The situation in Iran is interesting as Iran is presently the most provocative nation in the region. It is positioned to cause more trouble for its neighbors than any other nation. Internal unrest might decrease Iran's ability to cause mischief. Watch for possible increase in demonstrations in following weeks when demonstrators might convene to mourn the people killed. Many more people have died than is presently reported.
While I agree with President Obama on very little, I think his comments have been appropriate. This present generation is not inclined to regard the United States as the "Great Satan". They are too young to know much about previous Iranian gripes with the U.S.. Most of the young people and many of the women, who are good Muslims, do not agree with the regime's approach to Islam. The U.S. needs to distance itself from any substantited claim that the U.S. provoked this. No way they could have counted those paper ballots in a few hours. Not long ago with less than half the population required 3 months to conduct an Iranian election.
While I agree with President Obama on very little, I think his comments have been appropriate. This present generation is not inclined to regard the United States as the "Great Satan". They are too young to know much about previous Iranian gripes with the U.S.. Most of the young people and many of the women, who are good Muslims, do not agree with the regime's approach to Islam. The U.S. needs to distance itself from any substantited claim that the U.S. provoked this. No way they could have counted those paper ballots in a few hours. Not long ago with less than half the population required 3 months to conduct an Iranian election.
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