It’s really sad how 0zer0 is so confused and timid on what to do. It really speaks to his character. None of what has happened in Iran was unexpected. It has been a textbook case of how oppressive regimes silence opposition and democracy movements.
First they rig the election. When protests start, they use force to control it. When things get out of hand, they put the opposition leaders under house arrest, ban journalists and cut information such as newspapers, radio, tv, internet, etc. When that fails, they hire thugs to beat demonstrators, and more thugs to guard opposition headquarters, universities, hospitals, media outlets, and foreign embassies. If that fails, they send in troops and start shooting. Then they jail opposition leaders and conduct sham trials. If that fails, they send in tanks and execute the opposition.
The only way to combat this is to move the opposition underground and make it root in more than just the capital city. The opposition has to coordinate work stoppages and slowdowns. Enlist allies in the government and government industries to sabotage the economy and choke off the funds the regime needs to pay for the thugs and army. The protests need to be widespread and hit and run to force the regime to spread resources out over large areas, requiring money and manpower. The constant need to keep resources on edge over a long time wears down the army and police and makes them much more likely to turn against the regime, which is crucial for a successful revolution.
Nothing will be accomplished by talking to “I’m A Nut Job” and 0zer0 needs to just admit he was wrong and at least make an effort at covert action to help the resistance. If not, then this will just be another Tienamen Square.
Barrack Hussein Obama = The Neville Chamberlain of our time!
you should also mention equiping them for an ied campaign
to selectively take out the entire mullah leadership ,
similar to what they have been employing against us in iraq .
Two can play that game .