Anonymous Iran

07-18-2009

i have long suspected that ahmedinejad has been hiding his true colors. i think he also doesnt like a lot of the hardliners as well as the conservatives, and reformers. given the leadership within is already divided, i wonder how his choices and decisions will cause him to lose many of his own supporters

tehran times : Opposition grows to appointment of new first VP

QOM -- The appointment of Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaii as the new first vice president has caused concern among loyalists of the Islamic Revolution, a member of the Presiding Board of the Qom Seminary Teachers Society said on Saturday.

In the current situation, when the country needs unity more than ever before, Rahim-Mashai’s appointment was not appropriate, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Mohammad Qaravi told the Mehr News Agency correspondent in Qom.

Qaravi made the remarks after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad issued a decree appointing the director of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization as the new first vice president on Saturday.

In his appointment decree, Ahmadinejad described Rahim-Mashaii as a pious, honest, and self-made man.

In 2008, Rahim-Mashaii said, “Iran is a friend of the Israeli people” in stark contrast to Iran’s stance on the Zionist regime, and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei criticized him for his remarks.

Majlis Energy Committee Chairman Hamid-Reza Katouzian has also criticized Ahmadinejad for his hasty selection of Rahim-Mashaii for the post of first vice president.

“Such appointments are usually made after the inauguration and authorization ceremonies, and it would have been better if this practice was also followed this time,” he told the Mehr News Agency on Saturday.

Katouzian said many religious figures and MPs are not pleased with some of his remarks and actions. Even the Supreme Leader made comments about Rahim-Mashaii and the president should have heeded these comments, he added.

“Despite all these sensitive points, Mr. Rahim-Mashaii did not even apologize, but quite the contrary, insisted on his views,” he pointed out.

Katouzian said the decision to make the appointment did not take the views of the people and the Supreme Leader into consideration.

“I think Mr. Ahmadinejad made a mistake in this appointment, and I am of the opinion that this choice will have some repercussions,” he added.

“Mr. Ahmadinejad has always showed (us) that he is 100 percent heedless in situations that are very sensitive,” Katouzian stated

JohnDoe · 07-18-2009

If this is right, it would appear the Amamadman seems totally determined to press the self-destruct button.

He has no legitimacy from the people.

Only one Ayatollah in Qom has backed him.

What is he playing at - in driving a wedge further between himself the clergy?

I've not thought this through, but is he preparing the way to put Iran under the IRG?

07-18-2009

Some idle chatter on twitter that RM may be the father-in-law of one of AN's sons.

07-18-2009

from The Latest from Iran (18 July) | Enduring America:

Quote:

From an EA source: “The choice of Esfandiar Rahim Mashai as Vice President is again causing a headache for Ahmadinejad. The choice of Rahim Mashai by Ahmadinejad has been interpreted by the reformist press and some hardliners (including Larijani) as another instance of Ahmadinejad’s high handedness, stubbornness, and contempt for public opinion. Rahim Mashai, who made the headlines some time ago after being caught on video in a belly-dancing cabaret in Turkey, has caused other controversy by making statements such as “there is no boundary between Islam and infidels”.

LOLOL.

JohnDoe · 07-18-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

from The Latest from Iran (18 July) | Enduring America:

LOLOL.

George Galloway the second

Visionary · 07-19-2009

So why do they not like this guy? Because he's nice to Israel? What are his political leanings? I'm curious.

Edit: Just saw this on http://niacblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/18/news-roundup/

Quote:

The NY Times also reports that Ahmadinejad has selected Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei as his first deputy. The Times describes the pick as controversial but doesn’t mention that last year Mashaei found himself in hot water with conservatives for saying, “No nation in the world is our enemy, Iran is a friend of the nation in the United States and in Israel, and this is an honor. We view the American nation as one with the greatest nations of the world.”

Press TV reports on the conservative criticism of the appointment:

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s choice of vice president has met with a hail of criticism, provoking calls from his Principlist supporters for the resignation of the newly appointed veep.

