Justice, Iran style..

**tibilicus** · 08-01-2009, 19:25

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/mid...st/8179963.stm

Never have I see such a farcical affair, look at that rump court. For me it's got to be the picture of the almighty Mullah on the wall which really hits home how much of a joke these proceeding will no doubt be.

Anyway, down the business. What do we all think the out come from this will be? Other than certain death for those involved that is. In the mean time I'm still slightly annoyed Obama still wishes to offer a hand of friendship to Iran. I'm not sure about the average American but I personally want to see sanctions slapped all over Iran to suffocate it's current leadership..

**Fragony** · 08-01-2009, 20:17

Beards can't win, the green sea must win it's essential for peace in the middle east. And I think the green sea will win. I think things will be better.

**HoreTore** · 08-01-2009, 20:19

Originally Posted by tibilicus

Never have I see such a farcical affair, look at that rump court. For me it's got to be the picture of the almighty Mullah on the wall which really hits home how much of a joke these proceeding will no doubt be.

You've never seen anything like this?

**Furunculus** · 08-01-2009, 21:18

it is still a travesty, regardless of how many times history has witnessed similar events.

**HoreTore** · 08-01-2009, 21:47

Originally Posted by Furunculus

it is still a travesty, regardless of how many times history has witnessed similar events.

Of course it is. It's a trademark feature of every single dictatorship the world has ever seen.

One of the reasons why a dictatorship isn't a very good reason....

**Tribesman** · 08-01-2009, 23:21

I personally want to see sanctions slapped all over Iran to suffocate it's current leadership..

With the current long standing levels of sanctions, how do you suggest that they slap some more on?
Did sanctions work on Fidel?Or did he just blame the "evil west" for all the probems the people faced , even locking up any opposition because "they must ave been working for the evil west"

So heres a thought.
If for example the beacon of democracy had some people who objected to the current regime and went on protests that the regime deemed to be illegal would they be thrown before the courts?

If perchance those protesters could be linked to perhaps a foriegn government that is seeking a regime change could those protesters be charged with treason?

**Centurion1** · 08-02-2009, 00:02

Of course it is. It's a trademark feature of every single dictatorship the world has ever seen.

One of the reasons why a dictatorship isn't a very good reason.... unless centurion1 is in control.

Can't say that i argue with you.

It is a joke. The problem is that so often economic sanctions so often fail. As in North Korea. Those sanctions are bypassed by UN food supplies. Now i don't want them to starve but i want the ugly little fellow in glasses gone as well.

I think the real solution is to insert a lone man with a rifle and sniper training, fluent in farsi, and carrying the best rifle money can buy, and of course traceable to Russia.

**Seamus Fermanagh** · 08-04-2009, 00:49

Originally Posted by Tribesman

With the current long standing levels of sanctions, how do you suggest that they slap some more on?
Did sanctions work on Fidel?Or did he just blame the "evil west" for all the probems the people faced , even locking up any opposition because "they must ave been working for the evil west"

So heres a thought.
If for example the beacon of democracy had some people who objected to the current regime and went on protests that the regime deemed to be illegal would they be thrown before the courts?

If perchance those protesters could be linked to perhaps a foriegn government that is seeking a regime change could those protesters be charged with treason?

Does this boil down to yet another "The USA should shut up and let the rest of the world get on with things" jibe? You simply know it doesn't work that way.

We're a "great" power and great powers ALWAYS meddle to try to further their own interests.

Sometimes it works out well, other timess it works out poorly, and sometimes the law of unintended consequences means that nobody has a frimpin' clue what the end-state will be.

**Husar** · 08-04-2009, 01:59

Originally Posted by Seamus Fermanagh

Does this boil down to yet another "The USA should shut up and let the rest of the world get on with things" jibe? You simply know it doesn't work that way.

We're a "great" power and great powers ALWAYS meddle to try to further their own interests.

Sometimes it works out well, other timess it works out poorly, and sometimes the law of unintended consequences means that nobody has a frimpin' clue what the end-state will be.

Then why are we discussing anything here anyway?

I'll shamelessly say here if people always thought that things could never be improved then you would live in an english colony now.

**Centurion1** · 08-04-2009, 02:08

Ha, good point husar.

I think the question isn't why but when. in all honesty i doubt we are worried because of the oil, we just want the perfect excuse.........