Ouch: Ahmadinejad Slapped in The Face by Iranian General For Being ‘Too Liberal’
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinjad was reportedly slapped in the face by Revolutionary Guard Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Jafari, according to a recently released cable obtained by WikiLeaks.
According to the cable, Ahmadinejad took a “liberal” position on Iran’s opposition protests which surprised the security council. According to the cable, the Iranian president warned that the country’s people felt “suffocated” and that more personal freedoms — including more freedom for the press — may help to defuse tensions in Tehran.
But the talk of freedoms apparently angered Chief of Staff Jafari. The Feb. 11, 2010, cable reads:
According to source, Ahmedinejad’s statements infuriated Revolutionary Guard Chief of Staff Mohammed Ali Jafari, who exclaimed “You are wrong! (In fact) it is YOU who created this mess! And now you say give more freedom to the press?!” Source said that Jafarli then slapped Ahmedinejad in the face, causing an uproar and an immediate call for a break in the meeting, which was never resumed.
Source said that SNSC did not meet again for another two weeks, after Ayatollah Janati succesfully acted as a “peacemaker” between Jafarli and Ahmedinejad. Source added that the break in the SNSC meeting, but not the slap that caused it, has made its way on to some Iranian blogs.
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Comments (60)
shadetree24
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:01amnow thats how to treat a liberal!!!
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:53amAhmadinejad must be conjuring a way to get rid of Revolutionary Guard Chief of Staff Jafari right about now! I‘m sure that he’ll regret slapping the head of the Cobra!
Report Post »OH, I Get It!
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:45amAhmadickhead is the lovechild of MO from the Three Stooges.
Report Post »dablooz
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 9:04amIf this were a tradition in the US, Pelosi would have had the Botox slapped out of her long ago!
Report Post »Diamondback
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:12amCan we start that tradition TODAY please?
Report Post »inexiletill2012
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:55amIf he had been hit with a shoe I would believe it.
Report Post »Hefsmaster
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:53amIt is criminal to tease us with out providing some video. Where is your shame?
Report Post »benrumsley
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:51amTo bad that general didn’t have an axe in his hand when he slapped the little troll.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:50amHit him again.
Report Post »psst
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:41amMADJob gets a lot of criticism for his Nuke positions and cracking down on demonstrators.Deservedly so.
Report Post »In reality, MADjob is just a frontman. The Crazytollahs in EyeRan are the true bosses.They make the rules, They control the military.
It’s like here in the ameriKa. Hussein is just the frontman. Soros calls the shots, along w/ the unions.
Umm! Beware of Moslem front-men.
LadyIzShy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:26amis the story president Tom got slapped or that the weaki leaks site or whatever released it? i wish Tom were gone form power he is one crazied nit job but then so are most in power a;; over the world.. just look in DC
Report Post »GunsaBlazing
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:57amWish General Petraeus would slap a few elected officials…beginning with Hillary and Pelosi and Boxer!
Report Post »Vox Populi
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:16amYou cannot be for “free speech” and then deny wikileaks.
The culprit is the leak-er, while it is also a crime to possess US state secrets – the offended state can take matters into their own hands. or pursue the expositor.
I’m left to wonder a few things: 1) can you imagine a leak like this during the cold war? 2) how does a lowly PFC have access to sensitive upper-level security information? and finally; 3) Odd that no real damning or even credible cables has been presented tarnishing/implicating/revealing China to be anything more than “frightened” by Ms. Pelosi…our own Camilla Parker Bowles….?
Odd, don’t you think?
A regime that forced down a U.S. military plane for “flying too close to their border” when they were well within an allies airspace, was caught attempting espionage against America, and fuels armed conflicts around the world with enemies of America – isn’t named in ANY damning wikileaks?
Oh yeah, I forgot, that all actually happened – it just happened under the LAST Republican administration. The current occupier identifies more with Mao than he does Monroe…
Stop looking at the silly private – he’s just the Lee Harvey Oswald of the wikileaks story. Any day now I expect Jak Luby to cause him to stop “leaking” all over…already….
lol.
Report Post »cykonas
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:33amVox, There were leaks during the cold war as bad, and argueably worse, than what came out recently. There wasn’t, however, an internet and a world community ready and willing to deseminate the info. Leaks were much, much easier to tamp down and contain in those days.
