Comments on: No One Knows About Persian Cats

By: fubar

fubar — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:47:25 +0000

which is probably roughly what will happen in the USA if the system collapses (further?) and some kind of totalitarian/corporatist regime is set up to “maintain order”?

By: Roxana Saberi – Between Two Worlds | Baha'i Rants

Roxana Saberi – Between Two Worlds | Baha'i Rants — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:39:31 +0000

[...] was also involved in the recently released film, No One Knows About Persian Cats. In the interview she struggles to try to explain why the Iranian authorities had detained her. [...]

By: Zeitgeist Films

Zeitgeist Films — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:43:16 +0000

http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/afghanstar/

DVD Release – March 30th, 2010!

If you're intrigued by the premise of No One Knows About Persian Cats, save AFGHAN STAR to your Netflix queue in the mean time!!!

Whereas shows like ‘American Idol’ are and have been prevalent in mainstream media in the US since the birth of television programming, it was not too long ago that bans on TV sets and music were lifted in Afghanistan. Even so, the controversies that have arisen amidst the show’s popularity reveals that self-expression in the country is still risky – even life-threatening – especially for the women contestants who are willing to skirt the boundaries between the freedom of expression and the cultural implications of doing so.

By: peyamb

peyamb — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:47:51 +0000

One thing is for sure, the powers that be will not be able to hold that power by appealing to Islamic fundamentalism. The youth of Iran are sick of it. But what they may turn to is Iranian nationalism to gain control with a sector of the youth. That would be troubling. But the bottom line will be if they can profice opportunities. If the economy doesn't get better- then the tide will surely turn on the mullahs.

By: randyburns

randyburns — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:22:51 +0000

Meanwhile the Baha'i Administrative order is getting what it wants. Publicity and new enrollments in the US and probably other western countries. Just wait until the end of Baha'i year for the announcements and the crowing.

Cheers, Randy

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:24:00 +0000

Sorry for double post.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0000

At least the Baha’i Administrative order is getting what it wants. Lot’s of publicity and new enrollments. Just wait until the end of Baha’i Year for the announcements and the crowing.

Cheers, Randy

By: Baquia

Baquia — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:28:25 +0000

I was thinking of the ineffective protests (or lack thereof) on the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution. This was a major test, in my book at least. The green movement was unable to create the same momentum and with a few new moves to clamp down on the internet, IMs, cell phones and other methods of modern communication, the government was able to easily dominate the day.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:01:59 +0000

Baquia, you wrote:

"After a few weeks of shocking dismay, the powerful control apparatus put in place by the Basiji, the Revolutionary Guards and Ahmadinejad clamped down and eventually snuffed out the protests."

I recognize that you go on to write:

"But don’t mistake the tranquility on Tehran streets as a sign that everything is back to normal. The turmoil in Iran is simmering under the surface, ready to boil over at a moment’s notice. This is far from over."

I don't think it's fair or accurate to call the protests that have been ongoing since summer (though changed) "snuffed out." 22 Bahman was certainly sobering- but Qods day, 13 Aban, and Ashura didn't take place in the immediate weeks after the election, and were not insignificant events. I don't disagree with your analysis that things are "far from over," so we probably ultimately agree, and this might be semantic, but given how little Western media coverage the activities of the un-snuffed out protest movement have received since summer, I think that's worth clarifying here.

Glad to see you posting again.