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To: i-node who wrote (495126)	7/14/2009 4:19:43 PM
From: combjelly	1 Recommendation Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576121

"They live in a democracy, right?" No they don't. But the employment situation is such that a lot of people have to look for work in other countries. So they know what democracy is like and how it works. Which is why Iraq is a non-issue. There are plenty of Iranians who have experience in much better functioning democracies than what is in Iraq.

To: i-node who wrote (495126)	7/14/2009 8:57:39 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576121

In truth, I suspect the Iranians have a much better understanding of how democracy works than their more 'experienced' Iraqi neighbors. Of course. They live in a democracy, right? All a big coincidence. Iranians are far more sophisticated than the Iraqis. Take a look at Baghdad; then look at Teheran. Its the difference between Tijuana and SF. Except for a period when Baghdad ruled the Muslim world, Iran has always been a more progressive place. Plus, Iranians are more literate and better traveled. Even without living in one, they understand demooracy much better than their Iraqi counterparts. Its why they continue to fight to be free in the face of a ruthless dictatorship. How can you even doubt this? You've seen the Iraqis' reaction to the gift we have given them at great cost to us and them. They act as if we've given them a bag of sh*t.