In regards to the bogus story about the Iranianss putting Jews and other non-Muslims to wear distinctive clothing, James Joyner notes the following chilling notion:
It’s classic pre-war propaganda.
That isn’t a comforting thought.
See Jim Henley for more.
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May 22nd, 2024 at 2:30 pm
It may be bogus, but I think it gained traction because of what the Taliban had done in Afghanistan.
May 22nd, 2024 at 3:21 pm
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May 23rd, 2024 at 7:44 am
“It may be bogus, but I think it gained traction because of what the Taliban had done in Afghanistan. ”
Comment by John Hay
Who are, IIRC, a different group of people, and whose idea of religious duties included killing Shiites.