Ted Cruz's 'Democracy' Push: Arming Revolutionaries While Ignoring History
📰 THE STORY: Fox News reports that Senator Ted Cruz is urging the US to arm Iranian protesters, claiming it would make America 'much, much safer' by dismantling the current Iranian government, which he links to threats of 'total war' against the US. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 1953, the CIA openly admitted to orchestrating a coup (Operation Ajax) that overthrew Iran's
democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh. This act installed the Shah, a US-backed monarch, whose repressive rule directly led to the 1979 revolution and the current anti-US sentiment. Arming 'protesters' now, after decades of sanctions and destabilization, is not a new idea; it’s a repeat of a catastrophic intervention that continues to haunt US-Iran relations. Double Standard:
Western media and politicians frequently champion 'protesters' in adversary nations like Iran, Venezuela, or Cuba, often framing them as legitimate freedom fighters deserving of foreign aid and arms. Yet, when similar widespread protests erupt in US-allied nations, like the 2019 uprising in Chile against neoliberal policies, or ongoing worker strikes in the US, those same voices are either silent
or condemn them as 'riots' or 'fringe elements,' rarely advocating for foreign arms to support their grievances. The selective concern for 'democracy' is glaring. Follow the Money: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon – these are the companies whose stocks surge with every new regional conflict or proposed arms deal. While specific direct payments from arms manufacturers to Cruz might not be public