TIME: Among the loquacious taxi-driving community, almost no political figure emerges unscathed. But one politician does enjoy a certain privileged status among Tehran’s cabbies, even if that means he isn’t the object of outright animosity. That would be the mayor of Tehran, Mohammed-Baqer Qalibaf.
“I’m not voting in the next election,” one taxi driver declares, skeptical of the country’s electoral system. But his resolve comes with strings attached: “I’ll only cast my ballot if Qalibaf decides to run for the presidency; in that case, I’ll vote for him.” He may get an opportunity. On Monday, in a conversation with the semiofficial Fars News Agency, Qalibaf adviser Mohammad Nabi Rudaki said that the mayor’s would be a “certain” presence as a candidate in the Islamic Republic’s 11th presidential election next year. Rudaki explained that the mayor would make an announcement later when he wasn’t busy with work. Said the adviser: “He is engaged in important and big matters in the capital.” >>>
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by Nader Vanaki on Wed Jul 18, 2012 03:29 PM PDTWith Rayban sunglasses, a Hacoupian suit, and a couple of days worth of mahasen he is good to go for printing of posters, all over Tehran. Another two four year terms lame duck president.
Star? Sure he is!
by Demo on Wed Jul 18, 2012 09:25 AM PDTAs before our people are so naive to think that there is a difference among the regime's men! AN, Mousavi, Qalibaf, Rafsanjani, & etc. are all but the same & none of them is any star! In fact, the old Khamenie is an extremely jealous man & can't take any star above his head or anybody smart next to himself! None, whomsoever!
It's true, when people talk in taxis they have a soft spot 4 him
by Esfand Aashena on Wed Jul 18, 2012 08:23 AM PDTEverything is sacred