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Change is in the Air.
Author: Raine
Date: 06/15/2009 12:36:23
Iran is in a state of turmoil right now. The state media and Ahmadinejad have declared victory, but - well you see, it seems as those results are being highly disputed. It is heartbreaking to see what is happening over there right now.
At first sight, this reminded me of Tienanmen Square. But, after watching the goings on over the weekend, I would say it more reminds me of the Orange Revolution during the Ukraine elections of 2004. According to twitter reports I saw last night, the Iranian army has announced its neutrality. (That link has current tweets from Iran and around the world) The Army announcing its neutrality is a sign that this is not going away anytime soon, and this could go either way for the people of Iran. It is good news though for the entire country. Unlike the Ukraine it is not peaceful, and there is a revolution rumbling, but with the military standing down, it looks far less dictatorial for them. According to Reuters this morning the EU is calling for 'Iran to clarify the election outcome'. I concur.
One thing is for sure, this country is populated by a very young generation. According to this BBC Article, "About half its 71m people are under 25; nearly two-thirds under 30." The Shia Clerics must be freaking out right now. They are the ones who - for the most part - choose who gets to run for the office of President. They chose Mousavi as a more moderate alternative, and even as exit polls were showing him winning (Al Jazeera at one point declared him the winner), it was not what happened. As Clintster pointed out last Friday, there was something special and wonderful that seemed to be happening in Iran. Now it looks like chaos. There are far too many reports of bad butterfly ballots, vote tampering and even boxes of votes going missing, for anyone to have faith in this election outcome.
Something has to give. This could be the best thing that ever happened to Iran - or sadly the worst. One thing is for sure, the whole world is watching. Even if the country is trying to black out the media - we are watching. We know that you are marching and protesting and pleading with your government for fair and honest elections.
I can't help but wonder what would have happened here in America if we protested our elections with so much passion in the year 2000. Understand, I am glad we did not have the violence that we are seeing in Iran right now. I hope that Iran finds the correct and honest resolution to its woes. People are tired of politicians who rule by fear and ignorance instead of hope (hope being in whatever form they may find it). For the Ukraine it was orange, perhaps for Iran it is green. No matter what, a change is going come to Iran.
:peace: and
Raine
At first sight, this reminded me of Tienanmen Square. But, after watching the goings on over the weekend, I would say it more reminds me of the Orange Revolution during the Ukraine elections of 2004. According to twitter reports I saw last night, the Iranian army has announced its neutrality. (That link has current tweets from Iran and around the world) The Army announcing its neutrality is a sign that this is not going away anytime soon, and this could go either way for the people of Iran. It is good news though for the entire country. Unlike the Ukraine it is not peaceful, and there is a revolution rumbling, but with the military standing down, it looks far less dictatorial for them. According to Reuters this morning the EU is calling for 'Iran to clarify the election outcome'. I concur.
One thing is for sure, this country is populated by a very young generation. According to this BBC Article, "About half its 71m people are under 25; nearly two-thirds under 30." The Shia Clerics must be freaking out right now. They are the ones who - for the most part - choose who gets to run for the office of President. They chose Mousavi as a more moderate alternative, and even as exit polls were showing him winning (Al Jazeera at one point declared him the winner), it was not what happened. As Clintster pointed out last Friday, there was something special and wonderful that seemed to be happening in Iran. Now it looks like chaos. There are far too many reports of bad butterfly ballots, vote tampering and even boxes of votes going missing, for anyone to have faith in this election outcome.
Something has to give. This could be the best thing that ever happened to Iran - or sadly the worst. One thing is for sure, the whole world is watching. Even if the country is trying to black out the media - we are watching. We know that you are marching and protesting and pleading with your government for fair and honest elections.
I can't help but wonder what would have happened here in America if we protested our elections with so much passion in the year 2000. Understand, I am glad we did not have the violence that we are seeing in Iran right now. I hope that Iran finds the correct and honest resolution to its woes. People are tired of politicians who rule by fear and ignorance instead of hope (hope being in whatever form they may find it). For the Ukraine it was orange, perhaps for Iran it is green. No matter what, a change is going come to Iran.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:16:09
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:16:09
Morning folks!
