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| 2009-06-16 |
| Two things to mention to our valued readers: First, Fred is on the mend, and he'll be kicking (well) around here real soon. Second, we change the bloid this morning to honor the brave, ordinary people of Iran. They deserve our support. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #11 No EU, not shame on you. Bombing Iran was not a shameful idea. The bombs would have landed on the 17 Army divisions and special forces divisions outside the population centers, on the nuclear development sites, in short, the entire infrastructure that is a threat to the world. The people of Iran are rather western in philosophy. They have been hijacked and their country derailed by Islamic extremism, it can happen anywhere, here included if we are not careful. If this revolution is successful Iran will not be the great friend to the Arab world it once was. They will be moderate. I am afraid this is opportunity lost, zero will do nothing and perhaps the opportunity for the greatest event in our time with relation to the east will be missed. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2009-06-16 15:56 |
| #10 Exactly my point. Even Clinton would have reacted more forcefully than this. He (Zero) can't create strawmen here. But if he did, it would go like this: "There are those who would say that this is an overt expression of frustration that the long road to freedom has been impeded but on the other hand there are those who understand the reality of the new world politik - of not interfering - of not imposing on others our values such as liberty, freedom and the pursuit of happiness." |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2009-06-16 12:49 |
| #9 All this time I've been saying "Bomb Iran!" and now you put a human face on them. Shame on me. Good luck and best wishes to them. I hope it all works out for the best. Of course, we're all human, aren't we? Today's DS&TP is truly inspired and inspirational. |
| Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305 2009-06-16 11:51 |
| #8 #6 Its 3 AM in Washington: George W. Bush gets the phone call. What would he do? Barack H. Obama gets the phone call. What will he do? Posted by: Jack is Back! 2009-06-16 07:36 The best answer to that is at this post: http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2009/06/bush-stood-with-democracy-activists.html |
| Posted by: Hupaviter Peacock3016 2009-06-16 11:10 |
| #7 I heard his comments last night, Jack. Pure pablum. |
| Posted by: Parabellum 2009-06-16 08:17 |
| #6 Its 3 AM in Washington: George W. Bush gets the phone call. What would he do? Barack H. Obama gets the phone call. What will he do? |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2009-06-16 07:36 |
| #5 God help 'em. Seeing hte videos of those thugs stirs up a basic deep anger in me, the US Soldier's anger at seeing people in power beat on the powerless. Part of me thinks it worth it to have a good rifle and a well positioned and hidden place up high to introduce those fellows to 7.62mm of high powered consequences. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2009-06-16 02:26 |
| #4 Michael Totten is doing great work this week at Commentary. I recommend that you read every word. From his most recent essay, I propose we give some consideration to the Khomeinist doctrine of velayat-e faqui via the prism of the aims and actions of the new global elite. Is transnational progressivism just another name for velayat-e faqui, or as Steve put it, old wine in a shiny new velvet-swaddled steel bottle? And for further consideration, read this article and ponder if there is a certain solidarity in play. |
| Posted by: Seafarious 2009-06-16 01:40 |
| #3 Easy does it, Jim --- Let the Iranians take this one step at a time --- this is new to them ---- like the Iraqis, there is much to be learned in this "Let freedom reign." Knowingly, we Americans do have a violent streak in us, but it usually has been used, when true freedom is being threaten... our own Revolutionary War, the two Big Wars, etc.... |
| Posted by: Sherry 2009-06-16 01:04 |
| #2 I watched the video from yesterday, with the motorcycle thugs beating people with clubs, I saw that two of them got their own asses kicked, and a bike (Theirs, I think) on fire, that's exactly what's needed, more thugs asses kicked (I don't care if they hide behind "POLICE" badges whomp them anyway) I strongly recommend protesters carry 2 1/2 foot long lengths of 3/4 pipe, when the policethugs hit, smush them (Also good for front bike spoke)They attacked citizens, that alone loses them their 'Police" Status right there. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2009-06-16 00:41 |
| #1 Job well done, Doc Steve --- my inner self tells me, Iranians are aware of support from websites in the US -- with just the use of color. |
| Posted by: Sherry 2009-06-16 00:19 |