June 17, 2009 07:15 AM UTC

Iran Open Thread - it is a revolution

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• by: DavidThi808

(Seems to warrant another off-genre promotion, note that we try not to make a habit of these – promoted by Colorado Pols)

Yes we have crowds this big in America. But we also have a ballot box and by giving people a vote that does decide, a crowd is an affirmation, not a revolt.

But in a dictatorship, crowds this size are a revolt. There is a revolution occuring in Iran. Here’s hoping that it is as peaceful as possible – and that it is successful.

And I am in awe of the people demonstrating in the face of the violence the Iranian state is inflicting upon them.

As always – The Daily Dish & HuffPo

Update: Can someone post updated news in the comments below? I will be way too busy at work (making up for wasted time yesterday) and will not have time to post anything here.

thanks – dave