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Comments: I also agree that Shirin Ebadi could be the voice for the people. Becoming a leader is more complicated. The question is what a leader needs to be in our region of the world…
Comments: Those are great passing grades on Shirin Ebadi Faramarz. 1 and 6 also I give her an A based on 1) She is a nationalist and 2) has United base between men and women in iran. She will be a great opposition leader to Unite everyone. As far as leading the country, that will be through people voting. I say we all should rally behind Shirin Ebadi.
Comments: The Unknown/Unproven categories are a huge problem for Iran in my opinion. This category can turn into anywhere from great to disaster. There are no good leaders who are known to the population other than RP. So, the choices of this movement are between the known inadequate and the mostly unknown! Not a good situation.
Comments: I was very impressed by the Aztecs. They worked really hard (hardest working team in the tournament) and had a great defense. But severely lacked in at least two areas. Outside shooting and rebounding. I think these two did them in. Overall, at the end I thought they were better than I thought they were but finally ran into a team that was a caliber higher in the talent/hight category.
Comments: For the criteria that I listed, here is how I rate RP, SE, AM: RP: 1) B (I think he does but will be soft on this because of his backing from the west), 2) D 3) B- (he does not have personal experience but has been in close circles) 4) A 5) A- (the only reason why not A is because most of his fans want to drop the Moslems into the sea) 6) D ( not really a natural leader at all) SE: 1) Unknown/Unproven 2) A (I think) 3) B- (good experience in judiciary but not the executive or parliamentary) ) 4) A (I think) 5) A (I think) 6) Unknown/Unproven AM: Someone else would have to rate. I do not know enough about him.
Comments: Zinsky well said. What you said also describes the academic world perfectly as well. ![[rofl]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/rofl.gif "Rofl - :lol:") With the exception of very few, you never assume that certain people are always together regardless of how much of friends they are. I have seen faculty turn on a dime and align with the enemy of a long time friend to get some resources and then turn around and align with the friend again. Iranians, after all the back stabbing, feel that somehow the west is going to forego its interests and side with the people of Iran. A peaceful and united middle east would be horrible for the whole world, the west, Russia, and China.
Comments: Shahryar, I did not mean for those two to become leaders of the country. That will be decided by the people. I meant recognizing these people as credible opposition elements helping the cause of fighting against this criminal regime. Mrs. Ebadi has a strong base in iran specially among the shir zanan of iran and we have to respect that.
Comments: Amazing run by SDSU but it had to end… Connecticut routs San Diego State to win its fifth NCAA men's basketball title after dominating tournament
Comments: I always felt that international diplomacy is like a 4 dimensional chess game. Most smart and informed people see the 2 dimensions we are used to and makes sense. The other 2 dimensions are not logical or known to most. Enemies could be friends in disguise. Deals are made that would make no sense at all to most of us. Human lives and property are not important to either side. Most people are pieces of this game and could be sacrificed for the benefit of the game. Iran, Arab nations, Israel, EU and America have been playing this game for a long, long time. We only see and hear about the dimensions they want us to see. There are times that they feel the player need to change. It doesn’t seem we are there yet.
Comments: I agree with Shahryar on the choice of leader. The ones Observer mentioned could have some role in the parlimant or some branches of the government, but as the ultimate leader, I am not sure about either. I think it is real important that they actually can survive the immense pressure. Name recognition alone will not do it. I am of the opinion that instead of naming characters for leaders, we should rather list the qualification criteria for the job and see who best fits, like any other job. No single person will satisfy all qualifications, but at least in this way we will know what we get versus what we will not. Just going by name is like choosing the terminator as the governor. He will get terminated under the pressure and influence. So, to this end, can I ask what you guys consider as qualifying for the job? I start my list: 1. Believe in tamAmiyat arzi 2. Be independent and not be supported by any foreign power or their anbiyA (like mojAhedin) 3. Have experience in government or parliamentary business 4. Believe in separation of powers and checks and balances 5. Respects all beliefs, including islam. I remember on oonyeki, people were calling religious folks as arabs, invadors, or noniranian. Extreme views like that have no place in the government. 6. Have a quality of leading into unity and healing. Right now, Iran is bitterly divided. The leader needs to a) have a recognition of this, and b) have a plan to bring the religious and the shAhollAhi radicals under the same umbrella. I could go on. And I know this is alot. But it would be good to have a comprehensive list to understand what everyone wants. In all this hoopla, no one actually has characterized a leader. Let's see what you guys think.
