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Willravel · 06-10-2009, 11:39 AM

I'm sure many of you are on the edge of your seats following the Iranian presidential elections. Hard line ant-West/anti-Israel conservative (sort of) President Ahmadinejad is neck and neck with reformist Mir Hossein Mousavi, who you may remember was Prime Minister back in the 80s before the position disappeared. Mousavi has the support of progressives, labor, and many moderates that feel Ahmadinejad has done a terrible job or is a puppet.

Mousavi's platform seems to be a lot more progressive, with regards to civil liberties (speech and press, primarily), and gender equality. He's also said that he's interested in reducing tensions with other nations, and helping Iran become a part of the international community again. Also, he's not a holocaust denier, so that's good.

Let's say that Mousavi wins. How would Iran change? Do you think he can keep his promises about a more free society and better relations with foreign governments?

Personally, I think he's the best change Iran's had for stability for some time. If he wins, anti-Islamists around the world will lose a lot of their ammunition. Israel will probably always hate Iran, but conservatives in the US, UK, and Europe will have to admit that Iran isn't the same supposed imminent threat that they've been talking about for 8 years. I also think that stability in Iran will help the horrible situation in Iraq by proxy.

Between the recent election in Lebanon and this potential victory for Mousavi, things in the Middle East might finally be starting to head in the right direction.

06-10-2009, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	What would a Mir Hossein Mousavi presidency look like? I'm sure many of you are on the edge of your seats following the Iranian presidential elections. Hard line ant-West/anti-Israel conservative (sort of) President Ahmadinejad is neck and neck with reformist Mir Hossein Mousavi, who you may remember was Prime Minister back in the 80s before the position disappeared. Mousavi has the support of progressives, labor, and many moderates that feel Ahmadinejad has done a terrible job or is a puppet. Mousavi's platform seems to be a lot more progressive, with regards to civil liberties (speech and press, primarily), and gender equality. He's also said that he's interested in reducing tensions with other nations, and helping Iran become a part of the international community again. Also, he's not a holocaust denier, so that's good. Let's say that Mousavi wins. How would Iran change? Do you think he can keep his promises about a more free society and better relations with foreign governments? Personally, I think he's the best change Iran's had for stability for some time. If he wins, anti-Islamists around the world will lose a lot of their ammunition. Israel will probably always hate Iran, but conservatives in the US, UK, and Europe will have to admit that Iran isn't the same supposed imminent threat that they've been talking about for 8 years. I also think that stability in Iran will help the horrible situation in Iraq by proxy. Between the recent election in Lebanon and this potential victory for Mousavi, things in the Middle East might finally be starting to head in the right direction.