tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post115318044711518729..comments2023-08-21T13:44:06.806+01:00Comments on Aryamehr: Global hungerstrike, Akbar Ganji and my thoughts and opinions...Aryamehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153319258485097152006-07-19T15:27:00.000+01:002006-07-19T15:27:00.000+01:00Well doesn't that just go to prove my accusation o...Well doesn't that just go to prove my accusation of him being a deceitful charlatan????<BR/><BR/>If changes his attitude and becomes a democrat, supports regime change, and takes back his absurd claim that there are only 50 political prisoners in Iran I wouldn't bother him and might even decide to USE him in favour of the Iranian Nation.Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153284886480593202006-07-19T05:54:00.000+01:002006-07-19T05:54:00.000+01:00Though I dont condone Ganji but in his recent inte...Though I dont condone Ganji but in his recent interview with Newsweek, he said he wants regime change through civil disobedienceWinstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058643406189544769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153271164738613552006-07-19T02:06:00.000+01:002006-07-19T02:06:00.000+01:00Dear Chester,Couldn't have said it better myself!Dear Chester,<BR/><BR/>Couldn't have said it better myself!Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153268750617231362006-07-19T01:25:00.000+01:002006-07-19T01:25:00.000+01:00There's no room for reformers in this revolution.T...There's no room for reformers in this revolution.<BR/><BR/>The Islamic Republic will be uprooted sooner, if the true anti-regime people join forces. There's strength in numbers and unification of the opposition and its resulting strength is what scares the regime.Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422190301840492001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153265114007801952006-07-19T00:25:00.000+01:002006-07-19T00:25:00.000+01:00Dear Chester,Ganji has said that he does not suppo...Dear Chester,<BR/><BR/>Ganji has said that he does not support any revolution against the Islamic Republic both when he was inside the country and again when he was abroad making his speeches. He is an IRI Reformist or as Winston refers to them "Reformollahis"...<BR/><BR/>I have faith in Fakhravar because all his actions and statements so far have been benefiting the plight of the Iranian Nation and raising awareness of the true situation in Iran unlike charlatans like Ganji with their tactics of deceit and creating division amongst the opposition which will no longer work.<BR/><BR/>The Islamic Republic is on its deathbed and we need to make sure this evil is uprooted as soon as possible.Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153261177422757852006-07-18T23:19:00.000+01:002006-07-18T23:19:00.000+01:00There are several differences between the 2: For o...There are several differences between the 2: For one thing, Fakhravar escaped; Gangi was permitted to leave. Maybe Ganji had to make promises in order to keep his wife safe? Who knows?<BR/>And Fakhravar is younger and still has that "young lion" attitude.<BR/><BR/>"Ganji has stated he does not support a revolution and that he is 100% for reform "<BR/><BR/>Did he say that before he left Iran?<BR/><BR/>Is Fakhravar actively joing with Pahlavi to unite the opposition?<BR/>If so, they should be seen together as a united front. Not each going off on their own.<BR/><BR/>You have a lot of trust and faith in Fakhravar. I trust Pahlavi more. Though they'd make a good team.Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422190301840492001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153241840538563502006-07-18T17:57:00.000+01:002006-07-18T17:57:00.000+01:00Let us not forget that Constitutionalists played a...Let us not forget that Constitutionalists played a significan part in raising awareness of Ganji's imprisonement and pressured the Islamic Republic to release him. <BR/><BR/>Yes he had a lot of support and compassion by Iranians during his imprisonment - ask yourselves this though now that he is out and now that he has issued the statements he has do you believe that he still has retained that support? If you ask me I would say absolutely not.Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153241682111935052006-07-18T17:54:00.000+01:002006-07-18T17:54:00.000+01:00Dear Winston,I think that what we are doing is exa...Dear Winston,<BR/><BR/>I think that what we are doing is exactly what you are saying though! <BR/><BR/>We are showing our unity and strength in light of these charlatans! We are questioning their past and we are confronting them about their actions and statements. <BR/><BR/>Sitting quiet when presented with these type of charlatans does not lead to unity or our empowerment.<BR/><BR/>Dear friend, ofcourse we should support anyone who supports regime change but as we can see Ganji is not one of them.<BR/><BR/>Stay with what crowd? There were around 40 people according to a compatriot of ours who visited Ganji outside the UN headquarters. At least 5 where Constitutional Monarchist who had showed up so see what it was all about; the same group that Ganji has said he will not hold any talks with under any circumstances! The rest were leftists, republicans (misled), and a former Islamis parliamentarian Elahe Kolaei (sp?). This tells me that people have seen through Ganji and are not willing to tarnish the opposition by supporting him. Yes the idea of the hungerstrike was a noble one which could have been used to stage a great demonstration but people didn't want to risk associating with this shady individual. <BR/><BR/>If Ganji could be absorbed or as I have said used in the interests of the Iranian Nation then of course but so far we have seen that he is not interested in that. By confronting Ganji on his past and especially on his recent actions/statements which we have PROOF for unlike his past which still remains shady to us, we can better understand this man. The thing is though that his responses to our concerns have all been counter-productive and un-democratic such as the un-willingness to sit down with a signifcant portion of the democratic opposition to the Islamic Republic. