Events in Iran took on a new meaning yesterday as the protesters passed the point of no return and openly went against the orders of the Ayatollah's. They've shown that we are in a new world, a new generation where new media, the Internet and technology can thwart even the most oppressive regimes.
Here's what's new in the revolution:
-Notice on the right that Regime Change Iran is back after three years of dormancy.
-Compare and contrast.
-There are several videos coming out showing shootings. Most are chaotic and unclear but you get the general feel of the events that are occurring. Gateway Pundit has them.
-Mark Steyn: "You always have a dog in the fight, whether you know it or not." The Guardian: Supporters of Iranian revolution "childish".
-Iranian state media says 10 dead. I'm guessing that number is off by a zero or more.
-Videos like the one below will galvanize the anti-government protesters rather than cow them:
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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Ahmadinejad is the main and immediate issue. His early departure would be just the first step in untying the knot in the Middle East. We must understand that Iranians want his ouster for reasons different than ours. (I am not especially hopefull.) With him gone, nuclear energy in Iran assumes a different profile.
The optimal official American position is on the sidelines. Our new president has started the rebuilding of United States' moral and political leadership after its demise during the Busheney years. But we have not yet restored that credibility. President Obama is a mature student of statesmanship who understands that his grasp should not exceed the reach of American foreign policy.
But as Americans, we do not and should not remain on the sidelines. We need to demonstrate our active vigil and witness, together with the rest of the world, on a people to people basis. The technology of the "social network" permits and encourages that now, more than ever before.
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