https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/06/19/the-bottom-line-ii/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 05:46:45 -0400<![CDATA[Afshin Ellian writes to Khamenei and speaks truth to power.  Tells him it&#8217;s time to step down, that he should play De Klerk to Mousavi&#8217;s Mandela.  Asks him to avoid the massive bloodshed that will come if he decides to fight for his power.]]>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:07:06 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/06/19/the-bottom-line-ii-n186488