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.

  • Zorque@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Probably because the contrast is what makes it eye-catching

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

    … that’s the norm in most countries that don’t bear the abbreviation “USA”.

    …is that not the point?

    • 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
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        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…

    • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      No, the point is that things got much worse for women.

      Second that student was a high ranking Muslim straight male. Because no one else is allowed to go to school.

      • Zorque@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        So things are only ever black and white? Seems things were only great for a select few privileged people, it’s odd to make it seem otherwise. Might make someone misinformed.