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Iranian Currency Collapses - Sanctions + corruption

The pro-democracy protests in the street are partially fueled by the desire for religious rulership. Just like in Egypt right? The people wanted democracy and with said democracy, they elected a guy whose main platform was jihad and shari'a. Way to go!

You really don't know what you're talking about. The pro-democracy protesters in Iran are generally protesting AGAINST religious rulership, which they already have and which they dislike.
 
You really don't know what you're talking about. The pro-democracy protesters in Iran are generally protesting AGAINST religious rulership, which they already have and which they dislike.

the pro-democracy movements in egypt were also protesting against tyranny and rulership... and they voted in office a muslim brotherhood extremist.
 
the pro-democracy movements in egypt were also protesting against tyranny and rulership... and they voted in office a muslim brotherhood extremist.

Sigh. Are you even aware of what the political systems in those two countries ARE? In Egypt they were protesting Hosni Mubarak - a secular dictator who suppressed religious movements. In Iran they have a theocratic dictatorship. :roll:
 
Sigh. Are you even aware of what the political systems in those two countries ARE? In Egypt they were protesting Hosni Mubarak - a secular dictator who suppressed religious movements. In Iran they have a theocratic dictatorship. :roll:

Dude. I am all too aware of the situation in the middle east and all countries involved. I am not talking things out of my ass.

I know that egypt was, like many other nations, a secular state. Syria is also a secular state. Libya was one too. I know that iran is an islamic republic (which is frankly a joke... to put those 2 notions together... but anyway).

Still.

It does not change in any way the nature of the protests. They are pro-democracy protests. Not pro-secular state protests. The iranian people protest against ahmadinejad. They are supported by the shiite clergy in this process because the shiite clergy have a beef with ahmadinejad.

With these notions in mind, If the ahmadinejad government collapses and is replaced, as is the case in other "arab spring" influenced countries, with a religious loon, the minorities in Iran will suffer. Just like the minorities in Egypt are suffering. The religious minorities.
 
the pro-democracy movements in egypt were also protesting against tyranny and rulership... and they voted in office a muslim brotherhood extremist.

What, as an executive, has Mohammed Morsi done that has so offended you and tarred him as an extremist? Thus far aside from some red meat about the 1993 WTC terror prisoners, he hasn't done much of anything that should excite so much animosity. He has actually governed about as best as we could hope.
 
What, as an executive, has Mohammed Morsi done that has so offended you and tarred him as an extremist? Thus far aside from some red meat about the 1993 WTC terror prisoners, he hasn't done much of anything that should excite so much animosity. He has actually governed about as best as we could hope.

When it comes to administrative duties, I find 2 things of top importance.

A democratic process for electing the leaders of the country (as many leaders as possible) and the correct law-biding process of the judiciary branch.

Egypt, like Eastern European countries, hasn't had much meeting with democracy. When push comes to shove, the people much rather pick the devil they know rather than the devil that offers many promises. This is why they elected this muslim brotherhood fella. It will take decades for the undemocratic, corrupt, dictatorial nature of the governing body to be removed. And now Morsi is at the helm. I hope I am wrong, but I don't think it likely.
 
When it comes to administrative duties, I find 2 things of top importance.

A democratic process for electing the leaders of the country (as many leaders as possible) and the correct law-biding process of the judiciary branch.

Egypt, like Eastern European countries, hasn't had much meeting with democracy. When push comes to shove, the people much rather pick the devil they know rather than the devil that offers many promises. This is why they elected this muslim brotherhood fella. It will take decades for the undemocratic, corrupt, dictatorial nature of the governing body to be removed. And now Morsi is at the helm. I hope I am wrong, but I don't think it likely.

Mohammed Morsi took office on June 30th, it is now October 6th. It has barely been 4 months, and he has made great efforts and strides to try and reduce the role of the military, create a constitutional convention, and seat the duly elected Parliament. Thus far he has done nothing to make anyone believe he has an Islamist radical in disguise.
 
Mohammed Morsi took office on June 30th, it is now October 6th. It has barely been 4 months, and he has made great efforts and strides to try and reduce the role of the military, create a constitutional convention, and seat the duly elected Parliament. Thus far he has done nothing to make anyone believe he has an Islamist radical in disguise.

As I said, I am hoping he proves me wrong.
 
But what I'm saying is why castigate him in the first place if he hasn't done anything as yet to warrant it?

Because of his background, his political platform and his political statements as well as the induced rage from the muslim community on christians.

That is all I am going on. And it is enough.

He started with the left foot in his mouth, he better end it on the right one.

Then again, I don't matter to him since I cannot vote for him.
 
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