The Iranian Debate: Right, Left or Middle the American public is totally inept even discussing Iran

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4. I'm certainly no expert, but I generally knew the political structure as you outlined.

I agree that Ahmadinejad has very little power over foreign affairs and the policies surrounding nuclear power/weaponization and the State's actions with regard to the international boycott. On the threads that I've posted to, I haven't seen any DUers making the case that Ahmadinejad is behind the escalating tensions...but I could have missed a post where this is discussed.

But, your sweeping generalization of what the typical American knows or doesn't know about Iranian political structure is not in evidence in your OP. You may be right, but there's no data/polling links included that supports your conclusion. As a PSA to explain who the political players are in Iran and what their roles in Iran society are - that's good info to share....I just wouldn't have prefaced it with an opinion that states most Americans are ignorant on the subject without proof to back it up.