The way I see it, Khamenei viewed as a kindly old grandpa or as a butcher of his own people is irrelevant. Those two goof balls killed who could otherwise be described as the Pope of the Shiites of the world. What the Hell kind of response were these two monsters expecting? There is no analyses relevant to the political & military policy underlying this outrageous stupidity. There was no policy! Chalk it up to the customary lack of impulse control on the part of tRump and for all I know, the same for Nuttyahu. There was no rhyme or reason for this killing.
Autocrats indeed usually have a lot in common. What is strange is their ability to build followers who follow them blindly. There I wouldn’t underestimate kind grandfather images. Still. That ability deludes me.
…consumerism, political ignorance, religion and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired nation
…it didn’t happened overnight, for decades the trick was to convince american liberals they still live in a democracy, while led them to the point of no return by pulling the rug under their feet, but they still don’t fucking get it
"The most critical asset of the armed forces is not technology, but critical thinking." In that spirit, keep writing, because you are interesting to read. As are your books. Good luck
There is an interesting article by Slavoj Zizek on the cultural background of several key figures in Iran upper echelons of power. It should come at no surprise that many of the key figures are or have had sophisticated education in philosophy and science (which did not help to refrain them to kill tens of thousands of their own). Any approach to an analysis of Iran must take into account the high level of capacity of the country and their leaders, which are not a band of ragtag warmogers some low IQ leaders from the west would like us to believe
Yes, indeed. Intelligence is no substitute for lack of empathy. It however crucial to properly assess the person's you might be challenging, either in the intellectual space or in the kinetic one.
Indeed, most of top IRGC-thugs are highly educated. Though, not so much in philosophy. For example (and except for Rezaee, who seems not to have earned any kind of a degree, but ran the IRGC from 1981 to 1995),
- Safavi: military education (multiple staff colleges); specialised in operational arts and infiltration;
- Zolghadr: bachelor degree in economics, expanded Hezbollah, specialised in asymmetric warfare;
...together with Jafari, the two were masterminds behind the Mosaic Doctrine of Defence: which remains the pillar of how is the IRGC-regime functioning until this very day.
Finally, Salami: bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, later CO IRGC University of Command & Staff; specialised in psychologial warfare... ('but' belittled in Israel and the West...)
Larijani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics from Aryamehr University of Technology and holds a master’s degree and PhD in Western philosophy from the University of Tehran. Initially, he wanted to continue his graduate studies in computer science, but changed his subject after consultation with Morteza Motahhari. Larijani has published books on Immanuel Kant, Saul Kripke, and David Lewis. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on Kant and followed that with these three published books: The Mathematical Method in Kant’s Philosophy, Metaphysics and the Exact Sciences in Kant’s Philosophy, and Intuition and the Synthetic A Priori Judgments in Kant’s Philosophy. (One should note that Larijani wrote books on the scientific-cognitive aspects of Kant’s thought, not on his practical philosophy.)
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Until the mid-1990s, the key person was Seyyed Ahmad Fardid (1910–1994), a prominent philosopher and a professor at Tehran University. He is considered to be among the philosophical ideologues of the Islamic government of Iran which came to power in 1979, following the revolution. Fardid was under the influence of Martin Heidegger,...
The main liberal-reformist opponent to this Muslim hard line was the president Mohammad Khatami, who received a BA in Western philosophy at Isfahan University. He served from 1997 to 2005.
The show is called 'Inside the Bunker', and aired around the noon and then at 17.30hrs in the afternoon. At least that was the case on Thursday and Friday: we'll see what comes out as next.
Sincerely appreciate the fact that you go through the comments and post a reply.
I usually avoid the 24 Hrs news channels since they tend to degenerate into drivel. You should have seen the coverage of Operation Sindoor by Indian networks. But I did try to catch as many episodes of the "Inside the bunker" when you were on air simply to get your insights.
However your earlier appearance was when you were in India. Since this time you will probably be logging in from Austria, chances are times may change may be moved around so that you don't end up giving interviews in the middle of the night or the interviews happen at a non-prime time slot for India.