Whale of a weekend...I was at the store Saturday, but started Sunday with my monthly platelet donation. Then we went out in the rain all afternoon on the 'great birdbath hunt', finally winding up at Drumlin Farm (Mass Audubon) where I found a nice little one for just $36 (with my discount.)
Then I pulled out "The Bible" (Julia Child) and made a fine Sunday dinner of Roast Chicken with potatoes, onions, and bacon....washed down with a nicely-aged California boutique Chardonnay (v2004).
And then I wake up this morning to a stone cold dead computer. I think it's the power supply; going to have to take a peek this evening. (It was working just fine last night.)
Anyway....on to another Monday!
Whale of a weekend...I was at the store Saturday, but started Sunday with my monthly platelet donation. Then we went out in the rain all afternoon on the 'great birdbath hunt', finally winding up at Drumlin Farm (Mass Audubon) where I found a nice little one for just $36 (with my discount.)
Then I pulled out "The Bible" (Julia Child) and made a fine Sunday dinner of Roast Chicken with potatoes, onions, and bacon....washed down with a nicely-aged California boutique Chardonnay (v2004).
And then I wake up this morning to a stone cold dead computer. I think it's the power supply; going to have to take a peek this evening. (It was working just fine last night.)
Anyway....on to another Monday!
Comment by 
Raine on 06/15/2009 13:22:44
And sadly--- Police ok'd to use live ammunition on marchers.
Raine on 06/15/2009 13:22:44
Quote by Raine:
Iran supreme leader orders probe of election.
And sadly--- Police ok'd to use live ammunition on marchers.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/15/2009 13:24:16
wickedpam on 06/15/2009 13:24:16
Morning :hug:
Comment by 
BobR on 06/15/2009 13:25:24
BobR on 06/15/2009 13:25:24
Morning... :coffee:
The times they are a-changin', and Iran's time has come.
The times they are a-changin', and Iran's time has come.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:26:19
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:26:19
Ooof.. power supply failures suck. Especially if it's a name brand because the parts tend to be either a hard-to-find size or something custom made.
Let me know if you need a hand locating a replacement I know some ppl..
Let me know if you need a hand locating a replacement I know some ppl..
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 13:26:45
trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 13:26:45
Gooood morning everyone.
That sucks, Tri. Hopefully if the power supply failed it didn't take anything else with it.
That sucks, Tri. Hopefully if the power supply failed it didn't take anything else with it.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:26:48
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:26:48
Oh yes and mornin' all! 
Happy Monday 
Happy Monday
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:31:10
Right down the end of my street is a small, independent computer repair shop. I've done business with them before, so we'll probably be in good hands.
But I will keep you posted.
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:31:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Ooof.. power supply failures suck. Especially if it's a name brand because the parts tend to be either a hard-to-find size or something custom made.
Let me know if you need a hand locating a replacement I know some ppl..
Right down the end of my street is a small, independent computer repair shop. I've done business with them before, so we'll probably be in good hands.
But I will keep you posted.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:34:30
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 13:34:30
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:35:29
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:35:29
Quote by Scoopster:
Ooof.. power supply failures suck. Especially if it's a name brand because the parts tend to be either a hard-to-find size or something custom made.
Let me know if you need a hand locating a replacement I know some ppl..
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:36:41
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:36:41
Listening to the last bits of Jeff Santos (local guy) before The Zone cuts into the 2nd hour of Momma.
He's pretty good; maybe he'll go national someday. (Then again, he's on from 6am...can't you cut your last hour so we can get all of Momma?)
He's pretty good; maybe he'll go national someday. (Then again, he's on from 6am...can't you cut your last hour so we can get all of Momma?)
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:43:44
TriSec on 06/15/2009 13:43:44
[avdork]
Say now, I was reading another report on the Air France crash, and I had a *ding* moment. Remember the Airbus that piled it into New York about a month after 9/11? The vertical stabilizer snapped clean off, and was eventually traced back to wake turbulence from a 747. Since the French plane would have the same kind of composite tail, and a severe weather event is the prime suspect, seems to me the same thing could have happened. Especially since they found the tail virtually intact floating in the ocean.
