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33. Good riddance to bad trash

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Sat Feb 28, 2026, 05:03 PM

Feb 28

I'm hoping the Iranian people finally get the freedom we all deserve

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KHAMENEI DEAD [View all] WarGamer Feb 28 OP

Much like the attack on the school, I will await further confirmation. sarisataka Feb 28 #1

Congrats, Trump. rsdsharp Feb 28 #2

100% true chicoescuela Feb 28 #61

Is Mars smiling now? BannonsLiver Feb 28 #3

Neda Agha-Soltan (23 January 1983 - 20 June 2009) was an Iranian student of philosophy who was participating in the 2009 Celerity Feb 28 #44

I guess the war is over, mission accomplished. When does Trump go over to view the parade dem4decades Feb 28 #4

I wouldn't be at all surprised if this isn't the off ramp Traitor takes Arazi Feb 28 #6

Yeah, there is backlash and protests. (Nine killed outside US Embassy in Karachi) Not looking so good for Trump LeftInTX Sunday #81

Yay!!! Greg_In_SF Feb 28 #5

Well, CIA has said the hard-liners waiting in the wings are even worse. hlthe2b Feb 28 #7

I predict the Islamic Republic is done and a Democracy will blossom. WarGamer Feb 28 #9

Based on? hlthe2b Feb 28 #10

I think at this point, the elements who wish to continue the Islamic Republic will be destroyed. WarGamer Feb 28 #16

As I repeatedly point out, those who seek democracy (or at least change) are UNARMED & UNEMPOWERED... hlthe2b Feb 28 #20

It's going to come down to the Military... once a Colonel or Major steps up and says he's done supporting the status quo WarGamer Feb 28 #22

On top of all your points, wasnt an actual moderate confirmed as his successor? SSJVegeta Feb 28 #63

The most powerful forces in Iran are those who are unarmed. SSJVegeta Feb 28 #71

I am NO "Propagandist" but I DO know HISTORY. hlthe2b Sunday #84

There has been talk of the late Shah's son wnylib Feb 28 #24

If he's a temporary placeholder and there is a UN committee working on a free Democracy... that's be great WarGamer Feb 28 #27

It might still be an improvement over the current regime Amishman Feb 28 #41

The last time that Iran had a democracy, the US and UK wnylib Feb 28 #43

Reza Pahlavi. Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #49

Thanks. I remembered it after the post. wnylib Feb 28 #56

YW Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #57

He lives in Maryland or Virginia. Has grown kids. Seems like an OK guy. LeftInTX Sunday #80

Iran did have a Democracy AZProgressive Feb 28 #52

like democracy is blooming in the US? rurallib Feb 28 #13

What a crock. Rafi Feb 28 #46

I think The Shah returns to power Polybius Feb 28 #48

I'm visualizing a power vacuum, one or more autocrats, and perhaps a civil war. Gore1FL Feb 28 #62

The Shah wasn't worse Polybius Feb 28 #47

This is so true, and it's sad to see progressives making excuses for this theocratic regime. Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #50

I thought there were rules against targeting heads of state? AZProgressive Feb 28 #58

If we haven't leanrt this by now, "the Rules" only apply when someone is willing to enforce them. Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #64

I still believe in international law AZProgressive Feb 28 #66

I hear you. I'm hip, totally. Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #72

The US didn't do it... Israel did WarGamer Feb 28 #65

The same country that has been trying to drag the US into a war with Iran AZProgressive Feb 28 #68

true... WarGamer Feb 28 #69

Seeking Serenity, WHERE have YOU seen ANY Progressive DO THAT? WHO has "made excuses" hlthe2b Sunday #83

Groups that support Putin, North Korea, and Syria's Assad. Party for Socialism and Liberation. LeftInTX Sunday #86

Thank you, LeftinTX but the implication was that it included DUers... I don't consider the groups hlthe2b Monday #90

I deal with these people in real life. They bring out the grhh in me. LeftInTX Monday #91

Grhh is right... hlthe2b Monday #92

Yes, it seems that way...I don't know why either? LeftInTX Monday #94

Accidental Dupe... Deleted hlthe2b Monday #93

I hope YOU are not using that accusation toward me. NO WHERE NO WAY did I say the Shah was hlthe2b Sunday #82

I wasn't accusing you of saying the Shah was worse Polybius Sunday #88

Thank you, Polybius hlthe2b Monday #89

Most Americans... róisín_dubh Sunday #78

I agree LeftInTX Sunday #79

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Feb 28 #8

Eh... EarlG Feb 28 #11

The successor was his son, also presumably dead... WarGamer Feb 28 #12

Will the (UNARMED) populace rise up? You seem to continually miss that important part... hlthe2b Feb 28 #14

For all we know, elements of Iranian military working with CIA right now... WarGamer Feb 28 #17

Yes. I'll take the cup half-full hope. But, our CIA has hardly been an effective force for democracy hlthe2b Feb 28 #21

Source: Trust me bro. BannonsLiver Feb 28 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Feb 28 #18

You're a proponent of nation building, I'm not. BannonsLiver Feb 28 #23

Of course you're right... WarGamer Feb 28 #25

I don't think you're "just curious"... Another Jackalope Feb 28 #29

I think it's presumptive to declare that "this isn't a situation where the next bad guy can assume the office." EarlG Feb 28 #26

Just being optimistic I guess... WarGamer Feb 28 #28

As would we all be EarlG Feb 28 #38

"...will the people rise up and demand a Democracy?" LudwigPastorius Feb 28 #32

Khamenei rejected his son as his successor months ago. SSJVegeta Sunday #77

Is Trump going to declare himself the leader of Iran? Buckeyeblue Feb 28 #19

I wouldn't be surprised. ananda Feb 28 #60

Or "Supreme Leader" of America? thought crime Feb 28 #73

Should we now genuflect before Trump? Kingofalldems Feb 28 #30

Of course not... but it's ok to hope for Democracy to emerge from all of this WarGamer Feb 28 #31

It looks like that ship sailed in the content of the Op. BannonsLiver Feb 28 #34

Good riddance to bad trash gulliver Feb 28 #33

From what I have read Iran has set up multiple levels of succession on Jspur Feb 28 #35

This. Plus the IRGC is deeply embedded into every aspect of life and industry Arazi Feb 28 #53

I'd wait until a third party confirms fujiyamasan Feb 28 #36

I've got a few thousand years of history Boo1 Feb 28 #37

But surely this time it will work! BannonsLiver Feb 28 #40

That's a big but ya got there dpibel Feb 28 #39

You once claimed to be ""anti-war consistently," right? W_HAMILTON Feb 28 #42

I didn't support the war just hoping something good comes of it. See the difference? WarGamer Feb 28 #67

Nope, I do not! W_HAMILTON Feb 28 #74

GOOD!!! nt Raine Feb 28 #45

Shrug. (Also...GOOD! But still...) Iggo Feb 28 #51

I truly hope some front-line commanders (colonels, majors, etc) really consider the offer of immunity. Seeking Serenity Feb 28 #54

If true I'm happy for the Iranian people. Melon Feb 28 #55

Good Tarc Feb 28 #59

Would be better news if.. mvd Feb 28 #70

Brother mr715 Feb 28 #75

So what? He will be immediately replace by someone just as bad or worse. Ferrets are Cool Sunday #76

That's okay Shrek Sunday #85

No, it's not ok. It's illegal. We are supposed to be a nation of laws. Ferrets are Cool Monday #95

They still have to scrounge someone up Raine Sunday #87