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2003-11-03 Iran

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Posted by Super Hose 2003-11-03 1:56:42 PM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I wonder, when they sow those places with salt, do they use rock salt? Or is it regular table salt?

Kosher salt.

Posted by Robert Crawford 2003-11-3 2:43:32 PM|| [http://www.kloognome.com] 2003-11-3 2:43:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 From what I've heard the Grand Ayatollahs aren't too hot on the idea of an Islamic Republic (the thelogical justification is a tad flimsy AIUI.) The top guys in the regime are only middle ranking clergymen, Khamene'i is a mere Hojjatoleslam who was promoted by decree to Ayatollahood when Khomeyni keeled over, 'Rafsanjani' (Behramani) still is a Hojjatie, though he now styles himself a full blown Ayatollah (is pride a deadly sin in Islam?) Khamene'i is also seen as an also-ran by people like Montazeri, which doesn't help matters (from the IRI's POV.)

Posted by Dave 2003-11-3 3:24:26 PM|| 2003-11-3 3:24:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Montazeri had also accused ruling hard-line clerics of monopolizing power and ignoring the democratic demands of ordinary Iranians.

There's your reason for the arrests. Any other questions?

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2003-11-3 3:36:30 PM|| 2003-11-3 3:36:30 PM|| Front Page Top

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