Iranian democracy in action

**Spino** · 05-23-2005, 17:09

I think Iran is seriously ripe for another revolution. Between this 'no reform party candidate' BS, democratic elections in neighboring Iraq and the massive protests that have taken place over the last 5+ years you can bet there are some revolutionary feelings bubbling beneath the surface that have the potential to go volcanic in the near future.

**Proletariat** · 05-23-2005, 17:18

Originally Posted by Spino

I think Iran is seriously ripe for another revolution. Between this 'no reform party candidate' BS, democratic elections in neighboring Iraq and the massive protests that have taken place over the last 5+ years you can bet there are some revolutionary feelings bubbling beneath the surface that have the potential to go volcanic in the near future.

I'm not falling for that bs again. If they're such a 'red state' like everyone says, they can do it on their own.

**Tribesman** · 05-23-2005, 22:51

Ayatollah Khamenei has asked the Council of Guardians to reconsider .
"It is appropriate that all individuals in the country be given the choice from various political tendancies"
But will they listen to their "supreme leader" ?

Oh, and all women are blocked from running
Adrian , would it be more accurate to say the 89 women on the list of potential candidates have been blocked from running

**kiwitt** · 05-24-2005, 00:20

How long was America a "Democracy" before it gave the vote to women and other races.

However, Iran is a "Theocracy" not a "Democracy", so Iran's actions are not surprising. BTW: The Vatican is also a Theocracy.

**Papewaio** · 05-24-2005, 09:10

Originally Posted by kiwitt

How long was America a "Democracy" before it gave the vote to women and other races.

However, Iran is a "Theocracy" not a "Democracy", so Iran's actions are not surprising. BTW: The Vatican is also a Theocracy.

Very good point and how many women get to vote and/or lead in the Catholic Church?

So should we invade the Vatican?

They dress in body covering garb.

Follow an ancient religion.

Sexist in their idea that only men can lead and teach the holy word.

They even have mercenaries.

**sharrukin** · 05-24-2005, 09:36

Japan and Germany were once our enemies as was the Soviet Union. Iran could be a very valuable western ally and a better one than some of the creeps we currently call friend.

Iran was hostile to the Taliban and supported the Northern Alliance just as the Americans did. And not a single Iranian citizen was found amongst the thousands of members in Afghanistan which is something Saudia Arabia nor the United States can claim. After the attack on the two towers Iran and Israel were the only middle eastern nations where crowds came out onto the streets against the attacks. In Iran candle-light vigils were held.

Majlis Speaker Mahdi Karrubi and some other Iranian leaders have spoken out against the terrorist attacks on the United States. Iran does support terrorist groups but then so do Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and that doesn't stop the Americans from allying with them.

Iran is at least trying to be a semi-democratic state which is more than most middle eastern nations are doing.

**Tribesman** · 05-24-2005, 22:25

woo hoo progress

after Khaneinis pleas the council has reconsidered and let two more candidates go forward . Maybe with a few more pleas he can get the Guardians to reconsider the eligibility of the other 1,006 candidates