[/avdork]
Say now, I was reading another report on the Air France crash, and I had a *ding* moment. Remember the Airbus that piled it into New York about a month after 9/11? The vertical stabilizer snapped clean off, and was eventually traced back to wake turbulence from a 747. Since the French plane would have the same kind of composite tail, and a severe weather event is the prime suspect, seems to me the same thing could have happened. Especially since they found the tail virtually intact floating in the ocean.
[/avdork]
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 13:46:33
Problem is, that 6am hour tends to be a "best of".
trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 13:46:33
Quote by TriSec:
Listening to the last bits of Jeff Santos (local guy) before The Zone cuts into the 2nd hour of Momma.
He's pretty good; maybe he'll go national someday. (Then again, he's on from 6am...can't you cut your last hour so we can get all of Momma?)
Problem is, that 6am hour tends to be a "best of".
Comment by wickedpam on 06/15/2009 13:56:13
wickedpam on 06/15/2009 13:56:13
This idiot knows nothing about women's health - asshat
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:09:08
TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:09:08
Speaking of nicotine addiction, I regret to inform everyone that I've been smoking again.
I had two, count 'em, TWO cigars this weekend. But then I won't touch the stuff for a while now, that was the last of my good ones.
I had two, count 'em, TWO cigars this weekend. But then I won't touch the stuff for a while now, that was the last of my good ones.
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:27:15
TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:27:15
Medford (MA) vs. Beaver:
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2009/06/beaver_riles_neighborhood_in_m.html
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2009/06/beaver_riles_neighborhood_in_m.html
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 14:31:34
Raine on 06/15/2009 14:31:34
Iran is a mess right now there are so many conflicting reports on what is going on, I really do not know what to believe. they need to have another Election or this simply will not end.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 14:34:56
That's Meffa to you.
trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 14:34:56
Quote by TriSec:
Medford (MA) vs. Beaver:
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2009/06/beaver_riles_neighborhood_in_m.html
That's Meffa to you.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 14:47:39
Raine on 06/15/2009 14:47:39
Got this from Twitter:
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:47:50
TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:47:50
I think I'm going to have to buy Gov. Ventura's book now. I find him rather compelling.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 14:52:25
trojanrabbit on 06/15/2009 14:52:25
Was up at the ungodly hour of 2AM calling into a talk show about the DTV conversion. Seems that people around here were having trouble picking up the NBC affiliate and after hearing suggestions from callers that they just needed to move their antenna I mentioned that they were running at reduced power because only part of the new transmitter is installed. They can't finish installation until the old one is pulled out. Who knows how long that will take?
One thing I didn't think about is the people who use those AM/FM/TV sound portables to listen to TV because they are blind. There's no such thing as a digital TV equivalent and may not be for a long time. I don't even think there's a "portable" TV either, because they take too much power for battery operation. Only alternative I can see, besides buying a TV, is getting a USB tuner for a PC.
Oh well, who cares. Much more important to have 4 potential video streams (probably 3 for infomercials).
One thing I didn't think about is the people who use those AM/FM/TV sound portables to listen to TV because they are blind. There's no such thing as a digital TV equivalent and may not be for a long time. I don't even think there's a "portable" TV either, because they take too much power for battery operation. Only alternative I can see, besides buying a TV, is getting a USB tuner for a PC.
Oh well, who cares. Much more important to have 4 potential video streams (probably 3 for infomercials).
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:56:02
TriSec on 06/15/2009 14:56:02
Compare and contrast:
"Lebensraum", Germany, 1938
"Natural Growth", Israel, 2009
"Lebensraum", Germany, 1938
"Natural Growth", Israel, 2009
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/15/2009 15:11:47
velveeta jones on 06/15/2009 15:11:47
Morning all.
Great post TriSec. I am just awestruck at these young (and old) Iranians who are protesting!
Great post TriSec. I am just awestruck at these young (and old) Iranians who are protesting!
Comment by BobR on 06/15/2009 15:30:21
Did you mean Raine?
BobR on 06/15/2009 15:30:21
Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning all.
