Comments on: Reza Aslan: A different election http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/ Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:12 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: SUNNY http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67874 SUNNY Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:31:48 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67874 I believe change will come in 2009. I do not believe Iraqi's will walk with a deep grudge. I could be wrong. xtina, About more oil here, it's on the "table" here in Mississippi. The only thing, we will have to divert water from the Leaf River around Hattiesburg or the Pascagoula River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico. Something about the sediment from the rivers. Some people are against it, because lots of folks use these rivers for recreational purposes. I believe change will come in 2009. I do not believe Iraqi's will walk with a deep grudge. I could be wrong.

xtina,
About more oil here, it's on the "table" here in Mississippi. The only thing, we will have to divert water from the Leaf River around Hattiesburg or the Pascagoula River that drains into the Gulf of Mexico.
Something about the sediment from the rivers. Some people are against it, because lots of folks use these rivers for recreational purposes.

]]> By: William of Iowa http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67845 William of Iowa Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:25:05 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67845 While the data presented is interesting reading, I have little trust in it's accuracy. Iran has placed very strict controls on the gathering and reporting of the affairs of it's citizenry and their goverment. Elected officials will not undermine the will of the Islamic leaders to move toward democracy. To promote capitalism maybe, but not at the expense of strict complience with the Koran. Iran is a theocracy first and foremost and the Revolutionary Guard is not above cruelty to enforce the mandates of a constitution that recognizes only the tenents set forth by the Koran. Does it work for the people? Only time will tell. While the data presented is interesting reading, I have little trust in it's accuracy. Iran has placed very strict controls on the gathering and reporting of the affairs of it's citizenry and their goverment. Elected officials will not undermine the will of the Islamic leaders to move toward democracy. To promote capitalism maybe, but not at the expense of strict complience with the Koran. Iran is a theocracy first and foremost and the Revolutionary Guard is not above cruelty to enforce the mandates of a constitution that recognizes only the tenents set forth by the Koran. Does it work for the people? Only time will tell.

]]> By: Tamara http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67807 Tamara Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:03:14 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67807 America need to be concern with the welfare of its citizens. America need to be concern with the welfare of its citizens.

]]> By: Susie http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67802 Susie Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:08:11 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67802 I await the day that the new generation in Iran and other middle eastern countries rises up and takes charge. It is inevitable. In this age of technology - freedom is becoming increasingly understood by those who have have lived in fear and suppression. Perhaps that is why the insurgency fights so hard. Militant extremists are losing and fighting to inhibit progress, learning and understanding. Freedom is difficult to deny when people truly hunger for it - especially an aggressive generation that can observe freedom in other places around the world. The upheavel will come - technology feeds freedom seeking individuals. We can only hope that it comes sooner rather than later. I await the day that the new generation in Iran and other middle eastern countries rises up and takes charge. It is inevitable. In this age of technology – freedom is becoming increasingly understood by
those who have have lived in fear and suppression. Perhaps that is why the insurgency fights so hard. Militant extremists are losing and fighting to inhibit progress, learning and understanding. Freedom is
difficult to deny when people truly hunger for it – especially an aggressive generation that can observe freedom in other places around the world. The upheavel will come – technology feeds freedom
seeking individuals. We can only hope that it comes sooner rather than later.

]]> By: A.M. Saqib http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67790 A.M. Saqib Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:57:00 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67790 Great reporting! I hope one day we here in United States reach, at least most of us, to a clear understanding of various cultures and relgious traditions of the world. In today's time, because of information highway the whole world community is becoming a very small town. I can see and agree with our candidiate 'Barak Obama' the rational and power of 'Diplomacy' particulary in today's world, over unwise wars. May there be a true and lasting peace all over the world for every one, regardless of their faith. Afterall, this would be and is the will of all who believe in 'realities' and 'fairness'. A.M. Houston, Texas Great reporting! I hope one day we here in United States reach, at least most of us, to a clear understanding of various cultures and relgious traditions of the world. In today's time, because of information highway the whole world community is becoming a very small town.

I can see and agree with our candidiate 'Barak Obama' the rational and power of 'Diplomacy' particulary in today's world, over unwise wars.

