Is it normal i don't think iran is as bad a country as shown in the media?

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I have lots of internet friends from Iran and they're all cool people. They all have normal lives and are pretty interesting people if you can look past them being Muslim. In fact religion doesn't appear to be a big part of their lives. Even some Iranian women are my friends and many of them are beautiful and have a lot of freedom, and are also very smart. My Iranian friends never talk about religion or say bad things even though they know I'm American. I really do think Iran is not as bad a country as the media tries to show. Maybe they have bad leaders but any country can have that, it doesn't make the people bad. And Iran is a lot more liberal and open minded compared to their neighbors like Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, etc. They just get a bad reputation from the media, that's what I think.

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  • thegypsysailor
    10 years ago

    I really don't think any intelligent person would think all Iranians are "bad", any more than all Americans are "bad". But it is a fact that living conditions for many in Iran are very difficult and their government appears to have little interest in improving the situation. Their government's stance on nuclear proliferation is opposed to by most of the nations of the world and has added to the misery of the populous.
    It seems that this is changing with the new government, but at any rate, it is no more the Iranian people who control their government's actions, than it is the American people who controls things like the budget or our involvement in other countries' internal politics.

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  • jeebley
    10 years ago

    And I ran
    I ran so far away
    And I ran
    I ran all night and day
    Couldn't get away

    Eighties music will only get you so far: the answer is inside yourself.

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    • RoseIsabella
      10 years ago

      I love A Flock Of Seagulls!

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      • jeebley
        10 years ago

        They love you too. It's true.

        I just saw your other post - with these same lyrics, I swear that's a coincidence, RoseIsabella!!!!!!! Now I'm off to that synchronicities post./

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  • robbieforgotpw
    10 years ago

    Iran is very tolerant of Christians

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    • RoseIsabella
      10 years ago

      *lets slip a high pitched squeaky fart*

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      • robbieforgotpw
        10 years ago

        We should fart together

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        • RoseIsabella
          10 years ago

          Do you think we could? How do you feel about beans?

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          • robbieforgotpw
            10 years ago

            Beans are great. I eat them all day and everyone has to pay the price for it

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            • RoseIsabella
              10 years ago

              What's your favorite kinda beans?

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  • Avant-Garde
    10 years ago

    I've heard that most of the media in America is untrue. They edit and twist the truth. I suppose that it is a way to keep the people under control.

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    • thegypsysailor
      10 years ago

      That's why many Americans get their news from the BBC. It's very sad that there is no longer any journalistic integrity in the US any more.

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      • RoseIsabella
        10 years ago

        The media wants to distract people with celebrity gossip quite often these days too.

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      • Avant-Garde
        10 years ago

        I'll make a note of the BBC. I would watch the channel more often if it didn't go in and out of service.

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        • thegypsysailor
          10 years ago

          Easily available on the web (we have no TV). Perhaps the UK news is biased, but they have no reason to do so to US & international news.

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          • Avant-Garde
            10 years ago

            Thank you.

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  • [Old Memory]
    10 years ago

    You know, I have heard the same. I have talked to such people, and even the women that are apparently getting beaten on a daily basis (?) say that the media version of it all is just so off base.

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  • GreatArt
    10 years ago

    No country is "bad" as such, you've gotta be there to know. Try sifting through the loads of propaganda on television. The government sees Iran and muslims as a threat but a true introspection will lead you to much different conclusions.

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  • Riddler
    10 years ago

    Why dont you try living there for a few years. Than come back to your country wherever you are and see how it really is. People in that country are going to say its great. People outside that country are going to say it has flaws. This goes for every country in the world. The US will laugh at the English bad teeth, the English will laugh at the fact they think the US pronounces English wrong. Why not make your own conclusion and go live there yourself.

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  • Sog
    10 years ago

    The US has had very poor diplomatic relations with Iran (or none at all to be more accurate) ever since the hostage crisis that took place over 30 years ago. And all along this time, they have waged a subtle propaganda war against them.

    Honestly, I have my doubts that Iran is even trying to build a nuclear weapon as the US and allies often accuse.

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  • sega31098
    10 years ago

    The media often tends to portray skewed views of certain countries, often unintentionally.

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  • i_will_not_eat_hats_again
    10 years ago

    Whose media has been saying Iran is "bad"?

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