One of the more Eloquent Iranian Protests.

One of the more stark protest images coming in reaction to the death of Neda.

Found here.

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Michael Jackson Dead, so is Farrah Fawcett (UPDATED)

I mourn one, and raise the eyebrow at the other.

The Los Angeles Times - "The circumstances of Jackson's death remain unclear. Law enforcement sources said that Los Angeles Police Department robbery-homicide detectives have opened an investigation into the death, though they stressed there was no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. The detectives plan to interview relatives, friends and Jackson's doctors to try to figure out what happened. The L.A. County coroner's office will determine a cause of death."

So, Liz Taylor outlives him, and Farrah doesn't. I regard the death of Neda as more newsworthy. Jackson died a Hollywood death. It's only too typical. So "Elvis." Farrah's death was more touching, Ryan O'Neal, a man at her bedside. UPDATE: "Car Lust" chose to eulogize Michael and Farrah by showing car commercials, (in Michael's case a scooter commerical) that they appeared in. Separately of course. Michael has now been sliced and diced, twice.

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Neda's Family Kicked Out

What happens when your daughter is heartlessly and purposely shot and bleeds out in 20 seconds and dies in your arms as the result of Government action in Iran?

The Guardian - "Neighbours said that her family no longer lives in the four-floor apartment building on Meshkini Street, in eastern Tehran, having been forced to move since she was killed. The police did not hand the body back to her family, her funeral was cancelled, she was buried without letting her family know and the government banned mourning ceremonies at mosques, the neighbours said.

'We just know that they [the family] were forced to leave their flat,' a neighbour said. The Guardian was unable to contact the family directly to confirm if they had been forced to leave."

Neda Agha Soltan's family are now suffering for their daughter's purposeless death, beyond just the death part, the dying in front of you part, the dying in gory startling horrifying part. They couldn't go to her funeral (important for a Muslim) and they've been kicked out of town. Any thought that those who rule are legitimate tends to fade with actions such as his in the face of world scrutiny. Clearly, Iran's leaders think they can do and get away with anything. Hat tip to Medius Oriens.

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We've seen Neda after, see her before.

From the Iran Press News, hat tip to the Gateway Pundit.

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Iran's Voice Vote

You may have noticed that I have added a few blogs, in Farsi.

Can I read Farsi? I most certainly cannot. The sites have added have a large amount of photo of video content and are worth the visit because of what they highlight.

I have no love for Islam which is the predominant faith even of the protesters in Iran, which is why there is so much green in the protests. In sympathy for Iran, I have added green to my blog header for the time being. I have no faith that if the protesters overthrow the current regime, that it's successor will be a friend of this country or the West in general, I am not rooting for a "pro western" Iran.

What I do know is this. Iran invited elections. They made a compact with their people just as any democratically elected leadership does. They owe their people a fair accounting of those votes. The current regime has not done that. I invite you to do the research that reveals the duplicity practiced by Iran's rulers. They were not believed.

Iran is now conducting a Voice Vote, similar to a call for a voice vote in a legislative chamber. It would appear that with regard to the current government, it's being shouted down. The "nays" have it. We should back them. It's what we as Americans, are all about. Government of the people, by the people, for the people. Iran will never get there denying the will of the people.

This is why I have concentrated in the Iran issue this weekend. I've added a few blogs and sites with the hope that my slightly higher than average internet profile will help boost those sites to greater prominence in this time of uncertainty in Iran. When the AP reports as of this moment, that only one person is dead in the protests in Iran, and I have posted videos of two shooting deaths, the unfortunate "Neda" being one of them, getting the information out, is key in keeping the Iranian Revolution alive. Too many of the traditional big media outlets are compromised. As a citizen of this country I am much more content to deal with the popularly elected Government of Iran, whatever form that may take, than the fraud that now holds power there.

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Neda was (UPDATE-27, NOT 16 WARNING-VERY GRAPHIC)

CNN reports that the Iranian girl who was shot dead, was named "Neda," which means "Voice." Do not click "more" if you are squeamish.

That will be her name symbolically if it is not actually her given name in life. 20 seconds before this still, Neda was alive. It is pronounced "neh DAH."

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And now I lay me down to die

How long does it take to give your life for the Revolution? About 30 seconds. How long will this image last if you watch it? It will invade your dreams. Graphic and sad. She's shot. She sits down. She lies down to die, and does.

Hat tip to madyariran.net and Mojtaba Saminejad. "Rotten Gods" just picked it up.

Her candidate, Mir-Hossein Mousavi Khameneh says he is ready to die, and may have to.

Gateway Pundit has a different angle, literally, on the death of this young woman that is bloodier, but far less touching. Yes, she's dead.

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