Comments on: Arab World: “Iran is a Democratic Dictatorship”

By: joan mckniff

joan mckniff — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:43:26 +0000

It is not. Article is about the Arab;s world’s reaction to events in Iran. Just as there might be a story on Europe’s reaction.

By: Obsr

Obsr — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:34:38 +0000

Since when Iran was part of the “Arab World”?

By: baz

baz — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:05:48 +0000

Do we have to bring israel/palestine/US into everything??

This is about Iran!

By: Ernest

Ernest — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:25:24 +0000

Ben Jon

America’s foreign policy under Bush’s administration was undoubtedly dubious. The war in Iraq, as Obama said, is a ‘war of choice’. UN Perm 5 vetoing power has been under scrutiny by some. Hamas is recognized as a terrorist organisation.

At least the US treats its people well, although sometimes at the expense of others.

By: joan mckniff

joan mckniff — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:58:37 +0000

what country did not pour out in the street when election stolen from candidate gore? that apathy lead, inter alia to death pf more than 4000 americans in iraq and far more iraqis

By: ben jon

ben jon — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:26:02 +0000

A few question:

How did Bush come into power?

Which dictator countries invaded Iraq and Afganistan with out approval of United Nation?

Which countries support the dictatorship in Egypt and other Arab countries?

Which country continously ignore UN resolution and get away

Which countries support Apartheid Isreali state and allow the Isreali government to continously steal Palestenian lands and killed Palestenians in the name of defense?

Is the UN demcratic with Vetoing rights to certain countries?

Which countries dont recognised Hamas Government that were elected by people?

Which country has Nuclear weapons in Middle East and which countries are not part Nucler Proliferation aggreements?

Before we look for faults in other we should look at our selves.

It makes u think.

By: Ernest

Ernest — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:00:04 +0000

Iran is not a democractic dictatorship. A fundamental tenet of a democracy is the ability to choose your leader. Since the Supreme Leader has the ultimate say over everything, until Iranians can partake in universal suffrage to elect their Supreme Leader or an equivalent, Iran remains a dictatorship with limited individual freedom. This individual freedom appears to be severely compromised as there is evidence some Iranians have been persecuted and even killed for expressing themselves.

The international community should not hesitate to pressure the Iranian Government to respect Iranians’ basic human rights, including their right to expression without interference. Middle Eastern nations will benefit from this because of Iran’s strong influence in the region.

By: joan mckniff

joan mckniff — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:46:59 +0000

Thank you so much for this discussion, I have been looking for it w/o luck in USA media as I think it is one of the most important questions right now. What impact will this have on the Arab world? And my particular question, what is the response/reaction in the Arab women to the brave women protesting in the streets of Iran?

By: DAG

DAG — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:03:11 +0000

Then you can stop blaming Israel for all ypur problems.

By: ali

ali — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:03:38 +0000

In Iran we are facing another version of Taleban. They did KudeTa and changed the election result. They killed student and protesters in dormitories and streets. They banned all media and arrest all activists.
Now, the leader tried to threat people and protesters.
We want our vote back to us. We are looking forward for better situation in Iran and peace in Iran and out side Iran.
This government does not represent Iranian people.
We want more freedom. freedom of speech, media, social freedom and no discrimination about sex, race, religion.
We just need the support of people in all around the world.

By: Anne Logue

Anne Logue — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:27:08 +0000

I find these comments compelling in their description of other Arab countries. Iran has taken the world by storm in its bravery and tenaciousness. Five days is a long time to take it too the streets in such numbers. It is good that they inspire us to do the same in our countries.

By: Antoun Issa

Antoun Issa — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:19:34 +0000

Great points raised. I wonder whether many of us Arabs are looking at Iran with envy. Why aren’t we doing the same thing?

The big question is, should this turmoil get out of hand, will we see more restlessness in the Arab world on the domestic front?

How ironic that the “democratic birthpangs of the Middle East” that the Bush administration fought for would start in the most unlikely place … Iran.