Iran Open Thread - like our revolution

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1. They are haunting.

   ‘Allahu Akbar’ has been in the Muslim world a battlefield of meaning and ultimately of political legitimacy. They are five syllables pregnant in meaning, mutability and richness, not simply a ritualistic or fundamentalist dogmatic trope. Nor is ‘Allahu Akbar’ simply a prayer. In fact, despite all its negative, violent connotations in the West, ‘Allahu Akbar’ has been uttered by Muslims throughout history as a cry against oppression, against kings and monarchs, against tyrannical and despotic rule, reminding people that in the end, the disposer of affairs and ultimate holder of legitimacy is not any man, not any king or queen, not even any supreme leader, but ultimately a divine force out and above directing, caring and fighting for a more peaceful, rule-based, just and free world for people to live in. God is the one who is greatest, above each and every mortal human being whose station it is to pass away.

   The fact that ‘Allahu Akbar’ is echoing through the Iranian night is not only an indication of the longing of people there to find a peaceful and just solution to this crisis. It also points to how deep the erosion of legitimacy is in whosoever acts against the will of the people, in whosoever claims to act on God’s behalf to oppress his fellow human, including in this case some of the ‘supreme’ Islamic jurists themselves.

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2. .
   
   or maybe I ought to be committed; not sure which.

   But there is GOING TO BE some sort of solidarity demonstration this weekend.!!!

   I have been in touch with the permit office at the state Capitol.  .  They require 30 days advance notice.  Maybe they will grant an exception.  

   I’ve asked Korbel School of International whatever to consider furnishing speakers.  Hard to imagine me speaking about Iran, what with my almost total ignorance.  
   
   Please email me (see below) any info you have on Iranian groups with a local presence.  
   
   And volunteers or suggestions are welcome.  

   Hey, you community organizers:  
   
   do I need to arrange for security or emergency medical support or drinking water or anything else ?
   
   Help a brother out.  I really don’t know what I’m doing.  

   Its either Saturday or Sunday.  One person (think it was RSB) said Saturday was better.  Appreciate any feedback on that.  

   I want this to come across as the American people showing love for the Iranian people, so reluctant to put politicians in charge.  But if some politician is willing to make this happen, take charge and start issing orders, I will gladly come work for you for a couple of days to make this as successful as possible.  

   This stuff in Iran could turn out OK.  It could go badly.  I think its the duty of us blessed to be American to do what we can.  I fear that there may not be anything to show solidarity with if we wait until next weekend.  

   any and all suggestions and help are welcome and appreciated.  I am about to go across the street to Square State to post a similar appeal.  
   
   As a supposed conservative, I have no connection to conservative blogs.  help or suggestions in that regard especially needed.  With my partisan blinders on, I just know this will resonate with conservatives.  At least I sure hope so.  

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   David, I’m trying to hijack your diary.  Thanks for getting it started.  
   
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4. from Andrew Sullivan

   In a word: world-changing. Persia could re-emerge as a critical force for stability and civilization in the Middle East. If it retains its Islamic identity, and rejoins the civilized nations of the world, it could be the critical turning point in the war against Jihadism. Michael Totten writes about this here. Bob Kaplan’s words resonate:

   “[A more liberal Iran would be] an incredibly attractive power. And then we will really see a greater Iran. Iranian influence will increase with a more moderate regime for cultural reasons. Because of the soft power of Persian culture.”

   We’re already seeing that. And that’s why I’m hoping. Because the result of this could be a total game-changer for all of us.
   

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5. We’ve all asked what will happen when the MSM disappears? Well we’re in the biggest story of the year (so far) right now and the MSM has been mostly shut out. So we’re seeing this new world.

   Seems to work pretty well. Plus we lose the vacuous statements that come with MSM video broadcasts.

   ps – Kudos to CNN who is now giving this story the effort it deserves on cnn.com.

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