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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:43 PM Original message |
****IRAN POLLS OPEN*** Update thread |
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scrappydo (194 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
1. Thank you, grantcart.. |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
2. k&r |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. And I Ran. |
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Bicoastal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:53 PM Response to Original message |
4. According to Tomazil al-Brokawaj... |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:54 PM Response to Reply #4 |
5. Whose going to win the working class white vote? |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Is there going to be an Albradley effect? |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Yup there's definitely going to be an Albradley effect, Mouosavi is DOOMD! |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. Yup there's definitely going to be an Albradley effect, Mouosavi is DOOMD! |
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PretzelWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:59 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Also, Darius Rather said "the election is hotter than a falafel on a Tehran street in July |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
7. Question, when do polls close (what time in the US)? |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:19 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. About 6 pm Iran but the hours can be extended twice if there is heavy voting |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:27 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. I don't know what time 6 is here. |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:44 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. 8 1/2 hours difference from Eastern Time in the US |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
8. Come on MIR!!!! |
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SamCooke (406 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 10:59 PM Response to Original message |
10. Even tho their President really doesn't do anything outside of give speeches, this is interesting. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:06 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. The President has power of domestic spending and domestic programs |
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Hippo_Tron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:10 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. The clerics have a lot of veto power over domestic policy |
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Drunken Irishman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:16 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. And he will be the face of the country. |
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SamCooke (406 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 02:10 AM Response to Reply #14 |
37. Their president is like the Secy of State here. A diplomat with a boss to answer to. nt |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:02 PM Response to Original message |
13. k&r |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
16. Mousavi may really have a shot at the title but they are worried about fraud. |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:35 PM Response to Reply #16 |
22. if Ahmadinejad wins and people suspec fraid - which they will |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:48 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Mousavi's supporters are inspired, and after Lebanon's election so am I. |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
19. Three of them have pledged to have women in their cabinets. Guess who is the only one who hasn't? |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
21. Rooting for Karubi, myself |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:44 PM Response to Reply #21 |
24. Actually I think karubi is seen as more of a reformist than Mousavi |
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11cents (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
23. What about the soccer imam vote? |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:54 PM Response to Reply #23 |
28. That was baaaaad |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:52 PM Response to Original message |
27. Thanks for this post and the links... |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-11-09 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
29. Just posted in LBN: Iran poll will end in riots if Ahmadinejad cheats, says Mousavi camp |
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DrToast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:24 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. There could be riots if Ahmadinejad wins legitimately |
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Turborama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:29 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. That's quite possible, too |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:45 AM Response to Original message |
32. Analysts are saying that |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:49 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Really? Has they said where it might be leaning? n/t |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #33 |
34. Al jazeera is talkling like its a done deal that it is going to be Mousavi |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 12:58 AM Response to Reply #34 |
35. Oooohh...Brilliance. I'm glad, now we have to get the confirmation & we're good to go. n/t |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
36. Thanks so much for this thread. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 04:56 AM Response to Original message |
38. Already reports of problems -- Mousavi's observers being banned and text messaging system down |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 09:14 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. They are laying the foundation for action if the election is stolen |
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jefferson_dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 06:20 AM Response to Original message |
39. Mousavi ally claims lead in Iran election (Reuters) |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 06:30 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. I really have no faith in the Iranian election system but I suspect.. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 06:38 AM Response to Reply #39 |
42. Let's hope this comes through. n/t |
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davidpdx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 06:25 AM Response to Original message |
40. If ever there is a time to pray for something it's now |
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grantcart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-12-09 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
44. Guardian is running a live blog from Tehran |
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