How Iran’s ruling elite benefits from the country's economy | DW News

Anyone following the news in recent weeks has seen the extraordinary evolution of protests in Iran: What began as anger over heavy-handed morality-policing has turned into criticism of an entire system.
State institutions, including the Revolutionary Guards, run oil and gas companies, banks, transportation and telecommunication companies. There are no reliable figures, but experts estimate that the elite paramilitary forces alone control one-third of the economy.
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[@innocentnkwine3596]

I like how leaders in these countries claim to hate western countries yet their relatives live the west

[@user-rx7th9hr4l]

It's just an excuse, blaim someone else for their corruption and tyranny...

[@o9708]

They do not hate those countries, they hate their ideologies 🙂 Western ideologies are based on individualism whereas, Eastern and middle eastern ideologies are based on familial values.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@Loki1191]

they are jealous

[@yo2trader539]

And their bank accounts too.

[@ritieneniels5335]

As an Iranian I must say these words are the truest face of regime as well as the rarest that has been said on Western media which provokes a great sense of suspicion

[@samiullahdawoodzai3417]

Your a sheep 🐑😂

[@ritieneniels5335]

@@samiullahdawoodzai3417 sandis

[@ariogohari1606]

@@ritieneniels5335 he sells his mother for a box of sandis.

[@souvikrc4499]

Agreed. I often found that corruption in Iran is underdiscussed, despite Iran ranking 150 out of 180 countries on the Corruption Preceptions Index.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@janeacarvalho2872]

Wishing Iran women, life, freedom.

[@meilinchan7314]

And the right to rule themselves without being co-opted by some impetuous men in green who believe that Iranians can't rule themselves without the help of a military dictatorship who gets its orders from Beijing.

[@aliniyazi5041]

How many videos would you like to see ? Cops are shooting with AK47 and shut guns on us. Send us weapons we not less Ukrainians! Help us

[@shoelessjoe428]

Wishing all the best to Iranian protestors. Solidarity.

[@user-yj7um6hv1d]

Promoting instability in Iran? 🤔

[@mikela428]

Thanks

[@MichelMrz]

we want the world to accept our revolution and cut relations with mullahs, we want peace with all nations including the United States, Israel, Ukraine and all Arab countries. As Iranian we want freedom and on top of basic human rights like clean air clean water and a good economy

[@fg4peace]

@@MichelMrz Mullahs? They are not holding you back from any of those things. Its those things that you want to have relationship with are not interested in your national interests.

[@suktarakhatun2445]

I wish this false US lead western hypocrite propagandas reach Iranian people 😂😂..not a chance. But but these news surely can keep your own Western people believing that US & their allies are "protector of humanity" and others are terrorists with weapons of mass destruction 😂🖕🖕 Last word..winter is coming. 🖕🖕🖕

[@azores-pv6ft]

The comparison of Iran’s regime to Russia is right on target.

[@airis3333]

Yet Iranians are fighting the regime, russians are supporting it. Iranian women much more brave then ruski men hiding in foreign places.

[@nishasankaran]

Iran is way way waaay worse for women

[@MrEvansjethro]

Because you're a gullible person

[@shafuimcoming5151]

But Irans is unforgivable bc they aren't white.

[@rarirover44]

soo what all you gay countries are talking nonsense🤣🤣

[@simsarabin]

As an Iranian living these days of Iran , this report is one of the best that accurately tells the truth about current situation in Iran. Thank you DW

[@wealthyman3760]

They will destroy your country the same way they did to Libya, be careful of what you wish for.America never have your interest at heart.look at what they are doing to their own allies with gas supply.selling fives the market price to their friends.Don't forget the American anthem which says it must be America first.good luck

[@MrBakri97]

Lies

[@simsarabin]

@@wealthyman3760 Iranian people do not want USA or any other country to intervene , that's clear. They just want freedom and democracy.

[@wealthyman3760]

@@simsarabin lies look at every nation practicing democracy are slaves by proxy to USA. Look at what the USA is doing to Europe.

