While I'm not particularly educated in Iranian politics at this point, I'll do my best to outline their current situation regarding an upcoming parliamentary election, with the extent to which this parliament and "free election" have been realized still in question. Many opponents to current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have voiced intent to not participate in the upcoming elections in an effort to undermine the regimes claims to hold political legitimacy. Where have I heard that term before? The Friday elections highlight the significant disconnect between a generally conservative government and the nation's increasingly prominent working-class urbanites and middle class. State-owned television networks have made an effort to invigorate nationalism and political efficacy in its citizens, touting Iran as having the world's fastest rate of scientific growth, frequently referencing accomplishments in infrastructure such as bridges and electricity, and more to enliven "national self-confidence." While the accomplishments have had some effect, general country moral remains low with fear of an invasion from Israel. The article makes no effort to assert a personal opinion, but given our nation's emphasis on the spread of civil liberties and the free market economy, many Americans are likely to support the rising middle class, despite their political apathy.
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