You would think people would learn after a while.
"Opposition in Iran attempts to regroup; Activists try to revive protest" by Thomas Erdbrink, Washington Post | February 23, 2010
Remember, readers, the Washington Post is the CIA 's newspaper so this is straight from the horse's mou..., well, try the other end.
Related: Operation Ajax
Did they ever apologize for that?
TEHRAN - After their planned show of strength largely fizzled Feb. 11 in the face of heavy security for state-sponsored celebrations of the Islamic revolution’s 31st anniversary, activists in Iran’s political opposition have been left demoralized, wondering how to revive a movement many hoped would lead to a more open society, greater personal freedoms, and fairer elections.
Those attending the dissidents’ get-together contemplated the reasons for their defeat as they sought to answer the question “What now?’’
War.
Some acknowledged they had been afraid to join antigovernment protests scheduled to coincide with the anniversary rallies. Others said they had tried to go but faced thousands of armed security forces who blocked streets.
All agreed that the opposition’s failure to make an impact during the state-backed demonstrations represented a huge blow for the grass-roots movement. Each spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution.
Opposition expectations for Feb. 11 had run high, with leaders calling for a “huge presence.’’ Antigovernment websites speculated that millions of people would turn out....
But....
The government’s strategy might backfire, but for the time being, it has served to justify authorities’ dismissal of the opposition as a meaningless band of foreign-backed counterrevolutionary rioters.
Seen for what they are.
This security formula will almost certainly be used in the future, thwarting the opposition’s signature tactic of turning official street celebrations into antigovernment rallies, analysts said....
It’s considered unlikely that Iran’s theocratic leaders will allow a public judgment on one of the pillars of the constitution....
Would the AmeriKan government (even thought they don't abide by it)?
An influential blogger who is a member of an unofficial opposition think tank made up of Web activists.
Translation: An USraeli propagandist.
He suggested turning the first anniversary of the disputed June 12 presidential election into a day of protest.
“But I guess the government would just repeat what they do normally: declare each protest illegal and flood the streets with security forces,’’ the blogger said.
No "free-speech zones" in Iran?
Just take to the streets anyway, huh?
Or not?
“In the end, the street is the only place where we can show how many people we are, but few people are ready to go to prison or get hurt,’’ he said.
We AmeriKans are VERY MUCH LIKE YOU, Iranians!!
During recent demonstrations, he recalled, his friends would call him from their homes and offices while he was running from the police. “If they are not ready to sacrifice anything, why should I be?’’ he asked. “My personal strategy out of this mess is to apply for a visa for Canada.’’
An Iranian draft-dodger fleeing to Zionist-controlled Canada?
