Iran

Remember when I posted about the alternatives to war to replace a corrupt dictatorship? Here is some reaction to Bush's inaugural address.

Reports from across Iran are stating about the massive welcoming of President George W. Bush's inaugural speech and his promise of helping to bring down the last outposts of tyranny.

Millions of Iranians have been reported as having stayed home, on Thursday night which is their usual W.end and outgoing night, in order to see or hear the Presidential speech and the comments made by the Los Angeles based Iranian satellite TV and radio networks, such as, NITV or KRSI.

The speech and its package of hope have been, since late yesterday night and this morning, the main topics of most Iranians' conversations during their familial and friendly gatherings, in the collective taxis and buses, as well as, among groups of young Iranians who gather outside the cities on the Fridays.
Many were seen showing the " V " sign or their raised fists. Talks were focused on steps that need to be taken in order to use the first time ever favorable International condition.

My point had been that we need to do what we can to enable people to rise up and oppose their oppressors. Bush's speech is a step in the right direction. Bombing a country back to the stone age is not. The Iranians will change their country from within, because that is the will of the young people. Don't kid yourself that invading Iraq had anything to do with it. It is the spirit of people who want to be free of religious and dictatorial terror.

Lets hope that happens in America as well..