Stand up against the Al-Quds bigots in London, 28 September.
Sep 14 2008 15:03
Join the counter-demonsration.
Visit: http://www.principiadialectica.co.uk/blog/?p=185
Details to follow.
We have to state now that we will not allow this counter-demonstration be turned into a recruitment exercise for any dissident trot groups out to sell papers and shout moronic slogans.
Otherwise, all welcome.
Sep 14 2008 15:14
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Khomeini and his shower of shit started the Al-Quds day after they took power in Iran.
Sep 14 2008 15:17
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Okelidokeli.
Sep 24 2008 16:43
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facebook group - http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=27152048499 - has statement:
Oppose the Al-Quds Day demo!
Don't let Iran's theocracy exploit the Palestinian cause for its own ends!
Solidarity with workers, women and students in Iran!
In 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini, leader of the Islamist counter-revolution which crushed the popular uprising against the regime of the Shah of Iran, called for an "international day of Al-Quds" (Jerusalem). This day, supposedly in solidarity with the people of Palestine, is in fact used to promote international support for Iran's Islamic Republic - a viciously misogynistic, homophobic, anti-semitic regime which is currently engaged in a crack-down against workers, women, students and other left-wing and democratic opponents.
In London, we will be counter-demonstrating to say:
- Down with the Islamic Republic, solidarity with workers, women and students in Iran.
- No to war, military attacks or sanctions against Iran.
- Genuine solidarity with the Palestinians, not anti-semitic demagogy.
Come and join British and Iranian trade unionists, socialists, student activists and feminists to make solidarity with workers' and other democratic movements across the Middle East - including in Palestine, Israel, Iraq and Iran.
Meet 1.45pm, Sunday 28th September, Piccadilly Circus, London. For more information email UK@cisstudents.com
Hey Sean 68. I just read this and was confused why al-Quds day is being used for a counter-demo against the Iranian regime. I was under the impression that al-Quds day is all about Palestinians, not Iranians. (not that I have an issue with protesting the Iranians, or for that matter Palestinian nationalists). Is it because of the people behind al-Quds day are tight with the Iranians? Or is there some other reason?