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The Meaning of "Complete Freedom" in Iran
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani‘s 688-page memoir was just confiscated and collected from all bookstores [Persian]. The reason is a quote in the page 173 of the book where Rafsanjani writes “an MP suggested quiting the slogan ‘Death to America and USSR’, I said, we have already made that decision and Imam [Khomeini] supports it as well. We are waiting for the proper time.” The book, which carried the title “Towards Fate”, is banned a few days after Ahmadinejad stated “Complete freedom exists in Iran and all individuals and groups can express their ideas” [Persian]. When a person like Rafsanjani is shut up, no wonder others are imprisoned.
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Rafsanjani Has Devouring Heads
Behind the coulisse, Hashemi Rafsanjani, Rafsanjani, or Hashemi is a misterious dragon with few devouring heads. Each head preys on different trophy gift namely oil, real state, mafia business …
Sometimes, the Mullahs are fighting for the same trophy, or their little trivialities. Never mind what their inner problems are, there are all ferocious animals.
The reason is a quote in the page 173 of the book where Rafsanjani writes “an MP suggested quiting the slogan ‘Death to America and USSR’, I said, we have already made that decision and Imam [Khomeini] supports it as well. We are waiting for the proper time.”
Are you sure it is for just that one single quote? Where did you hear this argument?
I’m only asking out of pure interest: there might be other reasons the book was banned, and these reasons could also provide more insight into the threats facing Ahmadinejad today.