"Tuollaf43" wrote in message
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Iran is democratic. US wouldnt give a damn weather Iran was democratic
or theocratic dictatorship as long as its government could be
persuaded to look after US interests. See KSA.

Iran is not a democracy since the clergy has a veto on all political
decisions including eligible candidates in elections. Which isn't to say
the current Iranian government doesn't enjoy popular support. It does, but
only because the majority of Iranians are poorly educated and constantly
exposed to indoctrination.


And the confrontationist attitude that US takes towards Iran hampers
political liberalisation, rather than encourage it.


Hard to say, but I doubt this is true. The Iranian government isn't just
reacting to US policy. It has its own agenda that clashes sharply with the
interests of the civilized world.


Iran would have been an economic miracle if its democratic government
wasnt overthrown by vested external interests and a monarchy installed
in its place. It would have been nice to if a bloody dictator hadnt
been encouraged and helped to wage a decade long war against it.


I thought you said they have a democracy! The Shah was by far the most
progressive government Iran has had, which isn't saying much. The economy
of Iran improved dramatically under the Shah and collapsed when he was
overthrown. Part of that was Saddams doing, but mostly it is the result of
foolish governement political and economic policies.

Polls taken by occupiers under a military occupation are not very
credible.

I believe the polls were taken by independent news organizations.

Jarg