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Why is the World Silent?
The BBC is right now reporting that a Cholera Outbreak has broken out in Zimbabwe. I am just trying to imagine what the butcher Mugabe's response to this is. Water and Sanitation is at a standstill. There is hardly any food. No one has any job. All that stands in the way of progress and a new day is one man: the Butcher Robert Mugabe. If SADC had the spine to tell him to go pound sand when the MDC asked it to, we would not be here. Instead, they came up with this ridiculous notion of running the Home Ministry with two ministers. How could that even be possible? They had already created two structures under the agreement worked out by the useless Mbeki which would have caused havoc anyway.
As I see Zimbabwe sink further and further, I see a striking resemblance with Iran. I say that because if Iran was not as blessed with natural resources, it would be in as dire a state. With Iran, though, at least the leaders seem to understand that somehow the people have to be taken care of. Although with the Price of Oil being what it is, idiotnejad will have a tough time selling his so-called populist message. I see only one way out of the abyss: economic and political empowerment. It is a dream right now. But it is a dream worth fighting for and worth dying for.
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Should anyone take this nonsense seriously?
The latest edition of the comedy show in Iranian politics came to fruition. There is a new Interior Minister. As I read on this, my initial reaction was: whatever!!! But, there is more to it. The man who was selected was initially rejected by the Iranian Parliament in 2005 as Oil Minister. He apparently is a pal of idionejad. Now, he wants to run a Ministry that oversees the elections. Idiotnejad says that the Ministry is "shaky" and needs a "strong leader". What he fails to realize is that he was the guy who chose the leader and is ultimately responsible and accountable. I cannot even imagine this man even thinking about asking the voters of Iran for a mandate. But, I am not fooling myself either. Iran so-called Democracy is one of pure fiction. As long as Khameini sits on top of the pyramid, controls the armed forces and has the final say on all matters of state, no one else matters. That is the truth in Iran today. There is some sort of a check and balance. But, that check and balance is within a closed system. There is no "external" force like the initative and recall process in the U.S. State of California that would truly hold people accountable. The only losers are ordinary Iranians.
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Will it in fact happen?
The Tsunami is in full force. I was at a FedEx Office location talking to an old friend of mine. He was telling me about how things had truly changed. He told me that he walked into the office this morning and did not even have a single FedEx Ground box. As I was talking to him, the shipments ready to be processed were basically non-existent. This is When people cut back, they stop shipping. Why is this signifcant? It is signifcant simply because it shows how truly terrible things are.
When I see the retail numbers tanking and the markets imploding, I am not sure where the bottom will hit. I also am concerned when I see the front page of the New York Times for Friday noting that the Auto Industry Bailout Plan seems to be a non-starter. Furthermore, the fact that the economic stimulus package President Elect Obama talked about at his first news conference is also running into trouble concerns me greatly. Whatever monies paid out by the U.S. Treasury's TARP program has apparently been hoarded by the banks and used to buy up rivals, pay dividends and rewards management. There is nothing for Main Street, yet. I wonder if the hotshots in Washington know that Main Street is in fact suffering when Citi annouced a 10,000 job cut and Sun Microsystems annouced a job cut of 6,000 workers. I don't think they really do. I sure know the Republicans don't
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Who are they trying to fool?
Iran's Government continues to implode. Yesterday, the fraudster who was confirmed as Iran's Interior Minister was impeached by Iran's Parliament and removed from office because of his fake Oxford degree. So far, 10 of the idiot Ahmadinejad's ministers have been replaced. This will potentially trigger a vote in confidence in the Government itself. I hope that Larijani, the Speaker of the Parliament, will make his move. With a 30 percent inflation rate, unemployment rising and the people in dire straits, I am just waiting for the other shoe to drop!!!
As we have had to contend with stress in the banking system, it is becoming even worst in Iran. I could not believe when I read how people could borrow money, and then put it back in a CD-Type account and make more money. Things are not going well. Yet, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Khameini came out to admonish those who dared to criticize the Government. His role is to be the arbiter of "god's law" on earth. As the Velayat-Fagihe, he final word is the word in Iran. The Parliament can do whatever it wants. But, this latest intervention by Khameini shows the support by the Government. He told the audience, the country and the world that "God" will not look too kindly on such criticism. I am amazed as to the arrogance that someone claims to speak for "God" and admonishes others. Khameini , for sure, has his head in the sand
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How The man Thinks he's a legend
When you're a legend in your own brain, there is not much that can be done to talk some sense into you. Ahmadinejad, the so-called Iranian President, is exactly that kind of man. What is funny is that there was a report in the Islamic Republic News Agency noting that Ahmadinejad is the subject of an immense propaganda campaign by the United States. The remarks were attributed to someone who worked in the Nixon Adminstration. Well, they are right--to an extent. Ahmadinejad has been the object of scorn by the U.S. Rightwing. The U.S. Rightwing needs someone to attack. But, the man is a joke and a fool. Thankfully, some truly understand that the man is not the ultimate authority in Iran.
