Being political is an integral part of being Iranian. Our lives are defined by politics.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Fortunately, Iranians are politically active worldwide.
There are those who simply want to live their lives, and feel they cannot live the way they want to in Iran. Others are ideologically motivated: They will stay no matter what and try to change things.
Politics is activity in relation to power.
We shouldn't just consider the desire of government to do what it wants to do. We should always consider the resistance of people. The culture of Iranian people doesn't let the government drag people into deep trouble or backlash. Maybe government wants it, but the culture doesn't let it go on.
I understand that, for some, everything is political.
Because Iranians have had to fight so long and painfully for political freedom, they have a deep appreciation for its value - perhaps deeper than many in the West who take their electoral rights for granted.
It's very difficult to talk about religion in Iran because religion has gotten so mixed up with politics.
Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people.
Everything is political. I will never be a politician or even think political. Me just deal with life and nature. That is the greatest thing to me.
Politics are for foreigners with their endless wrongs and paltry rights. Politics are a lousy way to get things done. Politics are, like God's infinite mercy, a last resort.