Great post TriSec. I am just awestruck at these young (and old) Iranians who are protesting!
Did you mean Raine?
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 15:40:16
TriSec on 06/15/2009 15:40:16
I've said it before...go look up Athena's "Payerview" website.
Medicare B is listed in the top five of the "best payors overall" list. That means they turn things around quickly, pay things correctly the first time through, and are generally easy and professional to work with.
Government CAN do it more efficiently than commercial carriers, and there's already hard data out there to back it up.
Medicare B is listed in the top five of the "best payors overall" list. That means they turn things around quickly, pay things correctly the first time through, and are generally easy and professional to work with.
Government CAN do it more efficiently than commercial carriers, and there's already hard data out there to back it up.
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/15/2009 15:50:26
livingonli on 06/15/2009 15:50:26
Good morning everyone.
I had to go back to the lab to do one more test that I couldn't do on Saturday so I have actually been up for awhile but now I am online.
I was listening to Momma on the portable XM but I noticed the signal cutting out more while walking compared to when it's plugged into the car even when I am outside.
I had to go back to the lab to do one more test that I couldn't do on Saturday so I have actually been up for awhile but now I am online.
I was listening to Momma on the portable XM but I noticed the signal cutting out more while walking compared to when it's plugged into the car even when I am outside.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 15:55:52
Raine on 06/15/2009 15:55:52
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 15:56:11
Has this been submitted to Momma?
livingonli on 06/15/2009 15:56:11
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by TriSec:
Medford (MA) vs. Beaver:
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/medford/2009/06/beaver_riles_neighborhood_in_m.html
That's Meffa to you.
Has this been submitted to Momma?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/15/2009 16:01:46
wickedpam on 06/15/2009 16:01:46
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 16:03:19
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 16:03:19
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 16:11:56
This is revolution in the making. Go look up "People Power" (Corazon Aquino) circa 1986...
TriSec on 06/15/2009 16:11:56
Quote by Raine:
A Stunning picture of Tehran...
This is revolution in the making. Go look up "People Power" (Corazon Aquino) circa 1986...
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 16:16:58
livingonli on 06/15/2009 16:16:58
The UK is having a probe into the involvement in the Iraq war. I have a report on now on CNN International.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 16:39:00
Raine on 06/15/2009 16:39:00
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 16:39:53
Raine on 06/15/2009 16:39:53
No confirmed media reports... But someone just tweeted:
murder at Azadi square, they are shooting at people, 3 dead, please help!
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 16:41:33
Raine on 06/15/2009 16:41:33
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 16:42:33
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 16:42:33
Oh no.. :(
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/15/2009 16:45:35
Will in Chicago on 06/15/2009 16:45:35
Excellent post, Raine!
This is a major story. I was among the people discussing it on the Progressive Knights of the Round Table program on Roots Up Radio Saturday night. We noted that we had already seen several signs of a fraudulent election -- results that do not jibe with polling, cutting off of communications, Mousavi's house arrest, and a crackdown on protests.
The guest on Thom Hartmann's show made several points that I agree with. We must encourage an examination of the results, but foreign endorsement of Mousavi may do more harm than good. I also concur that the demographic trends are against the conservative elements.
Time will tell what happens next. However, I hope that we will not see the will of the Iranian people thwarted by old men desperately clinging to power.
This is a major story. I was among the people discussing it on the Progressive Knights of the Round Table program on Roots Up Radio Saturday night. We noted that we had already seen several signs of a fraudulent election -- results that do not jibe with polling, cutting off of communications, Mousavi's house arrest, and a crackdown on protests.
The guest on Thom Hartmann's show made several points that I agree with. We must encourage an examination of the results, but foreign endorsement of Mousavi may do more harm than good. I also concur that the demographic trends are against the conservative elements.
Time will tell what happens next. However, I hope that we will not see the will of the Iranian people thwarted by old men desperately clinging to power.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 16:58:07
One confirmed Dead from the AP:
Raine on 06/15/2009 16:58:07
Quote by Raine:
No confirmed media reports... But someone just tweeted:murder at Azadi square, they are shooting at people, 3 dead, please help!
One confirmed Dead from the AP:
Gunmen have fired on opposition protesters at a massive march over alleged election fraud, killing at least one person.
An Associated Press photographer saw one person shot dead and several others who appear seriously wounded in Tehran's Azadi Square. The shooting came from a compound for volunteer militia linked to Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 17:05:27
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 17:05:27
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 17:06:39
Raine on 06/15/2009 17:06:39
Well I will see y'all in a bit... it is lunchtime indeed.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/15/2009 17:12:20
Will in Chicago on 06/15/2009 17:12:20
I have to head out. Be well, everyone!
Let us keep the people of Iran in our hearts and minds today.
Let us keep the people of Iran in our hearts and minds today.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 18:23:22
:rolleyes2:
Raine on 06/15/2009 18:23:22
Quote by Scoopster:
Update on my earlier link.. South Carolina apologizes but remains classy.
:rolleyes2:
Comment by 
Random on 06/15/2009 18:40:17
Random on 06/15/2009 18:40:17
Sooo...random's diggin through all his old games, and what does he find.
Ratchet and Clank
Featuring Jim Ward as Captain Quark.
Ratchet and Clank
Featuring Jim Ward as Captain Quark.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 18:43:25
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 18:43:25
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 18:50:08
Raine on 06/15/2009 18:50:08
www.ahmadinejad.ir -- Hacked.
www.khamenei.ir -- Hacked.
They are calling for all government websites to be hacked. Yes, what we have here is a Revolution. It is around 10-11 oclock there now and people are still out on the streets.
I have seen some VERY awful photos come up on the twitter feed, and I will not post them here, But Boston.com has some great photos here that explain a lot of what is happening...
www.khamenei.ir -- Hacked.
They are calling for all government websites to be hacked. Yes, what we have here is a Revolution. It is around 10-11 oclock there now and people are still out on the streets.
I have seen some VERY awful photos come up on the twitter feed, and I will not post them here, But Boston.com has some great photos here that explain a lot of what is happening...
Comment by Random on 06/15/2009 18:53:59
Random on 06/15/2009 18:53:59
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 18:56:30
Raine on 06/15/2009 18:56:30
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 18:57:34
Holy crap.
I really don't think the people of Iran know anything about Politico... Wow.
Raine on 06/15/2009 18:57:34
Quote by Random:
but but but Political said he won and we should get over it
H-How can this BEEE!!!
Holy crap.
I really don't think the people of Iran know anything about Politico... Wow.
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:01:31
I posted this on my facebook page. Those Reich-wing Republicans are Klassy with a K.
livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:01:31
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Update on my earlier link.. South Carolina apologizes but remains classy.
:rolleyes2:
I posted this on my facebook page. Those Reich-wing Republicans are Klassy with a K.
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:02:08
livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:02:08
Hi Random. Sounds like Jim Ward has made the rounds on a lot of things.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 19:08:04
Raine on 06/15/2009 19:08:04
:huh:
Comment by Random on 06/15/2009 19:08:21
Well, Political likes to say things.
Random on 06/15/2009 19:08:21
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
but but but Political said he won and we should get over it
H-How can this BEEE!!!
Holy crap.
I really don't think the people of Iran know anything about Politico... Wow.
Well, Political likes to say things.
Comment by Random on 06/15/2009 19:10:10
True, but Captain Quark is one of the few things (and only video game) that Jim mentions on the show, and seems proud of. And he should be, Captain Quark is a great, funny character.
Random on 06/15/2009 19:10:10
Quote by livingonli:
Hi Random. Sounds like Jim Ward has made the rounds on a lot of things.
True, but Captain Quark is one of the few things (and only video game) that Jim mentions on the show, and seems proud of. And he should be, Captain Quark is a great, funny character.
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 19:14:19
TriSec on 06/15/2009 19:14:19
Out of sorts today.....has the government of Iran fallen yet?
Also having flashbacks. This sure does remind me of the Philippines, when Marcos fell.
The key is going to be the Revolutionary Council; if the Imams don't believe the results, Ahmidinijad is finished. The question is, do they go back to a Khomeni-style theocracy, or does the revolution go full-bore?
