The Green Brief and More Videos

The Green Brief - August 15, 2009 - Go check it out, and leave a greeting or a thank you to NiteOwl for all of his hard work in providing the latest updates! He's a truly wonderful person for being so dedicated to his work.

Thank you for returning to this blog, and greetings to any new visitors. There is no shortage of footage coming in from Iran. I've seen from the truly appalling to the simply inspirational. A few of these videos from this collection are somewhat graphic, and one just...there isn't a much stronger word than "horrifying". Thank you to each and every one of you that gets these videos out to the world. Everyone of you is very important to a brighter future for Iran. And now, for today's collection:

Stickers are placed in the windows of a bank in Paris.


Now that's a pretty interesting and bold idea to protest. I think this would also be great idea to hit the Nokia HQs, theater, and stores in this same style. It's non-violent but very direct. Honestly, I love how creative people are in peaceful protesting. Keep it up!

Student dies after being shot in dorms by police [VERY GRAPHIC]


Another video that made me tear up. Well, Nokia, Siemens...this is the regime you're helping out. I hope you sick fucks are proud of yourselves. Khamenei, Ahmadinejad, how many more people must die until you're satisfied? Is your power so much more important that that poor man's life?

Open letter from an Iranian artist in exile. (in English)


Demonstrations against the regime.


It chills me that while I'm living a very normal, quiet, everyday life this is going on. Sometimes I think I don't deserve this much peace in my life, while someone else is struggling for freedom and justice like this. And seeing how much protesters are fighting for it is a very harsh reminder that we should never take what freedoms we have for granted. I pray that soon, Iran will have the freedom and rights it deserves.

Basij opening fire on unarmed protesters from the rooftops. One man is hit. [Somewhat graphic.]


Man with firing weapon vs unarmed civilians. Tell me, Basij, do you feel good about yourselves? How do you justify shooting down your fellow Iranians in the name of morality?

Basij vandalize more private property.


Ahmadinejad, seriously, and then you wonder why your people are pissed off at you.

Police captured by protesters...and shown mercy (sound cuts off nearly at the end).


To me this was the most astounding video I've seen so far. It amazes me that despite what the policeman was doing, and despite the anger of the crowd he was simply not only let walk through without anyone tearing him apart, but even aided and comforted by one of the protesters. Now that's mercy at it's finest. I'm sure he thought for a long time about what just happened. I can see it from the look on his face that he must be thinking how surreal the entire thing went. He looks like he's in such disbelief. That protester who help him, he's got a big heart. So kudos to him.

That's pretty much it for now. Hopefully, after so many saddening videos, I'll gather a collection of very positive, supportive videos. I've seen a few that were very touching, I hope I can find them again so I can share with all of you. I'm very interested in reading your thoughts, particularly of that last video mentioned. Well, have a goodnight all, I'll see you tomorrow.