[usconservative]

I’m sure you are aware that there is a power-struggle within Iran between the younger generation, who craves a democratic and free society, and the older, religious leaders, who still hold most of the power and favor a strict fundamentalism. It is those leaders, with their not-so-secret financial and logistical support for terrorism, that Bush was referring to.

May I add credibility to your argument sir? I heard this interesting tidbit on the local Talk Radio station (WLS in Chicago) this morning:

60% of Iran's population is 25 years old or younger. That means the majority of Iranians have no memory of the hostage crisis, or the Ayatollah Khomeni.

The 25 and younger population of Iran is very westernized, with internet and satellite dish TV. They see what's waiting for them "out there" in the rest of the world, and want it.

There is a huge struggle between Iran's non-elected "religious leadership" and the more moderate elected Government of Iran. Time will tell which one wins.

Regards,

[shattered]

You are right. I remember reading a few months back that the government was banning satellite dishes and were actively going around to residences to remove them. They don't like anything but them to influence the younger generation.

[dead]

There is a huge struggle between Iran's non-elected "religious leadership" and the more moderate elected Government of Iran. Time will tell which one wins.

More news on that front today, from the Sydney Morning Herald:

Iranian courts branded a tool to silence reformers

It will be a long (and possibly bloody) battle for control of Iran, but the reformers have the numbers. They also have the expatriats (in the US and UK) with all the money.