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Quote by Akbar Ganji

“Khomeini obviously had many problems, but he had one clever side to him. He never made economic promises to people and as a result, he never led to dissatisfaction in this perspective. Because they need to get votes, they use misleading slogans. And this leads to rising expectations. I had a personal experience.”

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Akbar Ganji

Akbar Ganji is an Iranian journalist known for his contributions to exposing government corruption and promoting democratic reforms. He has been imprisoned multiple times for reporting on politically sensitive topics and has received widespread acclaim from the international community. more

“When I was on my hunger strike, and I was in a hospital, the guards who inflicted all manner of injustice against me, and all manner of hardship...I could witness that as a result of Ahmadinejad, they lived in a dream. They believed that paradise is around the corner and that all their demands shall be met.”

Dream Results Mets Demand Injustice Hunger Corners Strikes Witness Paradise Hardship Hospitals Around The Corner Hunger Strike

Author:Akbar Ganji

“Today, as a result of a miraculous set of circumstances, Iran is going to get between $50 to $55 billion in oil revenue, which is unheard of in the history of the revolution.”

Today Results Revolution Circumstances Oil Billions Iran Revenue Miraculous Unheard

Author:Akbar Ganji

“There's all kind of evidence that there is enormous corruption in the distribution of that money. For example, they gave about $100 to $150 dollars to each of the teachers. They gave about $500 dollars to those who were getting married. Through this process, they obviously collected a lot of votes, but these monies could not solve the structural problems that these people face. But the only result, the only consequence, was that a big sum from the budget was wasted this way.”