broadbander
join:2005-07-21
Brooklyn, NY
| the test
This will be a real test of the Iranian government's domestic view. On one hand, the government cannot avoid a scandal if they do act (which would keep them from acting, one would think). Conversely, if they do not act, they will have a very difficult time monitoring traffic and limiting the spread of Internet video pornography (bring them the revolution).
I find it somewhat amusing (and refreshing) that the thing that could potentially bring down theocracies is online porno. |
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Fatal Vector
join:2005-11-26
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The clerics dont care about scandals. They have the power, bottom line, unless the people rise against them. The Iranian people have a robust black market for tech goods like satellite gear and shortwave radio and. have had it for years now. They are not stupid, nor are they gulled by their government.
All the ones I have spoken with and known have been well educated people trying to get ahead and feed their families, just like everyone else.
Sooner or later, the Mullahs will be overthrown. It's inevitable. The Iranian people hate them with a passion which usually leads to revolution. They rue the day they overthrew the Shah and have for a long time. |
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Ignite
Premium,VIP
join:2004-03-18
UK
clubs:
 ·BlueYonder Interne..
 ·Be There
| Speaking to an Iranian he informs a big reason for the Mullahs still being in power is a certain country's leader labelling Iran as part of the 'Axis of Evil'.
When someone threatens your country it tends to bring people together, not to defend their government, but their country even if they hate the people who run it. |
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