Posted on 08/03/2005 12:53:32 PM PDT by Khashayar
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Reza Pahlavi's new book -
Winds of Change: The future of Democracy In Iran,
Published this month in Washington by Regency Publishing Inc.
Obviously they love Los Angeles more than the Heartland.
Another of Jimmy Carter's gifts to the world - the toppling of the Shah and the satanic theocracy that replaced him.
LA is not a part of your country?
@#%&%$#@#$%&%$#@ Carter!
I doubt you know any thing about him and his visions.
However as an Iranian, I respect him and like his ideas!
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As long as he allows the people of Iran to make any decisions on what kind of democracy they want, I'm all for him. However, anyone who attempts to install someone as their leader is wrongheaded. It's the decision of the people.
Oh I do know about his visions and his words. They sound good and, in a vacuum. would be cause for optimism. Do you remember Khomeini's words and vision before he came to power? One look at his pedigree should have told people how empty and false those words were. The same goes for the once and future King Pahlavi.
I wonder how you compare an educated prince with an ugly mullah?
It is a bit difficult to reconcile a prince championing democratic values but it's definitely possible. If he abdicates his claim to monarchial authority in favor of constitutional guarantees for the liberty of all Iranians, the world should not only listen to him but echo his ideas. But wouldn't that be the same thing as any other famous or infamous person, depending on your perspective, advocating for democracy?
We disagree on many things but I sincerely want to know your opinion; What role does a prince have in a legitimate democracy?. If elected, the title of president after a free and fair election, if bestowed on RP, would supersede the title of prince in any case. And if elected, naming himself king wouldn't be appropriate either.
In any case, can you source the WSJ articles that this article refers to as source material? Thanks.
Excellent reading. I am hopeful that the Iranian people can overcome the regime that rules them.
"It is important for the world, he said, to separate the Iranian people from their unpopular ruling regime." How true. Just as it was for Afghanistan, it is for Iran.
Look forward to reading the rest.
His mother has to be one of the most beautiful and dignified women ever. I don't think I've ever read a bad word about her.
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Yes, "How true", and exactly what the iranian people did three decades ago when they threw the despotic shah out on his ear.
It is absurd to believe that the current day iranians, the majority of whom are under thirty, want to replace the mullahs with the son of the dictator who oppressed their parents to the point of revolution (and please, don't blame carter - iran threw him out - all carter did was not interfere).
The great reza dynasty consisted of two whole generations, both of whom were put in place by the west. In fact this guy's father was so reluctant to lead that the CIA had to use his sister to shame him into getting with their program. Then, when the first days of the CIA coup (to overthrow a legitimately elected leader) went badly the brave reza fled to Italy and had to be dragged back. But hey, don't take my word for it...the de-classified CIA documents and AAR are available on the web. Read them and a little history about modern iran before you buy this self-serving bit of propaganda.
What role does a prince have in a legitimate democracy?
Check prince charles role in Britain
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