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22. 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

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #20)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 04:37 PM

Feb 28

then it can change.

Shrub, among his many mistakes didn't offer immunity to police and military and Ba'ath party to rejoin society...

if the current offer of immunity is legit... we could see a reversal in the military.

We'll see

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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