Comments on: Iran Update http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/ A blog about politics. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:10:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Iran: An Electoral Crisis! #iranelection - ARCHIVE 6 | Defend Your Vote http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-81871 Iran: An Electoral Crisis! #iranelection - ARCHIVE 6 | Defend Your Vote Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:14:45 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-81871 [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...] [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...]

]]> By: A Month On: Thoughts on Today's Friday Sermon | The Ranting Persian http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-81091 A Month On: Thoughts on Today's Friday Sermon | The Ranting Persian Fri, 17 Jul 2009 05:21:21 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-81091 [...] this sermon will be carefully listened and analyzed for any political messages. This could be the most important moment in his political career. Indeed, from a strategic perspective, this presents an opportunity for “redemption” [...] [...] this sermon will be carefully listened and analyzed for any political messages. This could be the most important moment in his political career. Indeed, from a strategic perspective, this presents an opportunity for “redemption” [...]

]]> By: Iran Uprising Blogging: Week Of July 13 | linkthe.com http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-81078 Iran Uprising Blogging: Week Of July 13 | linkthe.com Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:57:15 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-81078 [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...] [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...]

]]> By: Iran: An Electoral Crisis! #iranelection | Defend Your Vote http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-81010 Iran: An Electoral Crisis! #iranelection | Defend Your Vote Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:24:20 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-81010 [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...] [...] There’s lots of speculation about what Rafsanjani might say. One Iranian friend said, “It’s the speech of his life, a chance to redeem his career. He must call for the rejection of the election results.” [...]

]]> By: readeroftealeaves http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80981 readeroftealeaves Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:34:23 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80981 Ditto the 'admire your courage' sentiment. It's fascinating to watch a nation with such ominous demographics (half the population under 30!). In addition, if it is true that the literacy rates have jumped from around 56% in 1979 to around 82% today, then it's inevitable that there will be huge social changes in Iran. The way that expresses itself politically will be interesting to watch; so far, it's been inspiring. Ditto the 'admire your courage' sentiment.

It's fascinating to watch a nation with such ominous demographics (half the population under 30!).

In addition, if it is true that the literacy rates have jumped from around 56% in 1979 to around 82% today, then it's inevitable that there will be huge social changes in Iran. The way that expresses itself politically will be interesting to watch; so far, it's been inspiring.

]]> By: asp48 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80875 asp48 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:29:39 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80875 Joe, Andrew Sullivan is not unaffiliated; he's hosted by The Atlantic. Do Iranian authorities block the whole Atlantic? If so, it would be because of the Daily Dish. My guess is that the key point is not "affiliated or not," but Andrew's conversion of The Dish into one of the top handful of news conduits for the uprising in Iran. Joe, Andrew Sullivan is not unaffiliated; he's hosted by The Atlantic. Do Iranian authorities block the whole Atlantic? If so, it would be because of the Daily Dish.
My guess is that the key point is not "affiliated or not," but Andrew's conversion of The Dish into one of the top handful of news conduits for the uprising in Iran.

]]> By: kathy http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80820 kathy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:51:25 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80820 Thanks for the reply Joe, and ditto your sentiments. well said. Thanks for the reply Joe, and ditto your sentiments. well said.

]]> By: What Will Rafsanjani add to The Green revolution? http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80743 What Will Rafsanjani add to The Green revolution? Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:07:33 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80743 [...] TIME magazine Share and [...] [...] TIME magazine Share and [...]

]]> By: jcapan http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80722 jcapan Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:40:16 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80722 Happy to associate myself with that 2nd paragraph--ditto from Japan! Happy to associate myself with that 2nd paragraph--ditto from Japan!

]]> By: yutsano http://swampland.blogs.time.com/2009/07/15/iran-update/comment-page-1/#comment-80719 yutsano Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:26:39 +0000 http://swampland.blogs.time.com/?p=14584#comment-80719 Joe, beautiful sentiment, nothing to add to that really. Joe, beautiful sentiment, nothing to add to that really.

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