I was thinking for another title for this thread, but I changed my mind after observing too much self defeating attitudes.....
Before I get into the positive aspects of 22 Bahman for the Green yesterday - I will say this: If you are/were thinking/hoping the regime would collapse by several million peacefully showing up in streets, then the problem is you - not the Green movement. Several million coming out can change a government, but they have to have far more than just PEACEFUL intentions, and must be ready for a full takeover.
Now - here are the positives of 22 Bahman.
1- With all the accomodations, benefits, and all the propaganda, .......IR was not able to get 50,000 supporters in Azadi Square. Can you understand the ramafications of that? Traktor Sazi-Esteghlal game gathered a bigger crowd !! a crowd that was even willing to pay, rather than get paid. Please pay more attention to this fact - because all Iranian and non-Iranian political planners and strategists certainly do.
2- On the other hand - despite all the threats, the arrests, executions,.... the armed forces visible presence in the Streets, hos many Greens showed up? I know it is hard to quantify - but as someone said: Even if a single Green had not come out - just the anticipation and the precautions IR had to take was a great win.
3- Once again the movement was countrywide. Despite interruption in communications, people from many major cities in Iran came out to show support for the Green.
4- Unconfirmed reports was 100 arrests, and 2 deaths. Although, every single death opr arrest is terrible - but overall it went pretty good - I personally took a cy of relief - many had feared for worst.
5- On the international level...... I won't even get into details, but will say this: If IR had taken sharper measures against the Green yeasterday, several of their embassies would have been run over. I felt that yesterday - and am certain IR officials will not be safe at all anywhere outside Iran if IR gets drastic with the population or prisoners. I can gauge the temratures rising - and I thank god for that. Those of us outside can do a lot to hurt IR and to protect the Green inside.
Finally - I love the new idea - the Green Traffic. Play it right, especially in the freeway systems and cities like Tehran would be disabled in minutes. It does require some planning - especially about the time. I don't now if 6 PM is the ideal time to do it...... but then again those inside know better.
Let's get back on the saddle - you pussies-
we are in it for the long haul
Before I get into the positive aspects of 22 Bahman for the Green yesterday - I will say this: If you are/were thinking/hoping the regime would collapse by several million peacefully showing up in streets, then the problem is you - not the Green movement. Several million coming out can change a government, but they have to have far more than just PEACEFUL intentions, and must be ready for a full takeover.
Now - here are the positives of 22 Bahman.
1- With all the accomodations, benefits, and all the propaganda, .......IR was not able to get 50,000 supporters in Azadi Square. Can you understand the ramafications of that? Traktor Sazi-Esteghlal game gathered a bigger crowd !! a crowd that was even willing to pay, rather than get paid. Please pay more attention to this fact - because all Iranian and non-Iranian political planners and strategists certainly do.
2- On the other hand - despite all the threats, the arrests, executions,.... the armed forces visible presence in the Streets, hos many Greens showed up? I know it is hard to quantify - but as someone said: Even if a single Green had not come out - just the anticipation and the precautions IR had to take was a great win.
3- Once again the movement was countrywide. Despite interruption in communications, people from many major cities in Iran came out to show support for the Green.
4- Unconfirmed reports was 100 arrests, and 2 deaths. Although, every single death opr arrest is terrible - but overall it went pretty good - I personally took a cy of relief - many had feared for worst.
5- On the international level...... I won't even get into details, but will say this: If IR had taken sharper measures against the Green yeasterday, several of their embassies would have been run over. I felt that yesterday - and am certain IR officials will not be safe at all anywhere outside Iran if IR gets drastic with the population or prisoners. I can gauge the temratures rising - and I thank god for that. Those of us outside can do a lot to hurt IR and to protect the Green inside.
Finally - I love the new idea - the Green Traffic. Play it right, especially in the freeway systems and cities like Tehran would be disabled in minutes. It does require some planning - especially about the time. I don't now if 6 PM is the ideal time to do it...... but then again those inside know better.
Let's get back on the saddle - you pussies-
we are in it for the long haul