Politics: a Dirty Game… Just as Always!

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I believe in them more than they believe in themselves.
Franz Kafka

I stayed silent throughout these days, despite the pain in my heart. With my wet, excited eyes, I observed the events in Iran. I saw large crowds of young people, both girls and boys, demonstrating courageously and risking their lives—more than during the last forty years of uprisings—fighting against the Mullahs’ regime tyranny for freedom. But what a dream! As I heartbreakingly knew, the influential figures behind the scenes never allowed a free Iranian state to emerge, and they employ the same tactics as they did with the 1953 coup against the Mossadegh government.

From the beginning of the Mullah regime’s rule, I realised it was simply another Western invention. It appeared different: instead of backing America, it called for its death, but ultimately, the result was the same- control was maintained! And unfortunately, I see the West, with their puppet loudmouth as the front, trying to install another puppet in power in Iran to keep control and reap benefits.

That’s unfortunate: so much bloodshed without any reward! Willy Brandt, the former German Chancellor, once asked: ‘Must one practise democracy, or should one dare to embrace it?’ The real question is: practising for how long and at what cost? Certainly, friends and activists outside Iran may disagree or be hesitant to agree with my perspective. I understand that my view is blunt and unsettling, but the truth is undeniably tough to face.

I didn’t want to dwell on these disappointing events, but when my dear friend Resa asked how I felt, I decided to write a few words, and I leave it to you to judge the role of the great politicians in power. Also, I don’t want to share many photos or videos as they can deeply affect anyone who watches them. 🙏

28 thoughts on “Politics: a Dirty Game… Just as Always!”

  1. Dear Aladin, thank you for the update. I offer the brave citizens of Iran my utmost sympathy and respect. I think of you every time I watch a news report with an aching heart. If this is defeat, it is defeat for us all.

    Last night my sister and I watched the American travel show, Rick Steve’s. Episode: Iran. Rick Steve tours Tehran, and several other cities like the honeymoon picturesque, Esfahan, and Shiraz— famous for poetry. He talks with many locals, mostly affluent upper class. I was explaining to my sister who has Downs Syndrome that “this is the country we have been seeing on the news because of the protests.” She was very interested. It was a positive experience for both of us. We learned, and saw Iranian citizens with beauty and dignity. I say this last part because most Americans, because of propaganda, view Iran as a country of barbarians. It’s so sad, but that is not too extreme of an exaggeration.

    The Iranian people deserve to be free of the shackles placed upon them by foreign governments and their own. They deserve Democracy! Unfortunately, I see it as a trap like you said after the Willy Brandt, quote, “the former German Chancellor, once asked: ‘Must one practise democracy, or should one dare to embrace it?'” *”The real question is: practising for how long and at what cost?”* I notice the pattern, The U.S. offers democracy like cheese in a mouse trap.

    Arguably nobody has fallen harder for the trap than American citizens. Time continues to reveal the American Dream to be a nightmare— wwned and ruled by corporations like Blackrock.

    We are dangerously close to the same violent uprising happening in The United States. But if we resort to violence we will be crushed. The U.S. military has A.I. surveillance and crowd control weapons we are not even aware of. Therefore, our near term objective is simply to organize, continue to protest, and earn the sympathy of our own military so they point their arsenal at the true threat instead of us.

    This has been a long comment. But reflective of the admiration I have for the courage of Iranian citizens, thousands sacrificed everything. They will never be forgotten.

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    • Your words are worth reading and have filled my heart, dear friend. It is valuable to highlight the beautiful aspects of Iran, including its countryside, people, and culture. And yes, democracy must be practised repeatedly, even in countries already governed by a democratic system.
      The main issue for Iran and its people is that it possesses oil, and major powers refuse to leave it alone. This regime is not a human entity; it is a brutal killing machine devoid of human essence. It is heartbreaking to see how young people are dying because of their desire to live in freedom and prosperity.

      I’m glad that you and your lovely sister enjoy exploring the beautiful aspects of Iran. She must be wonderful; I have met many people with Down syndrome because my wife teaches at a special school. They are brilliant and adorable.

      Blackrock and other large corporations will attempt to dominate the New World Order, and I, like you, see a dangerous future ahead for the great democracy, USA!

      Let’s hope there is a light at the end of this dreadful tunnel. Thank you, buddy.

      🙄🖖🙏

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  4. Dear Aladin,

    I commiserate with you on your native country of Iran.

    I agree with you that there is the puppet loudmouth, and that there have always been many other hideous puppets and loudmouths that make “worm’s meat” of us, the proletariat.

    I memorized this about 6 months ago. It’s from MacBeth. My punctuation may be off, as I type this from memory.

    “Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow

    Crawls in its pity path from day to day

    Until the last syllable of recorded time,

    And all the yesterdays have lighted fools their way to dusty death.

    Out! Out brief candle!

    Life’s but a walking shadow

    A poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage

    And then is heard no more.

    It is a tale told by an idiot

    Full of sound and fury,

    Signifying nothing.”

    Sending you love and hugs!

    xoxoxoxoxo

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  6. Wow. A powerful post; the video especially so!! I love, love the song and brilliant lyrics by Zhina Sacramento. I’m so sorry for what your home country is going through, and fear that the same thing seems to be happening to mine. I’m currently reading a book called The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali that is set in the time when the Shah was deposed. I haven’t finished it yet, so don’t know how it will end, but so far it seems promising. Thank you for the inspiration. Jeanie

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    • Wonderful! She is a remarkable woman, writer, thinker, and intellectual. I’ve heard of her, but I haven’t read her work yet. I know I should!

      In fact, I believe that the ongoing revolution in Iran has always been centred around Woman, Life, and Freedom. Thank you, my dear Jeanie. 🤗🙏💖

      Here’s an excellent interview with her; you might not have come across it.

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    • Thank you so much, my friend! Your kind and compassionate words reflect how the message of those brave freedom fighters resonates worldwide, even if not entirely. They soothe and warm my heart, and I truly value them.

      🙏🤗🙏

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