Google 1970s Iran vs now. It’s an interesting contrast of how quickly societies can change; and some would argue, not towards the future but backwards.

  • PugJesus@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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    3 months ago

    So you agree it’s more about attention seeking than drawing a cogent argument?

    … it’s a post in a community about sharing historical photos. Of course it’s about sharing something rather than drawing any kind of argument.

    …is that not the point?

    … to make a comparison that makes only America look bad? If so, their previous example with SAVAK was ill-chosen.

    • Zorque@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Of course it’s about sharing something rather than drawing any kind of argument

      Seems odd OP would make the comparison they did in the title, then.

      … to make a comparison that makes only America look bad

      It was part of a larger comment, not the only statement. Odd that any statement about the US is suddenly only about the US after its made…