Iranian Alert -- March 17, 2004 [EST]-- IRAN LIVE THREAD -- Americans for Regime Change in Iran

The Iranian Student Movement Up To The Minute Reports ^ | 3.17.2004 | DoctorZin

[McGavin999]

Do they know how much we are behind them?

[King Prout]

Thanks. We Love America and Americans. Believe it or not, majority of us here love you very much.

those of us who keep track of things with an honest heart know this well.

[Khashayar]

Yes and we know that only the USA cares about us in this planet. America is our only hope.

[SusanTK]

Dear Khashayar, there are over a million Iranian exiles in the Los Angeles area alone. If the ones eligible to vote backed President Bush, they could win California for him. If he won California, it would be a landslide victory. My husband was born in Iran and President Bush's strong stance on the war on terror and against the mullahs make him the overwhelming choice for our votes. I'm sure most Iranian-Americans feel the same way.

I'm just curious. Do you ever see the Iranian-exile TV broadcasts produced out of California and beamed on sattilite? Do they have any influence in Iran?

[King Prout]

and yourselves... and yourselves.
without you, we could do nothing but weep.

[Khashayar]

Thanks and nice to talk to you over here.
We count on Bush in 2004 election and please vote for him, that is really important for us here.
I used to watch satellite TV stations beamed to Iran while ago and they have influence in Iran as well.

[DollyCali]

Khashayar.. I tell you I have a heavy heart. I am much older than you are...and a very good friend of mine - since we were 9 years old - and I are estranged over politics.

He after college & graduate school went into the peace corps. He was in Iran for 8 years. Married a wonderful Iranian woman & they have 3 smart & gorgeous children. They live in Boston.

He is very liberal & hates Bush & hates what the USA is doing in Iraq & ..well, I could go on & on. Most of us here posting now, have friends like that.

It is so good for me to see you here as a young student & the future of your country.. why maybe the president someday of a free country.. wouldn't that be great?

I am sorry, I am blubbering off subject I know doc Z is interested in all the facts.. me too.. but the human side is so impt.

and also.. I recommended amovie to doc Z.. you prolly wont get it in your country.. It is powerful. In an arabic dialect w/subtitles...... a beautiful but sad tale which I am sure is similar to what is happening in your country.

well, I tell you what. When you become president there.. we will come visit you & bring the movie & we will all enjoy it, lift a glass of "adult beverage" in celebration & thank God for the blessings for your people.

I pray for the people in the mideast daily....God's creations under such awful circumstances. We are so blessed in our country. and most of the people do NOT appreciate it.

/rant

[DollyCali]

Hi Susan.. after posting what I did to K.. I wish I could link you & my "friend" Larry up.. is your hubby of the same mentality?

[Khashayar]

Thanks for your sentiments and we need your help to fight this regime and become your true ally in Middle East again.

[DollyCali]

(blush).. thanks. naw.. I am just learning HTML.. a novice.. but a photo junkie.. about 100 gig on hard drive..

well, that is for another day/another time... back to Iran

[SusanTK]

I just read an article posted to this site that claims Khomeini, the so-called father of the Islamic Republic, wasn't Persian but was the son of a Kashmiri woman and a British father. Have you heard any rumors to that effect? The article said that Khomeini had invented a fake background for himself and wasn't an authentic Ayatollah. Quite a bomb shell if true. I noticed that alot of Iranians are very resentful of the British and heard more than one say that Khomeini and the revolution were backed by the British. I never really understood their disdain for the British as it seemed to me that they had nothing to gain from the toppling of the Shah.

[MattAMiller]

Thanks for the news Khashayar. It's really difficult to get information out of Iran right now. Right now you're the best source we have.

[Khashayar]

You are right. Khomeini had an Indian root. Remember that Black turban mullahs have Arabic ancestors.
And it is a long story why we blame British.

[Khashayar]

You are most welcome.

[SusanTK]

Dear Dolly, my husband is as conservative Republican as you can get. He's an entrepreneur businessman and has little use for liberal ideology. There are a few Iranian liberals in the US(my brother-in-law is one of them) and I suspect that they were probably communists before the revolution. Alot of those student demonstrators during the revolution were Marxists and Khomeini used them until he got into power and then quickly had them squashed. But, most Iranian-Americans are fairly conservative politically and in the way they live their lives.

[Khashayar]

You seem to be very smart. Nice talking to you here.

[DollyCali]

I dont completely understnad the politics of Shemeran (Larry's wife).. but she is a Christian & Larry a Bahi (past 10 years.. former orthodox catholic) - I have a feeling she does not share his political views.. but again we are estranged & I don't know

Good for you both.. in all ways...

[DollyCali]

need to say goodnight & God bless & protect you..

The snow shovel first & my bed second calls...

[SusanTK]

Thank you, but you are the smart one - chatting on line in a foreign language with us. My husband and I and our four kids went to Iran in 2002 and it was an awesome experience. I love the Persian people and I pray for your safety and success in your aspiration for freedom. If the mullahs fall, Iran will be an awesome ally for the Americans. What do you think? Could this be it? Are we going to see regime change in Iran soon? I sure hope and pray so. What do the Iranian people need from the U.S. to accomplish this goal?

[SusanTK]

My husband's best friend is a Bahai and is also a Republican and supporter of Bush. Poor guy can't even think about visiting Iran. It's too dangerous for Bahais. He can't even visit his Mom's grave, since the regime dug it up and he has no idea what happened to her body. Pretty despicable, don't you think?