tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post956645429387968696..comments2023-10-21T06:13:57.457-07:00Comments on For a democratic secular Iran. For peace and prosperity in the Middle East.: Tomorrow the Children of Zoroaster Will Once Again Face Off the Foreign Occupiers of Our HomelandAzarmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01111103133622095142noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-10379388170604830942013-06-20T13:05:16.052-07:002013-06-20T13:05:16.052-07:00Let Barmakid or who every it is say anything they ...Let Barmakid or who every it is say anything they wish, we do not stoop down at their level.... what was rightfully ours will be returned back to us - this is the Universal truth!!! Khashnotra Ahura Mazda!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-52109679312739062732013-03-13T05:17:03.809-07:002013-03-13T05:17:03.809-07:00Hey Iranian brothers. I have been on this page for...Hey Iranian brothers. I have been on this page for 5 minutes and already noted the dishonesty and general unpleasantness of the guy called Barmakid. What an oaf, the kind of traitor that would kill his own neighbors and side with an invading army - a mentally deranged muslim, in short.<br /><br />We hate what Iran has become, and will do all we can to support Zoroastrian revival and secular Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-69472580811977856092010-03-22T17:13:02.315-07:002010-03-22T17:13:02.315-07:00That's because you created your argument for y...That's because you created your argument for yourself. Stop trying to put me in the position of defending the regime. First of all, I never was and second of all, I never will.<br /><br />And for your information, these holidays were always discouraged under the IRI. And of course they are afraid of them, not because of some Zoroastrian revival or the potency of the inspiration derived from barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-47712132859678953312010-03-22T16:15:14.725-07:002010-03-22T16:15:14.725-07:00Barmakid,
Okay whatever. You totally dodged my ma...Barmakid,<br /><br />Okay whatever. You totally dodged my main argument, i.e. why the regime seems so afraid of these holidays if they don't have revolutionary potential.Sohrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818181189354074471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-26736122317462499702010-03-21T11:51:57.274-07:002010-03-21T11:51:57.274-07:00Sohrab,
It would seem like a contradiction, but a...Sohrab,<br /><br />It would seem like a contradiction, but all I was referring to was the fact that Shiism was built around overcoming oppression. I would go so far as to say it's not really even a religion and more of a political movement deliberately tailored to winning the hearts and minds of downtrodden Muslims. <br /><br />The firsts Shiits were known as Shiat al-Ali (party/followers of barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-41121518523793558772010-03-21T00:33:38.941-07:002010-03-21T00:33:38.941-07:00I’ve totally memorized your lies Barmakid on this ...I’ve totally memorized your lies Barmakid on this blog! Not because I believe in Ahura Mazda, but because I’m a shia mosalmoon just like you!<br /><br />Once a liar barmakid, you and your mosalmoon kind will always be liars, deceivers, admit to it and be Proud of it too, like You just did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-79286809015722757492010-03-19T13:33:57.431-07:002010-03-19T13:33:57.431-07:00Anonymous,
Wow. I can see you are a fan of my wri...Anonymous,<br /><br />Wow. I can see you are a fan of my writings! hahahaha <br /><br />So what if I lied? I clearly lied, but you still don't know what the truth is. Mission accomplished. <br /><br />I didn't realize I had such fervent fans. I don't think I could have even gone back 2 years to dig up a post of mine!!<br /><br />LOL. <br /><br />But seriously, your first comment to mebarmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-28912570989074362952010-03-19T13:33:57.430-07:002010-03-19T13:33:57.430-07:00Anonymous,
Wow. I can see you are a fan of my wri...Anonymous,<br /><br />Wow. I can see you are a fan of my writings! hahahaha <br /><br />So what if I lied? I clearly lied, but you still don't know what the truth is. Mission accomplished. <br /><br />I didn't realize I had such fervent fans. I don't think I could have even gone back 2 years to dig up a post of mine!!<br /><br />LOL. <br /><br />But seriously, your first comment to mebarmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-52995981168654174162010-03-19T04:58:08.462-07:002010-03-19T04:58:08.462-07:00Wait wait Barmakid first you reproached Potkin for...Wait wait Barmakid first you reproached Potkin for suggesting that the green movement could have any religious component. Now you're saying shiism is the better theology anyway. Don't you see the contradiction? <br /><br />As for why I think our pre-Islamic heritage -- which you don't seem to derive any pride from -- is a source of strength: I'm not suggesting that the post IRI Sohrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818181189354074471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-42860315413510120392010-03-19T00:27:09.183-07:002010-03-19T00:27:09.183-07:00Sohrab,
What if Potkin is suggesting a Zoroastria...Sohrab,<br /><br />What if Potkin is suggesting a Zoroastrian revival in Iran? I may not agree with it as an official State religion, akin to what bloodthirsty Shia Islam, which the Safavid enforced on Iranians. BUT, both as a religion and philosophy Zoroastrianism is far less violent and prescriptive than Islam has ever been or can be. <br /> <br />Problem with idiots like barmakid – who picksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-25572742101786415922010-03-18T17:56:30.692-07:002010-03-18T17:56:30.692-07:00Barmakid:
