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There is very little difference between Khomeini's Islamic Republic and the MEK or MKO or whatever they now call themselves. "Islamic Marxism" is a ridiculous and contradictory term.

Both Islamic Republic and MEK are autocratic, oppressive, delusional and terrorists regimes headed by a bunch of megalomaniacs. The main difference is that Islamic Republic is currently in power and MEK is not, so it is striving for power and an absolute one at that. All the song and dance about "Democracy" by MEK is a massive deception. Khomeini made similar promises before he came into power. Anyone who knows about history will know that MEK has constantly aligned itself (mainly through atrocities) with anyone and anything to further its own cause and agenda at any cost. Their objective has never been patriotism toward Iran or its people. It has ALWAYS been about expediency.

"I believe there are legitimate ways to confront the oppressive Iranian regime and for more than five years the MeK has pursued those ways."

What exactly are these legitimate ways that the MEK has pursued ? Why don't you list a few positive achievements of the MEK for Iran and its people ? Bear in mind that brainwashing people to set themselves on fire, helping Saddam to kill Kurds and shi'ites, intimidating and assassinating people when they decide to leave the MEK cult, as a few examples, don't count as glorious pursuits. Nor is some rhetoric about Democracy, I very much doubt that MEK understands the true meaning or implications of Democracy!

Rest assured that the majority of Iranians would not want to be liberated by MEK and its pathetic ideology. History has not and will not judge you well. MEK's deeds speak louder then their words.

What exactly are these legitimate ways that the MEK has pursued?

The U.N. Human Rites Commission recommends joint panel discussions about varied topics including cultural awareness and women’s rites in the ME. I believe these are legitimate ways. Much of what has been exposed about the Iranian regime’s human rites abuses, weapons programs and evidentiary links to terrorism has come from NCRI related European panel discussions where the NCRI is still a legal entity. The evidence provided is typically verifiable so reliability isn’t an issue. Here in the U.S., the NCRI is considered the political wing of the MEK therefore I use our language.

Welcome to FR odds. My ego is not so large as to believe history will take the time to judge me for the good or bad but it appears you do. Thanks, although I feel like I’ve just been threatened by an historian. The way I look at it, historians are the judges, not history. That process is out of my hands and so too is the cost to our legacy for sharing our opinions. But I’m not worried about my legacy now. That’s for individuals from future generations, people who would prefer to live in our time than their own to consider.