Past Monday, the nation celebrated the legacy of a great American figure, Dr Martin Luther King jr.
Dr. King stood for justice, equality, and civility. He dreamed of those things. Considering the current situation in Iran, most Iranians have been dreaming of an Iran which is free, democratic, advanced, respected in the world, and which is in peace with itself and others.
As an Iranian, I have dreams about those things also, in addition to some of the following:
I have a dream that I wake up tomorrow and see the IRI no longer in existence, cause as result, Iran will be freed, and the world will get rid of the biggest threat it faces, and the Israeli-Arab conflict will be resolved, and Islamic fundamentalism will die out.
I have a dream that IRI officials apologize to the Iranian people and surrender themselves to justice for the crimes against humanity they have been committing in Iran for the last 30 years. Apologizing for destroying Iran’s infrastructure, ruining its economy, isolating it, oppressing its people, imprisoning and murdering them, exiling them, taking their freedoms away, taking them hostage in order to promote their own brand of Islam, for making the entire world an enemy of our country, for destroying Iran’s image and reputation, for abolishing the values it once stood for, for taking Iran back to the 7th century, for applying barbaric laws and for leading the world in stupidity and savagery.
I have a dream that IRI apologizes to the U.S and its people, for occupying its embassy and, burning its flag on daily basis, and constantly bad mouthing it, and for putting Iran on the verge of a devastating war with the U.S.
I have a dream for IRI to apologize to Israel for starting an irrational animosity with it, although Israel has never done anything wrong to our country.
I have a dream for IRI to apologize to all Palestinians for doing its outmost for peace not to take place between Israeli and Palestinians, thus, resulting in more and more bloodshed of Palestinian people caught in the middle between IRI-puppet Hamas and Israel.
I have a dream of IRI apologizing to the world for creating and inspiring the model of Islamic fundamentalism, thus resulting in bloodshed in numerous countries from Philippines to America, by the hands of Islamists who seek to follow Khomeini’s model.
And finally, I have a dream for IRI supporters on Iranian.com (!!) to come to their senses and realize that for any reaction, there should be a “rational” action, not just “any reaction”, and for them to realize that their justification and apology for IRI crimes is a betrayal to Iran and its values and it results in the prolonging the life of a regime which its least concern is the life of the Iranian people and the dignity of Iran.
I have a dream!
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نه قم خوبه نه کاشون
Shazde Asdola MirzaFri Jan 30, 2009 07:23 PM PST
مرگ بر جمهوری اسلامی
ننگ بر اسرائیل نژاد پرست
Ms. Parsi
by Anonymousesss (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:59 PM PSTMan hichvaght nagoftam keh Iran bayad az hichkas ozrkhahi bekoneh. Where in my comments did you see that? See, this is a perfect example of your unjust demonization of people who disgaree with you. This is what I am complaining about. You can have whatever opinion you want...but don't label people, demonize them or call them names.
my reading of the situation
by willow (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:57 PM PSTmy reading of the situation tells me that it would necessarily
Necessarily? Please elaborate.
lead to an internal softening of the regime
Please describe some correlations or the causation based on historical facts/models.
Why do you think that IRI necessarily wants Peace?
Dear Niloufar:
it would strengthen iran's global position.
Global position? What is the your definition of global position?
In what sense? Economic or Bullying wherein sowing seeds of conflicts and hatred between the muslim and non-muslim world ? Iran is a "Rentier state", meaning an oil-based economy.
Studies/literature have shown that when states' income are from a single pricey primary commodity, they will seldom function as democracies and hardly ever evolve a strong economy.
my 2 cents
by capt_ayhab on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:20 PM PSTHow much stupidity and ignorance does it take to blame Iran for CRIMES of Israel????????
I am dumbfounded!
capt_ayhab [-YT]
a Special note for Nane_noghly?! (to Kashani)
by Anonym7 (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:18 PM PSTKashni says: "Special note for Parsa from Tehran ....."
Kashani_jAn, your special note was very moving, I got very sentimental and emotional when I saw that. Can you write another special note to Nenh_noghly from Tehran?
Hajiagha
by capt_ayhab on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:18 PM PSTNokaretam vaghan aval gofti........... gorbone dahanet salar.
