[lit-ideas] Re: The only sensible solution

Did you actually read my points, Eric?
You read one but I think did not understand it.  I quote it, as you did:

> >>>The notion that it is more democratic for the 
> ("democratic") process to "work itself out" in Iran without 
> external intervention is not risible.

think about it



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> >>>The notion that it is more democratic for the 
> ("democratic") process to "work itself out" in Iran without 
> external intervention is not risible.
> 
> 
> Oh sure it is, Judy. It's like saying "the democratic 
> process" in North Korea must be allowed to work itself out.
> 
> It's like saying "Bush must be re-elected to an 
> unconstitutional third term so his deep compassion for the 
> poor and for the nation's budget deficit can work itself out."
> 
> It's like saying boiled eggs should be left alone so they 
> can mature into baked chicken with leeks and carrots. 
> (Leeks, lemon, carrots, wine, thyme, onion, bay leaf, and my 
> special seasonings....yumm.)
> 
> It's a real hoot. (Not that external intervention is 
> democratic either.)
> 
> Hard to explain why the Iranian Studies professor could 
> write that. Unless, of course, as suggested in an earlier 
> post, that his travel visa to Iran will be canceled if he 
> speaks out, and his professional standing will go in the 
> dustbin.
> 
> 
> 
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