Trump backs protesters -- as long as they're not protesting him

[DonViejo]

By MATTHEW NUSSBAUM 01/02/2018 08:54 AM EST

President Donald Trump has repeatedly voiced support for anti-government protests in Iran in recent days, joining a bipartisan and international chorus in support of the peaceful demonstrators.

“Big protests in Iran,” Trump tweeted on New Year’s Eve. “The people are finally getting wise as to how their money and wealth is being stolen and squandered on terrorism. Looks like they will not take it any longer. The USA is watching very closely for human rights violations!”

“Iran, the Number One State of Sponsored Terror with numerous violations of Human Rights occurring on an hourly basis, has now closed down the Internet so that peaceful demonstrators cannot communicate. Not good!” he added later. He returned to the theme on Monday: “Iran is failing at every level despite the terrible deal made with them by the Obama Administration. The great Iranian people have been repressed for many years. They are hungry for food & for freedom. Along with human rights, the wealth of Iran is being looted. TIME FOR CHANGE!”

Trump’s support for the Iranian demonstrators stands in stark contrast to his frequent criticism of Americans who protest his own government in the United States. He frequently called for violence against protesters at his campaign rallies, where protesters were routinely roughed up by crowds, and has mocked those who marched in the wake of his election and inauguration. And he spent weeks this fall calling for NFL players who protested police brutality during the national anthem to be fined or fired.

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[underpants]

1. What an idiot. These protests were a big part of the reason Iran wanted the deal

Okay this is just my opinion. The young and even middle aged in Iran are not interested in the Revolution of the late 70's. Just like how most people here are not still fixated on Reagan. A lot of time has passed and they have other concerns.

Iran is not completely isolated. They have internet connection but are stymied by not having connection to the world banking system. The leaders of Iran had to know that sooner or later they'd demand to fully be part of the world again. Just like the Soviet Union, "blue jeans and rock n roll" were a major impetus for change. The Iranian leaders tried to cut this off by using whatever nuclear capability they have or at least the threat of having it as leverage in this deal.