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solution for the author

The solution is not to support foreign invasion nor waiting for reform, but to fight the mullahs from within and topple this theocarcy regime. This has already begun in kurdistan and baluchistan.....

Jamshid is smitten!

Wow Jamshid, you really do sweat this girl! Rejection hurts I know, but remember the first step is denial so you are on the right track. :)

she doesn't owe you an

she doesn't owe you an answer. you're not the cops or cnn......eventhough u think u might be

Re: Nazanin...

Another clever way to dodge my question: "I won't answer your question because it's fun to see you wiggle."

Well Nazanin, frankly I am having fun seeing you wiggle too.

The fact is that you STILL haven't answered the question... Oh and  I forgot to tell you... Once you answer that one, I have a few more even tougher questions lined up for you. So take your time "wiggling"....!

The rock

The rock comment was a reference to old school weaponry, not violence I wish to perpetrate against you LOL. Did you ever stop to think that I won't answer your question because it's fun to see you wiggle on these comments? I can't believe you sweat me so much.

Re: Viewer

There is no better response to your comment than your own comment. Here is your comment: re: jamshid the big threat 

Anyone reading your comment and mine will know what he/she should know.

re: jamshid the big threat

Ahmagh! HAHAHAHA you think that you are a threat to IR??? dream on "jamshid" khanoom. you can barely articulate your sentences let alone your thoughts. i recommend some therapy, first for your obsession with this writer, secondly for your illusions of grandeur!

what a pity, "jamshid", you have to resort to belittling, swearing, verbally attacking b/c you aren't happy with a person's point of view. enghad bacheyee? why can't you answer or comment with substance and intelligence instead of resorting to this childish behavior? I have read some of your comments and i enjoy them, but then you start to verbally attack the author and you lose all credibility!

heyfeh

That gave me a good laugh

I think the only instance that jamshid and Fred are flagged as a threat to a government is United States no-fly list . Beyond that, post to your heart's content.

Re: "THE" Question...

You still want to or fantasize about injuring me with a rock? That's fine. Now back to "THE" question. The question has nothing to do with the connection between the Iran-Arab war and a Iran-US war or any other war. NO CONNECTION.

It is just a hypothetical question which you keep dodging. Either answer it or be straight and say you won't answer it. The third alternative which is dogding it with not so clever excuses is the worst choice.

Re: Viewer

There is a reason why we hide behind our "pseudo" names. We hide because we express our anti-IRI opinions and we can be imprisoned, tortured or even executed depending on "far" we have gone with expressing our opinion.

Are you such a retarded imbecile that someone should even bother explaining this to you? Only pro-IRI writers have nothing to fear. But only for now. 

What an imbecile you are viewer.

for all to read

vyyyy...to all the readers that have wayyy too much time on your hands. why don't YOU write an article with your REAL name and we can read what you have to say?? Or are you afraid others will respond to you the way they are to Nazanin? That MUST be it.

It's funny reading these comments b/c it is the same people over and over again. Most of the time it's one person changing their "name" and posting deragatory remarks, and perverse filth. you all semmed a bit obesessed over this person. MOVE ON!

What the hell is relevant about asking about what she would do 1400 years ago? Her opinion is different than yours, deal with it. Write your own article and we will read it. Hide behind your "pseudo" names so you can verbally attack her, and as one person did, make inappropriate sexual remarks b/c they have absolutely nothing of substance to say. the stereotype of iranian men, being perverted machismo men may not be that far off it seems.

if you are so against what she writes, don't read it. LAAT.

join us in the delorean

You read it way too quickly. I said that during the war I would take to arms against you. That is, if you got Doc to take you along with us in the De Lorean. If you see a strong connection between the arabs and the potential invasion of iran by us based on lies about nuclear bombs, apply to university and write a dissertation on it and see what happens because it would be interesting.

Re: Nazanin

Nazanin,

You want to throw a rock at my head simply for asking you a question?? I told you that the answer to a tough question can reveal a lot about a person, as is revealing about you with your fantasy of injuring me.

You say "I don't care what you think man"... Then why do you write? You write because you care what others think about what you write.

Now back to "the" question. Why don't you answer it? Ok. don't answer it, just tell us why you don't answer it. For those who want to know what "the" question was, just follow the thread, you'll find it.

ma injuri nistim

To quote Ayatollah Khamenei, Ma Jang Talab nistim. Hmmm tough choice though. I'd probably take to arms and throw a rock at your head. If that question is relevant to you and my the answer reveals the secrets of my character to you, I don't care what you think man. Peace out.

"THE" question

Nazanin,

"The" question remains unanswered: If you were taken back to 1400 years ago, to the Iran-Arab war, would you support the invading Arab armies and their Iranian supporters who were fed up with the "corrupt" Sassanids, or would you support the Iranians who sided with the Sassanids and fought against the Arab invaders?

Be brave. Answer the question.

I'm not talking about Peace and Justice

Tonya you need glasses. I'm talking about a policy that is not practical and will only cause more trouble. Like I said, I'm happy you are in the old generation, although I respect you as my elder. I'm not trying to start a revolution or an opposition group. I'm an American who disagrees with the government and I'm just jotting down my concerns here. You are so bothered by it that you attacked me. Now get on with yourself and do something, write something or stop attacking me, if you have a better idea. Thanks again for the comments!

