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In surprise move, Iran's Ahmadinejad to run for president
Associated Press ^
| 12 Apr 17
| AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL
Posted on 04/12/2017 12:17:24 PM PDT by seanmerc
Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday stunned the country by unexpectedly filing to run in the May presidential election, contradicting a recommendation from the supreme leader to stay out of the race.
Ahmadinejad's decision could upend an election many believed would be won by moderate President Hassan Rouhani, who negotiated the nuclear deal with world powers. Though Rouhani has yet to formally register, many viewed him as a shoe-in following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's recommendation in September for Ahmadinejad to stand down and conservatives' inability to coalesce around a single candidate.
Ahmadinejad's firebrand style could prove appealing for hard-liners seeking a tough-talking candidate who can stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. His candidacy also could expose the fissures inside Iranian politics that linger since his contested 2009 re-election, which brought massive unrest.
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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ahmadinejad; ahmanutjob; iran; mahmoudahmadinejad; pariah; pinhead; pipsqueak
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Wonderful! Ahmanutjob is back.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:17:24 PM PDT
by
seanmerc
To: seanmerc
Ahmadinejad = honest Iranian enemy.
Rouhani = taqiyya Iranian enemy.
No difference.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:19:46 PM PDT
by
chajin
("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
To: seanmerc
I heard that he may even shave and wear a tie this time.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:20:05 PM PDT
by
headstamp 2
(Fear is the mind killer.)
To: seanmerc
To: seanmerc
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:22:40 PM PDT
by
lowbridge
To: seanmerc
Surprise to those who haven’t been paying attention.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:24:06 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
((I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11~ Best Election Ever!)
To: seanmerc
AHMADINEJAD 2018
Now with even MORE Death To America!
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:24:13 PM PDT
by
Constitution Day
(Never begin a vast project with half-vast ideas.)
To: seanmerc
Oh Yeah...ROFL...ask Californians how they like ‘Moonbeam’ Brown this time around...ROFLMAO!!!
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:24:42 PM PDT
by
HarleyLady27
('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
To: seanmerc
1) I need to see his birth certificate.
2) It’s Elizabeth Warren’s turn.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:27:34 PM PDT
by
ClearCase_guy
(Abortion is what slavery was: immoral but not illegal. Not yet.)
To: seanmerc
At least this Iranian nut had some entertainment value.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:27:44 PM PDT
by
Will88
Mach-Mood Armanidinnerjacket
(Because the world needs a really short guy with nuclear weapons.)
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:28:16 PM PDT
by
shibumi
(Cover it with gas and set it on fire.)
To: shibumi
Was he or was he not one of the leading hostage takers in 79’? If so Trump should have him apprehended BEFORE the election and bring him in front of the 55 hostages to confirm his identity. If so it’s Guantanamo.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:38:31 PM PDT
by
DIRTYSECRET
(urope. Why do they put up with this.)
To: seanmerc
"...many viewed him as a shoe-in..." The correct term is "shoo-in". Sheesh, who do they hire to write these things?
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:38:42 PM PDT
by
fidelis
(Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
To: shibumi
I see why he didn’t choose Robert Reich for a
running mate.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:42:18 PM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: headstamp 2
Yes, but will he take a shower?
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:43:53 PM PDT
by
seanmerc
To: HarleyLady27
Unlike fine wine, Moonbeam has definitely NOT improved with age.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:44:57 PM PDT
by
seanmerc
To: fidelis
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:46:21 PM PDT
by
seanmerc
To: seanmerc
That may be a bridge too far.
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:52:29 PM PDT
by
headstamp 2
(Fear is the mind killer.)
To: seanmerc
He can’t be worse than Hillary
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:54:36 PM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
To: tet68
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posted on
04/12/2017 12:55:31 PM PDT
by
AppyPappy
(Don't mistake your dorm political discussions with the desires of the nation)
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