Islamic Revolution, Secret of Victory and Survival - part 1
rizali
By Masood Rezaei
TEHRAN Bahman is a month reminiscent of the glorious revolution the
people of Iran accomplished in 1979 under the leadership of the late
Imam Khomeini. We are now standing at the threshold of 22nd anniversary
of the Islamic Revolution. In the course of these years, the
revolution, the system and the people have left behind many ups and
downs, each of which is counted as a valuable experience.
The Islamic Revolution is undoubtedly regarded as a fateful event in the
history of the people of Iran. It is appropriate to examine different
aspects of the revolution every year.
We should think where we started, how we achieved victory, how others
dealt with the movement and the demands of the people, what our
policies and plans were, what barriers prevented us, what our
achievements were and in which aspects we failed.
The Islamic Revolution achieved victory at a time when the international
system was bipolar. In one part of the globe the Western capitalists
led by the U.S. and in the other part of our planet, the Eastern
socialist countries led by the Soviet Union had formed alignments. The
important point is that the two blocs were at the climax of their
political and military power.
This state of affairs had convinced a large number of intellectuals and
thinkers in developing and Third World countries that dependence on
either bloc was vital for survival on the international scene.
This outlook applied more strongly to Iran, since at that time Iran was
the biggest American base in the strategic Middle East region.
Moreover, existence of numerous oil reserves in Iran and its great
consumer market greatly benefited the U.S.
Under such circumstances, no political analyst could predict the
possibility of Iran's victory and its liberation from the circle of
U.S. satellites.
With the outset of the Islamic Revolution, the first analyses presented
by political circles throughout the world stated that the revolution
had been launched with socialist motivations and that it was the
outcome of the Cold War between the West and the East. Massive
propaganda was unleashed in this respect, but the essence of the
revolution disclosed the emptiness of such analyses.
Other political commentators viewed the revolution as the result of
class differences. Still, others attributed the revolution to
modernism. On the basis of these comments, different groups,
associations and parties tried to impose their views on the revolution,
but the Iranian people only listened to Imam Khomeini, whose views only
promoted Islam, justice, freedom and independence.
Islam was presented by Imam Khomeini as a theory of revolution at a
time when revolutions were mostly inspired by Marxist theory. Armed
guerrilla struggles supported by socialist countries were regarded as
the only way to bring revolutions to victory.
(To Be Contd.)
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>Islamic Revolution, Secret of Victory and Survival
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[ . . . ]
The whole 'secret' was that extreme
repression and a willingness to kill
opponents does help keep brutal
dictatorships in power. Islamist
thugs including *Imam* Khomeini,
the murderer, put much *faith* in
AadamKoshi and chaaghooKeshi.
CTG
truthful
Then use A against B ,B against C and ....once you are left with the last
one sqaush it with no hesitation.
Tell them you are not here to be presidents and prime ministers .You are
only here to stand up against opperession.
Tell em about the thin Ghelim that Ali used to sleep on during his Islamic
government and then move up from a Salty desert town to North of Tehran were
life is prettier...
This is no secret it is called 'Hoghe Buzi' and men of god are usually good
players of this game.
rizali wrote in message <95la03$v1v$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>...
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>From: sar...@aol.com (Sarteep)
>Date: 2/4/01 9:07 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>riz...@my-deja.com wrote:
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>>Islamic Revolution, Secret of Victory and Survival
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>[ . . . ]
>
>The whole 'secret' was that
Nop, the secret was that the opponents of the Islamic Revolution did not have
the balls to stand up for what they "beleived in".
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In article <95ldpq$g9c$1...@lust.ihug.co.nz>,
peacoc...@my-deja.com
rizali <riz...@my-deja.com> wrote:
> Islamic Revolution, Secret of Victory and Survival
>
> By Masood Rezaei
> TEHRAN Bahman is a month reminiscent of the glorious revolution the
> people of Iran accomplished in 1979 under the leadership of the late
> Imam Khomeini. We are now standing at the threshold of 22nd
anniversary
> of the Islamic Revolution. In the course of these years, the
> revolution, the system and the people have left behind many ups and
> downs, each of which is counted as a valuable experience.