[@mehradhidden1048]

we are not less than ukraine , send us weapons to fight back , u suppoort ukraine billions but we have to fight back by empty hand against weapons , send us weapons to fight against mullas dictatorship

[@SintDenijsWestrem]

Thank you for exposing the revolutionary guard. Yes, sanction them and their families. Everyday Iranians have suffered under this regime for more than 40 years! Zan, Zendegi, Azadi. Woman, Life, Freedom. My thoughts are with all Iranian people, especially the families who lost loved ones in this and previous uprisings. Bon courage!

[@johaniojo]

It's always the same : you have dictators, and then you have (worse) those that enable these dictators because it benefits them ; those also must be held accountable

[@erickrobertson7089]

Those who have the most to loose will fight hard to keep what they have. I'm afraid much blood will have to be shed before Iran changes. Such a sad state for a country that was so advanced and normal before 1979.

[@ZWD2011]

It has always been and always will be the same, no matter the flag or religion, as long as there are no checks and balances.

[@iche9373]

including an anti-corruption culture.

[@MetaView7]

this is a video about EU and the elites ruling western europe. just change the names and you will see the same thing.

[@prioris55555]

@@iche9373 too many voters will sanction criminals running the government and state orchestrated violence.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@leonardobreton2423]

This guy said everything that had to be said 🤯

[@rogerphillips4211]

Power doesn't CORRUPT, . . .IT ATTRACTS THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY CORRUPTED.

[@myherocamus8847]

Great point!

[@habarakadageperera1298]

Very correct.

[@amygdalae]

I have often thought this. That power exposes existing corruption.

[@trowawayacc]

well said. but the west addiction to oil has proven to be its weakness. and has been explited for years.

[@ryankwan1934]

The US and Canada are pretty much entirely self-sufficient with respect to energy now. It's really Europe that is screwed.

[@kayjr9795]

@@ryankwan1934 china is US biggest trading partner, i dont think thats "self sufficient" in any way shape or form, no one country is

[@schechter01]

@@kayjr9795 Our trade with China has more to do with the manufacturing of consumer goods than anything else. The US does not rely on China as an oil supply. OP's comments about Western reliance on oil are still correct, though

[@pr7049]

​@@ryankwan1934 Well some European countries will be self sufficient of energy in nearest future, like Scandinavian countries.😌Central and southern Europe has lot work to do. Regarding oil and gas there is no possibility of self suffiency. There have to be implemented other strategies, like electrification combined with nuclear energy and renewables.😌

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@kasforai]

He talks really well and has a - Ph.D. in Modern History with a focus on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC). congrats and proud of my people.

[@irinaclaussen7940]

Completely agree with Kasta Aarabi! He and many others show the way to fight such corrupt sadistic regimes. But as long as the big western politicians and businessmen make money by cooperating with these regimes, it's still a very long way to go...

[@davidjones6389]

There is no hate like Theocratic LOVE. There is no Kleptocracy like clergy Alms....

[@MrAsgeir93]

Amazingly said! Thank you for covering something so important DW! Down with the regime!

[@kfrerix9777]

Russian trolls flailing in these comments! More stories like this!!!

[@MichelMrz]

Thank you Kasra we are lucky to have you on DW otherwise regime lobbyists would spread lies about the revolution. As Iranian we want freedom and on top of fundamental human rights like clean air clean water and a good economy and also we want peace with all nations including the United States, Israel l, Ukraine and all Arab countries.

[@markberryhill2715]

He's very good. Glad he's on our side.

[@abrahamdecruz5128]

Kasra is one sided. Why not start by saying there are huge sanctions on Iran for years. Despite this the theocrats have been successful managing the economy and the country has not collapsed.

[@satyagun1]

The story is the same in many countries. Religion=Political power=Loot the resources=Luxury life for the leaders.

[@sands7779]

Use whatever ideology to get and keep power, not only religion.

[@justapassione5554]

If only CIA didn't overthrown democratic Iranian to put Shah in power, Iran would be prosperous nation.

[@eugeneoreilly9356]

It seems that the west suffered from historical myopia.They cannot see that far back in time.

[@del7920]

Kasra talked about things that other ppl haven’t. Economy and terrorism. Well done mate

[@Burkhard_Ehnes]

a lot I haven't heard before in other media! Trustworthy. Proofs the value of DW. Thank you! Hopefully it spreads and triggers what got demanded. Generally - reducing focal fuel demand always is a good idea!

[@s_z_0008]

As an insider to the Iranian affair, DW made full of itself by inviting such people. Comparing the revolutionary guard with Alkadeh and calling Iran a regime that runs based on a constitution that was approved by the people is absolutely ridiculous. Involving REV. in the economy is out of absolute necessity and is of great value for the country while the county is under the heaviest sanction. For example, Iran had a shortage of gas for cars and at the same time did not have money to buy it from outside so they successfully built a refinery. The reason they are against the revolutionary guard has to do with their effectiveness.

[@aradjefferson1385]

As an Iranian, I believe this guy perfectly sums up the situation 3:15

[@kazimsyed7367]

Look at this guy account. He registered last week on yt. He is a total bot. I am white guy. But i have a brown guy photo.

[@aradjefferson1385]

@@kazimsyed7367 Nope. I'm not a bot. I can't use my real identity because the regime imprisons/kills anyone who protests. And by the sound of it, you seem to be an agent of the regime.

[@small3687]

The people of Iran are global inspiration of bravery. The beautiful people of Iran deserve their individual freedoms. The people can love eachothers differences it's their government that is totally corrupt.

[@lsakvidovic8187]

Exactly.

[@outlawfly664]

Wake up! Every single government and institution are corrupt

[@antonioimago1964]

Freedom 🇮🇷 Freedom

[@nelufanelu1680]

😂😂😂😂freedom 👙😂and making pornography like western women

[@pezhvakM6]

It was a great interview and so true.

[@MatejzKosic]

They always telling the truth... that is DW

[@bobwinters5572]

Guy looks useless for the purpose he claims to support. Obviously too well-off and comfortable and self-important to be a grunt or a martyr, pushing for a cause that needs grunts and martyrs.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@ankitanandy6076]

One third of the economy is too much power. Monopoly or near monopoly is dangerous.

[@r3dpowel796]

ohh really?

[@schechter01]

I agree, but by the same token we shouldn't tolerate Facebook, Amazon & most of all Google in their current corporate forms. Antitrust law should've been invoked years ago...then we might have real choices about what social media we use & where we buy our goods from.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@pursuitofhappiness..]

Mister Kasra Aarabi in just 2 minutes explains the system not only in Iran 👍👍 very impressive

[@namakdoon1155]

Just like many experts on WMD in Iraq 20 years ago !!! Eh ? LMAO

[@living_peace]

@@namakdoon1155 this is in iran happening now is revolution

[@thesisLAx]

Sanctions do work. People are constantly saying they don’t do anything. It’s just they may work slowly and are not like a light switch. Similarly people say walls don’t work. They do slow an advance though.

[@hsn000hsn2]

Yeah they work, they destroy the economy making people suffer

[@shadowzach00]

Because it's so well in north Korea...

[@thesisLAx]

@@shadowzach00 what the point of a lazy snide remark? You cannot be this ignorant.

[@SeeLasSee]

@@shadowzach00 your comment is inappropriate for this channel.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@CKW10001]

That's incredible, that Ireland has almost 2.5 times the GDP ratio of a country with 70 million people. It goes to show how bad leadership can ruin a country. Best of luck to the Iranian women and men who fight for their freedom. 👏🇮🇷

[@gardencity3558]

@@jarfath75 Apples to oranges. Ireland has never promoted terrorism and is a free, open and productive economy with reasonably free elections.

[@gfys756]

@@gardencity3558 Ireland has never promoted terrorism? Hahaha how old are you?

[@gardencity3558]

@@gfys756 Rhetorical question. How foolish are you? The nation of Ireland has never promoted terrorism just Irish national self determination. Iran has shot down passenger planes.

[@gardencity3558]

@@jarfath75 Not sure was going to ask you? Can't think of two more different nations or cultures.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@jojolloren3642]

DW always nail it. More power to you I always watch your news show

[@rollmeister]

An immigrant Iranian couple told me in Iran "Everything is corrupt. Everything."

[@archie9026]

Very well said ! Iranians cannot flourish under this regime!

[@dezzjays9568]

Iran will and are

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@outlawfly664]

@Brendan Butler They are in many different areas except on social level whatever you like it or not

[@ALIREZAMOHAMMADSHAH]

hats of to your Kasra, blocking regime's oligarch was the true way from the beginning of the sanctions, they make dollars and spend tomans in Iran, this made the best life for them, they control local market and shares at the same time have the biggest contract

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

FREEDOM FOR WOMEN OF IRAN

[@Anna-re4wi]

Iranian are fighting for their rights and a democratic Iran many years.. Thank you for covering Iranian news.

[@KittenBowl1]

I was afraid the guest speaker’s life would be in danger in Iran as he spoke against Iran and its screwed up kleptocratic regime so strongly as I saw an Iranian guy. I’m so glad that he is located in London. His explanation was super clear. Thanks for the great report DW.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

True.He said it loud & clear.Good to hear it. Let's hope for a good peaceful outcome for Iran soon.If Russian politics change then it could "snow-ball" to other countries like Iran.

[@KittenBowl1]

@MSD Group lol UK PM 🤣 He’s not even elected by people of UK same as Truss and he’s corrupted AF. I guess once Indian descent always Indian? 😂 He’s not Indian either. There’s no Indian VP of US. You mean that Harris who is made fun everyday? She isn’t Indian. Lol 😆 That phony PM should be going to jail for tax evasion and his shady background whatever the crimes he committed already. UK political scenes are rotten now, people of England need to demand changes to their legislations as they are not even elected officials including that PM and their economy is going down the toilet…it’s no wonder.

[@rebeccaisaac5336]

REGIME MUST GO

[@mehradtousinezhad1825]

thanks for sharing this info

[@akochimgapo1410]

Good DW, be daring, spread your reach and come out to play your part to help the world.

[@heromail2903]

What's going on in Iran matches perfectly the proverb "Power tends to corrupt, absolute power corrupts absolutely"

[@deusdeditknkunga6047]

A rogue regime!

[@williampalenik7306]

Pour sanctions after sanctions against The Iranian Gov. and Iranians keep on protesting

[@ardav951]

Fantastic analysis. Thank you for this. Poor Iranian people…

[@Ssquared222]

DW News, I am impressed. This is some of the best coverage I've seen on the topic among main stream outlets. Keep up the great quality.

[@Optimistic_lad]

One of the most accurate reports about Iran's situation!

[@lsakvidovic8187]

Great Report.

[@babakpersian]

It's a revolution ✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@sheldonwheaton881]

The Persians deserve better.🗽

[@LeonRamkumar]

This guest was absolutely fantastic - clear and to the point.

[@Sinware-7778]

Iran is now 11biggest gdp in the world. Source by Wikipedia.

[@azadehtaghavi4567]

Bravo👏👏👏👏

[@leonardmayer2362]

The Iran regime will be decimated. No regime can stay in power that fails to represent its people. It is not illegal to overthrow a corrupt regime. It depends on who has the guts to do it.

[@aqmorisny]

Many thank for your coverage of Iran's economic and ongoing movement. Your guest precisely described situation in Iran, he is a real expert. Women, Life, Freedom ✊🏽

[@martinkaspar5095]

Awesome work

[@bakenumber4]

Hope your guest remains safe.

[@neil5877]

They use this very same system in America and Britain the ruling classes are doing exactly the same thing.

[@cikicikibumbum259]

U.S and EU have been putting sanctiosn on Iran. so it's fair to say that Iran regime put sanction on U.S and EU based companies. Not to mention that sanctions on Iran is meant to crippled Iran government economically, so in order to survive the government must build their own money making machine. so the news title must change to " why Iran's government still survive economic sanctions and why we hate it".

