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2009-07-05 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Leading Clerics Defy Ayatollah on Disputed Iran Election

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Posted by tipper 2009-07-05 08:57|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 The Assembly of Experts has no day to day role in running Iran, but they can ensure that the ruling Ayatollah complies with shiite principles of "Islamic Government." They have the power to terminate status, and examine all financial accounts. It appears they won't whitewash Khomenei, after his hardline Friday Prayer speech. Its funny: acting like an oligarch is okay, as long as you don't act like a dictator. Makes sense in Persia.

Posted by Thrineque Lumplump8647 2009-07-05 11:29|| 2009-07-05 11:29|| Front Page Top

#2 Ayatollah and Short Stack haven't got the lid on this thing yet. Means more violence against the protestors.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-07-05 11:36|| 2009-07-05 11:36|| Front Page Top

#3 Faster Please.

Posted by Black Bart Ebberens7700 2009-07-05 19:29|| 2009-07-05 19:29|| Front Page Top

#4 so it looks like Obama has a more pro theocracy position than the Association of Reseachers and Teachers of Qum.

Posted by lord garth 2009-07-05 22:53|| 2009-07-05 22:53|| Front Page Top

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