Payman Taei

@NidhiSingh2792 @oelma__ lol. They’re a rare breed but they do exist. I know of one.

@oelma__ He doesn’t smoke He doesn’t drink He doesn’t womanise He doesn’t party He stays at home He doesn’t bet Where can I find him?? Answer: He doesn't exist.

@unusual_whales Boloney. Why 15%? Why not 30,40, heck why not say 100% while at it?

Trump on Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh: "If our new head of the Fed, who I think is going to be great, and he's a really high-quality person, but if he does the job that he's capable, we can grow at 15%. I think more than that."

@kasra_m1 @_jvd9 @TheEconomist The moment you hear a valid counter argument, you go on the defense and use the “you’re either with us or against us.” Sure if makes you feel better.

You are denying and distorting basic reality because acknowledging it would destroy your argument. Until you admit what is actually happening on the ground, I am not wasting time on your points 2 and 3. People have been chanting “Javid Shah” and “Pahlavi barmigarde” in nearly every major and small city. He called for protests last Thursday and Friday and millions answered. Show one video, one city, one crowd chanting for another opposition figure. You cannot, because there is none. And stop lying by pretending support for him equals monarchy. There many people who are seeking a republic that back him. They support him because he is the only figure with reach, recognition, and the ability to mobilize people. People inside Iran have been living under total internet shutdowns, repression, and isolation. Instead of amplifying their voices and letting the world hear what they are clearly demanding, you are busy denying their reality from the comfort of the outside. You had 47 years to produce an alternative leader. You failed. And now, at the most critical moment, you spend your energy attacking the only person capable of mass mobilization instead of the regime. That is not neutrality and it is not principled criticism. It objectively serves the interests of Khamenei and the Islamic Republic. At that point, whether you admit it or not, you’re doing Khamenei’s job for him. At best, this makes you a fool. At worst, it makes you a traitor.

In an interview with The Economist, the exiled son of Iran’s former shah explains how he would plan to lead the country during a transition period. Watch our latest Insider show on Iran: econ.st/4r1NwIh

@kasra_m1 @_jvd9 @TheEconomist Living a fantasy. Bullshit and you know it. 1. Just because some have called his name in no way indicates most Iranians want him. 2. He wants true democracy but will decide who joins his parliament? 3. He doesn’t have what it takes nor has he set the proper groundwork:

You are a separatist, which is why your opinion is irrelevant. Across the country, our people have been chanting one name, which is his, consistently and unmistakably. You’ve had 47 years to decide who represents you, but you couldn’t name one because you believe in a fabricated country rather than the real one in front of you. So respectfully, STFU!

@PugownedS @OkNameChecksOut @CBSNews @NorahODonnell 👍 Finally someone who can read between the lines.

@OkNameChecksOut @CBSNews @NorahODonnell No he is not, he is stating those in Iran yearn for his return ( totally untrue) Non of your responses are in good faith, muting from this point.

“Is it responsible to be sending citizens in Iran to their deaths? Do you bear some responsibility?” CBS News’ @NorahODonnell asks Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as the protest death toll grows in the country. “This is a war, and war has casualties. In fact, in order to preserve and protect and minimize the death toll, minimize innocent victims yet again being killed by this regime, action is needed,” Pahlavi says.

@SangitaMyska @jk_rowling Well said!

Yes, we should support the women of Iran who are deprived of universal human rights - however, your brand of selective feminism is not feminism. It’s cynical posturing to cover for the fact that you (and others) have abandoned the women and girls of Palestine/Gaza during an ongoing genocide; their universal human rights have been trampled on for decades. It’s a facet of privileged-white feminism that you choose to highlight the plight of women of colour when it won’t cost you a thing by way of book deals, adulation or status. Until you educate yourself about intersectionality - and walk the talk - you’re in no position to preach about “revealing yourself”.

If you claim to support human rights yet can’t bring yourself to show solidarity with those fighting for their liberty in Iran, you’ve revealed yourself. You don’t give a damn about people being oppressed and brutalised so long as it’s being done by the enemies of your enemies.