[@Hobbes4ever]

not much different from Medieval theocracies

[@Kora.612]

True af

[@allanhutton]

Half the time I was not sure if they were reporting on the UK or Iran

[@gardencity3558]

Exactly. If we're not careful we in the West can end up like this. Accepting even mild censorship and voting for anyone that offers you bread for accepting any restrictions to your freedom is how it starts.

[@souvikrc4499]

Fair enough, considering that a lot of Iranian oligarchs have property in London.

[@andremurray47]

Instead of worrying about other countries economic system, Germany should worry about their own. Last I heard, there are protests in Germany, but DW doesn't report on it.

[@mahbuburrahman212]

Yes. German own house is on 🔥 ... But they are so kind to help others . 😂😂

[@kwatai9298]

Egypt , Pakistan ,Indonesia ,china Algeria all has same issue ; their have manual benefits from each other, means( rulers and security establishe) so it will be hardly to turn their back on their regime respect ively, even if their do it will only change face and tactics nothing more . again people has to remember about Syrians government ,Belarusian, Venezuelan. all these countries there are some certain Iranian government help .which assist them by staying in their power;by using the revolution guard force be for advice, financially, and foot soldiers. hence what do you think about their own country if same thing happing by some youth which are tried to pushing them out it: any sense person knew that this tasks will be almost impossible right now . but we don't know what 2m it is.

[@e4t662]

Kleptocratic means quite literally, "compulsively stealing government". But, aren't they all?

[@ZWD2011]

There is a difference between stealing (for personal benefit) and redistribution (for the people).

[@HubbaHubba64]

You will never see a poor religious leader

[@cowliec]

Great to hear Kasra Aarabi . Thank you for narrowing it down to a point and describing the purpose Iranian protest clearly. We love you and the people of Iran need you.

[@user-hu4nk3gq2g]

Words of support to iranians from russians! We all kinda prisoners in our own countries!

[@UpsheetscreekWOapaddle]

Take heed. The West (USA in particular) with all the laws to fight corruption isn't as good as people think. Just slightly better as the saying goes... Not what you know is WHO you know. The description of the Iranian regime is like how the American mafia ran things in this country (USA) Slava Ukraini 👍🙏 Ordinary Iranian people 👍🙏

[@garygraham8373]

@@UpsheetscreekWOapaddle .. the american mafia 'ran' things in the usa? - the american mafia still runs things in the usa, they've swapped their groting wires and concrete boots for business suits but they still absolutely run things in the good 'ol usa.

[@keyonkian]

G7 Leaders, Expel Iran's Diplomats!

[@bheydari3152]

Fantastic Kasra 👌❤, Solution you just suggested was perfect.

[@springwater3164]

It jumped from the pan into the fire 45 years ago by overthrowing the Shah. True the current government is not nice. But the whole world is having a problem with choosing a good leader and collaborate for the benefits of their own countries. Ironically, hatred, distrust and ridicule of their government is not less common in the democratic world. Watch your own steps so you don't end up on the same path.

[@fickle1207]

by the way they treat their leaders, democratic citizens show they don't really believe in the nobility of their own democracy.

[@sandylee7144]

@@fickle1207 and it could degrade into something worse.

[@springwater3164]

@@sandylee7144 Some Western values are good. But some are self-destructive. The Western world is becoming less stable every day. Feel the best days are gone.

[@johnmctavish3544]

@@springwater3164 Humans are wired to live and thrive in chaos, it is what has kept us alive for many years as a species, when the unknown was scary, where anything could kill you. Now, life is too easy, so in order to satisfy that need of chaos, we create it ourselves. And we cannot get rid of it without taking out almost everything that makes us human. The desire to better ourselves - Can lead to greed, theft, etc. Love and care can lead to obsession and jealousy. Humans are wired for chaos, no way around it... unless you want to make a planet of empty drones.

[@justapassione5554]

If only CIA didn't overthrow democratic Iranian to put Shah in power, Iran would be prosperous nation.

[@aminrezapoor2554]

Kasra greatly described the truth about this regime. Thank you!

