The widespread purges and arrests are expected to have an impact on parliamentary elections next year and the presidential contest in 2009, either discouraging or preventing reformers from running against the current crop of hard-liners who dominate all branches of government, Iranian and U.S. analysts say.Last time around, Iranian voters were so disappointed in the performance of the reformers, didn't show up to vote. Word.
But........but.........but......I’m so confused! Our leaders keep telling us that it is a “religion of peace!” A “religion of peace” would not do such things............would it?!?!?!?!?!? (sarc off)