[Mb-civic] MORE ABOUT THE SHAH

[Michael Butler]

Sorry gather many could not open in earlier in Civic.

Here is the top with the copy of the first notice deleted:

I knew from the get go that this was a terrible mistake. The Shah was trying
to modernize Iran too fast, taking on the big landlords and the mullahs at
the same time. As if Henry VIII had taken on, at the same time, the church
and the barons. He would have advised the Shah to take from the landlords
and give to the mullahs or the reverse.
Of course Carter tossed the Iranians from the frying pan into the fire. And
we are paying for it today.
My point of view was then considered questionable because of my friendship
with the royal family (continues with his twin sister). Sure I liked them
but my opinion was/is mostly pragmatic.
I think the son is a player with moderate following.
My wish is they had a constitutional monarchy with a parliament. Many
historians agree that is the best form of government.
Michael
 > 
> Figuratively, dynamite! I'd heard what I thought was groundless rumors about
> CIA involvement under Carter,
> but dismissed it as unlikely.  In his final years, Carter and Jay became quite
> close; the former staying with Jay
> and Bella at their wilderness home on Lake Clark.  This throws an entirely new
> light on history. Do you know
> if the Shah's son is prepared to reclaim his family's heritage?
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Butler
> Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2006 2:57 PM
> To: SPECIAL from Michael Butler
> Subject: VERY, VERY INTERESTING ABOUT THE SHAH
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