That’s the real Iranian “driver” for many voters there.
Russ Douthat reminds us that, abroad, too, it’s the economy, stupid, and the economy really sucks in Tehran.
So far, though, unlike the 1930s, the world economic crisis hasn’t threatened democracy, he reminds us, but actually has boosted it in places like Iran. Or, at least, boosted the desire for it.
A skeptical leftist's, or post-capitalist's, or eco-socialist's blog, including skepticism about leftism (and related things under other labels), but even more about other issues of politics. Free of duopoly and minor party ties. Also, a skeptical look at Gnu Atheism, religion, social sciences, more.
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June 16, 2009
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