Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

[frigidweirdo]

Rather that than dealing with threats from those that would take us out given the chance.

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Ah, the US going around choosing governments of their choice.

Why would Iran give a damn about a country far, far away?

The only reason is US meddling.

So, you meddle, then they get annoyed at you, which gives you more excuses to meddle. Great.

 

[Aba Incieni]

Rather that than dealing with threats from those that would take us out given the chance.

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Ah, the US going around choosing governments of their choice.

Why would Iran give a damn about a country far, far away?

The only reason is US meddling.

So, you meddle, then they get annoyed at you, which gives you more excuses to meddle. Great.

Pallets of cash is the answer.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA. But no, the conservative Useful Idiots won't do that. Instead, they run to do the bidding of both the Mullahs in Iran and the theocrats in the USA. Iran would already be free if the conservatives weren't such loyal backers of religious extremists of all types.

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA.

Did Obama's lack of support for Iranian protestors back in 2009 make Iranians love us more?

 

[Old Rocks]

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA. But no, the conservative Useful Idiots won't do that. Instead, they run to do the bidding of both the Mullahs in Iran and the theocrats in the USA. Iran would already be free if the conservatives weren't such loyal backers of religious extremists of all types.

Uhm...Obama called. He wants his plane loads of cash back.

Really stupid. It was not President Obama's cash, nor that of the US, it was cash we froze when we had a diplomatic dustup with Iran. So we gave Iran's cash to Iran.

Darn conservatives shouldn't meddle in Iran.

I wonder why the Iranians didn't rise up when Hussein was in office. You?

Hussein?

 

[Aba Incieni]

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA. But no, the conservative Useful Idiots won't do that. Instead, they run to do the bidding of both the Mullahs in Iran and the theocrats in the USA. Iran would already be free if the conservatives weren't such loyal backers of religious extremists of all types.

Uhm...Obama called. He wants his plane loads of cash back.

Really stupid. It was not President Obama's cash, nor that of the US, it was cash we froze when we had a diplomatic dustup with Iran. So we gave Iran's cash to Iran.

Darn conservatives shouldn't meddle in Iran.

I wonder why the Iranians didn't rise up when Hussein was in office. You?

Hussein?

No one remembers him anymore.

 

[Old Rocks]

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Iran was a great country before the devil's disciples were allowed to flourish and come to power. The current Ayatollah, Khamenei is the top dog and needs to be toppled, tried and executed.

Stupid fucking ass. The Iranians had the beginning of a democratic government before we installed the corrupt and cruel Shah into power.

 

[shockedcanadian]

get some weapons to the students .

They would just be crushed quickly and it would give an excuse for abusive crackdowns.

In these situations I am guessing you have to win the hearts and minds of the world, spread propaganda, make soldiers feel guilty. The Berlin wall fell without a shot fired.

Now, if this were a legitimate interference and coup, then arming them would have already been done you would assume. I don't think this is what is being faced. With such regimes and the oppressive governments that support them, there could be alot of blood shed. Hopefully the world pays attention, there is very little coverage, even in Canada.

------------------------------------------------------------------ depending on how long this goes the 'basiji' when let loose on unarmed populace are going to kill , crack heads , imprison and torture . Get the populace some guns and ammo . BLOODSHED , well of course !!

You cant just send 1000 rifles and believe an uncoordinated population can overthrow their government. Look what happened in Turkey last year and that was well coordinated. There are whispers the CIA was behind that and it wasn't successful. This is where the heavy hitter nations help out others, which is why I suggest dealing with China and Russia is important, especially China.

Notice how China quickly lowered their taxes? They are at war with America, and it 's being fought economically. It is vital that Americans understand this. China needs to have its economy slowed, before they become even more dangerous. They have openly continued their assistance to N Korea (which I predicted) and ae responsible for 92% of trade with them. I am flabbergast that only a few in the media go after China, they are your arch enemy, by a country mile.

Anyways, these are major geopolitical issues, let's hope America is involved.