Also having flashbacks. This sure does remind me of the Philippines, when Marcos fell.
The key is going to be the Revolutionary Council; if the Imams don't believe the results, Ahmidinijad is finished. The question is, do they go back to a Khomeni-style theocracy, or does the revolution go full-bore?
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 19:16:17
They are willing to investigate the election results. So that is a good start.
Raine on 06/15/2009 19:16:17
Quote by TriSec:
Out of sorts today.....has the government of Iran fallen yet?
Also having flashbacks. This sure does remind me of the Philippines, when Marcos fell.
The key is going to be the Revolutionary Council; if the Imams don't believe the results, Ahmidinijad is finished. The question is, do they go back to a Khomeni-style theocracy, or does the revolution go full-bore?
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 19:16:56
Raine on 06/15/2009 19:16:56
42 is the answer....
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 19:18:14
Raine on 06/15/2009 19:18:14
The antidote to Skinny jeans!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 19:20:51
I thinik there was also one of the Grand Ayatollahs, along with a large group of not-so-grand ones, who called for the investigation and kinda forced Khameni's hand.
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 19:20:51
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Out of sorts today.....has the government of Iran fallen yet?
Also having flashbacks. This sure does remind me of the Philippines, when Marcos fell.
The key is going to be the Revolutionary Council; if the Imams don't believe the results, Ahmidinijad is finished. The question is, do they go back to a Khomeni-style theocracy, or does the revolution go full-bore?
They are willing to investigate the election results. So that is a good start.
I thinik there was also one of the Grand Ayatollahs, along with a large group of not-so-grand ones, who called for the investigation and kinda forced Khameni's hand.
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:22:19
livingonli on 06/15/2009 19:22:19
God, that guy pretending to be Thomas Paine doesn't know the first thing about Thomas Paine's beliefs. These right-wingers should read real books and not the fiction perpuated by Fox "News" and the religious right.
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 19:50:58
TriSec on 06/15/2009 19:50:58
Will this madness never end? Sun is trying to break out in Waltham, but there's a squall line back about Springfield headed this way.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 20:03:03
Raine on 06/15/2009 20:03:03
What I don't get is how they were able to hand count all those ballots in Iran in such a short period of time.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 20:03:50
If it is the same line that is coming thru the Hudson Valley they are pretty decent storms...
Raine on 06/15/2009 20:03:50
Quote by TriSec:
Will this madness never end? Sun is trying to break out in Waltham, but there's a squall line back about Springfield headed this way.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 20:08:23
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 20:08:23
Ooof.. ten more minutes and I'm freeeee!
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 20:10:34
Raine on 06/15/2009 20:10:34
My god, these people are insane...
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 20:11:44
Raine on 06/15/2009 20:11:44
I really want to get a copy of this montage. It is brilliant!
Comment by TriSec on 06/15/2009 20:44:56
TriSec on 06/15/2009 20:44:56
Alright comrades....heading out. If you saw my first post, my desktop at home died...but I am bringing my laptop home tonight, so I'll be around.
:peace:
:peace:
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 21:06:00
Raine on 06/15/2009 21:06:00
I can't believe that Twitter is shutting down tonite for Maintanence. It's 90 minutes but with everything happening in Iran, it is critical that they have a way to get information out of the country.
Of all effing days....
Of all effing days....
Comment by livingonli on 06/15/2009 23:00:19
livingonli on 06/15/2009 23:00:19
Just watched momma on the Ed Show they split her up over two segments.
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 23:39:11
Twitter listened to the people!
Raine on 06/15/2009 23:39:11
Quote by Raine:
I can't believe that Twitter is shutting down tonite for Maintanence. It's 90 minutes but with everything happening in Iran, it is critical that they have a way to get information out of the country.
Of all effing days....
Twitter listened to the people!
Comment by Raine on 06/15/2009 23:39:47
What did you think?
I am waiting for the youtube.
Raine on 06/15/2009 23:39:47
Quote by livingonli:
Just watched momma on the Ed Show they split her up over two segments.
What did you think?
I am waiting for the youtube.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/15/2009 23:57:23
Awwwz..