May there be a true and lasting peace all over the world for every one, regardless of their faith. Afterall, this would be and is the will of all who believe in 'realities' and 'fairness'.

A.M.
Houston, Texas

]]> By: rosana http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67784 rosana Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:09:53 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67784 If America keeps acting like Dick Cheney and George Bush, soon America will be nowhere. We are not the only super power now. China, India, Russia etc are already competing to be on top. Cheney and Bush's Iraq war is totally destroying America yet, still some Republicans think they are great, what can you say! If America keeps acting like Dick Cheney and George Bush, soon America will be nowhere. We are not the only super power now. China, India, Russia etc are already competing to be on top. Cheney and Bush's Iraq war is totally destroying America yet, still some Republicans think they are great, what can you say!

]]> By: Kathy, Andover http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67766 Kathy, Andover Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:43:09 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67766 There was a CNN report, not that long ago, where a reporter was interviewing young Iranian citizens. They seemed to convey they would like the next US President to be willing to talk to Iran -- that would appear to be support for Barack Obama. Would you agree, Reza? There was a CNN report, not that long ago, where a reporter was interviewing young Iranian citizens. They seemed to convey they would like the next US President to be willing to talk to Iran - that would appear to be support for Barack Obama. Would you agree, Reza?

]]> By: Reme Baca http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67764 Reme Baca Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:11:21 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67764 I believe we've heard this song before, during the Carter and Regan administration. Iran dreams of becoming a decocracy. So did Iraq and other south and middle east countries. Wanting to enjoy the freedoms of a democracy, is a long ways from becoming one. Lets look at our own back yard. Mexico and Canada. Are they democracies? What are we doing to enable them to become one. Reme I believe we've heard this song before, during the Carter and Regan administration. Iran dreams of becoming a decocracy. So did Iraq and other south and middle east countries. Wanting to enjoy the freedoms of a democracy, is a long ways from becoming one. Lets look at our own back yard. Mexico and Canada. Are they democracies? What are we doing to enable them to become one.

Reme

]]> By: Jean Perry http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67745 Jean Perry Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:57:00 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67745 Thank you for your factual reporting, for being a "True Journalist". for understanding we lay people do have the ability to assimilate and process information. And for not showing bias. Sincerely, Jean Perry Thank you for your factual reporting, for being a "True Journalist". for
understanding we lay people do have the ability to assimilate and
process information. And for not showing bias.

Sincerely,
Jean Perry

]]> By: Ron http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67704 Ron Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:47:37 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67704 What good does it do to have elections if you have to vote for the same person or a person who believes the same way as the crazy man. What a farce, to bad the Idiot can't see these comments. What good does it do to have elections if you have to vote for the same person or a person who believes the same way as the crazy man. What a farce, to bad the Idiot can't see these comments.

]]> By: rosie lyons http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67651 rosie lyons Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:11:38 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67651 I am not an expert on this subject, but just thought to give my opinion too. It seem to me that the much turmoil among the neighboring states, has to do with religious differences from long ago. If this be truth, then no amount of physical warfare will not resolve this problem. A religious battle has to be resolved intellectually. it will call for some one who can disagree without being disagreeable to resolve such matter. it will takeone who is aware of how and why these countries can not get pass the Old Testament way of life, but also wise enough to show them that there is another way to work out their differences, which is to sit down and reason together, as it is stated in the scripture. I am not an expert on this subject, but just thought to give my opinion too. It seem to me that the much turmoil among the neighboring states, has to do with religious differences from long ago. If this be truth, then no amount of physical warfare will not resolve this problem. A religious battle has to be resolved intellectually. it will call for some one who can disagree without being disagreeable to resolve such matter. it will takeone who is aware of how and why these countries can not get pass the Old Testament way of life, but also wise enough to show them that there is another way to work out their differences, which is to sit down and reason together, as it is stated in the scripture.

