Tornado Alley (PROG)

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Good to know. As for the "whore" mention it was as much a question as a label, and while the language was
a bit extreme you have been more than insulting to that poster over time, so could expect something back.

And really you did open your daughter to legit criticism on the point with your:

My daughter who is only 20 years old and majoring in history knows more about Iran
than that poster. She actually likes his father much better than Reza.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=177539855

I wonder how much your personal admiration for the Shah could have influenced your daughter's position on him.

There are many posts on SAVAK et al back when there was some chat here on the overthrow of the democratically elected Mossadegh by the UK and the US, basically by memory, because of his moves to nationalize the Iranian oil industry. He wanted to take it back from control by foreign companies, eh.

You have said how good for Iran the Shah was, i'm guessing your daughter has been influenced by your position.

AI Overview

The Shah of Iran's regime was a pro-Western, autocratic dictatorship marked by severe brutality, extensive political repression, and systemic corruption, primarily enforced by the SAVAK secret police. It was characterized by widespread surveillance, torture, imprisonment, and killings of dissidents, including students, intellectuals, and religious leaders, leading to profound societal discontent and ultimate overthrow in 1979.

Key elements of the regime's brutality included:

* SAVAK Secret Police: The regime utilized a feared intelligence agency, SAVAK, to stifle dissent, often employing brutal interrogation tactics and torture against political prisoners.

* Suppression of Opposition: Freedom of the press, independent labor unions, and political opposition were banned or heavily restricted, particularly in the later years of his rule.

* Violent Crackdowns: Challenging the authorities often resulted in imprisonment, forced disappearance, or death.

* Corruption: The regime was marred by corruption and economic instability that failed to benefit large segments of the population, contributing to widespread discontent.

* Modernization at Cost: While bringing about economic change, the Shah's "White Revolution" initiatives sometimes involved forced displacement of rural residents and ignored traditional power structures.

While some urban areas experienced modernization and increased secular liberties (such as women’s rights to vote), this did not extend to political freedom, making the regime one of the most heavily criticized for authoritarianism in that era.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=how+brutal+was+the+shah%27s+regime