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Submitted by Tom Dundee (United States), Jan 12, 2014 at 15:30

If the Revolution against the Shah had not concerned the Shia, someone else would have led the Revolution. If the dissent had not been centered around Khomenie and he would not have been in exile. If Shia beliefs had not been the focal point of the Revolution; an Islamic Republic would not have been the outcome. If Shia had not been the basis for the Revolution; the Mad Mollahs would not serve as he highest Court or ones who decide what is and is not line with the Koran.

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