Dialogue and milesforpeace

The US has only offered dialogue based on their terms. That's not diplomacy. That's not how leaders of the free world should conduct themselves. We are America and we need to strengthen our image in the world community, not damage it. the US is not going to help Iranians by funding people. In fact, last week more of these groups asked the US to stop mentioning it (for the nth time) and to not offer the money as part of the policy. As for milesforpeace, ask your husband to translate. People are calling them islamist agents, etc... yadda yadda. Same old remarks based on the girls wearing veils. They have a good message, but they'll probably get ignored.

I'm done with this.

You waste my time and the time of every concerned individual who truly cares.  You offer NOTHING.  You're just like the pathetic side line "protesters" of the 60's and 70's.  You sit there in your safe little world talking the talk about peace and justice.  You say NOTHING.  You offer NOTHING. 

MilesforPeace

Exactly what despicable comments are you referring to?  I have read and posted several times to each.  I see for the most part a very positive response to their efforts.  What exactly was the responsibility of this government?  I see instead that it should have been more a responsibility of the Persian community.  This effort was largely on their behalf.  We were extremely involved in this movement.  On this one, you're out of your league.  And where do you get your information?  WE haven't encouraged dialogue?  And with whom exactly do we seek this dialogue?  With the Mullahs?  With your president?  Give us someone who gives a shit about the PEOPLE of Iran and I bet we'd be at the table in a heartbeat. 

So Far

Read that book. It's a good start for you. You'll start to see what young Iranians are up to and how advanced their understanding of politics and democracy is. Which is a major step to being able to build a democracy. Whereas here, their peers are not really interested in their government. I'm reading and writing and pissing off people like you who don't like my criticism. Yes, criticism based on reading and research. Most people don't care - they'd rather think about sales at shops and hollywood (no problem there) By reading and writing, I haven't pretended to be a journalist or a politician, yet you attack me as I owe you an explanation about my ideas because you don't like them. As I said, Iranians are able and have brought about democracy and they will, without the meddling of the US.
I'm not even bothered that the US is using its resources for this, it's the other resources they are ignoring, the less expensive and more effective ones. They will require courage, but this administration Bush/Cheney and the old pentagon and DOD officials have hardly demonstrated that.Thanks for your replies!

Answers! Answers!

What part of this aren't you getting?  You repeat the same old bullshit over and over again.  You simply refuse to answer a simple question.  WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?  You know very well I wasnt speaking about you specifically when I made the comment about the "US sucks".  You know every well it was a general response to YOUR comment about the young Iranians.  Tell me what you (the young Iranians, just so you don't get confused again) are doing beside criticize.  I've said it before and I'll say it again... the US is a couple hundred years old versus the thousands of years old Iran.  I seriously doubt we're to blame for all the world's problems.  Me thinks you give us too much credit.  While I don't condone much of the actions of this government or earlier ones as related to Iran, you better read your history books a little more thoroughly.  We fought tooth and nail for our freedom... the Civil War alone suffered more casualties than all other wars put together.  A little cocky... you damn straight we are.  Could we put our resources to better use... WITHOUT QUESTION.  No credit in nation building?  Tell me one other country... just ONE... who's there quicker with a helping hand.  And no, I'm not forgetting that we have our own inadaquacies within our own borders.  I'm totally of the opinion that we need to see to our own issues first before trying to heal the world.  So there!

Information

If you're interested in understanding young Iran - read We Are Iran. It's excellent. There are other books too, but that's a great start.
Also, my dad fought in the Iran-Iraq war. He was forced to, like other Iranian men. Other people like him will do the same if Iran is attacked. Also, check out the comments people are leaving for MilesforPeace on the homepage here. It's despicable. A few years ago another two guys tried a similar trip. No one took them seriously. It's sad. But that leaves a lot of responsibility with this administration who has made it is their mission to spread democracy. They need to start a dialogue with Iran. Get them into the spotlight in the right way - that will put them in a very nasty position in terms of human rights, etc.. It worked with the shah. By not having dialogue, the US is actually strengthening the Iranian position by shutting them out like this.

I've never said 'US sucks'

I've never said 'US sucks' or implied that. I said that this 'policy' is based on outdated information. There needs to be a very clear dialogue, like I mentioned in Nice to Meet you. Signaling through 'allies' and angry speeches isn't going to help this administration resolve this. Iranians have been able to bring about democracy in the past. Foreign (early 20th century and mid) interference has always succeeded in destroying it. Based on recent events in the ME and history, the US has no credit in nation building, so yes, they should not get involved without using all the resources before them. Thanks for your response!

Angry?

