Kamangir (Archer)

An Iranian looking at Iran as a foreigner…

Archive for September 4th, 2006

“Democracy”?

By Kamangir • Sep 4th, 2006 • Category: Iran

“35% of Iranians have access to satellite channels” says chief Police commander in concerns over “sociological corruption” (see). My question is why on earth do the Police rush into people’s homes to remove dishes? Or probably having bought the device, and taking the risk, does not necessarily mean you agree that people have the “right” [...]



Gas Hurricane

By Kamangir • Sep 4th, 2006 • Category: Iran

The text reads “intelligent fuel card national project”. The Islamic Republic is preparing to control the gigantic flow of cheap gas in Iran. For an oil-exporting country with lots of domestic problems there is no reason to spend a major fraction of the budget on gas. On the other hand, the Iranian economy can not [...]



Islamic Luminous Republic

By Kamangir • Sep 4th, 2006 • Category: Iran

When Ahmadinejad mentioned that he was in a circle of light during his speech in UN we all laughed. Since then more and more picture are showing the glorious circle of light around everything somehow connected to the Islamic Republic. Take this picture for example, which is taken during the air-force maneuver. I really want [...]