Although all candidates in Iran are "vetted" by the Mullahs and hand chosen by religious clerics who compose the Assembly of Experts, their version of democracy is far from the purpose of a democracy. To provide government that is of, by and for the people.
Iran has kicked out all foreign media, attempted to block all internet communications, text-messaging and violently responded to non-violent protestors that are calling out the deception laid out by the bogus election.
With that aside, Barack Obama's silence on the struggle for the Iranian people's freedom is deafening. I guess you can't say much when you envy a government that has total control over it's people, and tramples their liberties. Is this what he meant by diplomacy?
We are well on our way to Iranian-style state-run media. ABC is even launching an infomercial in an attempt to sell socialized, one-party, anti-capitalist "reformed" healthcare. They are even using the White House as the "newsroom". No wonder the one--err, I mean--the president loves these guys. They are in the boat for him. Chris Matthews has even said that he believes it is his job to make the Obama presidency "work...work successfully"! No Mr. Matthews, the job of a true journalist is to be as far away from the political establishment as possible so that you are credible when you hold them accountable.
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