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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer Saturday OP

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

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp Saturday #2

100% true chicoescuela Saturday #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver Saturday #3

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

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

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

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

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF Saturday #5

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

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

Based on? hlthe2b Saturday #10

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

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

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

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

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b Yesterday #84

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

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

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

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

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity Saturday #49

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

YW Seeking Serenity Saturday #57

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

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive Saturday #52

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

What a crock. Rafi Saturday #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius Saturday #48

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

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius Saturday #47

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

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

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

I still believe in international law AZProgressive Saturday #66

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

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

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

true... WarGamer Saturday #69

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

Groups that support Putin, North Korea, and Syria's Assad. Party for Socialism and Liberation. LeftInTX 15 hrs ago #86

Thank you, LeftinTX but the implication was that it included DUers... I don't consider the groups hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #90

I deal with these people in real life. They bring out the grhh in me. LeftInTX 4 hrs ago #91

Grhh is right... hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #92

Yes, it seems that way...I don't know why either? LeftInTX 4 hrs ago #94

Accidental Dupe... Deleted hlthe2b 4 hrs ago #93

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

I wasn't accusing you of saying the Shah was worse Polybius 14 hrs ago #88

Thank you, Polybius hlthe2b 5 hrs ago #89

Most Americans... róisín_dubh Yesterday #78

I agree LeftInTX Yesterday #79

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

Eh... EarlG Saturday #11

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

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

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

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

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver Saturday #15

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

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

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

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

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

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

As would we all be EarlG Saturday #38

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

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

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

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda Saturday #60

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

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems Saturday #30

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

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

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver Saturday #33

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON Saturday #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine Saturday #45

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

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

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

Good Tarc Saturday #59

Would be better news if.. mvd Saturday #70

Brother mr715 Saturday #75

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

That's okay Shrek Yesterday #85

No, it's not ok. It's illegal. We are supposed to be a nation of laws. Ferrets are Cool 2 hrs ago #95

They still have to scrounge someone up Raine 15 hrs ago #87