reports! Keep me on the ping list.
23 posted on 06/17/2003 5:18:17 AM PDT by Constitution Day
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To: DoctorZIn
I see you have your ping list together. Good!

Thanks for the ping! I have to go, now, but will check back in about half an hour. Looking forward to reading the thread!

25 posted on 06/17/2003 6:24:10 AM PDT by dixiechick2000 (Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. -- P.J.)
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To: DoctorZIn
Replace the Islamic Republic with a Free Republic.

Free Persia now.

27 posted on 06/17/2003 6:46:01 AM PDT by TigerTale (From the streets of Tehran to the Gulf of Oman, let freedom ring.)
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To: DoctorZIn
Thanks for this post and all of your previous posts.

Please keep me on your ping list.
34 posted on 06/17/2003 7:14:55 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (Support The Brave Iranians as they bring about a needed regime change!)
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To: DoctorZIn
Please keep me on your ping list, and thanks for all the information.

The deep desire in the human heart for freedom is a powerful force to be reckoned with.

I am praying for the success of this revolution, with minimal cost in precious Iranian lives.

35 posted on 06/17/2003 7:22:44 AM PDT by ohioWfan (BUSH 2004!!!! Leadership, Integrity, Morality)
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