Last week, Dr. Holakouee dedicated two days of his radio program entirely to the Iranian supporters of the US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump. But he did something very clever. On the 1st day, he asked the callers to only talk positive about Trump and why they want to vote for him, and no Hillary bashing! On the 2nd day, they could let loose and rip into Hillary. But then again, the rule was no talk of Bernie Sanders, Trump or comparisons.
I believe that what the good doctor was trying to do was to get the folks to really think about why they are supporting Trump so they could better formulate their reasons. And since in today’s toxic atmosphere, people are drawn to Trump based on a combination of slogans with no realistic plans behind them, and a genuine dislike of Hillary and the Clintons, that seemed like a worthwhile exercise.
Many Iranians called from the US, Europe and Iran. And since the US immigration, economy or racial issues has nothing to do with the Iranians who don’t live in the US, I limit my observations to what they said about Trump’s views about Iran and the Iran-related matters.
A high percentage of the Iranian-Americans who support Trump believe that, “since the Democrats and Jimmy Carter brought us Khomeini and the Islamic Republic, then a Republican like Trump will undoubtedly cause a regime change in Iran and restore the good-ole’ days.” However, there were Iranians who believed that since Trump wants to cut the military spending and reduce NATO’s footprint and mind his own business that will translate into no war or aggression against Iran.
In other words, Iranians believe that Trump will do both; a violent regime change and a peaceful co-existence with Iran and the Islamic regime.
Iranian callers liked the idea that Trump will work with Putin and Assad alongside Sepah and Hezbollah to defeat ISIS. However, Trump has stated that he doesn’t like the coalition that is fighting ISIS in Mosul, Iraq, and he believes that the end result will be Sepah and its Shia cronies’ dominance in Iraq. He has also stated that he will shoot “out of the water” Sepah’s speed boats that once in a while cross paths with the US Navy in the Persian Gulf.
In other words, Trump will work with Sepah in Syria against ISIS, but not in Mosul, and will shoot Sepah’s boats in the Persian Gulf.
Trump has stated that he will tear up the Nuclear Deal and will force a new and better one, implying that he will impose harsher sanctions to achieve a better deal. The callers however, thought that because of Trump’s positive attitude towards Putin and Putin’s good relationship with the IR Regime, there will be a positive environment for US-Iran economic cooperation.
In other words, Trump will impose harsh sanctions while with the assistance of Putin will help Iran’s economy.
So you see, this is what you get when you send a bunch of half-backed slogans to an agitated audience that wants change but doesn’t quite know what and how to achieve it. And have we seen this movie before?
Yes, 37 years ago. We didn’t like the guy who was in charge and wanted him to leave, which he did. Then we didn’t want the guy he appointed who wanted to reform the system. So we forced him out and blindly followed the guy in black turban who made all kinds of promises without any plans or substance. And that’s where we are 37 years later.
On the positive side though, it is the Americans that will vote on Tuesday, and not the Iranians. That’s why the guy with the fuzzy orange hair will not get 98% of the votes!
Those foreigners who need to consult with a quack doctor for their political decisions, are the ones for whom "the wall" is the best remedy...something like that...
Trump would promise anything to anyone, to get their votes.
Trump is a shameless liar and disgusting manipulator, all to win at any price.
Trump's only true "agenda" is to give a huge tax cut to himself and the rest of the 1%.
I vote on internal US issues affecting me directly. But I speak to Iranian Americans a lot on this and I think you are underestimating their political experience.
I believe that Iranian government are scared shit of Trump. Precisely because of the confusing signals he is sending out on his Iran policy. They much prefer a foe they know and have dealt with before. Like Hillary the Democrat.
Blacks and Latinos are starting to support Trump!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3INve6uIXbQ
I think part of the reason is also that Iranians come from a third world culture that values strongmen as leaders. They see strength and authority in Trump's character, and that is pretty appealing to them. I also see that type of mentality in a lot of my Eastern European friends who are Trump supporters.
Trump's popularity is because he is talking about issues: economy, jobs, trades, disasterous obama care, immigration and awfull foreign policy. Now whether he can do something about all that no ones knows. . one thing is for sure with corrupt clintons in the white house its going to be a continuation of obama's policy for the next eight years, another words no much is going to be done on anything one way or another!
Faramarz Jaan,
Holakouie trying to prove confusion of iranians is like proving milk is white. It is interesting but hardly of any value.
This election process, regardless of outcome, is proof that democracy is dead. Trump is far right's (formerly called neocons) newest attempt at take over riding the wave of anger of a large number of angry people frustrated with a system that has been hijacked by corporate interest.
Brexit was billed as a "surprise" except the British (people and government) wanted out of EU because they see the cluster F$#% that is EU and where it is going. Trump has been billed as an anomaly but he is anything but. It won't work this election but next one is a different story.
Some one who claims to wanna "make America Great again" and avoids/dodge paying taxes that ordinary people like me have to pay out the ass is as unapealing to me as the existence of the islamist government in Iran.
