Mousavi questions legitimacy of government

America Blog  Jul 02 09

Just because Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is certifying the election, it doesn't mean the opposition is accepting those results. Mousavi as well as fellow opposition candidate Mehdi Karoubi are both rejecting the legitimacy of the government and promoting a peaceful transition. The Guardian: Mousavi's language seemed chosen to suggest that the Islamic regime, which in the last two weeks has seen the worst unrest in 30 years, was betraying the basic principles of the 1979 revolution."It is our historical responsibility to continue our protests and not to abandon our efforts to preserve the nation's rights," insisted the former prime minister. Full story...

Bookmark and Share

Have your say - be the first to comment

Please login to post a comment


Login


More stories from america blog »

Krugman: Obama faces his own Anzio

America Blog  3 hours ago

Another great read by Paul Krugman. Obama's cautious approach to the economic crisis may lead the way for Democratic losses in 2010.

Male GOP House members try to block women from speaking

America Blog  5 hours ago

A group of male GOP House members, just tried to repeatedly block a group of female Democratic House members from speaking on the House floor.

Even as Dioceses file bankruptcy over sex abuse cases, Catholic Bishops threaten to undermine health insurance reform

America Blog  7 hours ago

Not happy with just ruining the lives of same-sex couples in Maine this week, the Catholic Bishops are trying to bring down health insurance reform in the House over the abortion issue.

Moldy Peaches

America Blog  11 hours ago

So much great music from the Juno soundtrack and I love Kimya Dawson. It's the perfect tune for getting started on a lazy Saturday morning.

Iranian student criticizes Ayatollah Khamenei in person

America Blog  12 hours ago

The exchange was recorded and was first published on Khamenei's website. Lots of talk about this story but for now, it's more a mystery that will be answered later.

Underwater kites for energy

America Blog  16 hours ago

Another very interesting new possibility for generating energy. What's also interesting is the brief mention inside the article about UK energy consumption being a third of US households.

Cows are eating chicken what?

America Blog  17 hours ago

The new FDA is getting back in the business of protecting consumers after an eight year drought. This sounds like a reasonable request.

NBA and NHL teams also in front of others for H1N1 vaccine

America Blog  19 hours ago

First Wall Street and now the millionaire athletes. Most in need or most in greed? Ontario health minister Deb Matthews vowed Thursday to investigate whether Toronto’s NBA and NHL players jumped the line for the swine flu shot while other groups are being forced to wait as the province’s supply dwindles.

UBS traders dumped losses on clients

America Blog  20 hours ago

Obama really needs to find better people to golf with besides CEOs from companies like this. What is also interesting to note here is that yet again, here is a big player who has been caught yet we're not seeing a perp walk.

Tancredo storms off set after Markos takes him down

America Blog  22 hours ago

Oh my God. This is priceless video. Just happened a short while ago.