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Iranian Alert -- March 17, 2004 [EST]-- IRAN LIVE THREAD -- Americans for Regime Change in Iran
The Iranian Student Movement Up To The Minute Reports ^
| 3.17.2004
| DoctorZin
Posted on 03/16/2004 9:01:41 PM PST by DoctorZIn
Important Update!!!!
The Last 24 hours were intense. As the student movement reported, "What's going on this evening has never been seen and the night is just at its start and will be very long for the regime."
Although it is now midnight on the east coast of the US, it is now morning in Iran. I expect to post numerous reports on the celebrations/demonstrations later in the day and expecting more photos.
In the mean time I will continue to report the other major news on Iran.
I will try to keep you informed.
DoctorZin
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The US media almost entirely ignores news regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran. As Tony Snow of the Fox News Network has put it, this is probably the most under-reported news story of the year. But most Americans are unaware that the Islamic Republic of Iran is NOT supported by the masses of Iranians today. Modern Iranians are among the most pro-American in the Middle East.
There is a popular revolt against the Iranian regime brewing in Iran today. Starting June 10th of this year, Iranians have begun taking to the streets to express their desire for a regime change. Most want to replace the regime with a secular democracy. Many even want the US to over throw their government.
The regime is working hard to keep the news about the protest movement in Iran from being reported. Unfortunately, the regime has successfully prohibited western news reporters from covering the demonstrations. The voices of discontent within Iran are sometime murdered, more often imprisoned. Still the people continue to take to the streets to demonstrate against the regime.
In support of this revolt, Iranians in America have been broadcasting news stories by satellite into Iran. This 21st century news link has greatly encouraged these protests. The regime has been attempting to jam the signals, and locate the satellite dishes. Still the people violate the law and listen to these broadcasts. Iranians also use the Internet and the regime attempts to block their access to news against the regime. In spite of this, many Iranians inside of Iran read these posts daily to keep informed of the events in their own country.
This daily thread contains nearly all of the English news reports on Iran. It is thorough. If you follow this thread you will witness, I believe, the transformation of a nation. This daily thread provides a central place where those interested in the events in Iran can find the best news and commentary. The news stories and commentary will from time to time include material from the regime itself. But if you read the post you will discover for yourself, the real story of what is occurring in Iran and its effects on the war on terror.
I am not of Iranian heritage. I am an American committed to supporting the efforts of those in Iran seeking to replace their government with a secular democracy. I am in contact with leaders of the Iranian community here in the United States and in Iran itself.
If you read the daily posts you will gain a better understanding of the US war on terrorism, the Middle East and why we need to support a change of regime in Iran. Feel free to ask your questions and post news stories you discover in the weeks to come.
If all goes well Iran will be free soon and I am convinced become a major ally in the war on terrorism. The regime will fall. Iran will be free. It is just a matter of time.
DoctorZin
TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: iaea; iran; iranianalert; iranquake; protests; southasia; studentmovement; studentprotest
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To: Khashayar
Do they know how much we are behind them?
61
posted on
03/16/2004 11:19:40 PM PST
by
McGavin999
(Evil thrives when good men do nothing!)
To: Khashayar
Thanks. We Love America and Americans. Believe it or not, majority of us here love you very much.those of us who keep track of things with an honest heart know this well.
62
posted on
03/16/2004 11:20:04 PM PST
by
King Prout
(You may disagree with what I have to say... but I will defend to YOUR death MY right to say it.)
To: McGavin999; DoctorZIn
Yes and we know that only the USA cares about us in this planet. America is our only hope.
To: Khashayar
Dear Khashayar, there are over a million Iranian exiles in the Los Angeles area alone. If the ones eligible to vote backed President Bush, they could win California for him. If he won California, it would be a landslide victory. My husband was born in Iran and President Bush's strong stance on the war on terror and against the mullahs make him the overwhelming choice for our votes. I'm sure most Iranian-Americans feel the same way.
I'm just curious. Do you ever see the Iranian-exile TV broadcasts produced out of California and beamed on sattilite? Do they have any influence in Iran?
64
posted on
03/16/2004 11:22:08 PM PST
by
SusanTK
To: Khashayar
and yourselves... and yourselves.
without you, we could do nothing but weep.
65
posted on
03/16/2004 11:22:39 PM PST
by
King Prout
(You may disagree with what I have to say... but I will defend to YOUR death MY right to say it.)
To: SusanTK
Thanks and nice to talk to you over here.
We count on Bush in 2004 election and please vote for him, that is really important for us here.
I used to watch satellite TV stations beamed to Iran while ago and they have influence in Iran as well.
To: Khashayar
Khashayar.. I tell you I have a heavy heart. I am much older than you are...and a very good friend of mine - since we were 9 years old - and I are estranged over politics.