My dear girl... how could I possibly be angry?  I could no more be angry at you than the fly who buzzes around the room uselessly... annoying yes, but hardly worth the effort!  My reactions are perhaps a little too personal.  My husband can NOT travel back and forth to Iran.  He sacrificed blood, sweat and many many tears trying to change what he could from within... a huge difference to making judgements from a cushy life abroad.  You're also foolish to dismiss the efforts of those "elders" you refer to.  Let's take a poll... do a study... let's see exactly what these young Iranians are saying.  Aside from empty rhetoric... "leave us alone", "let Iranians solve our own problems", "US sucks", what ARE you suggesting.  What ARE you willing to do to improve conditions.  I bet I speak for many of that "old generation" who lost EVERYTHING.  Do you even understand that concept?  As to your statment that we offer no words of encouragement... no hope, you couldn't be further from the truth.  As I do not personally know you and your circumstances, you havent got the least idea of who I am or what I represent.  You have no idea what efforts I make or who I support.  Contact MilesforPeace... if in fact you even know who they are.  Were you a part of their effort?  These young people who also are putting their lives on the line... making a real difference.  And lest you forget, I have made very clear my position that you could have something to offer.  You just ain't there yet!

Why don't YOU go to Iran?

Why me? I'm interested in US and US policy. The current policy won't help Iranians and it won't hurt the leadership. Why don't you bring up a point instead of attacking me? If you have a solution for Iran why don't you go there? I don't pretend to have a solution, but history is repeating. Keep trying though. Attacking me won't get you anywhere. I have nothing to do with this "regime". Find a better way to help the people you're so concerned about.

Re: Tonya and Nazanin

Nazanin,
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Tonya described you better than I could possibly do. You are a spoiled brat that needs to be smacked a couple of times. You don't like to be smacked? Ok, there is an even better solution for you:
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Go to Ian and live there... Share the pain that the common Iranian is suffering, be it Azari, Kurd, Fars, whatever. Share the misery that they are enduring each and everyday. Go deal with a government agency, or even a private agency and taste it.
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You are writing about a recepie, a food you have never tasted yourself, but it is being fed to your people on a daily basis. boro sare hamoon sofreh ke on melate badbakht neshastan beshin, onvaght benevis.
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This regime WILL fall. The dimensions of their atrocities will be exposed. What you read and hear against them is only the tip of the iceberg. When the truth is exposed, you will be found guilty. GUILTY, by your own conscious. When that time comes, and it WILL come, you will suddenly find yourself in the dumpsters of Iranian politics with no way out.
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Tonya is right on the money about you.

Blogging

My experiences are also based on who you mentioned - REAL Iranians with knowledge on past and present people and governments. That's inaddition to the life I had in Iran and my travels there. I didn't question your experiences by asking you to write about them. I'm asking you to respond to me without speculating about my personal life- about which I've never expounded here. I'm criticising the US Iran policy and that's because I live in the USA and I have family in Iran - not because I'm a preacher. That was the idea behind blogging - you don't have to be a journalist or reporter, but just a person who is thinking critically about a problem.
I respect my elders here, but I'm also glad they are the old generation now. When I read the young Iranian blogs, there is hope and inspiration. Here, you all just respond with "you're so naive and blind and dangerous and embarassing". No encouragement, no hope. Just anger and resentment for each other based on the past, without any new ideas - just "let's wait and hope for the best". Thanks for reading and regardless of how angry your responses are, I welcome them.

Well well well

It seems that you do have a response to the pessimistic attitude many take with your articles.  Good.  It will only improve your responsibility to be fair and truthful.  As far as your comment about MY writing articles, I will be the first to say that I'm not in a position to know first hand what experience those Iranians who DO live in Iran are going through.  However, as with yourself, it is my right to respond to your articles.  I'm sure that you'd be the first as well to admit that your intention is to bring informative and truthful opinions to the table for discussion.  The experience I DO have is from a REAL Iranian.. one who HAS suffered greatly, who does have first hand knowledge of live in Iran... one who was born and raised in Iran and DOES know first hand the events surrounding the current and past regimes.  Again, do not preach to the many truly dedicated Iranians who know the truth.  And lest you misinterpret my words, do not be mistaken.  I am not an advocate of war.  I have just as many reasons, both politically and personally, to wish to avoid useless violence.  You have a powerful sword to wield via journalistic venues.  Use it wisely. 

Same boring responses

If your opinion is better than mine, then write a piece yourself. All this attention to my 'career aspirations', wanting to smack me, or my age only indicates you have nothing to contribute on the topics. Especially you Tonya. If you have some extraordinary experience or statement that is much better, go ahead and write it here. I remember war and how freaked out my family was when we saw Tehran getting bombed. I think it's ridiculous for anyone to advocate military strikes, especially when they don't live in Iran. I guess saying that was too difficult for you two to handle.

to Good Work

Well thank you!  Everything I wanted to say and all I could come up with was that I wanted to bitch slap her!  I'm embarrassed that my emotions got the best of me.  I said in a previous article that I truly felt that when she grew up she had the potential for being a viable spokesperson.  Right now she's just interested in satisfying her inflated ego and furthering her journalistic career.  I do not condemn her because she's just voicing her opinion and that IS the whole point of freedom of speech, is it not?  However misguided I might feel she is, she's young and immature.  So... thanks for the calm explanation.  Like all children, she is easily influenced.  Let's hope she will be guided by truth and justice in the future.