• Andy@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    That’s an interesting take.

    I think it helps to remember that these decisions are often made by people who have very specific goals that aren’t aligned with the nation itself. Generals who want to get promoted to higher levels, government ministers looking to curry favor with their patrons.

    You might be right, but they’re likely not trying to improve Iran’s standing. They’re looking to each improve their own. Also, most people in these positions, in my observation ARE very dumb.

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        1 year ago

        With the recent riots in Iran, the government may collapse.

        Yeah no.

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            1 year ago

            Attempts have been made, there will be a gradual push but energy for such a rebellion hasn’t got the momentum. It’ll take a little while yet for those who pushed in recent years to be replaced by those with no fear.

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        1 year ago

        I mean it didn’t go too well for Iran, they fired some missiles at US bases in Iraq and then promptly shot down a civilian passenger jet.

        I guess when your friends include Russia that might still be worth some street cred.