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by Barbara
Sat 3 January 2026 8:13 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Iran commentary by top observers
Replies: 28
Views: 20581

Re: Iran commentary by top observers

Acct called "Rastakhiz", which means Renaissance in Persian language wrote a striking thing. I'll be bac later to refute this.
Rastakhiz was the name of the SOLE political party allowed under the Shah, so the account's name could be an allusion to that, too.

This assertion is totally wrong, anyway ...
by Barbara
Sat 3 January 2026 3:24 pm
Forum: Miscellany
Topic: The Cat Thread - Cat rescues, etc.
Replies: 42
Views: 34018

Re: The Cat Thread - Cat rescues, etc.

See video below

"In these days when it's so hard for us people, for other creatures, cats, dogs, birds, it's twice as hard.

Give them a safe and warm place...

Don't withhold your kindness from another creature. Only love is the path to salvation, empathy and kindness are what warm our hearts ...
by Barbara
Sat 3 January 2026 3:08 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Venezuela Analysis
Replies: 0
Views: 10

Venezuela Analysis

"The real reason the US is invading Venezuela goes back to a deal Henry Kissinger made with Saudi Arabia in 1974.

And I'm going to explain why this is actually about the SURVIVAL of the US dollar itself.

Not drugs. Not terrorism. Not "democracy."

This is about the petrodollar system that has ...
by Barbara
Fri 2 January 2026 11:52 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Iran commentary by top observers
Replies: 28
Views: 20581

Re: Iran commentary by top observers

Now, before the reader starts feeling shock about Iranians as some kind of fanatics, take a look at this quick video.

It shows an entire METRO station in Teheran built in honor of and named for the Queen of Heaven !
No country would do that - though of course the hope is that many would copy this ...
by Barbara
Fri 2 January 2026 11:39 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Iran commentary by top observers
Replies: 28
Views: 20581

Re: Iran commentary by top observers

To get a feeling for what normal Iranians think of the US 'president's' ridiculous threats to Iran - all this while, but especially recently - watch THIS.

The snippet captures the fury of the ordinary person at being ordered around by an upstart US administration of the lowest quality possible ...
by Barbara
Fri 2 January 2026 9:16 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Iran commentary by top observers
Replies: 28
Views: 20581

Re: Iran commentary by top observers

"It's impossible to invade Iran."

https://x.com/AdameMedia/status/2007206750479626497

Comments

"Correct. Anyone selling an Iran ground invasion is selling another Iraq style money pit, minus the oil upside, plus mountains and 90 million people.

Secure our [the US] border, cut the spending ...
by Barbara
Fri 2 January 2026 3:59 pm
Forum: Political and Social Issues
Topic: Russia:Cultural Topics
Replies: 14
Views: 423

Re: Russia:Cultural Topics

"🚨⚡️In Russia, raising an owl is a common tradition, as it is seen as a friendly pet that enjoys closeness and cuddles with its owner and is known for its strong loyalty. In Russian culture, the owl is also considered a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge!"

https://x.com/mog_russEN ...