Also when you start the 2nd series of "inside the bunker" is important, since I don't want to check the channel at 12 noon starting tomorrow every day as you may not come on air for some time.
So looking forward to when the details are threshed out and you have the dates/ slots lined up.
And if some comedian would have tried to make that kind of comedy sketch for television, it would have got outright banned due to extra racist content. But again the real world went well above the parody horizon
Well, couldn't upload the pics directly so the link was the only option. And yes, kinda free for all (including racists and edgelords) forum, but the point is that this kind of meme stuff has been around in all kind of platforms and message groups around here. But bye to you too, and have a nice day 😊 Luckily no one is forcing you to click the links
man, your personal views don't matter as long as they don't conflict with your analysis of the situation based on deterministic rules. and as far as people and the news media are concerned, they hear what they want to hear. people just want confirmation bias, nothing else, while media wants its chaotic shouting drama, blended with its own biases and agenda.
Oh they do. And if! General Panday, Ambassador Dogra and few similar people are far better qualified than I can ever imagine becoming.
Arguably, I might be 'better' in regards of specific details (like, for example: origins of specific Iranian ballistic- and/or SA-missiles). But, they're really well-informed and having the necessary insights.
My impression is rather that the Indian public is 'not buying it' they are as well-informed, and prefers some foreigner to tell them a few things.
As for the last May: that's where you're going to promptly receive my full agreement. Both the government and the armed forces, but especially the media - have got nearly everything wrong. Or at least misinterpreted lots of things.
What is really mind-boggling, though: they all remain insistent on repeating the exercise.
Didn't follow the last bit - sure, the media went beresk, not sure if govt communicated anything, but I thought the armed forces were quite restrained in their statements (other than the silence on possible Indian planes downed) - if you mean the delay/ineptness in communicating, then I'm with you .
It's everywhere the same: government, armed forces, and the media.
Instead of pointing out specific 'spicy' details, they're all living in their own worlds - where the only things that matter are what matters to them in person.
Seems, it's like in the USA: everybody is protecting own jobs, not higher national interests.
Irregardless of what people think about Ali Khamenei, his death at the hands of Israel and their goy army, was the best possible death he could have asked for. Giving a disabled and cancer-ridden 86 year old man a martyrs death, defying his greatest enemies, instead of dying of sickness or old age.
Iran International, the mouthpiece of baby shah, directed by Israel, claimed right at the start of the war, that Khamenei along other officials, took their families and fled to Russia. Instead, he didn't flee or hid in a bunker, but just his ordinary office. The IRI is framing a narrative of defiance, resistance and sacrifice, for the greater good of Islam and Iran, against Western/Zionist hegemony. With a leadership, leading by example.
This in stark contrast to the very Pahlavis, who not just fled Iran at the revolution of 1978/79, but in the four decades of their regime, everytime there was even the smallest sign of unrest and insecurity for Pahlavi, he and his family fled to the US or Europe for "vacation". While the Savak and Gendarmerie, under the supervision of the Mossad and CIA, took care of the problem.
This is emblametic for the difference between the IRI and Pahlavi regime.
Like Grandpa Lenin
The way I see it, Khamenei viewed as a kindly old grandpa or as a butcher of his own people is irrelevant. Those two goof balls killed who could otherwise be described as the Pope of the Shiites of the world. What the Hell kind of response were these two monsters expecting? There is no analyses relevant to the political & military policy underlying this outrageous stupidity. There was no policy! Chalk it up to the customary lack of impulse control on the part of tRump and for all I know, the same for Nuttyahu. There was no rhyme or reason for this killing.
…its really mind bugging how much all three have in common despite all the differences - Khamenei, trump and bibi
x10
Ironically yes! Actually no forkin' difference at all.
Autocrats indeed usually have a lot in common. What is strange is their ability to build followers who follow them blindly. There I wouldn’t underestimate kind grandfather images. Still. That ability deludes me.
