Digitus Impudicus

Gee, I Guess It’s Okay To Talk About Iran Now

Jonah Goldberg’s current article tells us that the Iran situation is heading up.

Oh, really? I hadn't noticed.

I'm ashamed of myself. I haven't written a word about Iran in years, and Iran may be the most important story no one is talking about.

I shouldn't say no one. Michael Ledeen has been writing about Iran with a constancy his fans call Churchillian and his enemies call deranged. Ledeen is convinced, as are numerous Iranian activists and exiles, that Iran is poised for a democratic revolution.

Makes me want to bitchslap him. I like Goldberg’s writing and choice of topics most days, but this strikes me a little like the band leader hurrying up to catch up with the parade. Granted, Iran has not been the primary topic of the conservative press or the Pajamahadeen (a.k.a. Bloggers), but many of us have been talking about it. If you’ve watched this site you already know this.

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Even if this weren't such a powerful human-interest story, it would still be appalling how completely the mainstream media have downplayed what could be one of the most important news stories of our lives.

And you could have helped offset that earlier, Jonah.

So here's why we should all be ashamed we haven't paid more attention to this situation: The only way Iranian regime change will ever come about is if we — Americans, Europeans, the West — want it to. By ignoring the story, the press is in effect lending its support to the corrupt theocrats ruling Iran.

(smacks forehead) Really?! You think so?

So please, start paying attention. I will.

I feel like channeling Howard Dean right now.

(Go for it, man! Cut loose!)

YEAAARRRRGGGHHHH