The Laughing Wolf

Iran

This one has to be short because of time, but let me just say:

SANCTIONS WON'T WORK

What we should have already been doing (and hopefully did/are) is working with the multiple groups in there that want regime change from within. The theocracy does not like or trust the people, and they know that they are not all that far away from having power slip from their grasp. We need to be funding, providing external support of all types, and providing supplies. We need to be working hard to make the mullah's nightmares come true.

If we are not already doing so, someone needs one day soon to explain why. We also need to start now and make up for lost time.

Sanctions can be used as a distraction, to make the theocracy believe we are still in our national political quagmire and that the President will have to work through the UN until it is too late. That is all for which they are going to be good.

If regime change is not possible within the limited time frame in which we must now work, then we must be prepared to take out the facilities -- no matter the cost. For the cost of not doing so will be far, far greater. If it can be done with a limited strike, and that strike can also include some additional targets that will facilitate regime change, so much the better. If that can't happen for whatever reason, we still need to take them out.

There is, of course, a lot more behind this, but I lack the time to do it justice. Go read the Iran blog links down there on the right, and some of the better blogs, and make an informed decision of your own.

LW

Iran Earthquake Toll: 420 And Rising

According to Fox, the news is grim. Keep the people of Iran in your thoughts, both for this and for their desire for change. Don't forget to keep Mojtaba and Arash in your thoughts as well.

LW

Free Mojtaba and Arash!

Courtesy of Kathy at On The Third Hand comes this effort from the Committee to Protect Bloggers. Hit the link and go read a bit, and do what you can to help two brave Iranian bloggers, as well as supporting bloggers around the world.

LW

Shining A Light: Update

There is an update to the post I cited earlier. It notes the lack of coverage, the significant lack of coverage, of this story by the Old Media. Indeed, one does wonder why such a story is not covered by these vaunted defenders of freedom, the oppressed, and downtrodden. One suspects that it has a great deal to do with inbred bias and political agendas, and that such is why it has been declared non-newsworthy. After all, it has nothing to do with nukes and can't be blamed on any party or leader, so it can't be news, can it? Thank goodness for the blogs, and this story must NOT be buried or real burials will be the result.

LW

Shining A Light

On cockroaches can be a great way to make them hide. Today's Day By Day helps do that by pointing you towards published reports of torture against Iranian Bloggers. Does tend to put trolls, hate mail, spammers, and other such things in perspective. Do your part and READ what others go through to get out the news and stand up for the right of free speech. Then help shine the light yourself, and let's send some cockroaches into hiding, though it is a pity we can't yet step on them as they run.

LW

And You Want To Negotiate With Them?

Go read this. Then go read through these posts at On The Third Hand. Then hit the Blog Iran button over on the right. Then tell me that you really think we can negotiate with them. Feh.

LW