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SSJVegeta

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71. The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 08:55 PM

14 hrs ago

"Unempowered" is a propaganda term that hopes those forces dont know their true strength.

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer 20 hrs ago OP

Much like the attack on the school, I will await further confirmation. sarisataka 20 hrs ago #1

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp 20 hrs ago #2

100% true chicoescuela 15 hrs ago #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #3

Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009 Celerity 18 hrs ago #44

I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade dem4decades 20 hrs ago #4

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this isn't the off ramp Traitor takes Arazi 20 hrs ago #6

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF 20 hrs ago #5

Well, CIA has said the hard-liners waiting in the wings are even worse. hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #7

I predict the Islamic Republic is done and a Democracy will blossom. WarGamer 20 hrs ago #9

Based on? hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #10

I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed. WarGamer 20 hrs ago #16

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #22

On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor? SSJVegeta 15 hrs ago #63

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib 20 hrs ago #24

If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great WarGamer 20 hrs ago #27

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman 19 hrs ago #41

The last time that Iran had a democracy, the US and UK wnylib 19 hrs ago #43

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib 15 hrs ago #56

YW Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib 20 hrs ago #13

What a crock. Rafi 17 hrs ago #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius 15 hrs ago #48

I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war. Gore1FL 15 hrs ago #62

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius 15 hrs ago #47

This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #50

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #58

If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #64

I still believe in international law AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity 14 hrs ago #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer 15 hrs ago #65

The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran AZProgressive 15 hrs ago #68

true... WarGamer 15 hrs ago #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #83

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 6 hrs ago #82

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 10 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 7 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems 20 hrs ago #8

Eh... EarlG 20 hrs ago #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #12

Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #14

For all we know, elements of Iranian military working with CIA right now... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #17

Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #21

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer 20 hrs ago #18

You're a proponent of nation building, I'm not. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #23

Of course you're right... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope 20 hrs ago #29

I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office." EarlG 20 hrs ago #26

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer 20 hrs ago #28

As would we all be EarlG 19 hrs ago #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius 19 hrs ago #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue 20 hrs ago #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda 15 hrs ago #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime 14 hrs ago #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems 19 hrs ago #30

Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this WarGamer 19 hrs ago #31

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver 19 hrs ago #33

From what I have read Iran has set up multiple levels of succession on Jspur 19 hrs ago #35

This. Plus the IRGC is deeply embedded into every aspect of life and industry Arazi 15 hrs ago #53

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan 19 hrs ago #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 19 hrs ago #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel 19 hrs ago #39

You once claimed to be ""anti-war consistently," right? W_HAMILTON 19 hrs ago #42

I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference? WarGamer 15 hrs ago #67

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON 13 hrs ago #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine 17 hrs ago #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo 15 hrs ago #51

I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity. Seeking Serenity 15 hrs ago #54

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon 15 hrs ago #55

Good Tarc 15 hrs ago #59

Would be better news if.. mvd 15 hrs ago #70

Brother mr715 13 hrs ago #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 12 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 4 hrs ago #85