The reality is that the Iranian economy is in dire straits. It apparently has the Regime Worried--and rightly so. Although Iran has budgeted its' receipts based on about $ 45 a barrel I believe. With the drop in Oil Prices, the government appears to be worried. The Oil Minister wants to push for a production cut to help stabilize and increase prices. But, this again shows the total banrkupcy of the vision of this so-called Revolutionary Government that is running Iran right now. Iran needs to realize that the world is moving on. But, Iran seems to be stuck in the past, anyway. Maybe I am expecting too much. Iran has a government where the Interior Minister got a bogus Doctorate, taught at a University for thirty years and in fact all he had was a High School Level Education. So, the world should discount and disregard the idiot
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A useless idiot wasting everyone's time!!!
The outgoing head of Iran's Central Bank blasted Iranian Government Policy. He made his last speech as Governor as the new head of the Central Bank was taking over. The world needs to realize the immense struggle going on within the Iranian Political Hierachy. It is a Government that is broken, that has too many competing authorities and has no credibility with the population. So, when Ahmadinejad the idiot speaks, the world should simply ignore him.
The idiot can sugar coat the record of his government all he wants. The idiot tried to tell the country about how "great" his government policies were during a television interview a few days ago. The average Iranian knows what he has done. Khameini seems to still like the idiot. While this struggle goes on, the average Iranian has to contend with 25% inflation rate and increasing unemployment. By the way, many in Iran refer to him as Ahmaghinejad. Ahmagh in persian means a fool and an idiot. That should give all some idea of what the common man thinks about him
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She deserves a lot better than this.....
The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khameini, has given a ringing endorsement to the President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He has praised his government's work and has told them to plan on another five years. Ahmadinjead noted that this endorsement is a medal that the government will wear with a badge of honor that won't be changed with any "worldly" things. All of this has been going on during what is referred to as Hafteh Dowlat (or Government Week). The whole cabinet was there meeting with Khameini.
Do the Iranian People deserve better?
This basically means that Khameini has basically endorsed the idiot again to run for reelection. There are moves by the various players within the current Iranian political elite to take him on. The problem is that with this ringing endorsement, they might as well stop wasting their time. Khameini has basically thrown out the Constitution and basically destroyed the institutions of state. The notion of Democracy in Iran is a joke. There is no regard for the rule of law. If the Supreme Leader wakes up tomorrow and does not like somthing, it can be changed. Are they checks on his power? The short answer is yes. The Council of Guardians (Majlis Khobregan Rahbari) can technically remove the leader. It is currently headed by Hashemi Rafsanjani, a former President and critique of the idiot
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Iran's Development Continues...
Iran launched a missile that has a capability to deliver a satellite to Orbit. It is a bit of a worrisome development because it further raises the stake in the region. Iranian leaders don't seem to have their priorities straight, though. Rolling blackouts are happening throughout the country. The country's inflation is officially at 26%. Unemployment is stubbornly high. Yet, resources are being spent on matters that are long on rhetoric and short on a practical payback for the people right now. It changes the realities on the ground yet again.
Worrisome!!!
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The Presidential Election in Iran is coming up within the next year or so. IRNA, the Official mouthpiece for the Government, is reporting in a rather sarcastic way that one of the so-called loyal opposition groups has passed on endorsing ex-President Khatami. It has also apparently passed on ex-parliamentary speaker Karoubi. As this jockeying is going on, Iran is suffering from drought. Power cuts are rampant. Inflation is "officially" at 26%. The Government seems to have its' hands full, while being as belligrent as ever about the issue of nuclear development with the West. I have to wonder what the Government is thinking. I wonder if they truly have the interests of the ordinary folks at heart or simply another exercise in futility. Iran does deserve more than this. The drama will continue. I hope that cooler heads will prevail for the sake of all.
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