No, it's not that hard to see things like this coming to the US, in fact, as soon as I read, "...the arm of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran charged with enforcing shari’a law...," my mind, for reasons I can't explain, thought, "...the arm of the Florida State Police charged with enforcing DeSantis' law..." Really. It just happened like some vision out of "The Dead Zone." Not Trump. Not Pence. DeSantis. If there's anyone currently of the "The missiles are flying, gentlemen. Alleluia!" ilk, it's DeSantis, with SCOTUS backing whatever he wanted to do as long as it's for the Christians and for the children. It is not difficult to relate to, and empathize with, what's going on in Iran.
In no way am I a student of Iranian history, but was so excited to see the women out in the streets protesting back in 2022. Like Ms. Ghaderi, I was encouraged that they would indeed topple the government and finally gain freedom. But as the weeks wore on, it became less likely that would happen. Still, I admire her tenacity to keep the light shining on what is really happening there.
Not that this matters, but I was on the trip that Jimmy Carter took to Tehran back on December 31, 1977-January 1, 1978. I was woefully ignorant of the politics of the time, just there doing a job that I was hired to do. I dared not leave the hotel we were staying at, as I had no Hijab to wear!
Today, we here in the states are grappling with what seems to be a mirror image of what Iran's women are contending with, especially in Florida as Steve B's post so perfectly expounds. Yikes! Where will it all end?
Oh, wow, that's so cool that you were there! As I mention on the pod, it's not the easiest place to go visit, and has not been for quite some time. I really hope it changes.
Misogyny and police brutality exist in both Iran and the US, and probably to some extent everywhere. We’re not nearly as bad as Iran—yet—are we? SCOTUS seems to be working on catching us up. But I’m hopeful that the US will eventually be the “land of the free and home of the brave” for all its citizens (not that that’s what the founding fathers actually envisioned).
I hope that here as well as there, the forces of democracy -- which are the forces of equality -- prevail. I should have mention in the piece that the title is the Kurdish slogan for "Woman, Life, Freedom" that was appropriated by the general movement (and translated into Farsi).
I am suprised there are not more comments on this important subject. Particulary about the Power of Females today and in the future. But thats why we subscribe to writers like Greg and others. They let us know something is happening with better clarity and insight than the daily sound bite TV chit.
Meanwhile I relax here in my camper in the Great Sonoran Desert with summer coming on. I am Anticipating the Monsoons while reading away on 30 to 50 websites including many folks like Greg and Maureen Dowd and Pepe Escobar and Seymour Hersh.
And donating $$ to Whistleblowers.
AND Waiting for a pardon for Reality Winner.
Before i sign off
I recall in the early 60's my pal Ken was the Shah of Irans hunting guide in the US Southwest and Central Mexico.
Ken and i went onto become street cops in Phoenix, Arizona. He stayed on the street until retirement and after indulging his capentering skills for many years died in a Las Vegas Hotel room. I miss that much taller than 6 foot slow drawl talking dude and his 57 Plymouth Fury.
So much love. Kids that parents died, Kurds. Are you aware how great your parents are? Are you aware how much they loved you? In 2013 they started telling us about you. If they were brave would somebody remember your names.and
I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" with a privileged, not really, book club. Frances was our librarian. Double wide trailer library. A local librarian that was inspirational.
No, it's not that hard to see things like this coming to the US, in fact, as soon as I read, "...the arm of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran charged with enforcing shari’a law...," my mind, for reasons I can't explain, thought, "...the arm of the Florida State Police charged with enforcing DeSantis' law..." Really. It just happened like some vision out of "The Dead Zone." Not Trump. Not Pence. DeSantis. If there's anyone currently of the "The missiles are flying, gentlemen. Alleluia!" ilk, it's DeSantis, with SCOTUS backing whatever he wanted to do as long as it's for the Christians and for the children. It is not difficult to relate to, and empathize with, what's going on in Iran.