 

[Hossfly]

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Iran was a great country before the devil's disciples were allowed to flourish and come to power. The current Ayatollah, Khamenei is the top dog and needs to be toppled, tried and executed.

Stupid fucking ass. The Iranians had the beginning of a democratic government before installed the corrupt and cruel Shah into power.

I won't even comment on your ignorance.

 

[Aba Incieni]

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Iran was a great country before the devil's disciples were allowed to flourish and come to power. The current Ayatollah, Khamenei is the top dog and needs to be toppled, tried and executed.

Stupid fucking ass. The Iranians had the beginning of a democratic government before we installed the corrupt and cruel Shah into power.

These days they stone women to death for adultery.

 

[pismoe]

get some weapons to the students .

They would just be crushed quickly and it would give an excuse for abusive crackdowns.

In these situations I am guessing you have to win the hearts and minds of the world, spread propaganda, make soldiers feel guilty. The Berlin wall fell without a shot fired.

Now, if this were a legitimate interference and coup, then arming them would have already been done you would assume. I don't think this is what is being faced. With such regimes and the oppressive governments that support them, there could be alot of blood shed. Hopefully the world pays attention, there is very little coverage, even in Canada.

------------------------------------------------------------------ depending on how long this goes the 'basiji' when let loose on unarmed populace are going to kill , crack heads , imprison and torture . Get the populace some guns and ammo . BLOODSHED , well of course !!

You cant just send 1000 rifles and believe an uncoordinated population can overthrow their government. Look what happened in Turkey last year and that was well coordinated. There are whispers the CIA was behind that and it wasn't successful. This is where the heavy hitter nations help out others, which is why I suggest dealing with China and Russia is important, especially China.

Notice how China quickly lowered their taxes? They are at war with America, and it 's being fought economically. It is vital that Americans understand this. China needs to have its economy slowed, before they become even more dangerous. They have openly continued their assistance to N Korea (which I predicted) and ae responsible for 92% of trade with them. I am flabbergast that only a few in the media go after China, they are your arch enemy, by a country mile.

Anyways, these are major geopolitical issues, let's hope America is involved.

----------------------------------------- i simply say , get them the weapons and let them do whatever they do .

 

[EvilCat Breath]

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA. But no, the conservative Useful Idiots won't do that. Instead, they run to do the bidding of both the Mullahs in Iran and the theocrats in the USA. Iran would already be free if the conservatives weren't such loyal backers of religious extremists of all types.

Uhm...Obama called. He wants his plane loads of cash back.

Really stupid. It was not President Obama's cash, nor that of the US, it was cash we froze when we had a diplomatic dustup with Iran. So we gave Iran's cash to Iran.

Darn conservatives shouldn't meddle in Iran.

I wonder why the Iranians didn't rise up when Hussein was in office. You?

----------------------------------------------- i remember when the unarmed 'iranians' tried to rise up in 'hussein obamas' time but he wouldn't help . There was a picture of the Green Eyed girl as she died , killed by a 'basiji' sniper . Her name was Neda Soltan .

Ohh you mean when obama promised to help the dissidents in the Green Revolution. And he promised and promised, so the young of Iran stuck their necks out and had their heads chopped off as obama make a point of ignoring the plight that he invited. When obama did, was lure the opposition to the mullah's out, then when he had them good and exposed, walked away. All the Ayatollah had to do with gather them up and execute them. Ask an Iranian what happened and how they feel about obama. Not a leader of that godforsaken offal, but a citizen.

Maybe the Iranians are persuaded that Trump is a man that can be trusted not to redo an obama betrayal.

 

[shockedcanadian]

All we have to do is stand back and not give Iranians reasons to hate the USA. But no, the conservative Useful Idiots won't do that. Instead, they run to do the bidding of both the Mullahs in Iran and the theocrats in the USA. Iran would already be free if the conservatives weren't such loyal backers of religious extremists of all types.

Uhm...Obama called. He wants his plane loads of cash back.