Scoopster on 06/15/2009 23:57:23
Awwwz..
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 00:42:07
She was good but I am getting tired of that right-wing blonde from Vegas Ed has on. She is very annoying like most right-wing blonds.
livingonli on 06/16/2009 00:42:07
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Just watched momma on the Ed Show they split her up over two segments.
What did you think?
I am waiting for the youtube.
She was good but I am getting tired of that right-wing blonde from Vegas Ed has on. She is very annoying like most right-wing blonds.
Comment by Raine on 06/16/2009 01:00:15
Raine on 06/16/2009 01:00:15
Funny that. John McCain sang "Bomb, Bomb, Iran" and now Iran is crying out for democracy. I am very happy we didn't Bomb Iran.
Comment by TriSec on 06/16/2009 01:17:58
TriSec on 06/16/2009 01:17:58
Evening, folks. Computer going in the shop tomorrow am. I'm here with the ol' company laptop making sure everything works. There will be an "Ask a Vet" in the morning. Of course, all my shortcuts are in the other machine, so we'll see how this goes.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/16/2009 01:22:10
But the annoying right-wing blonde has a partial point. Bleep the Rethugs. If DINOs like Pelosi & Reed are going to chicken out - remove them. This may be the only chance we get to ram something through. The Democrats will own it, and when it works Obama will be swept to a second term.
trojanrabbit on 06/16/2009 01:22:10
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Just watched momma on the Ed Show they split her up over two segments.
What did you think?
I am waiting for the youtube.
She was good but I am getting tired of that right-wing blonde from Vegas Ed has on. She is very annoying like most right-wing blonds.
But the annoying right-wing blonde has a partial point. Bleep the Rethugs. If DINOs like Pelosi & Reed are going to chicken out - remove them. This may be the only chance we get to ram something through. The Democrats will own it, and when it works Obama will be swept to a second term.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 01:57:46
Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 01:57:46
I am cross posting this from UNN:
If you want to check out some individual Twitter accounts from Iran, here is a good link: Iranians on Twitter during the June clashes.
Here are some posts by Parham Doustdar
The Revolution WIll Not Be Televised ... It will be Twittered.
If you want to check out some individual Twitter accounts from Iran, here is a good link: Iranians on Twitter during the June clashes.
Here are some posts by Parham Doustdar
# @joshuetree That he doesn't accept Ahmadinejad as Iran's president and there should be another, fairer election.about 6 hours ago from mobile web
# Going to sleep. Everyone in Iran, stay strong. Those outside of Iran, we love you! Every single one of you! #IranElection #AzIranabout 6 hours ago from mobile web
# I think this is a trap to count votes again. The election should happen yet again. #IranElection #AzIranabout 6 hours ago from mobile web
# Something has to be wrong for Khameneyi to announce recounting. #IranElection #AzIranabout 6 hours ago from mobile web
# The latest news I have heard is 11 people dead, 22 people indured. #IranElection #AzIranabout 6 hours ago from mobile web
# People are trying to get Mousavi to presidency. He seems to be a good and resourceful leader. #IranElection #AzIranabout 7 hours ago from mobile web
# Was at the window, shouting slogans with those in the streets and on rooftops. #IranElection #AzIranabout 7 hours ago from mobile web
The Revolution WIll Not Be Televised ... It will be Twittered.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 02:05:23
I doubt that a bombing campaign would have checked Iran's nuclear ambitions, as it seems that they put their materials in several locations. I am glad that we don't have John McCain or Sarah Palin in the Oval Office right now.
Will in Chicago on 06/16/2009 02:05:23
Quote by Raine:
Funny that. John McCain sang "Bomb, Bomb, Iran" and now Iran is crying out for democracy. I am very happy we didn't Bomb Iran.
I doubt that a bombing campaign would have checked Iran's nuclear ambitions, as it seems that they put their materials in several locations. I am glad that we don't have John McCain or Sarah Palin in the Oval Office right now.
Comment by livingonli on 06/16/2009 03:14:36
livingonli on 06/16/2009 03:14:36
The Daily Show discussing the Long Island statehood movement. :rofl: