Tiberius Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 No idea where this is leading but hopefully the people of Iran can overthrow that monstrous regime and install another democracy in this world. The US says it will ease internet curbs on Iran to counter Tehran's clampdown on protests which were sparked by a woman's death in police custody. "We are going to help make sure the Iranian people are not kept isolated and in the dark," said US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The relaxation of software controls will allow American tech firms to expand their business in Iran. The US treasury said the move would help counter the Iranian government's attempt to "surveil and censor" its people. But it is unlikely to have an immediate impact as it "does not remove every tool of communications repression". Billionaire Elon Musk said on Twitter that he would activate his satellite internet firm, Starlink, to provide internet services to Iran in response to Mr Blinken's announcement. Starlink provides internet services via a huge network of satellites and is aimed at people who live in remote areas who cannot get high-speed internet. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63013359 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I’m surprised this is the first mention in this forum regarding what’s going on over there. There is a ton of content on TikTok regarding what’s going on over there and this one video shows why the Second Amendment is so important here. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRac5NCD/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Just now, Chef Jim said: I’m surprised this is the first mention in this forum regarding what’s going on over there. There is a ton of content on TikTok regarding what’s going on over there and this one video shows why the Second Amendment is so important here. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRac5NCD/ Tibs mentioned it yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 1 minute ago, Doc said: Tibs mentioned it yesterday. Mentioning it is one thing. A thread devoted to it is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just shows how precious and important our first amendment is. The wall separating church and state is the best wall of all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 The old men that run the Iranian regime. Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 50 minutes ago, Tiberius said: Just shows how precious and important our first amendment is. The wall separating church and state is the best wall of all If you say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just now, SoCal Deek said: If you say so. Don't think so? You think made up religious stuff should guide policy like in Iran? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Just now, Tiberius said: Don't think so? You think made up religious stuff should guide policy like in Iran? Our entire civilization gets much of its core principles from ‘made up religious stuff’. But once again.. you already know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Our entire civilization gets much of its core principles from ‘made up religious stuff’. But once again.. you already know that. Really? Where is democracy is the bible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Tiberius said: Really? Where is democracy is the bible? Don't be stupid, Tibs. He was speaking about the core values of Judeo/Christianity upon which our country was founded, and about that he's correct. But I agree with you as well that I don't want to live in a theocracy either, the concept of praying to another's god is not something I want to be involved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 16 minutes ago, Tiberius said: Really? Where is democracy is the bible? It’s there more than you know. And for the millionth time…the United States was specifically constructed to NOT BE a democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Tiberius said: The old men that run the Iranian regime. Thread I'm going to take a page out of Tibs book in this reply & only focus on one sentence rather than the entire paragraph . The one sentence that stands out to me is "with the images of the countries ruling elite, virtually all deeply traditional, geriatric" seems to be a lot like the US ruling politicians at the moment . See Tibs i am becoming more like you ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 2 hours ago, SoCal Deek said: It’s there more than you know. And for the millionth time…the United States was specifically constructed to NOT BE a democracy. And it says a Republic is a good thing in the bible? Slave holders loved the bible as it sanctioned their rape, murder and general sadistic behviour, so I'll pass on that as a guiding set of principles 2 hours ago, Tenhigh said: Don't be stupid, Tibs. He was speaking about the core values of Judeo/Christianity upon which our country was founded, and about that he's correct. But I agree with you as well that I don't want to live in a theocracy either, the concept of praying to another's god is not something I want to be involved in. Democracy is a core value of our society. We the People. Not we will blindly follow something in the clouds that is suppose to really exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, Tiberius said: And it says a Republic is a good thing in the bible? Slave holders loved the bible as it sanctioned their rape, murder and general sadistic behviour, so I'll pass on that as a guiding set of principles Democracy is a core value of our society. We the People. Not we will blindly follow something in the clouds that is suppose to really exist Moses was a slave holder? Jesus was a slave holder? 😂😂😂 Which version of the Bible do you read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffarukus Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Tiberius said: Just shows how precious and important our first amendment is. The wall separating church and state is the best wall of all serious question does it also show how precious the second is or you believe a unarmed uprising from authoritarian gov can be successful. iran has had numerous unsuccessful ones that usually end in protestors being shot down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenhigh Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 48 minutes ago, Tiberius said: And it says a Republic is a good thing in the bible? Slave holders loved the bible as it sanctioned their rape, murder and general sadistic behviour, so I'll pass on that as a guiding set of principles Democracy is a core value of our society. We the People. Not we will blindly follow something in the clouds that is suppose to really exist Are you trying to be coy or ignorant here? "We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; .. And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Tenhigh said: Are you trying to be coy or ignorant here? "We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states; .. And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." You are being silly on purpose, right? That's simply a statement that carried absolutely no power of law. Might as well of said, "I hope we have good luck" This is the other hand does, our first amendment: The First Amendment provides that Congress make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting its free exercise. 1 hour ago, Buffarukus said: serious question does it also show how precious the second is or you believe a unarmed uprising from authoritarian gov can be successful. iran has had numerous unsuccessful ones that usually end in protestors being shot down. There would be no need to revolt if they had a separation of church and state and a right to vote, The first amendment is far, far more important that second amendment The 14th is also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted September 25, 2022 Author Share Posted September 25, 2022 1 hour ago, SoCal Deek said: Moses was a slave holder? Jesus was a slave holder? 😂😂😂 Which version of the Bible do you read? don't ask me, read some American History. So let me get this straight, we are a Christian nation but not a democracy? Are you a Christian Nationalist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albwan Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 The op should rip off his burka and protest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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