Really stupid. It was not President Obama's cash, nor that of the US, it was cash we froze when we had a diplomatic dustup with Iran. So we gave Iran's cash to Iran.

Darn conservatives shouldn't meddle in Iran.

I wonder why the Iranians didn't rise up when Hussein was in office. You?

----------------------------------------------- i remember when the unarmed 'iranians' tried to rise up in 'hussein obamas' time but he wouldn't help . There was a picture of the Green Eyed girl as she died , killed by a 'basiji' sniper . Her name was Neda Soltan .

Ohh you mean when obama promised to help the dissidents in the Green Revolution. And he promised and promised, so the young of Iran stuck their necks out and had their heads chopped off as obama make a point of ignoring the plight that he invited. When obama did, was lure the opposition to the mullah's out, then when he had them good and exposed, walked away. All the Ayatollah had to do with gather them up and execute them. Ask an Iranian what happened and how they feel about obama. Not a leader of that godforsaken offal, but a citizen.

Maybe the Iranians are persuaded that Trump is a man that can be trusted not to redo an obama betrayal.

Worse he rewarded them with $160B.

The more you consider Obamas actions the less you respect him or believe his rhetoric. It has really put the U.S over a barrel, so far so good for Trump undoing a great deal of his damage.

 

[pismoe]

of course , 'hussein obama' has a soft spot in his heart for muslims , islam , imams and mullahs Tipsy .

 

[ScienceRocks]

Trump is anti-freedom and I wouldn't expect him to ever side with anyone that wanted freedom.

 

[xband]

It takes real courage to stand up to state abuses. May they create more than a ripple in their confrontation of the tyrannic government. Also, see the article below, I do hope Trump makes a public comment in support of these protesters.

Iran is being rocked by anti-government protests. Here's why demonstrators deserve Trump's support

Protesters took the streets in more than a half-dozen cities in Iran for a second day Friday, risking their lives to challenge the Islamist tyranny that has prevailed in the country since 1979, when it held American diplomats hostage.

Whether the protests last only another day or persist long enough to imperil the Iranian regime, President Trump should make it clear that America gives the protesters our moral support.

The protests began as demonstrations against austere economic conditions but have now grown to express general opposition to the Islamist government.

Instead of the usual Iranian crowds stage-managed by government thugs to chant “death to America” or “death to Israel,” we instead see spontaneous protesters crying “death to the dictator” and “death to Rouhani,” referring to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Protests have even spread to Qom, the intellectual heartland of the 1979 Islamist revolution and the onetime base of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini when he successfully worked to destroy Iran’s secular government before 1979.

The last widespread and sustained protests in Iran occurred in 2009, after fraudulent elections. At the time, President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton shamefully sat on their hands, saying and doing nothing to support the protesters. They later justified their silence by claiming that protesters wouldn’t want U.S. support, which would enable the Iranian regime to paint the protests as a foreign plot.

In reality, despotic regimes will always make the claim that America is behind protests. Furthermore, pro-freedom protesters always privately want the support of the free world – and the American president. Such support cheers dissidents and raises the cost to the dictatorial regime of brutally suppressing protests.

For example, Lech Walesa, the leader of the Solidarity movement that challenged and eventually brought down communism in Poland in the 1980s, credited President Ronald Reagan’s unabashed support for the movement’s success.

Elsewhere in the Soviet bloc, a dissident named Natan Sharansky was rotting in a Russian prison when he and his fellow prisoners heard that President Reagan had referred to the Soviet Union as an evil empire destined for the ash heap of history.

Sharansky later remarked: “For us, that was the moment that really marked the end for them, and the beginning for us. The lie had been exposed and could never, ever be untold now.”

Clearly, the moral support of the American president can make a big difference in influencing political outcomes abroad.

Never been to Iran but had an offer to go at high pay in 1978 when the Shah of Persia was in control. The 444 day American hostage crisis would not have touched me because I would have been shot dead as a spy by the new Muslim Government. I did not accept the high paying job and good thing I didn't.