MAKE NO DIFFERENCE IF THIS WAS DONE "LEGALLY".
Well Ex-Cop not paying taxes legally is what all corporations and people with ton of money do! So the issue is not him then, it’s the system and to fix it, laws need to be changed.
But here is the deal: I am willing to bet big if a proposal is ever made to change any of these tax laws, it will be rejected by all the law makers and you know who will be making biggest noise not to change anything are the same people who talk about importance of paying taxes, mainly all those democrats who supposedly care for average joe and workers!!!
The Trump University fraud trial will open on Monday November 28th in San Diego. Judge Gonzalo Curiel will preside and will hopefully put "the Donald" behind the bars where he can meet some real Mexican criminals!
MRX, yes, it is practiced by corporations and wealthy individuals:
1. Doesn't make it right
2. How many of those who are running for the Presidency of the United States of America?
3. Out of those who are running (pun and sarcasim intended), how many have actually disclosed their tax returms to the public??
Come on man, you really want this nut job to be president?
Anyone of yous who thinks the donald shoulda paid taxes, please raise your hand... Wow, very good... very good indeed... almost all of you fellows have your hands up... OK... Now, please raise your hand if you agree to pay monthly subscription or per-use fee to iroondotcome?... Hello?... Hello?... why is everybody leaving the room?... What did I say this time?... No Sir, my sister is not a whore... Hello, people: please come back... I was just kidding...A silly conservative joke...
It was actually 65 minutes - LMFAO!
It is funny that those who support the Right beat the drum of big business influencing the politics in the US (and everywhere else). The Right has been bought and paid for by the business interest, but only when they pick a numbnut like Trump is when they realize how stupid the whole right wing ideology is.
BTW, you're in Jaapon, ain't ya?
GR, I'd have thought you're beyond insults, but apparently not and I don't want your address in Japan, could not care less.
I live in the States and whatever happens here affects me every day. You, and other who don't live here, don't pay taxes and are not affected by its every day politics do not know jack about US politics and like most Iranians consider yourself an expert in global politics.
I do get it btw, but you still don't have a dog in this race, so put a sock in it! I wasn't talking to you anyway.
Ex-Cop,
You weren't talking to me? Read your comment, again.
I meant before you koon bereh-ne jumped in...... he he...
You still don't have a dog in this race, so....
It's Ok GR.....I understand. I hardly use LOL, anyway, however, there's no point in arguing. You have your thoughts and I have mine.
Just one thing: Aside from obvious internal issues that exist with Hillary and Trump, how is Trump going to make the world better if elected? The guy insults everything and everybody that doesn't agree with him, mocks all kinds of people and flies off the handle at a freaking tweet that is to his dislike. How does thsi clown make a good president and how is hr NOT a threat to world peace?
Trust me Trump will jump in bed with the mullahs instead of the wishful thinking of a regime change in Iran that some delusional Iranians believe if he moves into the oval office.
Ex-Cop,
I used your name only because I was under the wrong impression that you possessed the capacity to tolerate a little bit of bantering. Instead, you turn around and put a label on me. Labeling people falsely is very insulting.
What did I label you as? Delusional? It only applies to you if you fit the description, do you?
And, I am way more tolerant than a lot of folks. Besides, look at your post above with your insults.
We're just talking; don't take it personal.
Hillary will win with at least 300 electoral votes and 3.5-4% margin, similar to how Obama beat Romney. You heard it hear first.
My Mexican amigos will kick the racists out of this country!
Ahmadinejad too won his second presidency in a landslide hours before voting was over.
Dear Faramarz
Your predictions were totally crap this year. Maybe you should give up political prophecy. SAM is spot on. Dump was prepared to do whatever it took to get the most lucrative job on the planet.
Dear Fozolie,
My prediction was in line with the majority of knowledgeable people who have been following this election from day 1 on a daily basis. And in fact, Hillary is still ahead in popular voting. However, here is what went wrong.
In the last 2 elections, 130 million people voted and Obama won. My expectation was that with so much garbage coming out of Trump's mouth, the turnout would be heavier, which would have meant a landslide for Hillary. But because of the nastiness of the campaigns and all other stuff, only 120 million people voted which as usual helped the angry mob.
On a positive note, I am glad that Trump will have a Republican Congress and Senate so that he can implement all his promises, like building a wall, banning Muslims, grabbing pussies, doing business with Putin, keeping Assad in charge, etc.
It will be absolutely amazing to see how the Congress whose majority was against this guy will work with him. They know he is a good for nothing, tax evading, pussy-grabbing, fascist, but they still preferred him over Hillary.
Fasten your seat belts, it's gonna be a bumby ride.
“Dear GR, you have lived in Japan for too long. Everything you post is a copy from somewhere else! Think originality and innovation if you want to be taken seriously.”
- Faramarz
Faramaz jaan,
Being a responsible "thinker," like the locals here, I too take cautionary steps in avoiding to say things that might get me in trouble. Haha
With all due respect and love.
Success Is Never Final and Failure Never Fatal. It’s Courage That Counts.