I posting this diary for general discussion of the situation of Iran.
The resistance continues. Mousavi is oganizing a large gathering for Thursday, though he himself is under constant monitoring. The government appears to be paving the way for his arrest. He has called for a general strike, and many are heading his words.
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Some people say that the resistance might be weakening. I think we need to bear in mind two factors:
- Reporting has become increasingly more difficult.
- The Revolution of 1978-79 took one year to unfold. The Shah was not deposed overnight.
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The single worst story I have heard so far: A demonstrator was killed, and when the police took the body to the family, they demanded a $3000 bullet fee, for the bullet used for the killing, before they were willing to return the body. (Thanks to krwlngwthyou from comments for supplying some of the details.)
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Obama gave a masterful response to Nico Pitney today during his press conference. The transcript is below the fold.