Your second question is a great one, that I would love to see answered. Generally a PFC doesn’t have much in the way of clearance. I wondered the same thing when the story broke. Then, too, most of what‘s come out hasn’t been all that damning. I hope we eventually get an answer.
The China Question: interesting. Let’s see.
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:05amTheatrics ! This is nothing but a staged event released to the Iranian media to make Amadinejad look moderate. This supposedly happened about the time of the open protests in the streets of Tehran last year. It’s just another, ” the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing” sort of thing. Nothing has changed politically in Iran. It’s still a country that threatens security and safety of the world with a nuclar bomb capability, now or in the very near future. What I don‘t understand is why the democratic world is sitting back and giving Iran a free hand to pursue it’s nuclear program that will have tremendous military capabilities.
Report Post »lapob1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:19amLook out, general, that “stuff” splatters!
Report Post »BoilitDown
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:51am@lapob1
Report Post »That is an entirely inappropriate comment! I laughed so hard that I woke my wife.
rwsasinger
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:19amSo sad. The bitch got bitch slapped by one of his own….
Hello children, were going to have fun today. Can you say that? Fun? Sure, I knew you could. Can you say Military Coup? Sure, I knew you could.–Mr. Rogers. I miss him.
Report Post »BoilitDown
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:09amThis particular leak may, in some small way, help the people of Iran but, may also add to the problems they have already. Having this leak out in the world press will probably inspire Iran’s tyrannical leadership to drive their communications further underground.
Report Post »This juicy little story might be fun for the bloggers but, how does it really impact the oppressed people of Iran?
billwhit1357
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:07amWould have been more effective if it had been a 45 cal round! That is all this animal deserves!
Report Post »scout n ambush
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:01amNow i am confused about who the good guy is but i bet it’s not ah- madina nutjob.
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:52amWhere’s John Ritter? Physical comedy is a gas!!
Report Post »Pucci
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:13amdead
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:49amAhmadinjad was actually quite liberal when he was mayor of Tehran and a no name politically in Iran (or at least not a national office holder). It was not until he ran for President that he became uber-conservative in terms of adhering strictly to the Ayatollah’s will. But that‘s an artifice of the entire religious and political institutions of that country being intermingled and the Ayatollah having his hand so far up Ahmadinijad’s pooper. Just an example of what happens when you have state Establishment of religion–this is EXACTLY the kind of crap Madison and Jefferson warned about and why Rhode Island exists.
Report Post »Plankchapel
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:19amI’ll bet there are a lot of envious people who would love to have done the same thing. Mahmoud Ahmafreakingidiotjad is a freaking idiot!
Report Post »Mister President
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:43amAt least we can be comforted by the fact that Iran’s military is obviously not under civilian control. Apparently their military is even more insane than their president. That’s great.
Imagine if a general slapped the President of the United States in the face.
Report Post »ANTIFA
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:17amKeep in mind, unelectable Supreme Leader Khamenei is the real man in charge. Ahmadinejad is more of a puppet, and the Revolutionary Guard owes direct allegiance to Khamenei and Khamenei alone.
Report Post »Mister President
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:03amOh, I know. I was just saying they don’t even bother to pretend, and when one of them does actually have a moment of sanity, it gets slapped down – literally.
I’m sure the Supreme Leader has a direct line to Allah, and from what I’ve heard, Allah is, apparently great. So, I’m not worried. :/
Report Post »Diamondback
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 10:06amThat would be AWESOME.
General slaps Obamao around for violating his oath to uphold, protect and preserve the Constitution of the United States and warns him that hanging is a possibility if he doesn’t stop the madness.
Now that‘s a headline I’d love to see.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:36amI only wish that I would have the opportunity myself.
Report Post »lapob1
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:21amAmen!
Report Post »flintandsteel
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 5:34amAhBinAnutjob needs slapping with a 12 pound sledge hammer. JackFarti gets it with the return stroke. Both are wild eyed camel jockies, now soon to have nukes coming our way.
Report Post »RoyHowell
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:35amThis is the start of something interesting!
Report Post »I wonder how long the line will be behind Jafari?
Or, will Jafari’s name and body disappear?
