Originally Posted By: olivant
Despite the election results, keep in mind '79. The failure of the military to support the Shah resulted in what - a democratic Iran? The faux democracies in Egypt and Turkey have shown and are showing their true substance: it comes down to their respective militaries.


People didn't want Shah back then. Had military acted, it would've been a coup. What happened in Iran in 79 is what's happening in Arab countries now, that so called Arab spring. Majority of people are misguided and want religion in power. After three and half a decade, we're gradually ready for a more secular regime on our own accord. But what happened in Turkey, was a king who made sure military wouldn't let religion take power. Who knows what majority of people want and if that doesn't eventually happen? Just as Europe went through renaissance to become more secular, this is the way. Every nation has to feel the grips of their religion on their daily lives to fully appreciate a secular government for which they have fought on their own.

All that said, our military can do a coup after these results. ohwell They have strongly religious and financially corrupt elements within them to withstand the change that people want.


"Fire cannot kill a dragon." -Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones