Your generalizations are what they are, generalizations. Different groups of people at different points in history have different reactions, actions, and motivations.
Iran is not the Ukraine. For one thing, it does not have a grumpy superpower on its immediate border, holding the reins of the military, gas and oil, etc. Also, unlike Ukraine or Russia, Iran has a long history of a middle class, a reverence for education and a distinct religious tradition that sets it apart from its neighbors.
Also, the primary force in the demonstrations, if you believe the blogs, tweets and reports coming out of Iran, was not young students, but rather women. That has huge meaning, none of it easily condensed into generalizations.
Honestly, I think you're applying your very real and sobering experience with the Orange Revolution and assuming that most of the lessons learned apply to the Green. By that same logic, if you lived through the French Revolution, you'd be utterly convinced that the American Revolution would eventually lead to auto-genocide.
Lastly, a sizable chunk of the Iranian population has been marching, fighting and dying for greater freedom. Maybe I'm just being a typical American, but I think that deserves some respect.
Nonsense, it's a good read, and I hope many Orgahs do take the time.
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