I don't like to watch the news. If it doesn't scare me I'm exasperated by it. But there are somethings even I can't ignore. I didn't write the following but I thought I'd help spread the word.
I think for the first time I'll be talking as a Muslim to you ^^ *well, I'm not so sure if you're a Muslim too, since we never talked about this XD*
I don't think what happened in Iran was wrong in any way. As a Muslim who is lucky enough to live in a war-free zone, I can understand, and seek for information from both sides. What happened in Iran was indeed a revolution, from the youth, which I think is about time.
Despite the youth in Iran making 60% of the vote, I dare say that the country is not ready for the opposition. Ahmadinejad was indeed a dictator in his own way, but nobody can say that he didn't stand for his people; Iran would have lost its country if not for Ahmadinejad's brave words.
Even the press can't say any bad things about Iran's economy. It might not be very encouraging, but the economy is still running, despite the economy sanction put upon the country just because of 'prospect of nuclear power', when we've clearly seen what North Korea is currently doing, and them getting away with it.
*this is getting too long O_O* All I want to say is that, people in Iran should be grateful that they still have the internet, abide certain restriction. Try being in China for once ^^
Sorry it took so long to reply, I had to do a lot of thinking on the subject to make sure I knew how I felt. I feel you deserve that much for sharing your opinions with me ^^ (I'm agnostic, but it's more of a "I'm not sure what's right" type thing)
It's probably that little bit of American spirit in me, or maybe just my respect for democracy, but I just can't accept the oppression of anyone. I don't know much about Ahmadinejad or his opposition, I have no clue if this revolution is for the best, but I feel as if the Iranians have the right to stand up for what they want.
I don't really think the situation in North Korea is the same as Iran. I know N. Korea has an especially long standing dislike of Americans for the Korean war, and it's quite possibly deserved in some ways. To tell the truth I think the country I live in has messed up quite a lot in the world, and there are a lot of people here who could stand to be smarter, but I still prefer the Bills of Rights and uncertainty to even a good dictator's regime.
You are right though, people are often quite ungrateful for what they do have. But I just think that when something is wrong it would be equally wrong to ignore it just because someone somewhere has it worse. This is just my opinion though, I completely understand where yours is coming from.
There's actually a company in China that provides overseas computers as a sort of bouncer that lets them around restricitons. I was reading about it in The New York Times, the censors aren't happy about it but it's happening. Also, those restrictions are aimed at keeping people quiet and I don't like the idea of a government preventing free speech.
Anyway, this is truly just the American standpoint - and not even all Americans - I can respect that our opinions differ here ^^
personally, i think my liberal views scares every normal Malaysians xD *except for my fellow debater friends*
i have nothing against the protest, i'm against the sensationalization of it to the outside world without enough reliable information on the actual cause, or even the event itself.
a simple example would be about how Islam=terrorism and America=war
stuff like human rights, revolutions etc. those are very realistic stuff. sensationalization often make the situation worst than helping it to be better.
don't worry, i love talking to kesa the American, rather than some random people who 'champion' human rights but do not even know what it is to begin with XD
p/s: though i love seeing Arashi in Shanghai, i'd hope they'll perform in a cheap country with internet access more next time (like malaysia) XD
Ah, that's okay, I didn't even realize it was an anonymous comment XD
The press is horrible for sensationalization here; they don't report news, they report drama. We have this one channel that's infamous for always siding with conservatives. When Obama visited my state they gave more than adequate time, in fact it was a ridiculous amount of time, to the protesters. Sigh~
I've always been saddened by the negative characterization of Islams in America, but I think people are finally realizing how stupid they were.
I'm so glad you don't mind ^^ I sort of have an obsession with free speech, but I try to get various sides. Thank you so much for sharing yours with me ^^
Ha ha, if Arashi goes to Malasiya I expect pictures! <3
i'll promise not to make a scene. i'll just kiss jun and aiba, make ohno and sho kiss jun, and bitchslap nino cuz i love him that way XD and then i'll walk away XD
*oh sounded like a fic idea to me XD* *only jun does the slapping* O_O
I don't think what happened in Iran was wrong in any way. As a Muslim who is lucky enough to live in a war-free zone, I can understand, and seek for information from both sides. What happened in Iran was indeed a revolution, from the youth, which I think is about time.
Despite the youth in Iran making 60% of the vote, I dare say that the country is not ready for the opposition. Ahmadinejad was indeed a dictator in his own way, but nobody can say that he didn't stand for his people; Iran would have lost its country if not for Ahmadinejad's brave words.
Even the press can't say any bad things about Iran's economy. It might not be very encouraging, but the economy is still running, despite the economy sanction put upon the country just because of 'prospect of nuclear power', when we've clearly seen what North Korea is currently doing, and them getting away with it.
*this is getting too long O_O*
All I want to say is that, people in Iran should be grateful that they still have the internet, abide certain restriction. Try being in China for once ^^
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It's probably that little bit of American spirit in me, or maybe just my respect for democracy, but I just can't accept the oppression of anyone. I don't know much about Ahmadinejad or his opposition, I have no clue if this revolution is for the best, but I feel as if the Iranians have the right to stand up for what they want.
I don't really think the situation in North Korea is the same as Iran. I know N. Korea has an especially long standing dislike of Americans for the Korean war, and it's quite possibly deserved in some ways. To tell the truth I think the country I live in has messed up quite a lot in the world, and there are a lot of people here who could stand to be smarter, but I still prefer the Bills of Rights and uncertainty to even a good dictator's regime.
You are right though, people are often quite ungrateful for what they do have. But I just think that when something is wrong it would be equally wrong to ignore it just because someone somewhere has it worse. This is just my opinion though, I completely understand where yours is coming from.
There's actually a company in China that provides overseas computers as a sort of bouncer that lets them around restricitons. I was reading about it in The New York Times, the censors aren't happy about it but it's happening. Also, those restrictions are aimed at keeping people quiet and I don't like the idea of a government preventing free speech.
Anyway, this is truly just the American standpoint - and not even all Americans - I can respect that our opinions differ here ^^
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*except for my fellow debater friends*
i have nothing against the protest, i'm against the sensationalization of it to the outside world without enough reliable information on the actual cause, or even the event itself.
a simple example would be about how Islam=terrorism and America=war
stuff like human rights, revolutions etc. those are very realistic stuff. sensationalization often make the situation worst than helping it to be better.
don't worry, i love talking to kesa the American, rather than some random people who 'champion' human rights but do not even know what it is to begin with XD
p/s: though i love seeing Arashi in Shanghai, i'd hope they'll perform in a cheap country with internet access more next time (like malaysia) XD
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*i didnt know i was not log in XD*
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The press is horrible for sensationalization here; they don't report news, they report drama. We have this one channel that's infamous for always siding with conservatives. When Obama visited my state they gave more than adequate time, in fact it was a ridiculous amount of time, to the protesters. Sigh~
I've always been saddened by the negative characterization of Islams in America, but I think people are finally realizing how stupid they were.
I'm so glad you don't mind ^^ I sort of have an obsession with free speech, but I try to get various sides. Thank you so much for sharing yours with me ^^
Ha ha, if Arashi goes to Malasiya I expect pictures! <3
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obsession with free speech is not something that is wrong, same with protecting your security XD
*hides from Kesa's dad DoS glare*
i'll try to hunt em down in japan first ok? gambarimasu XD
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He's not DoS ><"
Yay! But don't cause a scene if you see one of them on the street, okay? ^^
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i'm sure he's not a DoS *cuz jun is DoSpapa XD*
i'll promise not to make a scene. i'll just kiss jun and aiba, make ohno and sho kiss jun, and bitchslap nino cuz i love him that way XD and then i'll walk away XD
*oh sounded like a fic idea to me XD*
*only jun does the slapping* O_O
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XD
Nice XD Speaking of Sho kissing Jun, I've been really into Sakumoto lately for some reason ^^
Jun slapping Nino . . . I can see it but I don't think I could bear to write it XD
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