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Originally posted by RallyJon
Amusing cultural differences and bizzare brinksmanship strategies aside, we're actually a lot closer in attitudes and culture to Iran than most other countries in the region. A vast majority of the actual citizens are very pro western. Iran is a perfect example of a country where giving them a big hug--normalizing diplomatic relations, opening trade, etc. would probably move them dramatically towards liberal western attitudes within a few years.
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I have read this in more than a few places. A natural counterbalance to the Arab world. Too bad President Ahmadinejad and the mad mullahs don't want to play along. They have a whole other world view and agenda. Maybe in a few years MTV and the internet will do the trick. As for now, the crackpots are in charge.