…consumerism, political ignorance, religion and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired nation
…it didn’t happened overnight, for decades the trick was to convince american liberals they still live in a democracy, while led them to the point of no return by pulling the rug under their feet, but they still don’t fucking get it
…we created the empire and now we have an emperor
You got good points
I always get a chuckle and sober analysis here , thanks.
Whatever quality of political product Khameinei was, I don't think we were the intended market. The scale of his funeral speaks for itself.
Perhaps this is a situation something akin to "He may have been a sonovabitch, but he was OUR sunovabitch. ????
If "our" interests are rightly understood for a change, yes.
"The most critical asset of the armed forces is not technology, but critical thinking." In that spirit, keep writing, because you are interesting to read. As are your books. Good luck
I wonder - is there anyone in the US or Israeli corridors of power that channels the ghost of Rundstedt:
Make peace NOW, idiots!
(Because you can bet there is no one as cuch in the Kremlin... or if there was he had fallen oit of the window already)
Some 20-25 of such have been fired by Hegseth, in March this year.
Putin is not stupid, but he does not use the Internet. Therefore it will take time for him to catch with the news.
There is an interesting article by Slavoj Zizek on the cultural background of several key figures in Iran upper echelons of power. It should come at no surprise that many of the key figures are or have had sophisticated education in philosophy and science (which did not help to refrain them to kill tens of thousands of their own). Any approach to an analysis of Iran must take into account the high level of capacity of the country and their leaders, which are not a band of ragtag warmogers some low IQ leaders from the west would like us to believe
Sometimes, studying philosophy and science simply improves your ability to rationalise what you are doing, and do it more efficiently.
Yes, indeed. Intelligence is no substitute for lack of empathy. It however crucial to properly assess the person's you might be challenging, either in the intellectual space or in the kinetic one.
Indeed, most of top IRGC-thugs are highly educated. Though, not so much in philosophy. For example (and except for Rezaee, who seems not to have earned any kind of a degree, but ran the IRGC from 1981 to 1995),
- Safavi: military education (multiple staff colleges); specialised in operational arts and infiltration;
- Zolghadr: bachelor degree in economics, expanded Hezbollah, specialised in asymmetric warfare;
...together with Jafari, the two were masterminds behind the Mosaic Doctrine of Defence: which remains the pillar of how is the IRGC-regime functioning until this very day.
Finally, Salami: bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, later CO IRGC University of Command & Staff; specialised in psychologial warfare... ('but' belittled in Israel and the West...)
Zizek quote:
Larijani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics from Aryamehr University of Technology and holds a master’s degree and PhD in Western philosophy from the University of Tehran. Initially, he wanted to continue his graduate studies in computer science, but changed his subject after consultation with Morteza Motahhari. Larijani has published books on Immanuel Kant, Saul Kripke, and David Lewis. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on Kant and followed that with these three published books: The Mathematical Method in Kant’s Philosophy, Metaphysics and the Exact Sciences in Kant’s Philosophy, and Intuition and the Synthetic A Priori Judgments in Kant’s Philosophy. (One should note that Larijani wrote books on the scientific-cognitive aspects of Kant’s thought, not on his practical philosophy.)
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Until the mid-1990s, the key person was Seyyed Ahmad Fardid (1910–1994), a prominent philosopher and a professor at Tehran University. He is considered to be among the philosophical ideologues of the Islamic government of Iran which came to power in 1979, following the revolution. Fardid was under the influence of Martin Heidegger,...
The main liberal-reformist opponent to this Muslim hard line was the president Mohammad Khatami, who received a BA in Western philosophy at Isfahan University. He served from 1997 to 2005.
Do drop a line as to when you will start appearing on TV18 and the expected time slots. Look forward to your views.
The show is called 'Inside the Bunker', and aired around the noon and then at 17.30hrs in the afternoon. At least that was the case on Thursday and Friday: we'll see what comes out as next.
Sincerely appreciate the fact that you go through the comments and post a reply.