Fadat
capt_ayhab [-YT]
Anonymousesss
by Niloufar Parsi on Fri Jan 30, 2009 04:13 PM PSTi would gladly discuss my 'ideology' with you if you had a clue what you were talking about. my ideology is mine and not for you to define. you can play with words like 'dogma', but it adds nothing to the debate. and do not confuse clarity in argumentation with dogma.
having said that, i am glad we see eye to eye on the idea of obama and peace. that more than anything else is my 'ideology'. where you & i differ is on the impact of such peace with iran. my reading of the situation tells me that it would necessarily lead to an internal softening of the regime while it would strengthen iran's global position. this is why i am so much in support of dialogue. in addition, it would weaken israel's position in the region, and it would reduce its warmongering tendencies once the US position shifts. all in all, it should bring a little more peace to the whole region with the 2 sides agreeing to stop their proxy wars everywhere. dogmatic?
Yes Roshanbeen
by Zion on Fri Jan 30, 2009 03:57 PM PSTLet's take a good look at the devos debate between Peres and Erdogan to see who is speaking with logic and humanity and who is acting like a moronic Islamist bully:
//iranian.com/main/news/2009/01/30/davos-...
By all means, take look.
Strong
by ganselmi on Fri Jan 30, 2009 03:57 PM PSTStay strong Farhand - and we will stay strong with you --
"Marg bar jomhieriye islami!"
Anonymousesss
by Niloufar Parsi on Fri Jan 30, 2009 03:55 PM PSThar chi shoma mifarmayid. amma ta oonja keh man ettel'a daram, faqat yek esraili mitooneh dar in vaz'iyat bekhad keh iran az oon ozr khahi bekoneh, ya yek irani keh zedd-e iran va nokar-e esrail hast. amma man hich vaqt jeloy-e neveshtan-e kassi ra nagereftam! man ham haq daram nazar daham inja, yaa keh na?
al'an shoma bebin ta do hafteye digar in martikeh netanyaho keh qarar hast nokhost vazir-e in keshvar-e jangjoo besh-e che badbakhti baray-e tamam-e mantaqeh khahad avord. az inha ozrkhahi konim? be che dalili? Ki mintooneh inqadr az mardom-e khodesh door bash-e keh yek hamchin khabi benineh? khahesh mikoman man ra roshan kon taa befahmam.
Kashani, wants to change
by .... (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 03:21 PM PSTKashani, wants to change IRI through dropping clustered bobmbs on Iranians?
The US is on the brink of a GREAT DEPRESSION II and cannot possibly afford another war.
Freedom means not fearing the truth.
Kashani aziz, You want to drop bombs on my nephews heads?
One More Thing Ms. Parsi
by Anonymousesss (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 03:02 PM PSTI am actually in favor of Obama's dialogue with Iran...for the sake of people of Iran. As much as I hate IRI, I am willing to let go of that position (not that I am an important player or anything!!!) if that helps the Iranians inside Iran. And as much as I deeply believe that reconciliation with IRI will only strengthen its hold on power, I think that this is the safest scenario for the Iranian people. I also believe that this is what the majority of Iranians want and their wishes should be respected.
The question is this, however: are you willing to abandon your ideology and your beliefs if that was the best option for Iranians? Seeing the kind of dogmatic person you are, I highly doubt it….
F.Kashani
by Roshanbeen (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 02:43 PM PSTDream on , keep dreaming , Khab deedee Khosh-basheh
because the world is finally waking up and discovering the truth. IRI apologizing? the whole world finding out IRI was right all along. I refer you to Erdocan- perez debate in Devos, Swiss , I refer you to Obama's comments in his inaugural address , I refer you to Ope-Ed piece in Financial Times written by Saudi's ex-ambassador to US, and millions and millions of people around the world who condemned the crimes against humanity, Apartheid, genocide and ethnic cleansing committed against palestinians.
When was the last time IRI killed 1 million people based on lies and false premises and displaced 5 million more (Iraq), dropped J-dam on woman and children(GAZA, southern Lebanon), on wedding parties(Afghanistan)?
Keep Dreaming
Responses
by Farhad Kashani on Fri Jan 30, 2009 02:37 PM PSTGuys, for all of you who supported me and defended the people in Iran, thank you for your kind words, keep exposing the regime and stay on course.
Special note for Parsa from Tehran : Parsa aziz, midoonam ke sakhteh, vali be doostat begoo ke bian dar in website and other websites va be donya began dar Iran chi migzareh va IRI chi hast!
