Tag Archives: Tyranny

Cheap And Petty

I guess the rule is that if one opposes the efforts of the Islamic regime in Iran to steal votes, and effectively disenfranchise millions, one cannot head a cultural institution.

The Wages Of Hossein Ali Montazeri’s Death

Renewed protests against the regime in Iran:

In Memoriam: Hossein Ali Montazeri

The greatest champion of reform and enlightenment within the clergy in Iran has passed away. (New York Times coverage found here.)

Kahrizak

The name itself is an abomination in Iran. Here is why:

Iran Update

It has been a while since I posted something on Iran, so I thought that it would be worth noting that the upcoming holy month of Moharram will afford the Iranian opposition with a great many opportunities to make their case against the actions of the Islamic regime:

Groupthink In Bolivia

Evo Morales may be the poor man’s Hugo Chavez, but this article helps demonstrate why he is so bad for the people and prospects of Bolivia:

No Class

It is bad enough, of course, that the Islamic regime in Iran is brutally crushing any attempt to protest its theft of the presidential election this past June. But in addition to the repression it is engaging in, the regime is also showing just how cheap and petty it can be:

Iran Increases Its Internet Monitoring

Via Vali Nasr, we have this. It should come as no surprise, but it is worth noting nonetheless:

“How Dare Oxford Demonstrate A Sense Of Humanity!”

In addition to having killed Neda Agha-Soltan, the Islamic regime in Iran seems to feel a need to continue to denigrate her memory.

The Newest Enemy Of The Islamic Regime In Iran

Max Weber.

Civil Liberties In Iran

This sounds depressingly familiar:

Quote Of The Day

“Obama, Obama! Either you’re with them, or with us.”

- March 21, 2010 -

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