Jimmy Carter thinks: "Gee, why didn't I think of that????"
Posted on 06/28/2007 8:18:00 PM PDT by Valin
Iran's top security body has ordered local journalists not to report on problems caused by petrol rationing, a day after its surprise introduction. Angry motorists have reacted violently to the curbs, attacking up to 19 petrol stations in the capital, Tehran. There are still long queues outside filling stations.
The authorities switched off the mobile text messaging system in Tehran overnight to prevent motorists from organising more protests. The BBC's Frances Harrison in Tehran said that many Iranians are already on edge because of a recent sharp rise in the cost of living. During Wednesday's unrest, motorists threw stones and shouted slogans against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Despite the ban on negative reporting by Iran's security council, reformist papers are still complained about the abrupt way in which it was announced, saying even the police chief and the petrol station owners were not aware of the move.
Confusion
Hardline papers have advised motorists not to use their personal cars too much and to share vehicles in order to save petrol. Iranian TV initially did not mention the unrest and mostly interviewed people who said they supported the rationing. Although the daily allowance is just over three litres, motorists can take their whole month's allowance of 100 litres in one go.
This has caused confusion with some drivers who wrongly believed that the rationing had not started yet and rushing to fill up their tanks, our correspondent says. She says the government is trying to rein in fuel consumption over fears of possible UN sanctions over its nuclear programme.
Despite its huge energy reserves, Iran lacks refining capacity and it imports about 40% of its petrol. The country has a large budget deficit largely caused by fuel subsidies and the inflation rate is estimated at 20-30%.
Isn’t it time for regime change?
“Iran bans negative petrol stories”
Just doing a “Fairness Doctrine?”
The Fairness Doctrine at work.
Oops. I should have read the posts first. I posted the same thing.
The "Religion of Peace" at it again.
Problem solved.
Wow. He’s starting to sound like a democrat.
ping
Jimmy Carter thinks: "Gee, why didn't I think of that????"
Do you remember when the day you could purchase gasoline was based on the last digit of your license plate!!!! The even/odd days???? I remember my grandparents were stuck on Galveston an extra day (without a hotel room) because they tried to return on the wrong day!!
Yep, can’t have the masses informed or communicating.
The US Senate's version of this is the "Fairness" Doctrine.
Must be a bunch of Democrat Environmentalists, i.e. idiots.
Ha! Good one!
Now Iran knows what it feels like to depend on foreign imports for its energy.
Ping.
Great minds think alike. :>)
I suppose you’ve heard about the bill tht passed in the House regarding the “Fairness Doctrine.”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1858085/posts
Wouldn’t it just be hysterical if the next Iranian revolution was over oil?
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