JohnRich 4 #1 June 27, 2007 News:"At least 12 petrol stations have been torched in the Iranian capital, Tehran, after the government announced fuel rationing for private vehicles. Windows were smashed and stones thrown at the stations, and there was traffic chaos as motorists queued to buy fuel. Iranians were given only two hours' notice of the move that limits private drivers to 100 litres of fuel a month. Despite its huge energy reserves, Iran lacks refining capacity and it imports about 40% of its petrol. The country has a large budget deficit largely caused by fuel subsidies and the inflation rate is estimated at 20-30%." Story hereMore problems:Crackdown in Iran over dress Huge cost of Iranian brain drain 'Mass purges' at Iran universities I have read about democracy... in other countries and would like us to have the same 'Poverty biggest problem' 'Suffering from war'Is this the beginning of the end for the radical regime of Iran? Will it be brought down from within? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 June 27, 2007 QuoteWill it be brought down from within? Isn't that the best way for change to occurs when needed? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #3 June 27, 2007 QuoteIs this the beginning of the end for the radical regime of Iran? Will it be brought down from within? That would be the right way for things to happen. From everything i have heard things have been bad and getting worst for the last few months. All I can hope for is minimum blood shed. Which in case of a revolution will mean the Military must join the people and not the government.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 June 27, 2007 If the neo-cons want to start another war(with Iran this time), it will make the Iranians rally around the most extremist & most militant leaders. Bush & Co. leave office in 1 2/3 years. Let's hope we can hang in there until then without anymore international blundering. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #5 June 27, 2007 QuoteIf the neo-cons want to start another war(with Iran this time), it will make the Iranians rally around the most extremist & most militant leaders. Bush & Co. leave office in 1 2/3 years. Let's hope we can hang in there until then without anymore international blundering. You’re right. If The US would invade it would make the people fight for there home. Iranians traditionally have strong pride and would make a deal with the devil to not become another occupied land.I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #6 June 27, 2007 QuoteIf the neo-cons want to start another war(with Iran this time), it will make the Iranians rally around the most extremist & most militant leaders. Bush & Co. leave office in 1 2/3 years. Let's hope we can hang in there until then without anymore international blundering. Aw, BS. The only place you're seeing that is in the media, not in the Pentagon and certainly not in the White House. The mullahs only WISH that would happen...but it won't. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #7 June 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteIf the neo-cons want to start another war(with Iran this time), it will make the Iranians rally around the most extremist & most militant leaders. Bush & Co. leave office in 1 2/3 years. Let's hope we can hang in there until then without anymore international blundering. You’re right. If The US would invade it would make the people fight for there home. Iranians traditionally have strong pride and would make a deal with the devil to not become another occupied land. Of course they would. That's why you're only reading about a so-called invasion of Iran in the media, and nowhere else. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #8 June 27, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteIf the neo-cons want to start another war(with Iran this time), it will make the Iranians rally around the most extremist & most militant leaders. Bush & Co. leave office in 1 2/3 years. Let's hope we can hang in there until then without anymore international blundering. You’re right. If The US would invade it would make the people fight for there home. Iranians traditionally have strong pride and would make a deal with the devil to not become another occupied land. Of course they would. That's why you're only reading about a so-called invasion of Iran in the media, and nowhere else. mh . But is it the media's fault that they repeat the calls for war made by our public officials? Sometimes the saber rattling is actually done on the deck of one of nine US ships just off the coast of Iran. I could see how some people might get the impression that the administration was considering it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 June 28, 2007 From the looks of this story, it looks like we only need to sneak someone in there to sabotage their one and only gasoline refinery, and then things will go to hell in a handbasket real quick. And isn't it ironic that when faced with gas shortages, they respond by setting fire to... gas stations. Thereby, compounding their own problem! Mamoose Ahminadjabber is sitting on a powder keg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
