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The protests are too widespread to be classified as just a 'rich-people's thing'. The regime would not have bothered to suspend the internet if they were so lim
by yyyk 7y ago
The protests are too widespread to be classified as just a 'rich-people's thing'. The regime would not have bothered to suspend the internet if they were so limited. I guess the poor may pay less, but they can afford the hurt less too.
In Chile, protesters have a slogan: “This protest is not about 30 pesos, but 30 years”. I think this is the case here. The Iranian economy never did very well, and limiting one of the few things the regime gave to the people was bound to lead to a reaction. That said, these types of protests usually produce little political effect.
- pdm55 7y agoWhat's life like for a young Iranian? "With the sexes segregated at school and boys and girls discouraged from socialising together, trying to get to know members of the opposite sex is a huge preoccupation for Iranian teenagers. They hang around shopping malls, in cafes and parks, parade up and down boulevards and spend lots of time cruising around in cars."[0] I once saw a TV doc on life in Iran. The night-time cruising reminded me a lot of the film "American Graffiti". I imagine Iranian youth would not be happy with any increase in the price of fuel. I take your point though that widespread protests signal more than just the discontent of youth. [0]https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iran/background/other-features/5dfe99c7-3ffb-4664-a7de-4ba79bcc016d/a/nar/5dfe99c7-3ffb-4664-a7de-4ba79bcc016d/361011 https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iran/background/other-features/...