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| Khamenei Criticized in Person | ||
| 2009-11-03 | ||
Ayatollah Khamenei was forced to respond to the student’s criticism, but according to several eye-witness sources, the supreme leader was so distraught by the student’s remarks that he cancelled the usual prayer session and left the meeting early. Responding to Vahidnia’s frank criticism, Khamenei said that criticizing him is not illegal. However, he used harsh remarks to condemn the claim of election fraud as a “crime,” adding that he himself has criticisms against the state radio and television’s performance, one of which is directed at the organization’s failure to set aside enough coverage for the administration’s “positive achievements.” Speaking to the website Alef, Vahidnia revealed further details about his conversation with the Islamic Republic supreme leader. He said that officials first barred him from speaking, but he was able to speak with the supreme leader’s agreement. He said that he was interrupted several times during his remarks by the event’s host for being “out of time.” Vahidnia noted, “The things I said at the meeting were completely my personal beliefs. I didn’t coordinate with anyone and no one knew that I wanted to speak. Even my family was unaware of it.” He also asked the supreme leader for an “actual response” to his criticisms. | ||
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #3 Whiskey Mike, I also have been struck by how Obama's tolerance of dissent is so similar to the Iranian regime's. I hope they are not exchanging pointers. |
| Posted by: Frozen Al 2009-11-03 11:08 |
| #2 Sounds like the host's "out of time" statements might have been referring to how long the math whiz had to remain breathing. The Chicago Way!, brought to you via Tehran. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2009-11-03 06:24 |
| #1 He also asked the supreme leader for an "actual response" to his criticisms Looks like he got what he wanted. |
| Posted by: gorb 2009-11-03 00:19 |