Not just the children, Steve -- the fetuses. The unborn! Under the protective veil of SUpreme Leader DeSantis.
You're right -- not at all hard to imagine.
In no way am I a student of Iranian history, but was so excited to see the women out in the streets protesting back in 2022. Like Ms. Ghaderi, I was encouraged that they would indeed topple the government and finally gain freedom. But as the weeks wore on, it became less likely that would happen. Still, I admire her tenacity to keep the light shining on what is really happening there.
Not that this matters, but I was on the trip that Jimmy Carter took to Tehran back on December 31, 1977-January 1, 1978. I was woefully ignorant of the politics of the time, just there doing a job that I was hired to do. I dared not leave the hotel we were staying at, as I had no Hijab to wear!
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/12/30/this-day-in-politics-december-31-1077103
Today, we here in the states are grappling with what seems to be a mirror image of what Iran's women are contending with, especially in Florida as Steve B's post so perfectly expounds. Yikes! Where will it all end?
Oh, wow, that's so cool that you were there! As I mention on the pod, it's not the easiest place to go visit, and has not been for quite some time. I really hope it changes.
Misogyny and police brutality exist in both Iran and the US, and probably to some extent everywhere. We’re not nearly as bad as Iran—yet—are we? SCOTUS seems to be working on catching us up. But I’m hopeful that the US will eventually be the “land of the free and home of the brave” for all its citizens (not that that’s what the founding fathers actually envisioned).
I checked with
e e cummings.
He said, "manunkind. "
he knew his stuff e e did
I hope that here as well as there, the forces of democracy -- which are the forces of equality -- prevail. I should have mention in the piece that the title is the Kurdish slogan for "Woman, Life, Freedom" that was appropriated by the general movement (and translated into Farsi).
Females are the only path forward for Iran and Afghanistan.
Males are a lost cause.
We had a nice run. Actually, our run was pretty destructive and awful...
I am suprised there are not more comments on this important subject. Particulary about the Power of Females today and in the future. But thats why we subscribe to writers like Greg and others. They let us know something is happening with better clarity and insight than the daily sound bite TV chit.
Meanwhile I relax here in my camper in the Great Sonoran Desert with summer coming on. I am Anticipating the Monsoons while reading away on 30 to 50 websites including many folks like Greg and Maureen Dowd and Pepe Escobar and Seymour Hersh.
And donating $$ to Whistleblowers.
AND Waiting for a pardon for Reality Winner.
Before i sign off
I recall in the early 60's my pal Ken was the Shah of Irans hunting guide in the US Southwest and Central Mexico.
Ken and i went onto become street cops in Phoenix, Arizona. He stayed on the street until retirement and after indulging his capentering skills for many years died in a Las Vegas Hotel room. I miss that much taller than 6 foot slow drawl talking dude and his 57 Plymouth Fury.
Here's my sombrero off to the women of the world.
cal at 82 somewhere in the Great Sonoran Desert.
Whats left of it!
I love how these pieces yield little fun facts, like your friend being a hunting guide to the Shah.
Thanks, Cal!
Question: why are there 16000 US citizens in Sudan?
Seens to me with our history of evacuations, (Vietnam and Afghanistan),
Just having 2 undercover CIA agents with solar powered laptops would have been sufficient?
That does seem excessive.
I miss you. Am I allowed to talk about it? There was a time...brave warriors. And not orphans. Oh young Kurdish...you could be surprised.
So much love. Kids that parents died, Kurds. Are you aware how great your parents are? Are you aware how much they loved you? In 2013 they started telling us about you. If they were brave would somebody remember your names.and
We did remember your names. And you are special. I miss your parents. Really miss them. Can't imagine how you feel. Love bugs.
I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" with a privileged, not really, book club. Frances was our librarian. Double wide trailer library. A local librarian that was inspirational.
I also have synesthesia. Which explains a lot of wins in Ukraine. And elsewhere, bitch.