Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Did You Know

That Iran once had a demoratically elected goverment.

Muhammad Mossadeq, the leader of the National Front, was elected prime minister in April 1951. One month later, he nationalized Iran's oil industry, much to the chagrin of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company (a consortium of British and American oil interests).

In 1953, the CIA backed a coup de etat that removed Mossadegh from power and installed the Shah, whose oppressive regime ruled for over 25 years. Although the oil industry remained nationalized, the Shah negotiated a deal with foreign oil companies whereby the companies managed Iran's oil operations for a substantial profit.

4 Comments:

At 4:51 PM, April 14, 2005 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I strongly disagree with the bomber...Israel has NOTHING to gain from bombing Iran for several reasons. First, unlike Iraq in 1981, Iran has spread its nuclear facility locations all over Iran and near population centers. That alone has pretty much eliminated the possibility for efficacy for any air strike. The reprucussions alone would reduce Israel's standing in the world to a place even lower than any of the Israel-haters could ever hope for.

Second, by all accounts Iran is truly on the cusp of another revolution (inshala), but this time with the tide swinging away from religious fundumentalism. Even Bush is not dumb enough to fuck with that possibility, especially in light of the anti-US protest in Iraq last week by shia of the country.

Third, what would bombing in this case really accomplish? We don't have enough troops to do anything in the world right now, and bombing Iran whilst american troops still occupy...I mean while american troops continue to spread freedom ;-) across iraq would only put them at greater risk, and even dumbass republicans in congress aren't that dumb....or are they?

RG
aka BP

 
At 9:58 PM, December 05, 2014 , Blogger oakleyses said...

ugg, gucci, canada goose, iphone 6 case, hollister canada, vans, canada goose, swarovski uk, pandora jewelry, air max, ray ban, pandora charms, moncler, timberland shoes, moncler outlet, moncler, canada goose, replica watches, louis vuitton canada, uggs canada, coach outlet, juicy couture outlet, converse shoes, thomas sabo uk, nike air max, juicy couture outlet, ralph lauren, hollister clothing, moncler, hollister, supra shoes, louboutin, toms outlet, oakley, canada goose pas cher, parajumpers outlet, moncler, wedding dress, baseball bats, converse, swarovski jewelry, links of london uk, lancel, moncler outlet, pandora uk, karen millen, moncler, montre femme

 
At 7:44 PM, December 06, 2015 , Blogger Unknown said...

air jordan shoes for sale
fitflops sale
longchamp handbags
louis vuitton bags cheap
rolex uk
winter jackets
cyber monday deals
oakley sunglasses wholesale
ray ban,rayban,occhiali ray ban,ray-ban,ray ban occhiali,ray ban sunglasses
michael kors handbags sale
ferragamo outlet
tiffany and co
michael kors handbags
north face outlet
ugg boots
rolex watches
ralph lauren outlet
marc jacobs
coach outlet online
abercrombie and fitch
gucci,borse gucci,gucci sito ufficiale,gucci outlet
1207minko

 
At 11:54 PM, July 08, 2018 , Blogger Unknown said...

qzz0709
oakley sunglasses wholesale
spurs jerseys
kate spade outlet
chelsea jersey
canada goose outlet
suns jerseys
burberry outlet
ugg outlet
nike shoes
air jordan 12

 

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home