Also wanted to point out that what we hear from people like Mehdi and varjavand are just a sample of what the Iranians are dealing with. This Mehdi has a “MUST DO” list for us within “the frame of the current regime”!!!! Sounds exactly like the Head Fascist Khamanei himself!!!! Also, varjavand asked me “not to write”!!!! This illustrates the extent of these people’s character, ideas and logic (or lack there of!) and their lack of respect for tolerance and freedom of expression and any democratic value for that matter. After all, Democracy is a “Zionist conspiracy” my friends!!! What’s funny that varjavand tries to say I was wrong by saying IRI burns other nations flag on daily basis, and what he’s really trying to say that if IRI burns flags lets say 300 out of 365 days , its OK! But once and if that number reaches 365 out of 365, then that’s an issue!!! This is the extent of their ability to understand things and how much they understand reasoning, rationale, co existence and civilized behavior.
If anything, hearing these things should make us more determined than before to stay on course.
باز تریا کی ها دور هم جمع شدند
hajiaghaFri Jan 30, 2009 02:21 PM PST
//www.iranian-information.com/
باز تریا کی ها دور هم جمع شدند
تا حکومت عو ژ کنند داداش قربون دشتت یک پوک هم بده ما بژنیم . می ژنم تو گوش رژیم من شرنکون شان می کنم . قربون دشتت بژن تا روشن شیم
yes I am a coward! (to ...)
by Anonym7 (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 01:49 PM PSTMr. Dot, I am a coward and I don't believe in changing IRI through an external war. .... as far as I am concerned Mr. Kashani can start his war any time and I will definitely lift one of my fingers for him, I don't however let him get away with exaggerations and lies aimed towards dragging others (e.g. Israelis) into his war .... he should go fight his own war .... I don't like my son does his fight as an American soldier some day....
Ms. Parsi
by Anonymousesss (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 01:39 PM PSTمن این را فارسی منویسم که نگید که من اسرایلی هستم. خانم پارسی، مگر هر کس با شما اختلاف نظر دارد اسرایلی است؟
هر کس از حم یتقاد کند اسرایلی است؟ هر کس بیکوت نکند اسرایلی است؟
شما میتوانید بفرمایید که چه فرقی با اسرایل دارید؟ آنها هر کس که باهاشان مخالف است میگویند تروریست. شما هم هر کس که باهاتان مخالف است میگید اسرایلی است.
اینجا که دیکتاتری نیست. شما هم خدا نیستید. کسانی هم که با شما اختلاف نظر دارند همه اسرایلی نیستند.
AND
by Niloufar Parsi on Fri Jan 30, 2009 01:13 PM PSTtake that fascist Obama with you too! he has some bloody nerve wanting to make PEACE with the mullahs. there is an extremist for you. probably a commie and a secret agent of the IRI too. got a spare room for him too?!
Dear Willow....Just Look at Ms. Parsi's Response
by Anonymousesss (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 01:11 PM PSTSee, if you disagree with her, you're an Israeli (which by definition makes you a "Zionist")!!!
It's like there's an automatic computer chip that activitaes in these people whenever they hear an opposing viewpoint. Unbelievable!!!
to Anonym7, the decrepit bolshevik has-been!
by Niloufar Parsi on Fri Jan 30, 2009 01:05 PM PSTget back to your jew-hating, freedom-loathing red army brigade, and leave the american-israeli saints here perform their god-given duties as 'true' leaders of iranians by remote control. they have an awe-inspiring, shock-and-awe plan, and know exactly how to make the IRI shake with fear in its turban. you belong to that cesspit of communism in the stinking totalitarian corner wherever you live!
got a spare room for me in your commune?! :)
anonym7: Your fear mongering
by .... (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:15 PM PSTanonym7: Your fear mongering won't work. Fear of war should not paralyze us from telling the truth. When did telling the truth became a tool for war??
You're one sanctimonious coward who is willing to immerse furhter into a cesspool than speak the truth.
Talk about extremism and cowrdice.
DON't bring religion into this (to ...)
by Anonym7 (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:51 AM PST... says: "HELP turn this site into another completely unadulterated Jew, Bahai and Christian hating mouthpiece of the regime of the ayatollahs."
Extremism is the problem, not this and that religion. I have seen quite a few anti IRI extremists who happen to be Muslim and talk very much like Mr. Kashani, and align themselves closely with extremist Zionists in order to drag Americans/Israelis into a direct confrontation with Iran.
If tomorrow Sheikh of Kuwait starts promoting war against Iran, he will quickly become an adorable person for likes of Mr. Kashani, and perhaps Mr. Kashani will have a dream about him...!