Comments: Faramarz JAn, I like your list of what US wants IRAN to do; it is the closest thing to reality I have ever seen; nicely done. In reality, they need us to be the "Boogey Man" there so that they can claim this huge threat, and sell billions of dollars of weapons every year. If Iran regime is gone, they have to invent a new one. Peace simply is NOT profitable.
Comments: Observer, I am not sure those people you listed are qualified. They certainly have name recognition, but in my opinion no real experience running a nation, and being a true leader. If they fill that position (somehow), they feel the pressure that everyone is looking to them to perform, and they end up listening to those whom will end up controlling them instead..., another puppet. We need a true leader, someone like Mosadegh who loved our country truly, and wanted to do the right thing for our people. But, it will have to be smarter than him, and more diplomatic.
Comments: This year's tournament lacks the real strong teams. The dukes and NC of a few years ago are not really there. In their absence some crap seeps through, through pure luck. SDSU seems to be milking that luck.
Comments: Zinsky, here is what I think US wants Iran to do: 1. Continue playing the evil dude at the throat of the Arabs 2. Not to pursue the oil/gas (and now) lithium sale in non-dollar nomination 3. Not to mess with US' regional plans 4. In this picture, the big problem for the US is the Drone technology that Iran has. As much as shAhollAhis called them halabi, they present a real threat to Israel and all US assets in teh region. The west has no defense against them as Ukraine war demonstrated. So, a big reason for befriending IRI, in my opinion, is to shepherd them into not using the drones against US assets. and perhaps some lower priorities: 5. Park Sepah resources in the west 6. Not to develop the bomb (not sure about this one, if on the list, it is for Israel's benefit).
Comments: I am not sure how many of you are into NCAA basketball tournament but SDSU is now playing in the final. Usually SDSU is not that good but this year, they are doing so well. San Diego College basketball all the sudden is on the map! :) In general though, this year is the one year that no team is supper dominant. I do not see the real strong teams. This is good for the no names showing up!
Comments: Well the US is totally goozpeech as far as dealing with Iran  The attempt of an uprising in Iran failed, all the Persian Gulf countries are coming back to Iran and improving relations. The Apartheid regime is in a crisis and can not throw a wrench in a deal with Iran at this time. Biden does not even want to see King Nut! So as they say if you can't beat them then join them!
Comments: I don’t get why USA wants the deal anymore. On the other hand, will USA pay Iran any money? I assume they lift some sanctions to let them sell oil more freely. Why would America pay Iran?
Comments: Honestly, as much as I hate it, I think people of Iran were once again the pawns in the global politics to meddle in Iran's internal affairs. I think all this was a wiggle to the levers to show those in charge in IRI that they can upend them and to bring them back to the table. That is all. RP is irrelevant, as are all the others who were racing to take the throne.
Comments: They were negotiating this when there were demonstrations on the street. 😂😂😂 And then some people were hoping that the US would come to their help! This is truly a sad story, but not the first time this happens. People just refuse to read history, or read it the way they like it.
Comments: Latest DevelopmentsAxios reported today that the Biden administration has been discussing the contours of a new nuclear deal with Tehran since January. The prospective agreement would lift some U.S. sanctions on Iran in exchange for the regime freezing some parts of its nuclear program. Tehran thus far has reportedly rejected the U.S. offer. The potential accord comes despite public U.S. assurances as recently as last month that a return to the Iran nuclear deal “hasn’t been on the agenda for months now.” Expert Analysis“Under this ‘less for more’ deal, Tehran will give up few nuclear concessions, keep most of its important nuclear advancements, and get billions of dollars to rescue its failing economy. Too many will see the hope of a longer and stronger agreement. But they will be like pilgrims in the desert looking at the horizon and seeing a mirage.” — Mark Dubowitz, FDD CEO “President Biden risks undermining American support for the war in Ukraine by asking Congress to approve billions of taxpayer dollars to support Kyiv while offering Iran billions of dollars to help resupply Moscow. In light of Tehran’s assassination threats against U.S. officials and ongoing protests inside Iran, the administration will likely face stiff bipartisan resistance to this plan.” — Richard Goldberg, FDD Senior Advisor |
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