[@balsarmy]

Great summary, my applause for analysis

[@stukafaust]

Quite something for a guy from the Tony Blair Institute to wave his finger at Iran and call it a "corrupt authoritarian dictatorship" which is also "misogynistic" (it most certainly is) but his organisation receives millions in funding from Saudi Arabia.

[@TheLocalLt]

Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy, but regardless of what you think of its policies it is not a revisionist, expansionist, totalitarian power like Iran. There’s a good chance a new regime in Iran would also be a top-heavy monarchy, as it was for over 2000 years prior to 1979; that doesn’t mean it will be as absolute as Saudi Arabia, or as the pre-1979 monarchy, but it still may take a while for a robust democracy to take root. That’s perfectly fine as long as the anti-Western clerico-fascist regime is gone.

[@stukafaust]

@@TheLocalLt He didn't call Iran a "revisionist, expansionist, totalitarian power". He called Iran a "misogynistic, corrupt authoritarian dictatorship". Would you not agree that the KSA is also those things?

[@TheLocalLt]

@@stukafaust I’m stating the realpolitik case for opposing Iran, Blair is stating the PR version

[@jonpetter8921]

He says the truth though

[@samrizzardi2213]

"You have allowed -this dark lord- your greed to twist your mind until now you have become the very thing you swore to destroy"

[@WiseOwl_1408]

So same as every country?

[@sgakm.manyida]

German position is well illustrated by they didn't bring the topic to the fore until Iranian protests.

[@MatejzKosic]

Aren't Germans the best? They have such good hearts... They cares for people suffering all around the world.

[@mark9294]

Well we try

[@MatejzKosic]

@@mark9294 And is it funny coincidence that you always somehow support goals of country which also have their occupation forces on German soil for 80years now? I guess they always asked you first... because you are equal partners and allies.

[@hazlimohamed9312]

Savage...

[@K55365]

Imagine working for the Tony Blair institute, an institute that carries the name of a literal war criminal, and claiming others are terrorist 🤣

[@soulcrewblue8629]

He's still correct though, you in denial.?

[@TheLocalLt]

What “war crimes” did Tony Blair commit exactly?

[@jonpetter8921]

@@TheLocalLt Iraq war

[@TheLocalLt]

@@jonpetter8921 whether you agree or disagree with the reasons for war, Tony Blair did not order any war crimes nor did British forces

[@fj7086]

Great talk thank you 🙏

[@habarakadageperera1298]

A great interview. Thanks.

[@ivanortega6883]

God bless Ukraine 🇺🇦🙏🇺🇦

[@dezzjays9568]

Iran and Russia will defeat you sorry

[@Venezolano410]

Lamecul*s ,🙄

[@MatejzKosic]

He is not listening to you...

[@disanKh]

Why not asking "How US ruling elites benefits from the country's economy". Hippocracy never end in west..😠

[@lelz0394]

Wtf

[@disanKh]

@@lelz0394 yeah this is wtf Q !!! 🤣

[@borhanuddin9715]

Cause DW is WEF funded media. They target only non-western influential countries for badmouthing.

[@element4element4]

For every time I've seen this question be asked about Iran, I've seen it be asked thousands of times about the US. Maybe you are not very aware of English language media regarding criticism of American society and its ruling elite, now you can't spell hypocrisy.

[@theduck2970]

You living under a rock or what? People have been asking that for generations.

[@arfajob4246]

Nothing has changed in the middle east over millennia, except the labels. Sheikhdoms then, regimes now.

[@Mohammad-pv5zt]

big respect to Kasra Aarabi

[@sedighkurdistani8921]

God bless you, Kasra Arabi! You put your finger on the right point; the regime's Achilles Heel!

[@piloyvind1222]

God is always on the side of the elite ! God is a Skam !

[@r3dpowel796]

Thankfully Zelensky is not behaving like a dictator at all.

[@kylorokx1552]

But he's more of a dog or a puppet of the west. begging for weapons again and again. Zelensky doesn't have any political experience before becoming a president. He's a former actor and a comedian. That's why Russia thinks of him as a joke

[@guita_caioo8657]

Yet.

