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Considering the actions and rhetoric of Mr. Ahmadinejad and his relatives and supporters in the domestic and international arenas, the amount of the national wealth and resources that have resulted from exporting oil, and the arbitrary imports of goods in recent years in the absence of supervision and management institutions, such as the Organization of Budget and Planning, that have filled his pockets, one concludes that he has goals other than setting up a peaceful nuclear energy [system] and generating electricity for the people; rather [the goal is] the establishment of an international terrorist organization like al-Qaeda, but of a Shia type.
If one does not move quickly to head off this brakeless train, the fear is that, perhaps in the not too distant future, the people of the world will witness continuous threats and disasters on par with the world wars.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with Secretary-General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, Ramadan Abdullah, stressed the inspiring role that the Palestinian people's resistance played in provoking Muslim nations to stand against their tyrannical rulers.
Despite appearing to be solidly in control of the Islamic Republic, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now faced with the acerbic tongue of the Iranian population. More than ever -- in the streets, in taxis, in private conversations, and in public expressions -- his words, dictates, and even mannerisms are being criticized and mocked.
This predicament leads a professor of contemporary Iranian history to observe that Khamenei now faces "the fate of all dictators. He is currently the loneliest person in the country." He considers the argument that Khamenei's power rests on support from the Revolutionary Guards no more than a "propagandistic claim."
At the same time, his directive to the Guards ordered a speedy completion of the Iranian nuclear bomb program in which Guards’ missiles can be armed with nuclear warheads. Khamenei believes once that’s achieved, Iran can test a nuclear bomb, letting the world know that Iran has joined the nuclear-armed club and that any confrontation will result in destruction of much of the Western world.
Originally posted by Deetermined
reply to post by insaan
Here's what they currently think of their "Supreme Leader".
Despite appearing to be solidly in control of the Islamic Republic, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now faced with the acerbic tongue of the Iranian population. More than ever -- in the streets, in taxis, in private conversations, and in public expressions -- his words, dictates, and even mannerisms are being criticized and mocked.
This predicament leads a professor of contemporary Iranian history to observe that Khamenei now faces "the fate of all dictators. He is currently the loneliest person in the country." He considers the argument that Khamenei's power rests on support from the Revolutionary Guards no more than a "propagandistic claim."
Originally posted by Master_007
Iran would be brain dead not to want nukes when the USA is just a tool of the zionist bankers who want to terminate the lifes of every muslim in the world and that is why Israel has none IAEA 350 nukes but maybe people will wise up and give these international banker what they have comeing.
Double standards once again when it comes to Israel who wants to bring on the end times because they are all special people, yeah right said fred.
Originally posted by Biliverdin
Then really, by that account, we have nothing to worry about. Seems as though, left to their own devices they will sort out their own problems internally. Thanks for posting that, I have even more hope that Iran will rise above the bullying than I did before.
In commemoration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, a paper model of Iran’s first Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini was paraded in the streets of the capital Tehran amid sarcastic remarks by Iranians and indignation on the part of several officials.
The “paper Khomeini,” as the model came to be called, first came down a plane to reenact the supreme leader’s return from exile in France after the toppling of the Shah. Officers and clerics then took paper Khomeini to the Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in southern Tehran and where the late leader gave his first speech after coming back.
Officials attending the ceremony played a recording of the speech then started talking to the paper model about current problems in Iran like the nuclear program, economic sanctions, oil exports and others.
Originally posted by Deetermined
Originally posted by Biliverdin
Then really, by that account, we have nothing to worry about. Seems as though, left to their own devices they will sort out their own problems internally. Thanks for posting that, I have even more hope that Iran will rise above the bullying than I did before.
We can hope. These upcoming parliamentary elections on March 2nd and the aftermath will be very telling. Of course, the West will continue to be blamed for tampering with the elections by their leaders.
It looks to me like some of the revolutionists want someone like their last Ayatollah back.
"Paper cut out of Khomeini roams Tehran amid Iranians’ indignation"
In commemoration of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, a paper model of Iran’s first Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini was paraded in the streets of the capital Tehran amid sarcastic remarks by Iranians and indignation on the part of several officials.
The “paper Khomeini,” as the model came to be called, first came down a plane to reenact the supreme leader’s return from exile in France after the toppling of the Shah. Officers and clerics then took paper Khomeini to the Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in southern Tehran and where the late leader gave his first speech after coming back.
Officials attending the ceremony played a recording of the speech then started talking to the paper model about current problems in Iran like the nuclear program, economic sanctions, oil exports and others.
english.alarabiya.net...
Originally posted by Deetermined
People in Iran don't even trust Ahmadinejad's intentions.
Here's part of a letter written to Khamenei:
Considering the actions and rhetoric of Mr. Ahmadinejad and his relatives and supporters in the domestic and international arenas, the amount of the national wealth and resources that have resulted from exporting oil, and the arbitrary imports of goods in recent years in the absence of supervision and management institutions, such as the Organization of Budget and Planning, that have filled his pockets, one concludes that he has goals other than setting up a peaceful nuclear energy [system] and generating electricity for the people; rather [the goal is] the establishment of an international terrorist organization like al-Qaeda, but of a Shia type.
If one does not move quickly to head off this brakeless train, the fear is that, perhaps in the not too distant future, the people of the world will witness continuous threats and disasters on par with the world wars.
www.pbs.org...
his directive to the Guards ordered a speedy completion of the Iranian nuclear bomb program