Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Atlantic article by David Frum

My generation was raised on the belief that America could always be counted upon to do the right thing, even if belatedly: reject the isolationism of America First and join the fight against Nazism; fund the Marshall Plan to stop communism; extend the promise of democracy to all people, without regard to race or sex. But maybe that belief was true only for a specific period, a unique moment. There were many chapters of history in which America did the wrong thing for years or decades. Maybe we are living through such a period now.” Atlantic




Sunday, November 3, 2024

Iran

A woman was upset when someone ripped her clothes trying to force her to wear her head covering the proper way, and just said fuck it, and stripped down to her underwear. I'm pretty sure she snapped from the harassment, and is probably dead. Iran is the kind of country that does this to people, and then disposes of them. Such a tragic situation. I don't wish to characterize a country by their political system, the people can be really kind, thoughtful, sensitive. My friends there think the government is about making people miserable. Only 1% of the people go to Friday prayers, but the country is controlled by fundamentalist Imams. To me she is saying my body is not a problem, stop making it a problem with your fragility. I will die for that statement. I hope things change there. Found out her name is Ahoo Daryaei


Two imperfect countries, pointing fingers at each other. Iran funds terrorist groups that work to hassle Israel. Israel fights back. Iran launches missiles, Israel fights back. Iran vows to fight back. Don't you see how tit for tat leaves you both weakened? 

I'm sorry but humans don't vote to launch missiles. Get more democracy representation. 



Not saluting Hitler in Germany, not taking feedback on how she dresses in Iran, and standing up to tanks in China.

News Links:

Iran Intl, Jerusalem Post, Reuters

video

Reddit, Reddit

Afghanistan woman dancing in defiance.


Further history:

100,000 Iranian women march against the Hijab Law, Tehran, 1979. 45 years.







Follow up: 

News outlets are calling for her freedom and updates:

11/4 BBC