We did listen to the RFE, as well as London, during the Communist years.
Yeah, the West is not a bunch of angels. But among people who view the world as one big conspirational system, there is a visible lack of understanding that many of the domestic regimes are worse than that.
If any country maintains a massive secret police against internal dissent, it is a good indication that the Dear Leader is hated by the population.
As of 2025, most European countries do not maintain a massive secret police against internal dissent, though some particular events are worrying. But prior to 1989, there were massive secret police systems all over the former Eastern Bloc.
"with what authority and who sets the objectives they are promoting?"
Does it matter? Why?
The Iranian system in particular derives its authority from Allah, and? Did Allah actually confirm their authority? Nope.
Yeah, the West is not a bunch of angels. But among people who view the world as one big conspirational system, there is a visible lack of understanding that many of the domestic regimes are worse than that.
If any country maintains a massive secret police against internal dissent, it is a good indication that the Dear Leader is hated by the population.
As of 2025, most European countries do not maintain a massive secret police against internal dissent, though some particular events are worrying. But prior to 1989, there were massive secret police systems all over the former Eastern Bloc.
"with what authority and who sets the objectives they are promoting?"
Does it matter? Why?
The Iranian system in particular derives its authority from Allah, and? Did Allah actually confirm their authority? Nope.