He after college & graduate school went into the peace corps. He was in Iran for 8 years. Married a wonderful Iranian woman & they have 3 smart & gorgeous children. They live in Boston.
He is very liberal & hates Bush & hates what the USA is doing in Iraq & ..well, I could go on & on. Most of us here posting now, have friends like that.
It is so good for me to see you here as a young student & the future of your country.. why maybe the president someday of a free country.. wouldn't that be great?
I am sorry, I am blubbering off subject I know doc Z is interested in all the facts.. me too.. but the human side is so impt.
and also.. I recommended amovie to doc Z.. you prolly wont get it in your country.. It is powerful. In an arabic dialect w/subtitles...... a beautiful but sad tale which I am sure is similar to what is happening in your country.
well, I tell you what. When you become president there.. we will come visit you & bring the movie & we will all enjoy it, lift a glass of "adult beverage" in celebration & thank God for the blessings for your people.
I pray for the people in the mideast daily....God's creations under such awful circumstances. We are so blessed in our country. and most of the people do NOT appreciate it.
/rant
67
posted on
03/16/2004 11:24:39 PM PST
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: SusanTK
Hi Susan.. after posting what I did to K.. I wish I could link you & my "friend" Larry up.. is your hubby of the same mentality?
68
posted on
03/16/2004 11:26:28 PM PST
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: DollyCali
Thanks for your sentiments and we need your help to fight this regime and become your true ally in Middle East again.
To: King Prout
(blush).. thanks. naw.. I am just learning HTML.. a novice.. but a photo junkie.. about 100 gig on hard drive..
well, that is for another day/another time... back to Iran
70
posted on
03/16/2004 11:28:49 PM PST
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: Khashayar
I just read an article posted to this site that claims Khomeini, the so-called father of the Islamic Republic, wasn't Persian but was the son of a Kashmiri woman and a British father. Have you heard any rumors to that effect? The article said that Khomeini had invented a fake background for himself and wasn't an authentic Ayatollah. Quite a bomb shell if true. I noticed that alot of Iranians are very resentful of the British and heard more than one say that Khomeini and the revolution were backed by the British. I never really understood their disdain for the British as it seemed to me that they had nothing to gain from the toppling of the Shah.
71
posted on
03/16/2004 11:34:45 PM PST
by
SusanTK
To: Khashayar
Thanks for the news Khashayar. It's really difficult to get information out of Iran right now. Right now you're the best source we have.
To: SusanTK
You are right. Khomeini had an Indian root. Remember that Black turban mullahs have Arabic ancestors.
And it is a long story why we blame British.
To: MattAMiller
You are most welcome.
To: DollyCali
Dear Dolly, my husband is as conservative Republican as you can get. He's an entrepreneur businessman and has little use for liberal ideology. There are a few Iranian liberals in the US(my brother-in-law is one of them) and I suspect that they were probably communists before the revolution. Alot of those student demonstrators during the revolution were Marxists and Khomeini used them until he got into power and then quickly had them squashed. But, most Iranian-Americans are fairly conservative politically and in the way they live their lives.
75
posted on
03/16/2004 11:43:54 PM PST
by
SusanTK
To: SusanTK
You seem to be very smart. Nice talking to you here.
To: SusanTK
I dont completely understnad the politics of Shemeran (Larry's wife).. but she is a Christian & Larry a Bahi (past 10 years.. former orthodox catholic) - I have a feeling she does not share his political views.. but again we are estranged & I don't know
Good for you both.. in all ways...
77
posted on
03/16/2004 11:49:41 PM PST
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: Khashayar
need to say goodnight & God bless & protect you..
The snow shovel first & my bed second calls...
78
posted on
03/16/2004 11:57:19 PM PST
by
DollyCali
("Trying to keep the Freepers pulling in the same direction is like trying to herd cats." Richard Poe)
To: Khashayar
Thank you, but you are the smart one - chatting on line in a foreign language with us. My husband and I and our four kids went to Iran in 2002 and it was an awesome experience. I love the Persian people and I pray for your safety and success in your aspiration for freedom. If the mullahs fall, Iran will be an awesome ally for the Americans. What do you think? Could this be it? Are we going to see regime change in Iran soon? I sure hope and pray so. What do the Iranian people need from the U.S. to accomplish this goal?
79
posted on
03/16/2004 11:57:57 PM PST
by
SusanTK
To: DollyCali
My husband's best friend is a Bahai and is also a Republican and supporter of Bush. Poor guy can't even think about visiting Iran. It's too dangerous for Bahais. He can't even visit his Mom's grave, since the regime dug it up and he has no idea what happened to her body. Pretty despicable, don't you think?
80
posted on
03/17/2004 12:03:17 AM PST
by
SusanTK
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