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2009-06-20 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Amnesty Int'l doesn't like crackdown in Iran

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Posted by Steve White 2009-06-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 "If large numbers of people take to the street in protests in the next couple of days, we fear that they will face arbitrary arrest and excessive use of force, as has happened in recent days, particularly as permission for a demonstration to be held in Teheran on Saturday has been denied."

The 'real' message.... break local laws and our prediction is you'll suffer the consequences. There, we told ya so.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-06-20 07:23|| 2009-06-20 07:23|| Front Page Top

#2 Wait a minute: Is AI suggesting an Islamic Holyman... would incite violence... against peaceful people... during a Friday prayer ceremony?

Oh, heaven forefend!

Posted by regular joe 2009-06-20 08:11|| 2009-06-20 08:11|| Front Page Top

#3 AI didn't find a way to blame it on the USA or Israel?

Color me astounded.

Posted by OldSpook 2009-06-20 10:29|| 2009-06-20 10:29|| Front Page Top

#4 Notice AI didn't ask Teh One do anything about it.

Posted by Pappy 2009-06-20 14:55|| 2009-06-20 14:55|| Front Page Top

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