Disclaimer: Nah, you know what, no disclaimer. Figure it out. Or don't, and call me names. Dealer's choice.
Was just thinking about propaganda and inversion.
Here's the commonly accepted perception:
Israel: Beleaguered state, surrounded by enemies. Constantly attacked. Doesn't get the support it needs. Shunned by the world. Has the right to self defense.
Iran: Official State Sponsor of Terrorism™. Rogue state. Engages in murder and assassination. A danger to the world. Causes chaos in the region. Has nukes.
Not saying Iran is innocent, for the record. They do fund other groups, but if you're talking just the actions of the State itself, Israel is much more involved in terrorism, murder, and assassination than Iran is. Openly, brazenly.
It's amazing how easily you could flip these. DARVO.
When the USA bombs your country without provocation are the "acts of terrorism" really terrorism or is it just Iran's right to defend itself?
Motives are irrelevant to whether something is terrorism.
Things like whether or not they are wearing an identifiable uniform and follow a chain of command, whether they are pretending to be civilians, are picking soft targets with an outsized propaganda effect over picking hard strategic targets with an outsized military effect are relevant.
So what terrorism has Iran actually caused? 911? It's probably more likely to have been Israel behind 911.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKPuxIKl7Lk
Pretty much