An Iranian opposition supporter covers his face with his bloodstained hand during clashes with security forces in Tehran on December 27, 2009. At least five, perhaps more, protesters were killed in clashes with security forces on the day of Ashura; one of the most important days of the year to Shia muslims.
Ali Mousavi, Mir-Hossein Mousavi’s nephew, was killed by the regime yesterday, on the day of Ashura, many others were arrested. The protesters refuse to give up, however. In fact, they seem to be more determined than ever to overthrow the Mad Mullahs.
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The videos and the photo of Ali Mousavi are thanks to Andrew Sullivan, who is doing an awesome job keeping track of what’s happening in Iran. I’m afraid to admit that I haven’t blogged about the Green Revolution as much as I should have. This is one of the biggest stories of this year and even of the last couple of decades. The Iranian people are trying to overthrow a downright fascist regime; they’re willing to put their lives on the line for freedom and most of us are obsessed with a health care bill. Something tells me we’ve got our priorities all messed up.
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