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· Nov 20
More than 50 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism.”
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I'm currently listening to the Macro and Cheese podcast. We have to stay informed and prepared.
Greenland? Really?
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
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Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
January 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Greenland? Really?
https://f.mtr.cool/bdnlmqenrz
Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
https://f.mtr.cool/bdnlmqenrz
Instead of Trump’s megalomania and desire for domination, Greenland’s future should be up to its own people. Bruce Altschuler: #greenland
Gaza’s Christian Community: Indigenous Presence, Targeted Silence
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Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
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Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
January 17, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Gaza’s Christian Community: Indigenous Presence, Targeted Silence
https://f.mtr.cool/spqjdrhidv
Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
https://f.mtr.cool/spqjdrhidv
Palestine Christians also stake their claim as the indigenous people of the land. Palestinian Christians and Muslims, together. @JonUrmeneta #gaza
Project 2025 Made Trump's Immigration Plan Crystal Clear
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
January 16, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Project 2025 Made Trump's Immigration Plan Crystal Clear
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
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The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. Kate Morrissey #trump
Trump in a Long Line of Imperial Presidents
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
January 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Trump in a Long Line of Imperial Presidents
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
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U.S. imperialist policies have repeatedly been carried out to control natural resources—minerals, land, and often oil, as in the current invasion of Venezuela. David Tobis #trump
Venezuela: the Fantasy of Control Repeats Itself
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
January 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Venezuela: the Fantasy of Control Repeats Itself
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
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External actors have approached Venezuela as if force, markets, or managerial confidence could sub for understanding. George Cassidy Payne #venezuela
Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
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A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
January 16, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance
https://f.mtr.cool/bvncpltopk
A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
https://f.mtr.cool/bvncpltopk
A challenge—and an opportunity—facing the resistance movement is to explicitly target patriarchy—not as a slogan, but as strategy. @rob_okun #reneegood
Trump’s Foreign Policy? Peace-Seeking or Imperialistic—or Both?
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If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
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If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Trump’s Foreign Policy? Peace-Seeking or Imperialistic—or Both?
https://f.mtr.cool/rpgmsjuhkm
If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
https://f.mtr.cool/rpgmsjuhkm
If recognition is desired more than the fruits of peace, then such a faulty desire can undercut peacekeeping. Walter Moss #trump
Haven't We Become the Overbearing Gringo Again?
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
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America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Haven't We Become the Overbearing Gringo Again?
https://f.mtr.cool/xmehhbkwtl
America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
https://f.mtr.cool/xmehhbkwtl
America’s full-bore Thucydidean foreign policy goes back to the 1890s, when Uncle Sam joined the old European powers in embracing global imperialism. Berry Craig #gringo
Keeping People With Their Pets Will Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Keeping People With Their Pets Will Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health
https://f.mtr.cool/xpuxrtggrm
Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
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Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people keep their pets and housing. Elizabeth Aquilera #housing
Is Vance Next?
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
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It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Is Vance Next?
https://f.mtr.cool/orzskthmuv
It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
https://f.mtr.cool/orzskthmuv
It’s a maxim of today’s politics that all relationships with Trump end badly. Will Vance abandon Trump as he deteriorates yet more? Clarence Lusanne
Demand Justice in the Name of #KeithPorter…#BeGood
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Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
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Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Demand Justice in the Name of #KeithPorter…#BeGood
https://f.mtr.cool/aflqosuwus
Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
https://f.mtr.cool/aflqosuwus
Not a single red-carpet celebrity or liberal politician ever heard of Keith Porter. His Gofundme has raised less than $40,000.
@DocMellyMel #KeithPorter #BeGood
Undermining the Post Office Threatens Democracy and Black Jobs
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
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This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Undermining the Post Office Threatens Democracy and Black Jobs
https://f.mtr.cool/itkwfnslhc
This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
https://f.mtr.cool/itkwfnslhc
This is what voter suppression looks like in the 21st century: clean, quiet, and legally defensible - until you look at who it affects. @drjlastword
Democrats and the Path to Defeat Trumpism Begins with ICE
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
January 15, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Democrats and the Path to Defeat Trumpism Begins with ICE
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
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If Democrats want to leverage this moment to defeat Trumpism in 2028 and beyond they must be visible in their rejection of ICE. Sam Rosenthal #ice
A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
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One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
January 14, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing
https://f.mtr.cool/qlqqdjtscn
One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
https://f.mtr.cool/qlqqdjtscn
One speaker referred to those present as “patriots” in standing up for the needed changes to save our democracy, “before it is too late.” @ppasquini #ice #minneapolis
Who’s Really Running Venezuela?
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Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
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Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
January 14, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Who’s Really Running Venezuela?
https://f.mtr.cool/mgpokadmll
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
https://f.mtr.cool/mgpokadmll
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies: Will Delcy Rodriguez govern the country as a compliant and coerced US puppet, or as the leader of an undefeated and independent Venezuela?
Protecting the Night for People and Planet: The Hidden Costs of Light Pollution
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Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
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Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
January 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Protecting the Night for People and Planet: The Hidden Costs of Light Pollution
https://f.mtr.cool/qwilnrwbde
Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
https://f.mtr.cool/qwilnrwbde
Communities can balance safety, cultural life, and ecological health by designing nighttime lighting that protects both people and the natural world.
Sovereignty for Me but Not for Thee
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
January 14, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Sovereignty for Me but Not for Thee
https://f.mtr.cool/kccqllseps
Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
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Trump will define international law as he sees fit, and he will find nothing in it it that obliges him to respect the sovereignty of other states. Chuck Yates #trump
Does God Love Losers, Too?
