Quote Originally Posted by davidbfpo View Post
A commentary on the situation in Iran: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...644083200.html.

I am no expert on Iran and remain pessimistic on the outlook.
Interesting article. On your pessimism, let me elucidate that the mood amongst the opponents of the regime has been the contrary. In spite of the ruthless treatment (rape, muder, torture) that many of the ardent opponents of the incumbent government have been subjected to, the belief in the establishment of a democratic Iran and the positive mood had never so palpable ever since the overthrow of the shah (Perhaps that is why comparisons with the shah's regime are now in the ascendant). Of course, one thing that should be discerned about Iranian politics is the fluidity of people's alliances (in fact, this appears to be what the Mousavi camp represented by the Green Movement appears to be banking on). In other words, people can change sides very easily, and for the time being this trend has been in favour of Mousavi.

Regards,
Vahid