Many people such as myself who disagree with likes of Kashani, don't give a hoot to any religion, particularly Islam.
Wretched Hypocrisy at its best
by williow (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:38 AM PSTTO: Anonymousesss
There is also a link on this very thread about IRI's massacre of Afghanis but not a peep out of any of our so-called Humanists.
More IRI atrocities to be ignored by our "holier-than-thou humanists".
Nature Magazine has a great
by anti-hypocrisy (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 08:29 AM PST
Nature Magazine has a great editorial about the two Iranian doctors in captivity.
An appeal to President Ahmadinejad
Top of pageAbstractThe conviction of two Iranian AIDS physicians violates international norms of justice and threatens to undermine collaborations between Iranian scientists and their colleagues elsewhere...
What you can do is to write to the magazine and thank them for their efforts:
//www.nature.com/nature/journal/v457/n7229/fu...
Isn't it interesting that our own community is silent about this? Where is NIAC??
Willow - Belshovik Indeed
by Anonymousesss (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:52 AM PSTwe see a lot of these leftover 60's and 70's Socialists on this site....and don't let them fool you with this humanist, peace loving facade. Just look at the blog about the "Kahavaran" cemetery in Iran. You won't see a single one of them commenting on that bolg....but, boy when it comes to bashing the west and Israel.....they are all over the place...calling for boycotts, telling everyone to wear kaffiyahs, pleading with Obama....etc. I am no supporter of Israel. In fact, I think that what it did to Gazans by killing innocent women and children was nothing short of barberic. But I can tell you that the noise generators on the issue on this site don't give a hoot about Palestinians. They just have an agenda...a Socialist anti-western agenda that they feel the urge to feed....
I perosnally think that they still haven't gotten over the collapse of the Soviet Union. That's why you see the same people cheering Putin when he attacks Georgia and commits atrocities there. The inetresting thing is that when you tell them this, they immediately justify it by saying that Georgia started it by attacking a city. But when you say the same thing about Hamas's responsibility for its stupid actions, they revert back to their default defense and call you a Zionist!!!!
Belshoviks indeed.....
First wet dream of that
by esteeli (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:15 AM PSTFirst wet dream of that woman and now the dream of this lost sould farhad kashani
why don't you all to a cleaning of sould and start working for humanity and peace.
these attitudes sound arrogant, selfish and will not help to create a better world.
The jews think they are special . arabs think they are the best. now within your community you have groups who think they are better.
have you ever asked yourself what you have done for humanity?
how many friends did you cheat?
how much did you make by lying?
how many times you did you cheat on wife or husband?
how many times you kised your boss's ass and did nto hire persian or did not promote persian because you wanted to please your jewish or arab boss?
how many times did you really sit down and asked yourself what am here for ?
how many times you have to repeat the same words in different formation
how many times people need to tell you you are wrong before you get it and become calm and start thinking about consructive actions to help the world.
have a good day
HELP turn this site into
by ... (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 09:42 AM PSTHELP turn this site into another completely unadulterated Jew, Bahai and Christian hating mouthpiece of the regime of the ayatollahs.
Turn? It already is...lol
oversleeping, depression and "dreams" (to NP)
by Anonym7 (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 09:25 AM PSTNilooufar, please be gentle with my chAkhAn friend. It is not a big deal, many warmongers have been depressed for quite sometime, they oversleep, they over-dream ... and their sense of charlatan-izm gets amplified ....
As we Esfahis say:
eeenAAA vaazi mezAjishoon behAm rikhtes!
(translation: they don't feel good)
To: anonym 7
by anti-hypocrites (not verified) on Fri Jan 30, 2009 09:02 AM PSTAnonym 7: Please explain "STEALING OIL"??
Who discovered that oil under "your" Sand?
Who was able to Extract that oil under "your" sand?
Who build the entire oil infrastructure, trained scientists, and so on???
How did Iran looked like in the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's and so on?? Who helped Iran to modernize from the stone ages??
It's a fantastic dream
by MRX1 on Fri Jan 30, 2009 08:59 AM PSTHowever to expect bunch of tugs and murderers with the 12 th century menthality to give up power and appologize, you are askingway too much even in your dream. Nothing short of their extermination and purge will force them to give an inch.
It's a fantastic dream
by MRX1 on Fri Jan 30, 2009 08:59 AM PSTHowever to expect bunch of tugs and murderers with the 12 th century menthality to give up power and appologize, you are askingway too much even in your dream. Nothing short of their extermination and purge will force them to give an inch.