TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- He's been labeled by many as the "reformist," a man who can take Iran beyond the truculent anti-Western rhetoric of
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
So, when Iran's government announced over the weekend that Mir Hossein Moussavi had lost in his bid to become the country's next president, young
Iranians took to the streets by the thousands alleging ballot fraud.
Thousands of others around the globe championed the cause on social-networking Web sites and agreed to wear green on Monday in solidarity with
Moussavi's supporters.
But what is often lost in the outrage is whether Iran would look different under a Moussavi presidency.
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Well this is very interesting. I think I may have found a un-biased article by CNN, that's a first.
I very much enjoy this article, they have made alot of good points as to what kind of President Mousavi would have been, or perhaps will be if this
dissent continues among the youth in Iran.
Among the differences state in the article:
While the president calls the Holocaust a myth, Moussavi has condemned the killing of Jews.
While Ahmadinejad has unleashed the morality police to ensure that women cover their hair in public, Moussavi has pledged his support for women's
rights.
This seems like a step forward in Iranian politics with Mousavi, mind you it could simply be empty promises, but to say it in public, the defending of
women is very good IMO.
"And now he's being faced with the question: Should he unleash the young people out onto the streets who supported him -- thus threatening the
very system that he fought for?"
This is very serious question, he has the power to do. His followers seem very intent on getting what they want and hang on his every word.
I guess time will tell.
Any thoughts?
~Keeper
