• Atomic@sh.itjust.works
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    7 天前

    No. Things were much better in Iran in the 70’s before the Islamic revolution took power in 79.

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      6 天前

      Things were so great that the government got overthrown. People got tired of winning, said “Shah, we can’t take so much prosperity!”

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        6 天前

        Is that so hard to believe? Or do I need to remind you that ISIS once controlled regions in the middle East. They weren’t exactly known for their promotion of prosperity, running around burning people alive, destroying museums, raping women and demolishing ancient statues and ruins.