You are a retard and a blatant liar, wh...Barmakid:<br /><br />You are a retard and a blatant liar, who obviously has serious comprehension problems. Not that most people reading this blog don’t already know these about you. <br /><br />An example:<br /><br />May 2008 – Barmakid said… “In fact, I speak and write perfect English and am from Shiraz - born and raised (I'm just going to college in the states)."<br /><br />http://Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-77006349031808035192010-03-17T16:51:36.638-07:002010-03-17T16:51:36.638-07:00And how exactly is it a source of strength Sohrab?...And how exactly is it a source of strength Sohrab? Have you heard anyone inside Iran chant anything that has to do with Zoroastrianism at any protest? Do they invoke Zoroaster's name? NO. THEY DO NOT.<br /><br />In fact, more often cries of "Allah-u-akbar" are heard. Furthermore, Shiism is more so a source of strength and inspiration to overcome oppression than Zoroastrianism is or barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-48434491381880862292010-03-17T11:34:48.453-07:002010-03-17T11:34:48.453-07:00Anonymous,
Are you dyslexic? Aside from the fact ...Anonymous,<br /><br />Are you dyslexic? Aside from the fact that nothing you said was worth reading and sounded more like it belongs on a childrens' - you clearly didn't read what a wrote. Idiot.barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-58555767541145649212010-03-17T07:52:55.508-07:002010-03-17T07:52:55.508-07:00Barmakid
Are you dense? Potion isn't calling ...Barmakid<br /><br />Are you dense? Potion isn't calling for a sudden nationwide Zoroastrian revival. He's just pointing out that our nations pre-Islamic heritage is a source of strength for the movements. Its vitality in the face of crushing repression is anathema to this obscurantist regime.<br /><br />Get over yourself.Sohrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818181189354074471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-9147881551073308102010-03-16T18:59:41.339-07:002010-03-16T18:59:41.339-07:00As long as Iranians keep on being concerned with H...As long as Iranians keep on being concerned with Halal, Haraam, fatwas, 'faraj', and other islamic principles, practices and vocabulary, they'll continue to have islamic regime ruling and subjugating them. <br /><br />And, NO, they aren't 'children of Zoroaster'. Zoroastrian practices for many moslem Iranians are not fully understood and only has a decorative value.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-38987717633996078352010-03-16T16:00:34.595-07:002010-03-16T16:00:34.595-07:00I hear that it was a great great night for the peo...I hear that it was a great great night for the people. More power to them.....Winstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058643406189544769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-76588805076136188332010-03-16T12:20:56.407-07:002010-03-16T12:20:56.407-07:00Yes, of course, I wouldn't know "anything...Yes, of course, I wouldn't know "anything about that" because I'm Burmese, right? <br /><br />And I beg to differ that the philosophy of Zoroaster is "the essence of being Iranian." <br /><br />Maybe in the 4th century it was. <br /><br />Zoroastrinism might make for cool history lessons, but if the philosophy of Zoroaster is the essence of being Persian in the 21st barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-1161352037860518912010-03-16T07:22:42.304-07:002010-03-16T07:22:42.304-07:00Depends whether you consider Zoroaster a prophet o...Depends whether you consider Zoroaster a prophet or a philosopher. Whether you like it or not the philosophy of Zoroaster is the essence of being Iranian. What unites us all as Iranians are still these Zoroastrian traditions which have remained with us. Not that you would know about that.Azarmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111103133622095142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-50636116177126905892010-03-15T23:43:04.875-07:002010-03-15T23:43:04.875-07:00Fear... That's the only reason why Khamanei n...Fear... That's the only reason why Khamanei now makes these rulings against centuries old traditions. He's become nothing more than a wounded cornered animal - who's only recourse left is to lash out against the people. The culture, art and intelligence of Persia has a rightful place in the world with it's symbolic Lion. For this the Iranian people can be justly proud. Right Waybechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12451552974988860965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-67962901364105474162010-03-15T18:15:06.830-07:002010-03-15T18:15:06.830-07:00Hopefully the fire will purify the extremist conta...Hopefully the fire will purify the extremist contamination of our homeland, and bring light were there has been darkness - long live Iranian culture.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366469229481257934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-49975132577681660072010-03-15T17:54:20.313-07:002010-03-15T17:54:20.313-07:00The day will soon come when the Khamenei and all t...The day will soon come when the Khamenei and all that he and teh Islamic Republic stand for will be consigned to the flames by true Iranian. The Supreame leader feras the fire of Char Shanbeh Souri because he knows that he himself will be thrown into it.<br /><br />Zendebad IRAN. Death to the Islamist occupiers!Rostam Farrokhzadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-23489870467898826242010-03-15T16:42:22.677-07:002010-03-15T16:42:22.677-07:00Children of Zoroaster? Umm... not so sure about th...Children of Zoroaster? Umm... not so sure about that. Why do we always have to be "children" of some supposed "prophet?" <br /><br />I'm not interested in exchanging one religion for another. Plus, you are supposed to be an advocate of secularism - the words and allusions you choose to use in your writing should reflect that. <br /><br />I obviously support the Green barmakidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15395285.post-69294417149497509052010-03-15T16:11:31.642-07:002010-03-15T16:11:31.642-07:00I await tomorrow's glorious show of resistance...I await tomorrow's glorious show of resistance against the occupying terrorist Islamic Regime and their anti-Iranian decrees :)))<br /><br />ArashArashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140250210282670492noreply@blogger.com