Michael Collins on Iranian Election Fraud 2009: Who Was the Real Target... and Why?

[johnfunk]

Michael Collins weighs in on the aftermath of Iran's presidential election:

Iranian Election Fraud 2009: Who Was the Real Target... and Why?

Michael Collins, APJ, June 15, 2009

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The real questions are who or what was the target of the fraud and why?

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Why was this particular election fixed in the way that it was?

What were the high stakes that required a blatant cramdown of the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's choice, the deranged Ahmadinejad?

Go read the whole enchilada for Michael Collins's analysis.

[johnfunk]

1. Late Afternoon Kick

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[robertpaulsen]

2. This was the key paragraph that stood out for me.

Rafsanjani is opposed to this for several reasons. According to Forbes he's one of thee wealthiest men in the world. He wants more openings to the West. In this campaign, he has also been the target of highly personal attacks by Ahmadinejad who accused him of fraud in a presidential debate.

With any major crisis, it is always important to follow the money and ask cui bono? I think Rafsanjani is the key to understanding the real hidden machinations in this public unraveling.

[Chemical Bill]

3. K&R n/t

[johnfunk]

4. Another Kick...