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Showing posts with label iranian elections. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iranian elections. Show all posts
Monday, June 22, 2009
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Iran Accuses U.S. of Meddling
Despite Obama saying very clearly that the U.S. had no intentions of meddling in Iranian elections, Iran is saying the U.S. is meddling. Just as Obama said, the Iranian government is trying to demonize the opposition by aligning them with the U.S. This kind of remind me of republican tactics.
Iranians don't want an overhaul of the government. They just want their vote to matter, according to Susanne DiMaggio, an Iranian expert. She believes that violence will escalate.
Iranians don't want an overhaul of the government. They just want their vote to matter, according to Susanne DiMaggio, an Iranian expert. She believes that violence will escalate.
Iranians Hold a Silent Peace March
The Iranian people are doing all the right things. They're demanding their rights and the leaders are paying attention. Check out more video here. No matter what happens, the people won. Hopefully, the government will not make the decision to crack down on protesters. Mousavi is calling for another march tomorrow. If you're on Twitter, check out the Cyberwar guide for the Iranian elections here.
More video:
Some perspective:
More video:
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Some perspective:
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ahmandinejad May Have Won
Ahmadinejad may have won but democracy didn't. It appears that even though Ahmadinejad could have had enough support to win, the government chose to bump up the numbers-- just in case.
I think the media played a role in boosting coverage of Ahmadinejad's opponents, which made it look like Moussavi would win. Journalists have now been banned from further coverage in Iran.
I think the media played a role in boosting coverage of Ahmadinejad's opponents, which made it look like Moussavi would win. Journalists have now been banned from further coverage in Iran.
The Center for Public Opinion, a nonprofit institute that researches attitudes toward extremism, and the New America Foundation conducted a poll in Iran May 11-20, interviewing 1,001 people. They found Ahmadinejad with a large lead over his rivals.
They defended their work today in an op-ed piece in The Washington Post. You can read it here. Read the rest at the Miami Herald
Brzezinksi: U.S. Shouldn't Interfere In Iran's Elections
Brzezenski's advice: Be sympathetic but don't encourage a violent showdown.
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McCain Criticizes Obama on Iran
Obama should speak out against the violence, which he did, but the U.S. can't fix Iran. McCain is wrong.
It's too bad everyone has to add their measly two cents.
Obama had the perfect response yesterday to the uprising in Iran. The U.S. can't meddle in Iran's election, nor can we solve their problems. Too often, the U.S. has delved into messes, only to make things worse.
We don't know what happened in Iran. Perhaps Ahmandinejad really did win. If he didn't, then it's up to the Iranian people to progress. Not us to force our will upon them.
We don't want anyone messing with our elections. It's only respectful that the U.S. stops acting like it's the moral superior to everyone. Iran will figure it out. The Iranian people are doing a great job making their voices heard.
Iran will only get free and fair elections when their people demand it and that's exactly what's happening. They don't need the U.S. forcing our will.
Republicans just seem to be having a problem finding their groove and so they're taking whacks whenever they deem the ball is headed their way. Can't wait for Dick to crawl out of his hole and chuck his two cents into the well.
McCain's tough talk is fruitless, a sign of the old guard. And with that, I'm grateful McCain and that inept woman are not in charge of our country. Hallelujah.
It's not like Ahmadinejad is not without his supporters:
It's too bad everyone has to add their measly two cents.
Obama had the perfect response yesterday to the uprising in Iran. The U.S. can't meddle in Iran's election, nor can we solve their problems. Too often, the U.S. has delved into messes, only to make things worse.
We don't know what happened in Iran. Perhaps Ahmandinejad really did win. If he didn't, then it's up to the Iranian people to progress. Not us to force our will upon them.
We don't want anyone messing with our elections. It's only respectful that the U.S. stops acting like it's the moral superior to everyone. Iran will figure it out. The Iranian people are doing a great job making their voices heard.
Iran will only get free and fair elections when their people demand it and that's exactly what's happening. They don't need the U.S. forcing our will.
Republicans just seem to be having a problem finding their groove and so they're taking whacks whenever they deem the ball is headed their way. Can't wait for Dick to crawl out of his hole and chuck his two cents into the well.
McCain's tough talk is fruitless, a sign of the old guard. And with that, I'm grateful McCain and that inept woman are not in charge of our country. Hallelujah.
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It's not like Ahmadinejad is not without his supporters:
Monday, June 15, 2009
Iran's Leader Launches Probe into Election Results
At first the Supreme leader proclaimed Ahmadinejad the winner but after yesterday's protest, he's called for a probe. Seems that process can be rigged too.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Biden: Talks With Iran Aren't A Reward
On Meet the Press, Joe Biden talks about the election results in Iran and U.S. talks with Iran, which he says isn't a reward for good behavior.
Biden's doubtful about the outcome of the elections. Biden says we have to accept Ahmadinejad for the time being but all the facts aren't in.
With all the flare ups in the world, I'm grateful that Obama is president. Obama, with his calm and pragmatic demeanor, is perfectly suited for the times. If a republican was in charge, say Mitt Romney, who's out campaigning, matters could be escalated to a point of no return.
Biden's doubtful about the outcome of the elections. Biden says we have to accept Ahmadinejad for the time being but all the facts aren't in.
With all the flare ups in the world, I'm grateful that Obama is president. Obama, with his calm and pragmatic demeanor, is perfectly suited for the times. If a republican was in charge, say Mitt Romney, who's out campaigning, matters could be escalated to a point of no return.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Iran and North Korea Still Thorns
Either the media really skewed the coverage of the Iranian elections (which is possible) or it was totally rigged
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Moussavi's Wife Says She Admires Michelle Obama
I'm so excited about Iranian elections. It's good to see so many young people hopeful for a new direction. Kind of reminds me of our 2008 elections.
This could be a turning point in U.S. Iranian relations if Ahmadinejad's rival Mir-Hossein Moussavi wins. Moussavi's wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who's been active in the campaign--unusual for Iran--says she admires Michelle Obama.
Watch that here.
Moussavi doesn't seem as rigid and as extreme as Ahmandinejad.
Ah, the world is changing. Fingers crossed.
This could be a turning point in U.S. Iranian relations if Ahmadinejad's rival Mir-Hossein Moussavi wins. Moussavi's wife, Zahra Rahnavard, who's been active in the campaign--unusual for Iran--says she admires Michelle Obama.
Watch that here.
Moussavi doesn't seem as rigid and as extreme as Ahmandinejad.
Ah, the world is changing. Fingers crossed.
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