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On The Iranian Opposition Movement

I haven’t written anything on Iran recently, but that doesn’t mean that the opposition movement has left the scene. While there are far fewer public demonstrations in Iran these days–thanks to the brutal government crackdown that prevents such demonstrations from taking place–the political situation in Iran remains in a state of upheaval.

Dare We Hope . . .

That Andrew Sullivan has finally learned that Barack Obama’s strategy in addressing the human and political rights violations is a failure?

A Note To People Thinking Of Doing Business In Venezuela

Don’t.

I Don’t Want To Call Certain People “Rats” . . .

But they appear to be leaving a sinking ship:

Iran Linkage

I oftentimes stress that the Iranian people are significantly better than those who purport to lead them. Two stories indicate why.

More Protests In Iran

Just when the regime thinks it is safe, the pro-democracy movement makes yet another appearance:

Iran Linkage: Pithy Edition

Just the facts:

Iran Linkage

The highlights–or lowlights, if you prefer:

Oliver Stone’s Useful Idiocy

So, the longtime controversial director seems to think that Hugo Chavez is “a democrat,” eh?

Hugo Chavez Wears Out His Welcome

It’s pretty impressive when protests against Venezuela’s dictator–I trust that we are allowed to call him a dictator now–reach the transnational stage:

Iran Linkage

A roundup of some of the latest news . . .

“Should Joe Kennedy’s Chavez Ties Disqualify Him From A Senate Seat?”

Yes. And voters should find as much if Kennedy decides to run for his uncle’s seat.

- March 11, 2010 -

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