[Bigg Red]

In 1979 the mullahs hijacked the Iranian Revolution.

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Different times. Different technologies. I am certainly no expert, but, based on what I have read, it seems that there is a huge segment of the population that is young, hip, pro-West, and itching to get out from the oppression of the ayatollahs. Plus they have technology that allows them to connect with the outside world, so that they know the truth about the Great Satan and not what they are told at the mosque.

My money is on the Persian spirit. Rise up, Persians! Be free!

[kabar]

You missed the point entirely. My response to DB was that such demonstrations can get out of control and have unintended consequences for the regime. DB was avering that it matters little who wins the Presidency since the mullahs are in charge and they select the candidates. My point is that this could get out of control and some other player could emerge.

FYI: I was in Iran when the Khoimeni took over.