Not really, the referendum included only a Yes or No option, was held at different times across some parts of the country and the cause of Mossadeq had massive support in the country. Getting 99.9% is quite easy actually - I mean what Iranian in their right mind would vote against the nationalisation of Iran's oil out of the hands of foreign powers?
Again that's what the referendum was for, the referendum was to kill Egyptian Democracy, anyone who believes that any 99.9% ya vote is legitimate is really not worth talking to.
Rigging elections? What election?
The referendum.
Destroying the Iranian economy? Just ignoring the blockade are we, how convenient.
Mossadegh brought the blockade upon himself when he stole the British refineries. So like I said he destroyed the Iranian economy.
Dissolving Congress? Reforming it.
No sir he disolved congress and granted himself dictatorial powers.
Dictator? A guy with more democratic credentials than anyone in the country? Thats a dictator anyone would vote for.
Umm no actually the Shah was the head of state under the Iranian Constituition. The Shah restored the Democracy that Mossadegh had ended when he disolved Parliament, shredded the Iranian Constitution, and declared himself dictator.
Overestimate his popularity?? Im probably underestimating it bub.
If not for the massive hatred of Mossadegh the counter-coup would never have been successful.
Prosperity eh? Aw thats so nice. I suppose the lifting of the blockade is always a boost but an economically successful dictator, just like Hitler, just like Napoleon? By that argument we should have alot more of em. Up for that ToT?
The Shah was the Constitutionally made head of state, he never dissolved Parliament or did away with the Constitution that was Mossadegh you're thinking of.
Wow, so now Mossadeq was Hitler? Youll try anything to wriggle out. The guy spent most of his day wearing only his pyjamas and carrying his umbrella and you think he's Hitler? :rofl Try again.
Ya um just like Hitler he granted himself emergeny powers making him defacto dictator. He was also a national socialist.
Probably just as well he ignored the Egyptian constitution :lol: .
It was a good thing that he ignored the most liberal constitution in the entire middle east.
While you try to get your story straight ill reitirate the points on Mossadeq;
/ His government was subject to continual subterfuge and sabotage by the forces outside Iran while the country suffered under a British imposed blockade.
ii/ Iran was not long used to proper conduct of ballots, especially snap referendums.
iii/ Mossadeq previous record in public life is immpecable. In fact he had avoided leadership of the country until he was challenged by a right wing member of the Majlis to take a positive step. He called the man's bluff and was put in power on a wave of enthusiasm.
iv/
Although the referedum was crudely handled the popular support of the National Front is clear for very good historical reasons, making it likely that he would have won the referendum by some margin even if it had been done simultaneously with one voting booth.
v/ During his time in office he won support in the Majlis for tinkering with the system of representation - changing the Senate tenure from 6 to 2 years for example. This can be looked at as some attempt to subvert democracy however, you can also see it as his moves to reform an antiquated system. It should also be noted that Shah not long before had extended his powers over the country without any support.[/quote]
bla bla bla, bottom line, Mossadegh destroyed the Iranian economy, dissolved congress through an obviously rigged referendum, and then declared himself dictator and that is the man you're supporting.
