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reply to post by Ilovecatbinlady
Iran is nobody's problem and it should not be responsible for the paranoia of Israel and the Saudis.
Originally posted by Lucius Driftwood
reply to post by Ilovecatbinlady
Iran is nobody's problem and it should not be responsible for the paranoia of Israel and the Saudis.
Iran is nobody's problem?
Do you know how many gay pride parades have gone through Jerusalem? Sure, there have been people who have heckled and expressed indignation. But the state gave them permission to do so. The joys of a secular democracy.
They are free to do so without fear of being hanged.
Now, lets organise the gay pride parade in Tehran and see how far people get.
reply to post by Shadow Herder
So you think that a starting a massive bloody war that will kill millions because a country opposes public displays of homosexuality and anal sex between men? Thats some messed up thought you got there. Maybe you should lead the crusade against the homophobes in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Sudan, Nigeria, Mauritania first. Kill them all if they dont like anal sex between men!! The world is chocked full of yaz.
The time has come for mankind to realize that government and the people do not share the same ideas.
I'd sure agree that the normal people who are raising families and just trying to make it week to week don't want this war. I don't think any of us want war. Tehran, Tel Aviv or Washington...Normal people who are sane don't want another one, for certain.
It takes leaders to do these things in almost every case and isn't it just so handy that they seem to have a standing practice of avoiding the deliberate targeting of each other? That's wearing a bit thin lately and all bets are off when the war is over and a side has won but funny how it's the normal people who do the dying.
The VAST majority, want peace. The same goes for Israel.
Start at the 15 min mark. You will see what a typical Iranian "thinks" about her country. Before you say this is propaganda, I would hardly think an Iranian WOMAN would talk so badly about her Government, if she didn't feel so strongly about it.
Strong words, coming from an Iranian woman, I might add.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
It's sad to say but I'm honestly convinced that many here prefer the alternative.
Originally posted by dontreally
And what do you base this on? A hunch? A desire?
Originally posted by dontreally
Iran is a country of 75 million. If even 40 million are antisemitic (and I would consider that an underestimate) that is still an enormous number!
Originally posted by dontreally
Of course there are moderates in Iran. That's not the issue. The issue is the presence of a very large segment with incredibly radicalized views. And can you blame them? Are you unaware of the political structure of Iran? Do you realize that reformists are not even permitted by the so called 'guardian council' of the Islamic revolution to even run in supposedly 'democratic' elections?? Islamist's still have a very strong hold on the countries thinking, even if there exists a growing secular and democratic minority.
Originally posted by dontreally
You HAVE to take this into account. Any educated person in the politics of the region can understand that while it is 'good' to hold onto such hopes as Ronny holds, it is HIGHLY naive and very dangerous to take them too far. There is very little chance that anything will come of it; and not because of Israel. There are very few 'extremists' within Israel, since Israel fosters a democratic culture of free thinking. Conversely, who controls Iranian news channels - the news that all Iranians get their information? The IRNA (Iranian republic news agency). Now, how do you expect for their to be properly educated 'majority' if the news - which the vast majority watches - passes through the filters of fanatical Islamists?
Originally posted by dontreally
Not that meaningful, either, I might add.
Desire, and Human Nature. EVERYONE I know wants to live in peace.
WHY are those Jews living in Iran, still alive ? Hmmmm........
Politics are controlled by the Supreme Leader and his council. They already had a "revolution" to change their Government. You make it sound like they can NEVER have another one...........
One can hope and dream. Unfortunately, Naysayers, like yourself love to point out "facts"
Its those who are actually willing to sacrifice themselves, that are informed.