Harry’s Place

With George Galloway off in Tehran celebrating the first anniversary of one of his many sources of income, I hope it’s not impolite to remind him that he (as an employee of the Iranian government-funded Press TV) is part of the same communications network that produced the following.
The first is the latest in a series […]

If you have a DVD player, get “Persepolis.”

I’ve always thought of the animated movie “Chicken Run” as vaguely leftwing, emphasizing as it does the importance of organization and cooperation as opposed to go-it-alone individualism.
But now I learn from Iranian TV that it’s actually a crafty tool for Zionist propoganda. As the presenter helpfully explains:
Unfortunately, Zionist notions can be detected in children’s movies, […]

That’s the headline in The Times today as Barack Obama looks to calm any fears that the Jewish lobby might have over his presidential candidacy. Obama is to address American Israel Public Affairs Committee on the heels of John McCain who yesterday warned that his likely Democratic opponent threatened Israel’s security.
McCain in his speech to […]

Already there may be one positive result of the indirect talks between Israel and Syria on a “comprehensive peace.”
Haaretz reports:
Sources close to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday said that he was unable to conceal his disappointment and surprise at the news of renewed Israeli-Syrian peace talks.
In an interview with the London-based newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat, […]

As readers will know, I’m a supporter of free speech. I would agree (and indeed, have agreed) to speak against a fascist. However, I would not speak on a platform organised by a racist or fascist outfit. Taking part in an event organised by a racist organisation does go some way to legitimating it. When […]

Over at the Iranian-funded Press TV, they have a poll on the future of Lebanon:
What is the possible outcome of the current political turmoil in Lebanon?
Results
US and Israel’s military intervention (23%)
Victory of the Hezbollah-led opposition (53%)
Outbreak of another civil war (24%)

Something missing perhaps?

What most interests me in this clip from Iranian TV is not Ahmadinejad’s anti-Israel rhetoric taken to the nth degree. It’s the distinct lack of enthusiasm in the crowd– half of whom seem to be standing there dutifully but quietly, and half of whom seem to be wandering about in utter indifference to the speech.

Perhaps […]

Via Labour Start:

Iran: Release jailed workers, respect rights
The ITUC and the ITF are organising a global action day on 6 March 2008 to express our solidarity with Iranian workers once again. We want Mansour Osanloo and Mahmoud Salehi released immediately and unconditionally from prison. Their health conditions are deteriorating.
We also demand that fundamental workers’ rights […]

Are the rulers of Iran actually worried about the possibility of a nonviolent movement for regime change?
Watch this fascinating video produced by the Interior Ministry, and broadcast on Iranian TV, and see what you think.
First there’s a chillingly realistic reenactment of a sinister meeting among “senior White House official” John McCain, “Jewish tycoon” George Soros, […]