Saturday, June 13, 2009

Vibrant Democracy

Today there were widespread accusations that the current administration in Iran rigged the elections to give Achmadinijad another term. Protests raged in the streets by opposition supporters, and it took several hours to effectively suppress them by the police. One of the things that is striking about this footage is that many of the rioters are dressed in some sort of business attire, suits and slacks. I've never seen footage of rallies/riots in the middle east where the protesters were so well dressed. Not sure what conclusion to draw, but it seems at least that the violence is not just by the normally disaffected elements of society.

For a contrast, I have posted the schlappschwanz response to our 2000 version of an Achmadinijad victory in our country. It makes you think, who has the more vibrant Democracy?




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