I usually avoid the 24 Hrs news channels since they tend to degenerate into drivel. You should have seen the coverage of Operation Sindoor by Indian networks. But I did try to catch as many episodes of the "Inside the bunker" when you were on air simply to get your insights.
However your earlier appearance was when you were in India. Since this time you will probably be logging in from Austria, chances are times may change may be moved around so that you don't end up giving interviews in the middle of the night or the interviews happen at a non-prime time slot for India.
Also when you start the 2nd series of "inside the bunker" is important, since I don't want to check the channel at 12 noon starting tomorrow every day as you may not come on air for some time.
So looking forward to when the details are threshed out and you have the dates/ slots lined up.
About that funeral truck. Finnish meme lords have been extra busy during the last couple of days. https://i.ylilauta.org/08/92/0892c13cfca4e8e3.mp4
https://ylilauta.org/satunnainen/2971si
And if some comedian would have tried to make that kind of comedy sketch for television, it would have got outright banned due to extra racist content. But again the real world went well above the parody horizon
I don't want a link to a right wing, racist forum here. Bye
Well, couldn't upload the pics directly so the link was the only option. And yes, kinda free for all (including racists and edgelords) forum, but the point is that this kind of meme stuff has been around in all kind of platforms and message groups around here. But bye to you too, and have a nice day 😊 Luckily no one is forcing you to click the links
You have at least 3.93 readers.
Wow! Thanks! That's almost 30% increase... ;-)
man, your personal views don't matter as long as they don't conflict with your analysis of the situation based on deterministic rules. and as far as people and the news media are concerned, they hear what they want to hear. people just want confirmation bias, nothing else, while media wants its chaotic shouting drama, blended with its own biases and agenda.
Well Indian media invite you because they have no credible analyst at home. Some are there but they hardly come on TV.
The coverage of last May events has turned away many serious viewers
Oh they do. And if! General Panday, Ambassador Dogra and few similar people are far better qualified than I can ever imagine becoming.
Arguably, I might be 'better' in regards of specific details (like, for example: origins of specific Iranian ballistic- and/or SA-missiles). But, they're really well-informed and having the necessary insights.
My impression is rather that the Indian public is 'not buying it' they are as well-informed, and prefers some foreigner to tell them a few things.
As for the last May: that's where you're going to promptly receive my full agreement. Both the government and the armed forces, but especially the media - have got nearly everything wrong. Or at least misinterpreted lots of things.
What is really mind-boggling, though: they all remain insistent on repeating the exercise.
Didn't follow the last bit - sure, the media went beresk, not sure if govt communicated anything, but I thought the armed forces were quite restrained in their statements (other than the silence on possible Indian planes downed) - if you mean the delay/ineptness in communicating, then I'm with you .
It's everywhere the same: government, armed forces, and the media.
Instead of pointing out specific 'spicy' details, they're all living in their own worlds - where the only things that matter are what matters to them in person.
Seems, it's like in the USA: everybody is protecting own jobs, not higher national interests.
Irregardless of what people think about Ali Khamenei, his death at the hands of Israel and their goy army, was the best possible death he could have asked for. Giving a disabled and cancer-ridden 86 year old man a martyrs death, defying his greatest enemies, instead of dying of sickness or old age.
Iran International, the mouthpiece of baby shah, directed by Israel, claimed right at the start of the war, that Khamenei along other officials, took their families and fled to Russia. Instead, he didn't flee or hid in a bunker, but just his ordinary office. The IRI is framing a narrative of defiance, resistance and sacrifice, for the greater good of Islam and Iran, against Western/Zionist hegemony. With a leadership, leading by example.
This in stark contrast to the very Pahlavis, who not just fled Iran at the revolution of 1978/79, but in the four decades of their regime, everytime there was even the smallest sign of unrest and insecurity for Pahlavi, he and his family fled to the US or Europe for "vacation". While the Savak and Gendarmerie, under the supervision of the Mossad and CIA, took care of the problem.
This is emblametic for the difference between the IRI and Pahlavi regime.