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June 19, 2003

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* Royal Ass Kisser

I sincerely thought that the only doped up people were some of my counterparts in Iran during the 1970s that could not cope with the atrocities of Crown Cannibal therefore, took the easy way out by smoking opium or Hashish so they could not care anymore. [Are we worthy?]

This silly looking creature must have nothing to do but watch the bullshit on MSNBC such as "hardball", and programs featuring Pat Buccannon and others who are stuck on political definitions such as left, right, liberal and so on.

I am getting fed up with total idiots like you who insult the intelligence of truly progressive and intelligent Iranian people. Get it through you "shit for brain" please that only imbeciles, idiots, retards, and ass kissers would want the big "Dope." I have yet to come across one truly intelligent Iranian who even for a second thinks Reza Pahlavi is worth mentioning.

Do not try and discredit this great movement by even mentioning the asshole's name. He is his father's son, born to a gold digger whore who to this day tries to deceive the people. To top it all, he has proven over and over that he is not even dismally intelligent. He knows nothing about his people and their suffering (which thanks to his father and family went on for too long).

Do us a favor, shut the f.... up and keep your stupid ass opinions to yourself. Some of us intelligent people are trying to make a difference and support the movement in hopes of getting democracy not a bored, rich son of a bitch and his idiot fans to tell us what to do. I really would like to meet you and slap you so hard that your hearing will be lost.

You are not worthy of calling yourself an Iranian. I hereby grant you the title of "Royal Ass Kisser" which is really worthy of an idiot like you.

Azam Nemati

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* Why don't we all admit

In response to Bahramian's "[A raw deal]":

It is extremely difficult to reconcile the logic of events as some of us personally experienced them, with some of the statements you make claiming, by implication, that you must have been "in the know". It is also interesting that most, if not all, of the personalities mentioned in the excerpt are dead.

In one place you state that the revolution was leaderless and people themselves were leading it and then in the following page you claim that Khomeini had said that he had allowed distribution of weapons but had not yet authorized their use. If this is not control and leadership of the movement I don't know what is?

Why don't we all admit that the regime was corrupt, and like most things rotten, it collapsed and Khomeini was the catalyst with an organization. All others had many leaders and no organization.

Further why don't we also admit that we were completely outfoxed by a cold, calculating and clever man who believed in absolutely nothing, including his belief in Islam. Like all the other religious leaders of any denomination, he knew too much about the religion to really believe in it.

Your reference to oil and its price is so incomplete and, therefore, misleading that I can not believe a scholar can be so vague. The sudden price increase in 1973 is so convoluted that a simple tangential reference to it is never useful. Nor is a swipe at "andishmandaan" or Government emplyees much better. In 1978 Iran was bankrupt for no other reason than the direct interference of Shah in matters economic of which he knew little.

Those like Majidi, Samiee or Famanfarmaiian (Kohdadad) who supposedly (and if) knew something of economics did not have the balls to warn Shah of his economic folly. I recall that subsequent to the sudden increase of Government revenue, Galbraith, the well know Keynesian economist came to Iran (early 1974) to advise on the proper handling of the excess revenues which, in the opinion of most, the Iranian economy at the time could not possibly absorb.

In a private meeting at the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, he proposed that there were only two choices: Either revaluate the Rials/Dollar relationship to perhaps 35 Rials per Dollar, or invest the excess revenues overseas until the Iranian economy could, according to market principles, naturally absorb the extra revenue. When the ideas were presented to HIM, he summarily rejected it saying "these Professors are good at teaching; in practice they are novices" Had he listened, we might not have had the revolution.

It is well to remember that the same advice was given to the Kuwaitis who, even though were ridiculed by Shah, accepted the advice and invested most of the excess overseas, thereby avoiding the crippling inflation of Iran in 1978. During the occupation of Kuwait by Saddam Hossein, it was the proceeds from these very investments that saved the Kuwaiti ruling family. They wisely distributed, on a monthly basis, certain amount to all Kuwaitis who had managed to escape Saddam's invasion. So we note that depending on how the management of excess revenue is handled, it can destroy one dynasty and save another.