[@MrEvansjethro]

Yes, because he's a puppet president.

[@ryankwan1934]

@Zigest Source?

[@Frank-dv3st]

@Zigest But the Ukrainians may not know, other wise they stop fighting for him

[@brainharris359]

Just get rid of the leaders.

[@allexbratson]

You better address the fuel crisis in Germany, winter is on the way

[@hazlimohamed9312]

Nice try DW. But I think you should focus on the gas shortage in Germany before anything else.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To Support and Aid an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Women, life, freedom! May this evil regime be overthrown

[@michaelgarcia3524]

I'm sure glad the US isn't corrupt. 🙄

[@kfrerix9777]

At least we have toilets.

[@ryankwan1934]

Ah good. Whatabboutism.

[@schloops8473]

The most corrupt is the Russian dictatorship though

[@shafuimcoming5151]

@@kfrerix9777 so what? India also has toilets now

[@fullfildreamz]

Yeah, not like corruption is on a gradient. No, it's just 1 and 0! Politicians taking a bit of money to influence their decisions is just the same as politicians who pay for the torture and murder of anyone who opposes them.

[@kiyanhakim384]

Don't we literally have the same thing here in the west ? When you want to get government funding or sponsorship you need to be pro government. Of course it's much less like that in the Liberal US but it is definitely like that in France , Germany, the UK etc

[@iche9373]

No the anti-corruption culture is a thing that matters in the West.

[@Ali-tz5xc]

No, it's lile that in the west.

[@kiyanhakim384]

@@iche9373 I am not talking about corruption. I am talking about state funding. And while it is true that corruption is much better handled in Europe than anywhere else in the world that is commendable, the US on the other hand is the biggest money pit in the world and the country where the most money "disappears" right infront of China.... so idk

[@iche9373]

@@kiyanhakim384 well, in this case we need transparency. The cure against corruption, lobbyism etc.

[@Kruemel98]

No, I never heard that the governmental office checks you facebook insta etz or ask you "What is you opinion abount Marcon and the government".

[@kindnuguz]

I like that guest that was speaking.. His idea's and thoughts. Well done

[@user-jc1yz4qn2z]

In the end is always about money

[@decentboy1204]

long live Iran 🇮🇷🇮🇷 long live Russia 🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@jonye7511]

A beneficiary of oligarchy spotted.

[@kiyanhakim384]

@@jonye7511 a beneficiary of neo colonial imperialism and genocide spotted

[@kiyanhakim384]

@@jonye7511 we can play that game too you know

[@jonye7511]

@@kiyanhakim384 it's not a game if you're on the receiving end of brutal oppression.

[@jonye7511]

@@kiyanhakim384 sorry, that's childish since you're clueless about my origins and you're desperate to defend the indefensible.

[@marcopaganotto9125]

Think it's time for the west to stop judging others and get their own ship in order....

[@ryankwan1934]

I mean, the West is not wholesale shooting people in the streets for protesting. We have our issues with oligarchs, but we're far from Iran and Russia.

[@schloops8473]

why? Those klepto-dictatorships use the West to excuse all their own crimes.

[@fullfildreamz]

You're delusional. The west has had better order than most for 100+ years. It simply looks disproportionate because we actually have press freedom and don't fear getting murdered for saying the wrong thing.

[@coachking5208]

@ 3:00 'The Tony Blair Institute' Bwaahahahahah 🤣😂😂🤣😅 YOU'RE KIDDING ME!!!

[@habarakadageperera1298]

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@r3dpowel796]

Iran Hater.. Regime change not working?

[@katarn999]

Full sentences not working, Russian bot? 😂😂😂

[@ryankwan1934]

I mean, why wouldn't you hate a regime that is slaughtering its own people in the streets for wanting freedom from a regressive religious theocracy?

[@schloops8473]

ah Igor taking a break from supporting the mass killing and torture of Ukrainian civilians.

[@fullfildreamz]

Iranian people will take back their stolen land from the mullahtrash.

[@r3dpowel796]

@@schloops8473 NATO Expansion? or free Russian territory to annexed?