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In reply to the discussion: KHAMENEI DEAD [View all]
gulliver
(13,894 posts)33. Good riddance to bad trash
I'm hoping the Iranian people finally get the freedom we all deserve
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Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009
Celerity
Yesterday
#44
I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade
dem4decades
Yesterday
#4
Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump
LeftInTX
13 hrs ago
#81
I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed.
WarGamer
Yesterday
#16
As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED...
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#20
It's going to come down to the Military... once a Colonel or Major steps up and says he's done supporting the status quo
WarGamer
Yesterday
#22
On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor?
SSJVegeta
21 hrs ago
#63
If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great
WarGamer
Yesterday
#27
I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war.
Gore1FL
21 hrs ago
#62
This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime.
Seeking Serenity
21 hrs ago
#50
If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them.
Seeking Serenity
21 hrs ago
#64
The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran
AZProgressive
21 hrs ago
#68
Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses"
hlthe2b
11 hrs ago
#83
I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was
hlthe2b
12 hrs ago
#82
Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part...
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#14
Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy
hlthe2b
Yesterday
#21
I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office."
EarlG
Yesterday
#26
Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this
WarGamer
Yesterday
#31
I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference?
WarGamer
21 hrs ago
#67
I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity.
Seeking Serenity
21 hrs ago
#54
So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse.
Ferrets are Cool
18 hrs ago
#76