Apparently he's kind of fond of the US too. lol

07-19-2009

I think that reformists do not like this guy because he is connected to Ahmadinejad (his daughter married Ahmadinejad son), conservatives (religious) do not like him because he has somewhat liberal views on religion and all others don't like him - just because.
As for Israel - majority of Iranians do not like Israel, do not like israelis and many hate "this entity" although they always add that they have "nothing against jews"

07-19-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

As for Israel - majority of Iranians do not like Israel, do not like israelis and many hate "this entity" although they always add that they have "nothing against jews"

And I'm sure you took a survey to arrive at this conclusion?

I'm Iranian myself, and most Iranians I know are neutral in the Israeli-Palestine conflict. It isn't our war, and we have far more urgent issues at home to worry about.

07-19-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

And I'm sure you took a survey to arrive at this conclusion?

I'm Iranian myself, and most Iranians I know are neutral in the Israeli-Palestine conflict. It isn't our war, and we have far more urgent issues at home to worry about.

I'm also Iranian and believe that there is nothing wrong with Israel or the Jewish state. Their policies? Sure they have had some messed up policies, who would disagree with that?

07-19-2009

lol wtf is ahmamadman doing now? is he trying to commit political suicide? now even the conservatives are mad. i think its only a matter of time before he's done.

07-18-2009	#1 (permalink)
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Opposition grows to appointment of new first VP i have long suspected that ahmedinejad has been hiding his true colors. i think he also doesnt like a lot of the hardliners as well as the conservatives, and reformers. given the leadership within is already divided, i wonder how his choices and decisions will cause him to lose many of his own supporters tehran times : Opposition grows to appointment of new first VP QOM -- The appointment of Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaii as the new first vice president has caused concern among loyalists of the Islamic Revolution, a member of the Presiding Board of the Qom Seminary Teachers Society said on Saturday. In the current situation, when the country needs unity more than ever before, Rahim-Mashai’s appointment was not appropriate, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Mohammad Qaravi told the Mehr News Agency correspondent in Qom. Qaravi made the remarks after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad issued a decree appointing the director of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization as the new first vice president on Saturday. In his appointment decree, Ahmadinejad described Rahim-Mashaii as a pious, honest, and self-made man. In 2008, Rahim-Mashaii said, “Iran is a friend of the Israeli people” in stark contrast to Iran’s stance on the Zionist regime, and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei criticized him for his remarks. Majlis Energy Committee Chairman Hamid-Reza Katouzian has also criticized Ahmadinejad for his hasty selection of Rahim-Mashaii for the post of first vice president. “Such appointments are usually made after the inauguration and authorization ceremonies, and it would have been better if this practice was also followed this time,” he told the Mehr News Agency on Saturday. Katouzian said many religious figures and MPs are not pleased with some of his remarks and actions. Even the Supreme Leader made comments about Rahim-Mashaii and the president should have heeded these comments, he added. “Despite all these sensitive points, Mr. Rahim-Mashaii did not even apologize, but quite the contrary, insisted on his views,” he pointed out. Katouzian said the decision to make the appointment did not take the views of the people and the Supreme Leader into consideration. “I think Mr. Ahmadinejad made a mistake in this appointment, and I am of the opinion that this choice will have some repercussions,” he added. “Mr. Ahmadinejad has always showed (us) that he is 100 percent heedless in situations that are very sensitive,” Katouzian stated

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07-18-2009	#2 (permalink)
JohnDoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	If this is right, it would appear the Amamadman seems totally determined to press the self-destruct button. He has no legitimacy from the people. Only one Ayatollah in Qom has backed him. What is he playing at - in driving a wedge further between himself the clergy? I've not thought this through, but is he preparing the way to put Iran under the IRG?

07-18-2009	#3 (permalink)
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	Some idle chatter on twitter that RM may be the father-in-law of one of AN's sons.

07-19-2009	#7 (permalink)
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	I think that reformists do not like this guy because he is connected to Ahmadinejad (his daughter married Ahmadinejad son), conservatives (religious) do not like him because he has somewhat liberal views on religion and all others don't like him - just because. As for Israel - majority of Iranians do not like Israel, do not like israelis and many hate "this entity" although they always add that they have "nothing against jews"

07-19-2009	#10 (permalink)
Unregistered Guest Posts: n/a	lol wtf is ahmamadman doing now? is he trying to commit political suicide? now even the conservatives are mad. i think its only a matter of time before he's done.