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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    2 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
      31·
      2 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…

      • PugJesus@lemmy.worldMEnglish
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        2 months ago

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

        “It seems odd they would share something interesting that contrasts with the current situation.”

        Okay.

        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…

        what

        You know what, never mind. I don’t actually care enough to figure out what you’re saying.