There are varieties of theories of revolution. According to one of these theories, only one of these theories, revolutions occur when there is an explosion of rising expectation. And amongst the lower strata in Iranian society, we are witnessing an increasing rise of the expectation and it's clear that the regime is incapable of satisfying these demands.
Religion is separate from the institution of the state. - Akbar Ganji
Religion is separate from the institution of the state.
- Akbar Ganji
Revolutions invariably don't solve the issue of justice, and in its place, suppression and limiting freedom replaces that idea. - Akbar Ganji
Revolutions invariably don't solve the issue of justice, and in its place, suppression and limiting freedom replaces that idea.
There's all kind of evidence that there is enormous corruption in the distribution of that money. For example, they gave about $100 to $150 dollars t… - Akbar Ganji
There's all kind of evidence that there is enormous corruption in the distribution of that money. For example, they gave about $100 to $150 dollars t…
Let me begin by saying not only you can't have democracy with $75 million. You can't even have it with $750 billion. - Akbar Ganji
Let me begin by saying not only you can't have democracy with $75 million. You can't even have it with $750 billion.
Supporters of the national front, Mosaddeq, believe that in Iran, we don't have a nationalities problem, we don't have an ethnic problem. It is like … - Akbar Ganji
Supporters of the national front, Mosaddeq, believe that in Iran, we don't have a nationalities problem, we don't have an ethnic problem. It is like …
The number of the opposition has certainly increased [in Iran]. There is more disgruntlement, but because there is no media, the voice of this opposi… - Akbar Ganji
The number of the opposition has certainly increased [in Iran]. There is more disgruntlement, but because there is no media, the voice of this opposi…
Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks. - Akbar Ganji
Negotiation talks are the best way to solve anything. We must replace wars and weapons with negotiations and talks.
We must struggle for creating a democratic system that is dedicated to democracy and human rights. - Akbar Ganji
We must struggle for creating a democratic system that is dedicated to democracy and human rights.
Three of our provinces have seen mass uprisings. The three provinces are Khuzestan, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Recently, we witnessed massive demonst… - Akbar Ganji
Three of our provinces have seen mass uprisings. The three provinces are Khuzestan, Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan. Recently, we witnessed massive demonst…
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