Protests in Iran: State-run live TV hacked by protesters

Post by DuckFeathers » Sun, Oct 09, 2022, 11:14 PM UTC

unity1001 wrote: post #44

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This is a very simplistic view of the tensions in the region, which have been ongoing for decades. Just as the US has reason to retaliate against Saudi Arabia, many other places could also have reasons to push the ruling family out of power and gain influence. It also fails to account for the autonomy of the people there. Is it really so hard to believe that they are rebelling against authoritarianism? Even if there…

> This is a very simplistic view of the tensions in the region That is a very simplistic, and correct view of how the US manipulates such tensions. There are many of us international HNers, whose countries suffered multiple US backed coups or color revolutions, and even worse, whose grassroots popular movements were co-opted and subverted by the US. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solidarity_(Polish_trade_union... So m…

Post by seer-zig » Sun, Oct 09, 2022, 11:16 PM UTC

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Ah yes, the typical astounding secular definition of freedom, equating it with nakedness and vices. I’ll tell you something, the vast majority of the Saudis are proud of the Hijab and their Islamic faith that promotes purity and decency. We don’t want the western definition of “freedom” thank you very much, we’ve seen where it leads

It leads to people showing the hair in their heads, that is the normal way in our species. Including the majority of the muslim population and the majority of the human population. If you think this is the same as being naked in public or that women's hair is impure, well... You live in a very sad place and deserve compassion. It really sucks to be you, but your pain is self-inflicted. Enjoying the feminine grace and…

Post by pdntspa » Sun, Oct 09, 2022, 11:37 PM UTC

seer-zig wrote: post #65

nayaketo wrote: post #31

Don't know about CIA conspiracies but I'm sure Saudi Arabians will protest Hijab mandates one day. Freedom is amazing and every human craves it at some level.

Ah yes, the typical astounding secular definition of freedom, equating it with nakedness and vices. I’ll tell you something, the vast majority of the Saudis are proud of the Hijab and their Islamic faith that promotes purity and decency. We don’t want the western definition of “freedom” thank you very much, we’ve seen where it leads

Post by philliphaydon » Sun, Oct 09, 2022, 11:44 PM UTC

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I have never met a single person that isn’t a Chinese propogandaist that actually believes Taiwan is a part of China. It’s such an obvious calling card.

Literally every country in the world, including the USA, believes that Taiwan is a part of China. You're extremely uninformed on this matter.

Post by pvaldes » Sun, Oct 09, 2022, 11:49 PM UTC

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It leads to people showing the hair in their heads, that is the normal way in our species. Including the majority of the muslim population and the majority of the human population. If you think this is the same as being naked in public or that women's hair is impure, well... You live in a very sad place and deserve compassion. It really sucks to be you, but your pain is self-inflicted. Enjoying the feminine grace and…

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