Social Networks Spread Iranian Defiance Online


	Social Networks Spread Iranian Defiance Online

mrobert

6-15-2009 11:11 PM

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iranian election, twitter

mrobert says:

A whole new way to get the word out around the world. Not easily repressed.

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6-15-2009 11:21 PM

The Infowarrior

Trying to stop information in cyberspace is as pointless as having a "Who is less competitive" competition.

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