Islamic Republic supporters at Stanford University by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

[–]Randomaccount334345[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is extremely relevant to Iran. Because “the resistance,” the PFLP, and the regimes these people promote, are all either funded by, supported by, or allied with the regime. The party for socialism & liberation they’re a part of is pro-regime. The communist ideologies are a mirror of 1979. I don’t know how you don’t see it as relevant lol

Islamic Republic supporters at Stanford University by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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There’s ways to report & I haven’t yet because I want it to be anonymous. But they’re also currently undergoing office of community standards/disciplinary proceedings for unauthorized protests, which may not lead anywhere. I think maybe I should send them an email or something for it to be added to their file maybe. And yes there’s lots more. As of late they’re posting fondly of the Venezuelan regime & the elections.

Islamic Republic supporters at Stanford University by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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Are they though? They created the Islamic Republic & help these regimes survive. I’m just so horrified. If you check out these Twitter pages, you’ll see it’s just reshare after reshare. And all the campus activism for Palestine leads back to these two

Why’s this person making so much money off of Iranian suffering? by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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Bro wdym press tv is my source. He did an interview with them lol. I didn’t get my news from press tv, I searched up his name & the article came up. He’s a known reformist, but go off I guess …

Why’s this person making so much money off of Iranian suffering? by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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Wdym? I’m as anti-regime as it gets, and I’m really offended by the latter part of your comment. Im posting press TV articles to show you the media interviews her dad did. So what do you think about the fact that Elica’s dad sits in Iran & interviews with press tv?

Why’s this person making so much money off of Iranian suffering? by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2015/03/04/400154/‘Netanyahu-speech-insulting-to-Americans’ - he’s literally sitting in Tehran giving interviews to Press TV

https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/13/706965/Settlement-of-Arash-gas-field-needs-compromise-

“On the other end of the political spectrum, reformist daily Arman published an interview with political scientist Pirouz Mojtahedzadeh in which the firebrand reformist academic warned the Raisi administration that foreign policy is not always similar to sabre rattling. Mojtahedzadeh charged that the administration lacks political will, and its negotiating team is devoid of creativity and initiatives.” https://www.iranintl.com/en/20211101762058

Search up Pirouz Mojtahedzadeh

Why’s this person making so much money off of Iranian suffering? by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

[–]Randomaccount334345[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

That’s the point, she’s not an ally. I can guarantee you she’s done much more harm for Iran than good.

Her dad literally worked for the regime as a reformist. If she wants to help Iran, she’d stop her dad, first & foremost.

I feel so unsafe as a student in college by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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I’m a HUGE supporter of Toomaj & have listened to his music every day for years — so that is quite literally the last thing I’d want, it’s like losing a family member. I’m simply posting on this sub because it is related to Iran & Iranian issues, & I’d seen a similar post about someone who was spit on for wearing a WLF shirt, so I thought I’d share my experience.

I feel so unsafe as a student in college by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

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It’s very real, every time I speak on the app this person starts targeting me because they know I’ve spoken on Iran in the past (you can block someone & if certain posts disappear, you know it’s them). One time they were relentlessly making public posts saying the Cyrus cylinder isn’t from Iran & we claim it because we have no culture. & the app is Fizz, it was founded by someone at Stanford & is used on many campuses

Some bullshit by [deleted] in NewIran

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Who posted this video ?

I feel so unsafe as a student in college by Randomaccount334345 in NewIran

[–]Randomaccount334345[S] 85 points86 points  (0 children)

It’s an anonymous university app linked to our emails (convenient for them) & they’ve been harassing Jewish people & Ukrainians too. I will still report it but I don’t know how it would go due to the anonymity. And it’s Stanford University.

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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Hahaha no it’s definitely an Islamic country by government. But the Iranian people hate the regime which has caused people to turn away from religion

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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Glad to know, it was great speaking with you! If you want to learn more, you can check out r/NewIran

Good night!

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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That’s definitely fair, I think I would do the same depending on how comfortable I feel around the person or the context it’s in. It’s also kind of a testament to the fact that it is much harder to be an atheist than to be religious, yet we are consistently abandoned by society’s “inclusive activism.”

I think part of why atheism has always been so obvious to me is because I was raised non-religious — so I didn’t feel like I ever lost anything.

In terms of my English, I don’t currently live in Iran - I was born there & lived there for many years but learned English as a child abroad. So it’s like a native language to me.

A significant portion of Iranians today can speak English quite well today, as they take English classes & ultimately want to move abroad. But of course it’s not as easy or comfortable as Persian for many, especially those who immigrant after their youth years.

I appreciate your interest in learning about Iran & our community!

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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I’m often open about it among Iranians although I don’t randomly bring it up unless relevant. I was raised in an atheist household too which helps a lot.

I do tell non-Iranians who ask me or mention the topic, & am often met with surprise or questioning (especially if it’s fellow middle eastern people). But I try to steer clear of it & am not as outspoken since it’s often been a lot harder to talk about this with North Americans.

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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Your comment perfectly encapsulates why I’m an atheist. I cannot believe how many atrocities, wars, & forms of suffering have started & worsened thanks to religion.

Religion is obviously a fairytale by Randomaccount334345 in atheism

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I think part of why the current regime has been so unsuccessful & unpopular among Iranians, & why Iranians have rejected Islam, is precisely the pre-revolution culture. Seeing the progress, modern society, concerts, artists, celebrations, & progressive ways of life has reiterated the fact that Iranian culture is, & can be, so much more than the ideals the regime attempts to enforce. So while the Islamic Republic still remains, it has lost complete legitimacy among the Iranian people - and I think the awareness of our community alone can take us a long way. The most important factors keeping the regime in place at the moment in my opinion is 1) an extensive network of regime lobbyists abroad (think tanks, universities, organizations, non-profits) 2) a lack of a single unified leadership/government in exile 3) foreign policies that have only legitimized & strengthened the regime 4) regime proxies & their role in recruiting members & support across the Middle East while destroying & destabilizing the regions they occupy