From the info I've read, Iran is clearly in the clutches of a minority of religious extremists. The younger Iranians appear to be very reasonable, rational people. They want what most other people want. Food, shelter, employment and to raise their children with a decent standard of living.
Unfortunately, when the lines between politics and religion become blurred, you get leadership like this.....I would argue that out of all the Islamic countries, or countries with Muslim majorities, Iranian youth are more moderate in their religious beliefs and world views.
Another note: We don't have the manpower or resources to invade, so logically all we're left with is a WMD scenario. I'm of the opinion that China won't let us attack Iran, unless we give them, or guarantee them another source for oil. One reason that the ruling elite of the USA want to hit Iran is because of their oil bourse decision to trade in euros. Saddam made that same mistake and was attacked shortly after. Make no mistake Petro-dollar warfare has kept the US dollar afloat by requiring that all of the oil exchanges (bourses) trade in US currency. Notice how the dollar has lost value when it isn't forced on an open market. Most of the world recognizes the bad position that our dollar is in due to the debt, deficit, unfunded liabilities and the ability of the Fed to print money right out of thin air, which in reality is nothing more than counterfeiting.
The United States is in a ridiculously unsustainable situation and one has to wonder when it will correct. It won't be pretty.
Get out of personal debt and look toward a self reliant lifestyle. Growing a garden, buying locally, etc., and reducing dependence on the government.
