Ramblings

Oh, BTW - looks like Obama resisted pressure to start the war with Iran, the Greens have kind of taken some power through the ballot box and...

Well, it's been a while, and took me a while too to remember the URL and the account I used to make this blog. Apparently too, thanks to...

The Signal: Scenes from the Heroic Fight of People against Islamist Hooligans!

Why is it quiet now after the Ashura uprising?

So much been happening in Iran that I haven't jotted down. Yesterday, Dec 27th, was Ashura, also 8th day after death of Ayatollah Montaz...

Here's some old school: Still makes my blood boil: "> Early days back then: "> Whilst I'm on the theme, another obje...

So, got a bit of a breather. Haven't had chance yet to pick up on what's been happening in Iran. It seems fronm what I've gather...

Should be away again in a few hours. We'll see what happens. The Iranian revolution has remained in and out of the headlines - Ahmadinej...

will be gone for a few days again in a while. Hearing that Moussavi has turned up at the cemetery even as cops are trying to break up the cr...

Have been away for a few weeks. Enjoyed a family holiday. The Ashes are on - the Third Test starts today. I'm working from home today, s...

...back in a few weeks

Give me a minute....

Seems like vali-asr square is becoming the regular location of the daily protests. People are gathering there again now, and cops reported t...

So the Guardian COuncil or whatever translation you want to use has confirmed Ahmadi as President. Well there's a fucking surprise. Mean...

Obviously things have been suppressed somewhat. All the same, there were reports yesterday of thousands (mainly women) gathering at the plac...

Despite the title, this isn't police violence at all. A large sit down demo is - at least during the film - left unmolested by the cops.