July 25, 2009 08:15 AM
Global Day of Action July 25
Join this unprecedented wave of global citizen activism in solidarity with the people of Iran. On July 25, participate in an event in one of more than 105 cities around the world. Find out how else you can help.
Note: the song used in the video above is by Dj Spooky and features Sussan Deyhim a renowned Iranian singer. It's available as a free download, here. "Azadi (The New Complexity) is a song based on a very old poem by Rumi, one of the poet laureates of Iran’s ancient tradition of poetry. The word Azadi itself simply means Freedom".
I can't help but notice how the US and it's people (all of them again as it appears) are working themselves up into a frenzy about another countries politics.
I seem to remember this happening in 2003 as well resulting in disaster for all involved.
Before everyone starts chanting freedom for Iran perhaps you all ought to take some time to remember what happens when the US brings "freedom" to other nations. It's a slippery slope you are walking with all this rhetoric, it gives ammo to those that would stir up a frenzy of war lust in the left and makes it far more likely that the people of the US would countenance yet another invasion to secure the "freedoms" that they believe are being denied to those poor ignorant helpless backward people that need US intervention to be saved.
Think people, where have we all heard this song before hmmmm?
Not simply a U.S. manufactured one.
Your comment and the premise behind it is absurd.
The premise is not absurd at all, but your refusal to even contemplate it certainly is.
Your memory appears to be extremely short, mine on the other hand is not. That it is not an exclusively US effort is not really important at all, what is important is the almost Pavlovian reflex that citizens of the US respond to such things with.
BTW - While researching who exactly this is I came across an exploit virus attack at Iran United, my AVG flagged up something they tried to download and run on my system.
They are not affiliated as far as I know so far but it is something to be aware of since Googling United for Iran produces this attack site as a first link.
Loon.
It only took 2 posts before you tanked your argument.
That was fast, do you always use ad hominem right out the gate on those you disagree with? Perhaps a reasoned argument would work better?
Oh, I forgot. Darfur doesn't have a shit load of oil and a potential to block a huge pipeline.
I agree with you, Symes.
The whole Iran thing is just another trumped up frenzy to justify an unjustified war. (how do you like my "just" alliteration?)
but doesnt change that this is a global protest...not engineered by the american government
still not sure where you see the drum beat of war starting
It was organized in the US by US interests in line with US wishes for regime change and backed by US corporate main stream media who have been itching for a war with Iran for years.
If successful it would be something that could be used to promote the idea that there is international consensus for regime change in Iran and subsequently escalated into justification for war by interested US parties.
I find that a little suspicious, don't you?
Did you forget that Saddan was portrayed as the Worst Person in the world by the MSM before 2003?
Iran was almost invaded by the Neocon Regime, with the help of the Nuclear Weapons Show. (The US Intelligence guys saved the aggression in 2007)
Iran also has been threatened of bombing by Israel for Years.
Now as a result of that external threat its government turns to a more repressive one.
It also happened here folks, after been attacked by "Terrorists" just 8 years ago.
Who benefits with all this new show in Iran?
I find that a little suspicious too.
me what countries are participating? how many are middle eastern/ asian countries?
or are just western democracies? having them?
what about the orgainizations that held free iraq rallies "all across the free world"
i wonder how many of these groups were in existence prior to the elections and i also wonder how many are zionist/cia inspired?
It is an extensive list, but what strikes me is that the US seems to be the focal point with the vast majority of protests being held there:
http://united4iran.org/locations
Which is why I posted what I did much to scarce's chagrin.
With the US spearheading this effort it raises many many red flags.
here in the us against iraq and afghanistan
what is your point?
So are you saying that this is only sponsored by answer(sic) and that no other suspicious organizations are involved in the sponsorship or promotion of these events?
Because I read different on the site.
We've seen the banner and other graphics. It's clearly sponsored by Mountain Dew.
that is a word that tells you a lot. Condi rice and the rest of the bush team use to use that word a lot. It means i can't dispute what you are saying is true but i can try to negate it by saying it is not real.
I like how he dismisses me with "loon" as well right out the gate.
Definitely not a way to convince anyone of an argument to be sure.
It's a gathering for peace. We were extremely fortunate in this country to hear Barack Obama's measured response to official Iranian vote fraud and its subjugation of its citzenry. For that alone I am grateful that John McCain and Sarah Palin are not using these tragic events strangling democracy in Iran for political gain, and the intent of this "global" event is to unite those in solidarity with the voters of the Islamic Republic of Iran. May the Green Wave continue onward..
Radix Omnium Malorum Avaritia
While I applaud anyone gathering for peace I wasn't aware that Iran was at war.