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow I think my stance on Ganji is clear, it's up to you to make up your minds what you think of him, his past, and his recent (contradictory) statements. <BR/><BR/>I do not want to build on rotten foundations (former Islamist collaborators who are deceitful and make contradictory statements) but I rather build on new and solid foundations (the young generation of Iran that do not have any blood on their hands and who are for the complete uprootal of the Islamic Republic) if you know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>In hope that a genuine and powerful front is soon formed to attack the pillars of this regime and bring it down. The time for charlatans is over.Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153240716203775982006-07-18T17:38:00.000+01:002006-07-18T17:38:00.000+01:00Dear Chester,Why do you give him leeway? Amir-Abba...Dear Chester,<BR/><BR/>Why do you give him leeway? Amir-Abbas Fakhravar too has family in Iran but he will not sit quiet when facing tyranny nor will he hold back his views and issue some water-downed version of it. The difference between Fakhravar and Ganji is that the former is a TRUE freedom fighter whilst Ganji is a charlatan that the Islamic Republic hopes can pave the way for IRI 3.0! I won't fall for this new actor that the Islamic Republic has presented to us. Ganji has stated he does not support a revolution and that he is 100% for reform - need I say more?Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153195071012248142006-07-18T04:57:00.000+01:002006-07-18T04:57:00.000+01:00Aryamehr, while your opinions make complete sense ...Aryamehr, while your opinions make complete sense but I think, we should stop doing what Ganjis do.<BR/><BR/>I mean we should show our strength through unity with any one who wants regime change in Iran.<BR/><BR/>I dont like Ganji either but lets stay with the crowd. lets absorb Ganjis to the movement and make them understand what we want.<BR/><BR/>ThnxWinstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058643406189544769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153194134825677222006-07-18T04:42:00.000+01:002006-07-18T04:42:00.000+01:00There's nothing wrong with stating Ganji's history...There's nothing wrong with stating Ganji's history. People should know the facts and the truth.<BR/>I think that Ganji's attitude is devisive toward the oppposition. Whether he understands the consequences of that, I don't know.<BR/><BR/>I do give him a bit of leeway in his statements, because of his family in Iran.<BR/><BR/>Who knows....he may be re-arrested when he gets back.Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422190301840492001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153192725179055752006-07-18T04:18:00.000+01:002006-07-18T04:18:00.000+01:00Dear Chester,In regards to your comments:- Even if...Dear Chester,<BR/><BR/>In regards to your comments:<BR/><BR/>- Even if he has family in Iran this does not excuse the comments that he has made which have been against the interests of the Iranian Nation; as I pointed out...<BR/><BR/>- As for those who are trying to discredit Amir-Abbas Fakhravar we have all seen it has either been western leftist newspapers or people who state lies such as "Fakhravar wants to see Iran bombed by foreigners" when he has clearly stated that he does not at all support any such action. Have you read any criticism by these people that has sounded convincing to you?<BR/><BR/>-My comments regarding Ganji are not meant to be insulting but are meant to question his activities and statements as I have done and stating some of his history. We should not sit quiet as that could be the worst thing we might do! If one supports Ganji I would very much like to hear what they have to say regarding my statements or better yet how they defend some of the statements Ganji has issued and why he had kept quiet for 15 years whilst serving this regime?Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153186959511820682006-07-18T02:42:00.000+01:002006-07-18T02:42:00.000+01:00BTW - I'm all in favor of backing Reza Pahlavi. I ...BTW - I'm all in favor of backing Reza Pahlavi. I like him, I trust him and to me, he's the obvious choice. But I understand that not all Iranians feel the same, and the numbers are important. The more people involved, the better. That's why I have hope for Pahlavi's efforts to unify the opposition.<BR/><BR/>Maybe instead of badmouthing Ganji, it's better to just not support him, but support his cause for freeing political prisoners.Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422190301840492001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153186569546923152006-07-18T02:36:00.000+01:002006-07-18T02:36:00.000+01:00I'm not pleased about some of the quotes attribute...I'm not pleased about some of the quotes attributed to Ganji since he's been out of Iran. He does seem like another reformer.<BR/><BR/>I really don't know what to think about him. I realize his wife and family are still in Iran, so he may have to be cautious about what he says.<BR/><BR/>What bothers me is that not only is Ganji's sincerity in doubt, (and I understand that it's words coming from his own mouth that are making him seem suspicious) but there is a movement to discredit Fakhravar too. What good does it do to have dissidents leave Iran, if they're all going to be doubted and accused of being regime agents?<BR/><BR/>The problem with U.S. support of opposition in Iran, is that they don't know who to trust. If Iranains don't know themselves, what are we to do?Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14422190301840492001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24555881.post-1153180741305537042006-07-18T00:59:00.000+01:002006-07-18T00:59:00.000+01:00On the topic of charlatans and people who work in ...On the topic of charlatans and people who work in the interests of the Islamic Republic please see these two threads that I happened to come across today:<BR/><BR/>http://www.iranpoliticsclub.net/club/viewtopic.php?t=780<BR/><BR/>http://www.iranpoliticsclub.net/club/viewtopic.php?t=1002Aryamehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489069181787548307noreply@blogger.com