A Collection of Support, Hope, and Some Silliness

But first: the Greenbrief for August 16, 2009

The report on the raping of detainees is truly heartbreaking. I don't know how anyone can do something so horrible and live with some sad, pathetic delusion that has them believing they are following the will of Allah - or any deity for that matter. As far as I know, NO religion encourages its followers to do something so horrible. They're only fooling themselves if they think their god would allow it. I hate it when people distort their own faiths, and use it as a license for committing atrocities. But I guess that's what having a Messiah Complex does to people, according to a video I saw. One of the Basij claiming he wanted to save the world - I don't know whether it's irony or hypocrisy. Is there even a difference?

As a reader of the Green Brief, I can't help but worry about NiteOwl, the dedicated author. As a journalist, it's his job to hear and see every gruesome detail; he's seen photos he mentions he will never share because of their intensely graphic nature. But he just seems like a genuinely caring person, and I don't think he's even earning anything out of it; and I can tell from reading his posts on Twitter that it's taking a toll on him. He's currently trying so hard to catch up, but he falls a little bit late - but that's understandable. His dedication is truly admirable, so please stop by on the board and say hello to him, and give him a big thanks for all his hard work. I always make sure to say thank you after every post (though I'm an unregistered user, so you can't see me).

And now for today's collection of videos. After posting so many videos of protests and violence, I'm going in a different direction for today's entry. Today, I will be sharing videos that are wonderful, uplifting, inspirational, and downright silly. I don't think anyone needs me to remind them how dark the days are...but we could all use a smile and some hope. If you have any videos of people supporting the movement, whether something you did yourself or just seen please link me to them!

Americans gather in support of Iran.


Support from Canada.


Spreading the word for Global Day of Action July 25, 2009


Though it's been quite sometime since the world gathered to support Iran on July 25, it's still very nice to watch; people actually going out and spreading the word to their community. It looks like they had a much easier time getting the word out than I did. I'm still quite peeved at a lot of people... Next time there's a global rally, I'll make sure Batman kicks their asses if they don't show some support. Honestly, I wish I knew people like those guys in the video. Thanks a lot, people.

Powerful words from the Global Day of Action rally in Los Angeles.


I cannot describe how powerful her speech is, she's such a wonderful speaker. She said the very same thing I've been thinking: it's no longer a political movement, it's about human rights. Even through the video, I still can feel the anger and the passion.

Collection of art made by various artists.


Balloons of hope for Iran.


If I'd had known about that even, I, without a doubt, would have gone. I wonder how many people noticed the large amount of green balloons in the sky and realized something was happening?

Slideshow.


Huh, so HE was responsible...the villain!


This was posted as a response to my video. At first I was expecting to be trolled (can't help but be severely pessimistic on the internet)...and I would have choked on my ice cream if I just put the spoon in my mouth just a little bit sooner, he just cracked me up so much. I love how he makes his "confession" with such a straight face, makes it all the more funny. This is part of the Watch Me Confess! project, in which we ridicule the obvious theatrics so-called "trial", or as well as express our anger at the government, and support for the protesters.

A wonderful confession from a wonderful granny.


Now here's someone who speaks from straight from the heart. She really made me smile, she just seems like such a sweet person. I hope her loving message reaches everyone in Iran.

Billboard in St. Louis, Missouri.


That's pretty much it for this collection for now. I hope I can find more, so again, if you have any videos of supporting Iran please link them too me. If you're in Iran, I hope this demonstrates that we have heard your voices when your government has refused to. We support you, and wish for you to have the freedom you deserve. We recognize you as the leaders of Iran, and not Ahmadinejad. To quote a song by VNV Nation, "Sentinel": "on the day the storm has just begun, I will still hope there are better days to come..."