That’s your opinion, and you’re entitled to it, and so is Mommy allowed her opinion, without someone, whose never bothered to read her previous opinions, to call this particular one, silly.

capejasmine on June 24, 2009 at 3:07 PM

No doubt we’re all entitled to our opinions. Thank God. Good of you to defend Mommy! More power to you.

Still, why would I have to research every post a person put up on any given subject if I only want to comment on one statement? I freely accepted her word that she posts substantial offerings. However, I could read everything she’s ever posted, she could put all the great talking-heads to shame, and I would still find this particular observation silly.

Of course, I don’t find the critique of being “silly” very offensive. It’s not as bad as “unsubstantial.” So sorry if I offended you.

Really? Mommypundit, I’ll take your word that you’ve contributed some substantial opinions on this issue. However, this one comment, the first I’ve ever read by you does nothing to verify your intellectual cred. It’s a romantic notion to be sure, but it’s silly as sh#t!

Gang-of-One on June 24, 2009 at 1:12 PM

That’s your opinion, and you’re entitled to it, and so is Mommy allowed her opinion, without someone, whose never bothered to read her previous opinions, to call this particular one, silly.

Anyone notice just how gorgeous Iranian people are? I have always had a “thing” for middle eastern men…but…goodness…these people, Neda, all the various protesters…um…really beautiful people. Really.

Mommypundit on June 24, 2009 at 11:05 AM

Really? Mommypundit, I’ll take your word that you’ve contributed some substantial opinions on this issue. However, this one comment, the first I’ve ever read by you does nothing to verify your intellectual cred. It’s a romantic notion to be sure, but it’s silly as sh#t!

Anyone notice just how gorgeous Iranian people are? I have always had a “thing” for middle eastern men…but…goodness…these people, Neda, all the various protesters…um…really beautiful people. Really.

“cautioned the United States and other Western powers not to meddle in Iran’s affairs.’

I sense another apology to the world coming soon from Ochimpy.

The Iranians know a weak horse when they see one.

Obama could care less.

Paul Craig Roberts in that second video is a Troofer and Ron Paul supporter

jp on June 23, 2009 at 11:38 PM

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So the stoned out of his gourd look is native to him.

I was struck by this:

This is our parents’ typical line when they encounter the deep chasm that separates our way of thinking. It is completely futile to debate and determine who is actually being brainwashed. Like us, they have not suddenly formed their outlook in a day, as a result of open debating with someone.

My brother and I often forget that the state-run TV is almost the only way our parents, like many Iranians of their generation, get information. The state knows this very well. That’s why Jam-e-Jam, Islamic republic’s broadcasting building, is one of the most heavily fortified sections of Tehran.

and:

If you missed Hitchens’s piece yesterday in Headlines about how crucial anti-western conspiracy theories are to modern Iranian culture, catch up now.

Not to beat a dead horse, but, this is what the left does in the public education system/media to a slightly lesser degree about the right. We certainly are more easily swayed to another viewpoint, but, there has been a (only sometimes) subtle push for one view of all things…it is very difficult, for instance, to talk to an African American about why they should be a republican instead of democrat.

I’m distracted by an early rising kid (priorities, and all)…sorry if this is incoherent! Off to my day!!!!!

Venezuala is on the way to this extreme and, in many ways, the US media plays the same role for the liberals.

bombos on June 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM

That’s ok, the protests are fine – it’s the vote scam that’s the problem. You couldn’t have had your protest without it.

and I am Spartacus.

Tom_OC on June 23, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Lol! Yes, I admit it! I am the ice cream Nazi!

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Dorian is correct on the two being connected. Iran and NK. I have been watching this unfold with great interest as to whether, or not this is a shell game involving Iran, NK, Syria and of course Israel. There is much to suggest this rebellion was in the works for quite some time. The data was there prior to the election for all to see.

I would be shocked if we made it to September without Israel taking out the nukes. Quite frankly, I thought it would be at the end of June. And let me just say, the next time the fur flies, Israel is going to take back Gaza. This is not going to be like the war a few years back. This one is going to have to finish things once, and for all. Israel cannot have President Hate hanging, or hassling them about a stupid sham of a two state solution. They are going to mean business this time, and I say let it rip!

