When an authoritarian regime approaches its final crisis, as a rule its dissolution follows two steps. Before its collapse, a mysterious rupture takes place. All of a sudden people know that the game is over, and then they are no longer afraid. It is not [RETURN TO ARTICLE]
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We’ll see what happens to this - im pretty sure the protesters will eventually be crushed. Its not like the guy they are protesting for is any better…
If only there had been a truly distinct opponent to “AAAGHMED…”, this may have pushed over the crazed mullahs and the porky elites, even after many massacres in the streets. But at least Iran is one step closer to a secular democracy. Ultimately, I’m glad all this has erupted, as it is the gateway to better things in Iran. And serves as a lesson to today’s non-democratic America.
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