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Iran protests. What does it mean

Sue wonders why I’m so fascinated by the Iran protests, given that Mousavi is no shining beacon of democracy and that protesters will soon be dragged out of their homes at 2am to be tortured and killed. Could part of…

Mousavi ready for death

From NIAC liveblog Mousavi, speaking among the people, has just announced that he has performed the ceremonial washing (ablutions) in preparation for martyrdom. “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and…

For those about to protest, we salute you

[An Iranian in Tehran] is tidying affairs in preparation for dying Saturday at the hands of the Iranian security forces. Translation via Juan Cole: “I will participate in the demonstrations tomorrow. Maybe they will turn violent. Maybe I will be…