Hamas and Hezbollah are going to force Israel into this anyway. Bolton and others have suggested, or flat out said, when Israel hits Iran, Hamas and the Hezbos with not stop the attacks. Three front war. They suggested it will be like dominos falling all over the world as well. I fear we could reap some trouble as well. Sort of makes one wonder about the Norks, and the Kang Nam. Not to mention the escalation in the level of violence in Afghanistan and Iraq.

I would bet the farm the Mossad, and others, (Probably not our guys. God bless the poor CIA right now), are making sure they know where everything is in Iran. This rebellion was great in order to get more intel. Bibi knows what is at stake, and he is going to have to take control of the issue now in case that kooky Livni is able to wrestle power from him.

We are living in perilous times. Goddessoftheclassroom very correctly pointed out America’s greatest source of trouble. Like I said, I do not think the man will take advice, or listen to those who will know what to do.

Those poor kids in Iran are caught in the middle. At least the ones who really want the mullahs gone, the regime changed, and better relations with the West. I have a feeling by the time this is all over, they are going to hate just about everyone.

I want my 2009 1963 back!
I want the facts,from side’A”
and side’B’!

Then,I’ll make up my own mind,
and form my own opinion!

With out State Runned Media,telling me,
exactly,what to believe!!

canopfor on June 23, 2009 at 9:08 PM

FIFY because that’s when Schools of Journalism started teaching that it was a Journalist responsibility to interpret the facts for you. You know, just to make sure you got the correct interpretation.

President Bush appeared to me to be a man aware of his limitations. He asked for advice from people whom he trusted and made decisions, right or wrong, based on what he thought would be best for the country,
President Obama appears to me to be unaware that he has limitations and thus makes decisions based on what he thinks is best for him.
goddessoftheclassroom on June 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Very good and right on.
I didn’t agree with Bush about how he handled the economy. He should have followed his own instinct and let the market be free. VETO the Democratic spending. He did get good advice from the likes of the coldwarrar and let Iran fix itself. Saddam did a good job of fooling everyone into believing he already had the bomb.

It was amazing to me what some young Muslim women wear under the Jilbaab. Hot pants and skimpy teeshirts. I saw this in Kenya.
My Iranian friends have been telling me the same thing.
This has little to do with US intervention. This revolution belongs the Young Iranians and God Bless them. Neda is typical example of these people. God has a special place for her.
I never understood why Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was elected the first time. Then again I don’t understand why America elected a Communist into the White House. God Help US and Iran!!

calbear on June 23, 2009 at 10:26 PM

Obama, by his stated ambition of talks with Iran – without preconditions, effectively defanged the Iranian diatribe. They don’t want talks, having made that quite clear. Hence the manufactured crisis, using the “useful idiots” to stir up enough trouble to “legitimize” a tightening of the regime – before taking the next step in their quest for regional power.

(I shall now make an appointment to treat the galloping necrosis in my fingers).

I don’t doubt that the U.S. puts pressure on the regime as a bargaining chip, but to say the U.S. caused or even contributed to the current situation is ridiculous with Barack “stay the course” Obama in charge.

Yes, but that would be the NORKS nuking Hawaii, no?

LeBron on June 23, 2009 at 10:07 PM

Do not make the mistake of thinking that the events are separate. Iran is giving NK ICBM technology in exchange for Nuclear weapons technology. These events are not just coincidental, they are one and the same.

I hope you are right, but the evidence seems to rather ominously indicate otherwise. Unfortunately I suspect we will be getting conformation of my suspicions sooner than any of us care for. Perhaps as soon as July 4th 2009.

doriangrey on June 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM

Yes, but that would be the NORKS nuking Hawaii, no?

DANG IT… that was suppose to be peeps.. not poops… ;O

doriangrey on June 23, 2009 at 10:03 PM

I thought you were pulling a Triumph act.