On the other hand gatherings for anything related to Iran organized in the US are extremely suspicious given the huge amount of effort given by the US government to persuade it's people and the rest of the world to allow it to institute it's unique programs of regime change (primarily bombing, assassinations and the creation, arming and financing of terrorist groups like the Jundulla in Iran).
We saw something similar in 2003, and I would bet top dollar that the agencies that created those propaganda campaigns have honed their skills over the last 7 years.
So when are the protests about the US invasions and occupation in the Middle East going to kick off?
Those would be peace protests, this one is just a regime change protest.
And a democracy movement was born in Iran, you should start paying attention
Radix Omnium Malorum Avaritia
I am instead pointing out that Iranian freedom is an Iranian affair and that when the US get's involved freedom is not exactly what happens to those unfortunate enough to be "freed" by the US.
And when protests are organized to bring about something that the US government wants very much to happen that perhaps there is far more than meets the eye in the particular situation regardless of where those protests take place.
I most definitely am paying attention, are you?
I'm at least glad that this is a gathering of respect and solidarity with the Iranian voters. On that your rationale for fellowship can be considered to be speculation seems to contrast with the spirit intended rather markedly. I'm quite content to know that this is not instead an agitation for war, which also can happen, as history shows. So lets not ruin the spirit of the gathering with undue speculation, m'kay? Relax, Support, Unite. It's important for democracy supporters to fight for their rights.
Radix Omnium Malorum Avaritia
Knowing that what the US government wants in Iran aligns perfectly with this seemingly random, hugely funded and obviously well publicized event causes me to view it with suspicion regardless of the attendees intentions.
Such events can (and probably will) be used to show that there is a popular international push for the US to invade or bomb Iran even if the event attendees never had such a thing in mind when attending.
Enjoy the event, but don't lose sight if what it means to those who would invade Iran.
As I already said, Iranian freedom is an Iranian affair.
the iranians had democracy until 1953 when the cia engineered a coup and installed the shah, which in turn spawned the current sysytem.
they vote , you can't say they aren't democratic anymore than you could say hitler regime didn't start out as democrats.
governments like those are run by ideas( muslim theocracy, ayran superiority.
what do you think the moral majority has been try to accomplish in america the last 25 years?
I digressed. odanny, how old are you?
And I somehow dont know about Operation Ajax? Let me take this episode and, to use the words of the President the other day, make it a "teachable moment" for you.
May I suggest "All The Shah's Men" by Times writer Stephen Kinzer? It's great, and I was fortunate enough to meet him on his book tour. Enjoy!
Radix Omnium Malorum Avaritia
that's funny! so you can read and you are a groupie!
i guess it is not quite the same as actually living the history.
your declaration that "a democracy movement was born in Iran"
should really be:
another democracy movement was reborn in Iran?
that's the difference between history and reading a book.
judging from what americas education system is churning out these days i would say you are a teacher so you have lots of experience making things a "teachable moment"
...but I'm well aware of the educational challenges facing Americans, and appalled by their lack of knowledge on the Middle East and Gaza, to name only two examples. Thats why gatherings of this sort are critical for heightened awareness. Cheers.
Radix Omnium Malorum Avaritia
we are talking protest and showing support for the persian people
not sure why you dont understand that
I am talking about who organized it, where it was organized from and what it can be used for.
Why don't you understand that?
many anti war protests were sponsored by answer
you really dont have a point
you are looking for a reason to hate
trust me...you dont need one
soon there will be a thread where you can rant and rave about the great zionist conspiracy
I am wondering where exactly you ever have seen me post anti Zionist screed?
That's a great method of shutting up the easily intimidated though, but you should pick your targets a little more carefully.
I have an excellent point, one that you seem to have great difficulty debating or refuting in a civilized manner. If you actually had anything at all to refute my concerns you would not be using personal attack language and trying to undermine me instead of my argument.
I suggest you inspect the sponsor list, answer (sic) is not the only one on it.
Oh, and do please start using a spell checker and some punctuation.
Nothing undermines credibility faster than responses that look like they were sent by a 3rd grader.
here's another music video for Iran.
i find it really funny that this site advocates a free iran protest but won't advocate one for its own country, which every day becomes less free.
HAHA
And given how the US treats it's own (not to mention how it treats those it liberates) I find it more than ironic.
Gatekeeper sponsored
coup d'état
no one is calling for the installation of a puppet government
sad thing is, even if the election were overturned, iran is still basically controlled by the mullahs
until that system is overturned (by the people) they can never truly be free
Not the US or anyone else.
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