Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Iranian Elections


I think we have no choice but to take a "wait and see" attitude toward this one. The Iranians have at least proven that they don't have a "rubber-stamp" election process. It is also encouraging that the Supreme Council has decided to consider a recount, etc.. Iran is in a state of transition with over half their population under the age of 30. This is a great situation as the old guard dies out and the younger, more educated group begins to play a part in the political process. Who knows, could be that this could lead to a Tianimin Square type crackdown. If this is the case, it might play into the hands of the more liberal, younger element.

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