@GiziPeter @citrinowicz With a population of 92 million, 13 million (~14%) sounds reasonable.

@citrinowicz The fact that you apparently actually believe that the published figures for votes cast in the presidential elections of the Islamic Republic (13 million votes for Jalili) are trustworthy makes me doubt that it is worth continuing to engage with the rest of your analysis.

The situation in #IranProtests - short summary: A. First of all, we must remember - there is a lot of disinformation, mainly from elements who seek to establish the understanding that "the regime is breathing its last breaths." Reports of the collapse of cities, the defection of senior officials, and the preparation of a refuge for the Iranian supreme leader in Russia are part of an ongoing effort to create the feeling that the regime is just days away from collapse. B. What do we know? The regime has no intention of giving up. #Khamenei 's speech yesterday likely signaled a significant increase in the regime's repressive efforts, and so it appears that there were serious clashes between protesters and regime officials tonight. C. The regime's main problem remains - it is unable to stop the protests even after measures such as cutting off the internet. This fact and the increase in repression efforts will probably lead to a significant increase in the number of casualties in the coming days. But even if the protests calm down, the regime's situation will still be extremely complicated. D. It should be remembered that the regime in Iran has a stable support base. It should be noted that over 13 million people voted for the ultra-conservative candidate - #Jalili - in the last presidential election. Such a support base constitutes a support for the regime and the activities of the Basij and Revolutionary Guards. These are not going to disappear easily. E. And yet, given the fact that the regime is not a "Monolith," it is likely that behind the scenes there are struggles regarding the policy that the regime should adopt. This fact is important because, contrary to the expectation that the regime will collapse in one day, the high probability right now is actually for changes within it, whether a dramatic change in policy led by figures like President Pazhakian, Ali Larijani eith the support of former President#Rouhani, or extreme changes in the regime's policy if the IRGC takes responsibility for the country. F. In the background, it should be remembered that there is no real opposition to the regime inside Iran, while outside Iran the opposition is conflicted and weak, perhaps challenging the regime on a symbolic level (calls for the return of the monarchy) but influence on on the ground except spreading disinformation in massive numbers. G. We must also remember that quite a few Iranians who oppose the regime fear the collapse of the regime into a vacuum that will lead to instability in the country, along with fears of Iran disintegrating into provinces. This fact is especially important if the current government can offer something that is not the current policy. In other words, there are many people who oppose the regime but at the same time are very afraid of their fate if this regime collapses. H. The Achilles heel of the Iranian security system is the army. It is doubtful that we will see any defections in the Revolutionary Guards in light of their deep commitment to the regime, but the army is precisely the body that will be challenged given a significant escalation in the regime's repressive efforts. I. Against the backdrop of the expected dramatic increase in repression efforts, the dilemma in Washington will worsen regarding the question of their involvement and support for the protesters in light of President Trump's statements on the subject. But let us not be surprised that the administration could take advantage of the current situation and once again offer Iran (as it did during the war) a new diplomatic agreement in which Iran forgo enriching uranium on its territory. Bottom line: The regime is been challenged with an unprecedented demonstrations, perhaps the most serious since the 1979 revolution. But those expecting a rerun of Syria case may be disappointed, as the regime still has significant pockets of support that will lead a tough crackdown in the coming days. Based on the protesters' reactions, significant changes may be taking place within the government ranks before any collapse that might not occur...

@unusual_whales His brain should be studied.

Trump: I can't think of anybody in history who should get the Nobel prize more than me

@IanMalcolm84 @PahlaviReza @WSJ Yup he’s a puppet. Let the people choose their leader.

@PahlaviReza @WSJ We get it, you’re a shill for Jews? x.com/ianmalcolm84/s…

I spoke to the @WSJ about the Iran protests, the role my compatriots are calling on me to play, and what a free Iran will mean for the world. “I’ve stepped in to lead this transition... It’s about self-determination... freedom... rebuilding our country.” wsj.com/opinion/free-e…

@UnvailtheForest @MarinaMedvin And… what’s your point? Say it.

@MarinaMedvin Sworn in using the Quran!!

Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration ceremony included: — the socialist anthem “bread and roses” — socialist wife ironically wearing posh $650 footwear — attendance by Mahmoud Khalil — deleting pro-Jewish tweets left behind by the prior administration Am I missing anything?

@CTsakagianni @AdameMedia Decent human? Which rock you been living under?

@AdameMedia WRONG.Netanyahu did wish Christians a Merry Christmas,and the difference with this Khamenei scum is that Netanyahu meant it!You see Netanyahu is a descent human being while f@cking Khamenei is a hypocritical,Islamic piece of shit,& so are you for spreading f@cking Islamic LIES!😝

You’ll never see Netanyahu post anything like this. You’ve been lied to about who the real enemy is.

@alexkehr Love that icon.

exploring new app icons for Superlocal while we prep to launch our incredible conversational place search that magically learns your preferences through your real-world movement. this one’s probably a rejected concept, but I think it looks cool - it just doesn’t properly fulfill my goal of capturing the idea of “search that remembers.”

@unusual_whales Rich or wealthy? There is a difference.

Millennials and Gen Xers say it takes $2.1 million to be wealthy, and $2.8 million for baby boomers, per Charles Schwab.

@lady_valor_07 Godzilla dressed as Grinch.

Apparently if you’re right-brained you see a rabbit, if you’re left-brained you see a turtle. What do you see

@NationOfEldia @shaunking Common man. This did not start on 10/7!

@shaunking Well, it depends on who started the war Russia started a war with Ukraine And hamas started a war with Israel No one asked hamas to start a war, and we will not pay for responding to that war That’s on them

He got FIRED for asking this question.

@NathanielHart72 @AFC12thman @piersmorgan @realDonaldTrump It’s not about reading our holy books. Just need to look at historical facts. Let’s not forget living side by side for hundreds of years. Who gave the right from 1948 forward to push everyone else aside by force, and make it about one people?

@PaymanTaei @AFC12thman @piersmorgan @realDonaldTrump No, Payman. This started waaaay before 1948. That area has been occupied by many different empires over the past millennia. If you read your Bible or Koran though: even back then, Jews were already living there.

Huge moment for the Middle East, for the World, and for President @realDonaldTrump . As his haters keep howling that he’s the new Hitler, he is delivering peace like he promised, and deserves enormous credit for doing so.

@NathanielHart72 @AFC12thman @piersmorgan @realDonaldTrump FYI, speaking of who started it. check your history. This started in 1948. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakba

@AFC12thman @piersmorgan @realDonaldTrump Hamas started it. Hamas could have ended it at any time by laying down their weapons, surrendering, and releasing the hostages. The blame is 100% on Hamas.

@built_by_ @AdameMedia The days of simply denying everything against Israel is just propaganda is over. And where’s your proof that this didn’t happen? This is backed by over ten other prisoners released from the flotilla; from Turkey, Italy, Malaysia among multiple counties.

@AdameMedia @AdameMedia You’re spreading lies. No credible source has confirmed this story. It’s anti-Israel propaganda meant to stir hate. God said He will bless those who bless Israel and curse those who curse her. Choose your side wisely.

ISRAEL DRAGGED GRETA BY HER HAIR, BEAT HER AND FORCED HER TO KISS THE ISRAELI FLAG If they can do this to Greta, what does this demon coIony do to Palestinians?

@mneuschaefer @paulg Ridiculous. Safe Zones? Bombing and leveling every school , hospital, even churches, starving an entire population. The rest of the world has woken up to Genocide happening infront our eyes.

@paulg IDF gives out warnings before strikes, also assists population to move to safe zones. Hamas is holding them hostage by force and ideology to keep their terror infrastructure intact. This only ends with the removal of Hamas.

Australian doctor in Gaza: "The bombing is ongoing, and every half an hour to an hour we have another mass casualty that arrives in huge numbers because the whole building is destroyed on top of patients."

@ShahramMakoui48 @Cathy59 @VividProwess Says the bigger Moron.

@Cathy59 @VividProwess No … YOU are the BIG MORON

The IDF fights radical Islam and terrorism on behalf of the entire world. Pray for their success.