>>>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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