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If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
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If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Does God Love Losers, Too?
https://f.mtr.cool/oshadvifqx
If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
https://f.mtr.cool/oshadvifqx
If athletes and their coaches are going to make a public display of their religious beliefs, I wish they wouldn’t do it only when they win. @WDEhrhart
Could This Be a Wonderful World?
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Although it’s tragic that powerful forces seem intent on building an unjust, lawless, and violent planet, let’s not forget that another world remains possible. @LawrenceWittner #homelessness
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Although it’s tragic that powerful forces seem intent on building an unjust, lawless, and violent planet, let’s not forget that another world remains possible. @LawrenceWittner #homelessness
January 14, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Could This Be a Wonderful World?
https://f.mtr.cool/ugchibohoh
Although it’s tragic that powerful forces seem intent on building an unjust, lawless, and violent planet, let’s not forget that another world remains possible. @LawrenceWittner #homelessness
https://f.mtr.cool/ugchibohoh
Although it’s tragic that powerful forces seem intent on building an unjust, lawless, and violent planet, let’s not forget that another world remains possible. @LawrenceWittner #homelessness
Has Trump Left Me with Nothin’?
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Today, we take our ability to kill at a great distance for granted, as the Trump administration’s actions have demonstrated. @AmerNuremberg #trump
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Today, we take our ability to kill at a great distance for granted, as the Trump administration’s actions have demonstrated. @AmerNuremberg #trump
January 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Has Trump Left Me with Nothin’?
https://f.mtr.cool/bdznxthdjm
Today, we take our ability to kill at a great distance for granted, as the Trump administration’s actions have demonstrated. @AmerNuremberg #trump
https://f.mtr.cool/bdznxthdjm
Today, we take our ability to kill at a great distance for granted, as the Trump administration’s actions have demonstrated. @AmerNuremberg #trump
Why Voting Alone Doesn’t Build Democracy — and What Actually Does
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Elections matter, but history shows they are not enough. Real democracy is built through organized civic power between elections. @SharonKyle00 #voting
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Elections matter, but history shows they are not enough. Real democracy is built through organized civic power between elections. @SharonKyle00 #voting
January 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Why Voting Alone Doesn’t Build Democracy — and What Actually Does
https://f.mtr.cool/ucsknqcpto
Elections matter, but history shows they are not enough. Real democracy is built through organized civic power between elections. @SharonKyle00 #voting
https://f.mtr.cool/ucsknqcpto
Elections matter, but history shows they are not enough. Real democracy is built through organized civic power between elections. @SharonKyle00 #voting
Trump Finds Money for War in Venezuela
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White House and Congress open the spigot for another oil-soaked foreign intervention. Lindsay Koshigan #veneauela
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White House and Congress open the spigot for another oil-soaked foreign intervention. Lindsay Koshigan #veneauela
January 14, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Trump Finds Money for War in Venezuela
https://f.mtr.cool/yzqyqtsmam
White House and Congress open the spigot for another oil-soaked foreign intervention. Lindsay Koshigan #veneauela
https://f.mtr.cool/yzqyqtsmam
White House and Congress open the spigot for another oil-soaked foreign intervention. Lindsay Koshigan #veneauela
Should Minnesota Charge ICE Agent With Murder?
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It would seem wise for the state to take charge of the prosecution and to resist efforts by federal authorities to take over the case. @marjoriecohn #ICE
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It would seem wise for the state to take charge of the prosecution and to resist efforts by federal authorities to take over the case. @marjoriecohn #ICE
January 14, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Should Minnesota Charge ICE Agent With Murder?
https://f.mtr.cool/qibujpoxto
It would seem wise for the state to take charge of the prosecution and to resist efforts by federal authorities to take over the case. @marjoriecohn #ICE
https://f.mtr.cool/qibujpoxto
It would seem wise for the state to take charge of the prosecution and to resist efforts by federal authorities to take over the case. @marjoriecohn #ICE
With AB 715, 1st Amendment Challenges Continue
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It remains to be seen whether California educational officials are capable of combating the hatred of Jews without violating the First Amendment rights @StephenRohde3 #antisemitism
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It remains to be seen whether California educational officials are capable of combating the hatred of Jews without violating the First Amendment rights @StephenRohde3 #antisemitism
January 14, 2026 at 12:43 AM
With AB 715, 1st Amendment Challenges Continue
https://f.mtr.cool/zifjagznct
It remains to be seen whether California educational officials are capable of combating the hatred of Jews without violating the First Amendment rights @StephenRohde3 #antisemitism
https://f.mtr.cool/zifjagznct
It remains to be seen whether California educational officials are capable of combating the hatred of Jews without violating the First Amendment rights @StephenRohde3 #antisemitism
A Brief History of Oil and U.S. Empire in Iran
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Rolling back the regime through U.S. intervention, rather than thru the actions of the Iranian people themselves, cannot plausibly be described as support for democracy. Eric Ross #iran
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Rolling back the regime through U.S. intervention, rather than thru the actions of the Iranian people themselves, cannot plausibly be described as support for democracy. Eric Ross #iran
January 13, 2026 at 11:54 PM
A Brief History of Oil and U.S. Empire in Iran
https://f.mtr.cool/btpwitzilv
Rolling back the regime through U.S. intervention, rather than thru the actions of the Iranian people themselves, cannot plausibly be described as support for democracy. Eric Ross #iran
https://f.mtr.cool/btpwitzilv
Rolling back the regime through U.S. intervention, rather than thru the actions of the Iranian people themselves, cannot plausibly be described as support for democracy. Eric Ross #iran