Power has a Survival Instinct

I support the Green opposition movement in Iran. And in the spirit of that support I'm going to be posting some thoughts that - I hope - will support them in the struggle toward more freedoms for the Iranian people and a stronger Iran.

First things first - Power Lives and has a strong Survival Instinct

The current Power Establishment in Iran is not just a collection of people – Ahmadi, Khamenei, Revolutionary Guard, etc. The Power Establishment is a living organism - and it has a Strong survival instinct. Know this - it will resort to the lowest form of battle and commit any atrocity in order to survive. As any living creature - it will do what it takes to live.

If it's wounded, it's going to become more viscious. If it's desparate and sees a way it can survive, it may be more open to compromise. Even if it has to sacrifice some parts of itself, if the body itself can survive, it may be willing to lose some limbs.

If there is a way to link the future survival and evolution of whatever can be saved within the Power Establishment - in a positive way - to the opposition movement, it may be easier to make and maintain changes.

I say this knowing that some horrible and unjust acts will go unpunished. Hopefully all atrocities will be revealed - and some form of justice enacted - but compromise will need to be reached and not everyone will be happy.

And I say these things because revolutions are full of furvor and idealism, but governing is full of pragmatism and compromise, and people are full of fear and greed - so those who govern tend to start making decisions based less on the good of the people/country and more on the good for themselves. Only vigilance and an eye on principles of freedom and law will keep the Green movement from ultimately becoming what they resist now.

My prayers are with all of you. Your cause is the cause of humanity, and Allah is with the oppressed, not the oppressors.

Allahu Akbar!