Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: Nateman
The only way you can overthrow the existing regime is to get the Iranian armed forces to turn on the mullahs. In 1953, that is how the pro-Soviet regime of Mossadegh was overthrown. We can destroy the country's military capacity, a lot of the infrastructure, and perhaps a few leaders, but real regime change must come from the military, not from rioting civilians. Remember how ruthlessly the Soviets crushed Eastern European uprisings and the Red Chinese the student protests of 1989. Militant Islam is as authoritarian as Marxism-Leninism.
28 posted on 02/18/2026 1:56:56 PM PST by Wallace T.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies ]


To: Wallace T.
You keep saying that, but I suggest it is better to trust Trump than your opinion.

So far, he is spot on.

Toppling the mullahs is a big deal. Have a little faith.

41 posted on 02/18/2026 2:36:48 PM PST by RoosterRedux (“Critical thinking is hard; that’s why most people just jump to conclusions.”—Jung (paraphrased))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson