Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Nonviolent Opposition in Iran

One of the most heroic but tragically under-reported human rights movements in the world is the 26-year struggle to establish democracy in Iran. Since the Islamic revolution of 1979, a brave cadre of democratic activists -- moving in and out of prison and subjected to frequent home padlockings and demolitions -- have been able to sustain a courageous civil society that challenges one of the most repressive dictatorships.

Iranian Opposition must stop the US-Led Military Thrust Focuses Heavily on Broad Naval Deployment

How can the Iranian Opposition sit idly by and not unite against the impending danger facing Iran.

"Hundreds of US and allied war ships foregathered in the strategic seas of the Middle East and India in the last days of October 2006 for two primary missions: To prepare for a US-led military strike against Iran which has stepped up its uranium enrichment program with a second centrifuge project - undeterred by the prospect of UN sanctions; and measures to fend off palpable al Qaeda threats to oil targets."

An alternative government in exile must be created to prevent the Islamists from drawing Iran into war.

Monday, October 30, 2006

Iranian Opposition must confront Russian and Chinese arms sales

Why doesn't the Iranian Opposition show unity against arms to the Islamist Fascists in Iran

"The US is also concerned over China's arms sales, which in 2005 totaled $2.1 billion. The report pointed out that Iran and North Korea were reportedly among clients receiving Chinese missile technology."

This is definitely an area we can all agree on.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Quo Bene from Islamist Fascists in Iran

It is truly remarkable that the opposition forces in Iran have never really looked at the main force behind the Islamist Fascists in Iran. They need to see who is really benefiting.

The United States ceded to Russia and France last year its role of the top arms supplier to the developing world as it failed to take full advantage of emerging markets and opportunities created by booming oil prices, according to a new congressional study.
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Russia's rise to the pinnacle of the world arms business was fueled by its booming trade with two emerging Asian giants -- Indian and China -- as well as Iran, a controversial client whose buying power was nonetheless greatly enhanced by high oil prices.