"and until the end of the 70s, was quite effectively suppressed."
.........and then, with a sprinkling of fairy dust and a sowing of dragon's teeth, from completely out of the blue came an Islamic Revolution on a nationwide, almost regional scale.
Funny how that happens Tom.
I cant take these fantasy arguments anymore.
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When it comes down to it, there probably wouldn't be an Islamic movement if the Shahs were still running Iran.
I mean, come on .......
Thats up there with your most ludicrous lines ever.
If the Czars were still running Russia, there prob wouldnt be a Bolshevik revolution.
If the Brits were still running America, there probably wouldn't be any world wars coz the whole map would be coloured pink and we'd violently suppress anyone who didnt take tiffin at 2pm sharp.