Baraitna Irani

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* Having a say needs to be earned

Dear Laleh, [The last thing Iran needs]

I whole heartedly agree with your comments and opinion. I wish for some of us that are sitting here in the comfort of our lives and wondering if my next car should be Mercedes or BMW yet constantly prescribing/criticizing things in Iran, would finally wake up and realize that we have little rights to inject our will to the Iranians and situation in Iran. Having a say or a vote about Iran, needs to be earned and I believe few of us here have earned that right.

Thanks again for great article

Mehrdad

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* It may diminish guilt buried deep in his heart

I respectfully disagree with Mr. Precht's assessment and recollections [Change will come from within]. They are self-serving from a person who was one of the architects of the ill-advised U.S./Iran policy during President Carter's term and his State Department.

As an example of Mr. Precht's 'recollection' regarding mingling with Iranians, actually Iranians of all standing were and still are the most gracious hosts to any foreign representatives in an official position as well as to business or professional persons who come for their work or to just plain tourists visiting the country. The walls existed for centuries around gardens and homes, even in remote villages, but the doors were open to all guests, wherever they came from.

As to military spending - Iran was actually an 'island of stability' , as stated by former President Carter in December of 1977. To protect itself and keep peace in a region with communist threats on its borders, keeping peace with its volatile Arab neighbors, as well as having the best relations with Israel with a protective policy towards a country which has suffered, as these past 25 years have proven, the most brutal policies from countries of the region, the late Shah needed to have an arsenal to show strength for peace.

As to the Qajars during the late Shah's reign, most of them profited financially but none of them forgave having lost their crown to the Pahlavi family. Resentment continues to this day.

Of course change will come from within, and hopefully with no bloodshed. However, the people of Iran ask the Western world for moral support, and President Bush has the guts to give it to them.

Iran was lost by former President Carter and the likes of Mr. Precht. Hopefully it will rejoin the civilized world with President Bush's clear policy - stop terrorism and give the people freedoms which should be their inalienable right !

The late Shah was a friend to the West who built a prosperous country that actually had a growing middle class. As the Shiite mullahs were losing power under his rule, they instigated a revolution to take over and unleash what has been 25 years of misery through the reign of a fundamentalist theocracy. Now their time is up. The people of Iran, the majority of them not even born in 1979, are pro-West but fighting their own battle. Mr. Precht should continue showing interest for it may diminish a guilt that must be buried deep in his heart.

"The violence of war admits no distinction; the lance, that is lifted at guilt and power, will sometimes fall on innocence and
gentleness." (Samuel Johnson)

Shahla Samii

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* We should depend on our own will

Deare Ms. Samii, [Guilt in his heart]

With due respect, we must open our eyes to the reality. Iranians inside Iran have learned this with a high price. to expect President Bush to bring democracy to our country is a huge mistake in thinking.

Let's see what they will first accompish in Iraq and then we can talk about Iran. Iranians know what dictatorship is. and now they know what democracy is. Let them chose between the two and I am sure they will make the right choice.

Those of us outside can only be a moral support but cannot give sermons to the people who have shed blood and tears inside. Monarchy has died. it is no longer an alternative. there is no crown to be recupperated. it is finished and done with.

Let's hope Iranians will end this theocracy with their own might and not with the help of those who once ended a democratically elected government for their sole self interest. We should depend on our own will. That is the only way.

Fariba Amini

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* Bitching about Rudy

I demand that you apologize not only to Ms. Bakhtiar [Moody Rudi], but to me also because you are obviously a geek who is not sure of his sexuality , and the product of an incestuous father and a promiscuous mother. Bitch about something you have the power to affect, not a defenseless, professional lady.

April Showers

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* Is he worthy?
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Henry Precht / Iran-US
* Guilt in his heart
* Depend on our own will
* De Gaulle did it, why not RP?

* Don't buy "evil Iran" scenario
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* Why don't we all admit

Road to Democracy
* You have to apologize
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* A patriot

Publish
* The Revolution has started
Rudi Bakhtiar
* Bitching about Rudi
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* What the @#$%???
Iraj Mirza

* I got so excited
Energy Man
* Cured my daughter's asthma


 

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