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Seeking Serenity

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72. I hear you. I'm hip, totally.

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 09:03 PM

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But law and rules only exist between people, societies, nations that agree to follow them. The Islamic regime had made it perfectly clear that it didn't care, sanctions, payoffs, strongly worded letters, and International tut-tutting notwithstanding.

My idealism was stolen when my home got burgled several years ago.

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer Yesterday OP

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

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp Yesterday #2

100% true chicoescuela Yesterday #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver Yesterday #3

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

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

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF Yesterday #5

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

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

Based on? hlthe2b Yesterday #10

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 Yesterday #63

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

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib Yesterday #24

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

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman Yesterday #41

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

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity Yesterday #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib Yesterday #56

YW Seeking Serenity Yesterday #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive Yesterday #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib Yesterday #13

What a crock. Rafi Yesterday #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius Yesterday #48

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

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius Yesterday #47

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

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive Yesterday #58

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

I still believe in international law AZProgressive Yesterday #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity Yesterday #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer Yesterday #65

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

true... WarGamer Yesterday #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #83

Groups that support Putin, North Korea, and Syria's Assad. Party for Socialism and Liberation. LeftInTX 3 hrs ago #86

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b 17 hrs ago #82

I wasn't accusing you of saying the Shah was worse Polybius 2 hrs ago #88

Most Americans... róisín_dubh 21 hrs ago #78

I agree LeftInTX 18 hrs ago #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Yesterday #8

Eh... EarlG Yesterday #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer Yesterday #12

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

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

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

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver Yesterday #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Yesterday #18

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

Of course you're right... WarGamer Yesterday #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope Yesterday #29

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

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer Yesterday #28

As would we all be EarlG Yesterday #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius Yesterday #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue Yesterday #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda Yesterday #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime Yesterday #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems Yesterday #30

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

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver Yesterday #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver Yesterday #33

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

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

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan Yesterday #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 Yesterday #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver Yesterday #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel Yesterday #39

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

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

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON Yesterday #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine Yesterday #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo Yesterday #51

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

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon Yesterday #55

Good Tarc Yesterday #59

Would be better news if.. mvd Yesterday #70

Brother mr715 Yesterday #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool 23 hrs ago #76

That's okay Shrek 15 hrs ago #85

They still have to scrounge someone up Raine 3 hrs ago #87