98% downs. 2% ups (the movies got better!). Everything in life is a
valuable experience. Some experiences are more painful than others so
was this one (probably the most painful experience of the nation of
Iran in modern times).
>
> The Islamic Revolution is undoubtedly regarded as a fateful event in
the
> history of the people of Iran. It is appropriate to examine different
> aspects of the revolution every year.
>
> We should think where we started, how we achieved victory, how others
> dealt with the movement and the demands of the people, what our
> policies and plans were, what barriers prevented us, what our
> achievements were and in which aspects we failed.
>
> The Islamic Revolution achieved victory at a time when the
international
> system was bipolar. In one part of the globe the Western capitalists
> led by the U.S. and in the other part of our planet, the Eastern
> socialist countries led by the Soviet Union had formed alignments. The
> important point is that the two blocs were at the climax of their
> political and military power.
>
> This state of affairs had convinced a large number of intellectuals
and
> thinkers in developing and Third World countries that dependence on
> either bloc was vital for survival on the international scene.
This thinking is and was true. It has not changed. Iran, for example,
has no economy to speak of after the revolution. This is because of
its "independence" from the blocs. Of course, it is all a show because
the contra-affair (Iran-Israel-U.S.) contradicts their political
ideologies and pretences.
>
> This outlook applied more strongly to Iran, since at that time Iran
was
> the biggest American base in the strategic Middle East region.
> Moreover, existence of numerous oil reserves in Iran and its great
> consumer market greatly benefited the U.S.
That is why the inflation was manageable and the economy was much
better. In 1979, 70 rials was $1.00 USD - today 8000 rials is equal to
$1.00 U.S. dollar. We are surely benefiting from our "independence" oh
boy let us get more "independent"!
>
> Under such circumstances, no political analyst could predict the
> possibility of Iran's victory and its liberation from the circle of
> U.S. satellites.
You have Jimmy Carter to blame for that.
>
> With the outset of the Islamic Revolution, the first analyses
presented
> by political circles throughout the world stated that the revolution
> had been launched with socialist motivations and that it was the
> outcome of the Cold War between the West and the East. Massive
> propaganda was unleashed in this respect, but the essence of the
> revolution disclosed the emptiness of such analyses.
There was many parameters that went into launching the revolution.
Leftists groups clearly played a major part in various revolutionary
activities. Without their support, it is not clear whether or not
Akhounds would win.
>
> Other political commentators viewed the revolution as the result of
> class differences. Still, others attributed the revolution to
> modernism. On the basis of these comments, different groups,
> associations and parties tried to impose their views on the
revolution,
> but the Iranian people only listened to Imam Khomeini, whose views
only
> promoted Islam, justice, freedom and independence.
Incorrect. Imam Khomenie lied. He promised many reforms that never took
place. He promised that he would not interfere in politics and he did.
People would not have followed him if he had indicated his real views.
That is clear when you analyze the post revolution executions; almost
all people who were key figures in the revolution were either arrested,
exiled or executed within a two-year period. Examples are: Ghotbzadeh,
Bani-Sadr, Shariatmadarie, Montazari, Yazdi, ... Imam was nothing
without these strategists and the help of the various political groups
who are under cover now.
>
> Islam was presented by Imam Khomeini as a theory of revolution at a
> time when revolutions were mostly inspired by Marxist theory. Armed
> guerrilla struggles supported by socialist countries were regarded as
> the only way to bring revolutions to victory.
Use of Islam as a form of rebellion is not new. Hussein did it 1300
years ago, MKO has been doing it for a long time and many countries
have various rebellion groups that use religion. And it is not just
Islam; there are other religions that are used in this capacity as
well. Imam was probably the dumbest person in the revolution, as he
really never understood the process of the revolution. This became
painfully clear during the constitution formulation process in Iran.
Please spare us with hollow slogans and incorrect facts and conclusions.
>
> (To Be Contd.)
Please don't.