[truth_seeker]

Question: How many Iranians have died, in this quest for freedom? Answer: Not enough, because they are not yet free.

I am cynical about Iran.

In 1979, after years of so called "friendship" with an Iranian work colleague here in California, he revealed that he supported the hostage holding.

Needless to say, we were angry. He just resigned and went his merry way, with a masters degree at California taxpayer expense.

Since then, I have met Iranians that were Jewish, Christian and Bahai. I knew they were at risk in Iran for not being muslims.

I know that islam is at the root of most terror in the world, and that Iran in 1979 gave those forces a big boost.

Now I am supposed to get very enthusiastic for the country, and her people. Part of me wants to be supportive.

Another part says: "Screw you. Buy your own freedom with your own blood."

The good side of me wins over, and I AM supportive. I truly wish for the mullah-terrorist thug dictatorship to be ended.

However I am not optimistic. I believe the cultures and the religion both, do nothing to support the necessary basics for free people.

I doubt enough will be willing to die. I doubt they will become organized, to be effective beyond street demonstrations.

Is there a leader? A "brave" leader who speaks for the aspirations of these people?

Does the movement have a name, or simply too many names? Is this movement in touch, through back channels, with powerful world forces?

As I say, I support freedom for Iran's people. In fighting for there freedom, they can prove that islam is capable of esteemable behavior.

July 9th has come and gone. What does it represent?

[nuconvert]

You seem to have a number of issues. I think I can handle one by saying that you seem to be misinformed as to what the demonstrators want they ask for "support".
"Screw you. Buy your own freedom with your own blood."
They are not asking for anyone else's blood. This is a misconception. They are asking for moral support. They want to do this without military intervention from the outside. They want this to be THEIR fight.

[Nix 2]

It represents, once again, the complete Islamofascism of the US State Department. In only a few short words, Powell all but handed the reformers over to the Mullahs giftwrapped and tied with a bow.
It represents the UN-ization of the State Department as they seek to destroy freedom everywhere in the world, including here.
It has been China jamming satellite signals even as they continue to speed up Iran's nuclear capability.

COLIN POWELL MUST GO!!!

Secretary Powell met with Palestinian Prime Minister Abbas in Jericho during his travel to Asia and the Middle East from June 16 to June 23.
ABOUT ISRAEL: JULY 2, 2003
There are a couple of elements that are now different. One, we've got a new Palestinian leader that we're working with. Chairman Arafat was the one who was involved in all of those deals you just mentioned, and he, frankly, couldn't deliver. And we asked for new Palestinian leadership. The President did that in his speech last summer. And we now have Prime Minister Abbas, and we're very impressed with him, impressed with the cabinet he's put together -- the finance minister, security minister.
ABOUT LIBERIA: JULY 1, 2003
I have had a number of conversations with Secretary General Annan over the past week. And we're examining our options as to what we might do, but the President has not yet made any decision. We have not provided the President with a recommendation from his National Security team yet.
ABOUT IRAN: WITHSEAN HANNITY, JULY 2, 2003
Well, the best thing we can do right now is not get in the middle of this family fight too deeply. We can express our support for young people who want to have a better life. Remember that the President of Iran is freely elected. President Khatami was elected by his people, not in an American kind of election, but an election that essentially tapped into the desires of the people.
ABOUT CARTER, CLINTON, AND NORTH KOREA:
You know, my predecessors who made that deal did succeed in bottling up the Yongbyon reactor for a period of roughly eight years, and I have to give them credit for that.
FROM BOTH SIDES OF HIS MOUTH COMES THE DESTRUCTION OF HUMAN BEINGS AND THE END OF HOPE FOR ALL WHO SEEK FREEDOM!!!
FROM BOTH SIDES OF HIS MOUTH, HE ALIGNS HIMSELF WITH THE UN, ITS TYRANTS AND DESPOTS.
IS THERE ANY REDEEMING QUALITY THAT WOULD SEPARATE HIM FROM AMERICA'S FIFTH COLUMN?
"We've got the best relationship with China that we've had in many, many years -- I'd say at least 20 years. Our relations with Russia are fine, improving and back on track after Iraq. We have good relations with our European friends, even though there was enormous disappointment with France and Germany. But, you know, there are ups and downs in any partnership, in any alliance. "
I DON'T THINK SO.