[mullingitover]

Yes, this is all true, but totally irrelevant to the question I was addressing.

Iran's system of government doesn't really directly relate to their geopolitical strategy. You can have the most awesome democratic system at home and commit absolutely evil atrocities abroad. Just ask Kissinger (or maybe Khamenei can ask him now?).

[goalieca]

I was responding to your criticism of the American right wing only caring about religion. I’m not even American and i don’t follow the news and I’ve come across enough valid complaints about the regime that any one of any party would agree with.