Yeah, take that Ahmadinejad!

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was sworn-in for another term as Iranian president this week, despite the obvious and serious questions about the legitimacy of his win that have sparked massive street protests by the Iranian people and global condemnation.

Not to worry though, Iranian democracy activists. We've got your back:

The U.S., Britain, Canada, France and Germany all said they wouldn't send congratulatory letters, and only Britain and the European Union sent diplomatic representatives to Wednesday's ceremony.

No congratulatory letter for you Mahmoud, take that! How do you like them apples? Bitter, isn't it! Many of us also made our twitter pics green, I'm sure that was a big help too.

But seriously, yes, I know the options of the Western powers here are pretty limited, no matter what John McCain might have sung about. But I just found the no letters thing amusing. So did Mahmoud, btw:

"Nobody in Iran is waiting for anyone's congratulations," Ahmadinejad said in a post-ceremony speech to parliamentarians, several of whom chuckled at that remark.

And since Mahmoud has such a great sense of humour, I'm sure he'll enjoy this:

Iran So Far

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Video: Michael Ignatieff "Silent Scream Iran Vigil"

A video from Jason Lamarche of "Liberal Minute" of Michael Ignatieff's remarks last night in Vancouver at the Silent Scream Iran Vigil.

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Statement from Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on Iran

A statement released this evening by Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff on the deteriorating situation in Iran:

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff today condemned the Government of Iran’s use of violence to stifle peaceful dissent by protesters calling for open and transparent democratic elections.

“We mourn each life lost as a result of the Government of Iran’s unjust actions, and share the anguish and outrage of Canadians of Iranian origin at the suppression of peaceful protest and the apparent denial of fully free and fair elections,” said Mr. Ignatieff.

Amid reports of death and injury inflicted by the Iranian government upon peaceful protesters, the Liberal Leader also encouraged the Canadian government to do all it can to help the injured at its embassy in Tehran.

"Canada should join other countries in keeping our embassy open for the humanitarian needs of the people of Iran."

Despite the media blackout put in place by the Iranian government, reports emerging largely through online social media show images of bloodshed among protesters and clashes with government police forces.

“The Iranian government cannot hide the truth from their own citizens or from the rest of the world. By answering the call for open and transparent elections with a violent disregard for the rights of its citizens, the Iranian government has further alienated itself from the international community.”

“The Liberal Party of Canada strongly affirms the rights of Iranians and people everywhere to freely express themselves and associate with others, without threat to their life or liberty. We call on the Iranian government to cease the violence and continue to call for open and transparent elections.”

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