]]> By: Michael, NC http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67601 Michael, NC Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:30:56 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67601 It's unfortunate to see how surpressed the citizens of these countries are. Obviously, they are not given the rights they deserve and are oblivious to the fact that their government is not turning towards a better future. Tthey say that they want the freedoms we have in our country, but do not know who to support for these changes. It is unfortunate and wrong. It's unfortunate to see how surpressed the citizens of these countries are. Obviously, they are not given the rights they deserve and are oblivious to the fact that their government is not turning towards a better future. Tthey say that they want the freedoms we have in our country, but do not know who to support for these changes. It is unfortunate and wrong.

]]> By: Minou, New York City http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67575 Minou, New York City Sat, 15 Mar 2008 13:21:41 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67575 Hi Reza, great article!! I love it, that you keep providing a point of view, that most other journalists on CNN don't. You keep reminding the viewers, that Iran doesn't consist of Koran- swinging, turban-wearing, USA -equals- Satan-shouting retards (well, there are some...), but that Iran is comprised of mostly young people who listen to Rhianna and watch re-runs of "Friends" just like we do! It is unfortunate, that Americans seem to have forgotten the friendly relations they had with the Shah-led Iran, and seemingly only remember the islamic revolution and the hostage crisis. I hope things will finally change for the better under the new president. Hope to see you on 360 soon!! I just realized that I still haven't gotten your book....I'm going to Borders now! Hi Reza,
great article!! I love it, that you keep providing a point of view, that most other journalists on CNN don't. You keep reminding the viewers, that Iran doesn't consist of Koran- swinging, turban-wearing, USA -equals- Satan-shouting retards (well, there are some...), but that Iran is comprised of mostly young people who listen to Rhianna and watch re-runs of "Friends" just like we do!
It is unfortunate, that Americans seem to have forgotten the friendly relations they had with the Shah-led Iran, and seemingly only remember the islamic revolution and the hostage crisis.
I hope things will finally change for the better under the new president.

Hope to see you on 360 soon!!

I just realized that I still haven't gotten your book....I'm going to Borders now!

]]> By: xtina http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67479 xtina Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:59:19 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67479 we need to get disengaged from needing Iran's oil. let's increase our own supply right here in the US off the Fla. coast and in Alaska . Let's look at clean, safe nuclear energy too. The price will go down and we won't be "held hostage" by the Middle East if we focus on these two solutions. we need to get disengaged from needing Iran's oil. let's increase our own supply right here in the US off the Fla. coast and in Alaska . Let's look at clean, safe nuclear energy too. The price will go down and we won't be "held hostage" by the Middle East if we focus on these two solutions.

]]> By: eric metzger http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67471 eric metzger Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:54:47 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67471 again..its about freedom..theres facsts again..its about freedom..theres facsts

]]> By: Ashti Waissi http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67422 Ashti Waissi Sat, 15 Mar 2008 06:30:15 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67422 hmmm, i wonder why Iran do everything that USA does, i hate Iran's elections coz they are islamic culture. Iran must be destroyed. hmmm, i wonder why Iran do everything that USA does, i hate Iran's elections coz they are islamic culture. Iran must be destroyed.

]]> By: Annie Kate http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2008/03/15/reza-aslan-a-different-election/comment-page-1/#comment-67335 Annie Kate Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:59:16 +0000 http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/?p=390#comment-67335 Reza, I hope that whoever gets elected here will have the foresight to be an ally with Iran and not treat it like a hotbed of terror as the current President seems to do. In all the wars since 1900 we have justified our wars as bringing democracy to the country we were fighting. Korea, Vietnam, Iraq didn't and haven't turned out as planned. Maybe our next leader will try to help a country whose people want to be democratic by normalizing relations and just being their friend. Sounds naive I know but it might just work. Thank you for your profound post. <a href="http://anniekatec.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Annie Kate</a> Birmingham AL Reza,

I hope that whoever gets elected here will have the foresight to be an ally with Iran and not treat it like a hotbed of terror as the current President seems to do. In all the wars since 1900 we have justified our wars as bringing democracy to the country we were fighting. Korea, Vietnam, Iraq didn't and haven't turned out as planned. Maybe our next leader will try to help a country whose people want to be democratic by normalizing relations and just being their friend. Sounds naive I know but it might just work.

Thank you for your profound post.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

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