Ahmadinejad on the verge of collapse, falls ill
source: http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20081026/ML.Iran.Ahmadinejad.Ill/
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A parliament member who confirmed Ahmadinejad's illness accused opponents of using it as an excuse to cast doubt on whether the increasingly unpopular president will run for a second term next year.
"Those who use such a natural issue for psychological warfare will fail" to gain support in public opinion, said Parliament member Mohammad Ismail Kowsari. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, every Iranian president has been re-elected to a second term, except the first one, Abolhasan Banisadr, who fled the country in 1981.
The months ahead are critical for Ahmadinejad if he wants to try to rebuild his political base and rebut critics who point to his unfulfilled campaign promises, including his pledge to extend Iran's oil revenues to poorer provinces around the country.
With more than 10 percent unemployment and 30 percent inflation, Iran was unable to bask in record-high oil prices earlier this year. And now with oil prices falling, Iran is certain to face a budget squeeze that could severely complicate Ahmadinejad's last months before he faces re-election.
Ahmadinejad is also confronting questions about his uncompromising stance with the West over Iran's nuclear program, which has severely soured international relations. The U.N. has also placed three rounds of sanctions against Iran since Ahmadinejad took office in 2005 over Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment.
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chris50
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Regardless of how you feel about him, he is a human being. Have we forgotten that? He is our brother in spirit. Let us remember that outside this body we are all coming from the same greater soul.(God) if that is what you call it. Only love can conquer hate.
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chris50
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BarackMarley
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this could be trouble if the Revolutionary Guard takes role in government
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BarackMarley
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Lajon53
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Devil Empire will be gone!!!
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Lajon53
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dmambo5
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Yeah, this story has been debunked...
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dmambo5
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Liberal_Extinction
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Too bad he survived.
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Liberal_Extinction
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Incredulous
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Liberal_Extinction:
too bad you survive
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Incredulous
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Moopak
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He probably caught something from Jong Il. That guy was out for about 50 days.
I hope they both recover well, and drink lots of fluids! That goes for the rest of you Current members too!
xoxo - 3 years ago
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Moopak
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Saladin
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Why is this news? Are we this desperate to see him die?
He got sick, gimme a fucking break. He's probably fine.
The guy can't pick his nose without us criticizing him.
Did everyone forget that it's the religious maniac, not the president, that runs the country?
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Saladin
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J_Jammer [removed]
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Saladin:
If you love him so much, why don't you marry him.
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J_Jammer [removed]
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Saladin
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Saladin:
Because in his country that would get me stoned to death.
Selfishness in other words, self-preservation.
In all seriousness though, I don't defend Ahmadinejad, I think he's a coward and a typical politician.
He's no threat in my book.
But Khomeini? That guy is something to worry about.
- 3 years ago
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Saladin
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Moopak
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Saladin:
Yes, well, I don't know who would criticize someone for picking their nose!
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Moopak
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J_Jammer [removed]
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Saladin:
haha it would get you stoned to death.
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J_Jammer [removed]
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Incredulous
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Saladin:
and if McCain gets elected we can move a little closer to experiencing what it is like to have a religious maniac running the country...wooo hooo
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Incredulous
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J_Jammer [removed]
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I think he's a horrible person. Anyone who uses a smile like he does is not a good person.At.All.
But someone loves him, so I hope he has a nice recovery and is back to his insincere smiling self in no time.
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J_Jammer [removed]
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jubal
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I hope he makes it and is able to broker a deal for peaceful resolution to their nuclear ambitions.
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jubal
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walesjames
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Ali Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran and has the last say in internal and foreign policy for that country either way. If he fell ill, I would be more concerned about the repercussions.
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walesjames
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Dmitri_Molotov
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Heh, what do you want to bet his hair falls out and traces of Polonium 210 are found in his system? Although Poisoning him doesn't sound like what the US would do. They'd keep him alive long as possible as an enemy to "protect" their citizens from. Or he could just be falling ill like they actually say...
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Dmitri_Molotov
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smice
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Dmitri_Molotov:
Thank you. I was thinking about that but got distracted by something stupider.
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smice
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DirtyPaw
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Dmitri_Molotov:
Interesting theory. I would suspect the Russian's.
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DirtyPaw
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starr111
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I don't like to wish ill onto someone... but I sincerly hope that he stays fallen
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starr111
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Vierotchka
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starr111:
Why? He is a threat to no country, you know.
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Vierotchka
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barbara3d
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starr111:
right.....he's a good little dictator
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barbara3d
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joshuaheller
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What are the odds that this is part of a 'Zionist conspiracy?'
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joshuaheller
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RubberRims
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If you want me to be robust about this issue here is the point being made? Facts are in print. Iran may be an Oil rich nation however it is suffering economic problems.
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RubberRims
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Vierotchka
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The oil prices have not been $40 for decades, they have gone up and down, up and down, as low as $9.30 in February 1999. You really ought to try to get your facts right before shooting your mouth off and making a fool of yourself.
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Vierotchka
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bamboodizzard
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Vierotchka:
I have read a lot of your comments and I do not like you. I appreciate your opinionated stances, that part is nice, but your bullheaded approach to communicating them is really a turn-off.
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bamboodizzard
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Incredulous
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Vierotchka:
I like you Vierotchka, bull-headed or not...and I say
YOU GO GIRL!!!
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Incredulous
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petarro
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Vierotchka:
Well, you failed miserably to defend the point while I kept a "High Margin" of Oil Prices. So, the point again... If Oil has been on $10 $20 and apparently $40 is too much, why are you complaining after months of over rated, exaggerated prices and if the oil stays at $60 which is according to your report... More than double as of 2000!!!!
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petarro
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petarro
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Bankrupt Venezuela and Iran? Hell no! Oil prices have been $40 for Decades!
The issue is that they assumed we all were going to pay $100 for the rest of our life and built up their growth based around Oil!!!
Seriously.
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petarro
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ProfessorFunk
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I heard if he dies during his term Sarah Palin will take over as president.
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ProfessorFunk
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RubberRims
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Things are looking quite surreal at the moment. This is happening at a time of unprecedented change. With The collapse of oil prices at $65 a barrel the implications are that it could bankrupt Iran and Venezuela. Am I delusional or is this actually happening?
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RubberRims
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bjlawrence11
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RubberRims:
Where did you get that info?
Commodidies make the world go round these days, I guess. The drop in oil certainly has affected our Canadian dollar! I guess our exports are a little more diversified than Iran though?! - 3 years ago
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bjlawrence11
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rwylie
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The thoughts and prayers of the people of Israel are with you Mr President.
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rwylie
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Vierotchka
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rwylie:
??? Note that he NEVER said anything about wiping Israel off the map, and that the Jews in Iran are not discriminated against, and refuse to emigrate to Israel despite Israel offering them large sums of money if they do so.
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Vierotchka
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persepolis_prince
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rwylie:
The power in Iran doesn't rest with this man anyway. The Supreme leader of Iran calls the ultimate shots. The people of Iran themselves are actually very fond of Western culture and the U.S. in general. We need to help these people overthrow the chains of the current regime.
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persepolis_prince
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phillyharper
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Regarding Iran's economic situation, this guy might be able to shed some light on the situation.
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phillyharper
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Vierotchka
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phillyharper:
A must watch.
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