Strictlybusiness
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:03am@ RoyHowell
Report Post »This isn’t as it appears on the surface AT ALL ! ! ! This is 100% contrived , simply to make Ahmadinejad look like he is on the peoples side, to make him look like he understands the people, make him (Ahmadinejad) look like a moderate. It’s ALL SMOKE AND MIRRORS, SMOKE AND MIRRORS !!!
oldguy48
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:22amYep, smoke and mirrors.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:24am@Strictlybusiness
You got that right. This is Propaganda at its finest, prop up the puppet……………………..
Report Post »Independent Tess
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:34amCould be, Strictly, could be. They are masters of manipulation and we are sometimes Babes in the Woods.
Report Post »calijohn
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:33amis wikileaks still subversive, or are we now cheerleading since one of the bad guys got slapped?
Report Post »TruthLover
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 2:00amThat’s what I was thinking. Either we use them or we don’t. Which is it? I thought the govt was talking about prosecuting news outlets that use WikiLeaks? Or is it just certain stories? I’m confused.
However – if it came with a photo or video footage of this event – that would be fun.
Report Post »roguetea
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 3:53amrogue, Trust Eternal Attributes
It is a dilemma! I have no qualms with respecting the privacy, and thus secrecy, of others, or to extend such privilege to families, businesses, religions, governments, militaries. Privacy/Secrecy is an inherent quality of individuality.
It is a dilemma! I have no qualms with appreciating transparency, and thus the sacrifice of secrecy, to others, or to extend such to families, businesses, religions, governments, militaries. Transparency is an inherent quality of relationships and culture.
The truth is, we are culturally oriented individuals, always weaving the complexities of secrecy and transparency.
To tell, or not to tell, is an ongoing dilemma. To know or not to know, is that a dilemma or a blessing? Is learning truth, good or bad? Quite honestly, it is hard for me to put ‘truth’ into any formula that leads to harm, to evil. Truth may hurt, but will not the pain, if heeded, ultimately find lasting benefits?
Here in America, we cry for truth, even if it is delivered by Congressional investigation. Does method of delivery make lies, out of truth, or defines the value of the truth, or determine the privilege to know? Do not we all have an obligation to learn fully about our world? Does not God expose the shadows? Can I not, ought I not, perceive any and all truth coming my ways as a gift from God? He does know it all. In His eternal eyes, whatever is hidden, is only a temporary mirage for us. Is this thread of truth out of Iran a miracle? Does God still, today, confound the enemies of His people? Because of this, perhaps some powerful forces on this continent will shrink a bit from their foolishness, fearing exposure. Perhaps some who hoard secrets, will be embolden to shed the light. These are fearful days, for those who hide much.
tea party, Own 11, ROGUE ON
I have no qualms with transparency, which ultimately sacrifices privacy and/or secrecy. . I have no problems extending it to everyone, to families, businesses, religions, governments, military.
To tell or not to tell is an ongoing dilemma. To know or not to know, is that a dilemma or a blessing? Is learning truth, good or bad? Quite honestly, it is hard for me to put ‘truth’ into any formula that leads to harm. Truth may hurt, but will not the pain, if heeded, lead to goodness?
Here in America, we cry for truth, even if it has to be delivered by Congressional investigation. Does method of delivery make lies, out of truth, or defines the value of the truth, or prescribes the right to know? Do not we all have an obligation to learn fully, of our world? Does not God expose the shadows? Can I not, ought I not, perceive any and all truth that comes my ways as a gift from God? He does know it all. Whatever is hidden, is only a temporary mirage.
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 6:51amI still would have loved to have been a fly on the wall for that, that cross eyed midget must have boiled up and never did anything in retaliation.
Report Post »Navymommy
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 7:14amI’m really conflicted over this. I’m passionate about free speech and would give my life to defend it. I see Manning as an immature, easily-manipulated, thieving little troll who should have the UCMJ and the full weight of the law bury him.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 8:40amWell, I guess he can still be a general, even after they chop off the offending hand that dared to slap the Devil.
Report Post »LadyLiberty
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 11:45amI lol’d
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 12:05pmId be happy to slap that enemy of America down. I still remember the overthrow of the US Embassy in Tehran in which this little hairy ass monkey was a major player, ACTUALLY torturing American diplomatic personnel.
Report Post »Cliff
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 1:27pmHEY I found video of the whole incident!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET93V6ZqEVs
lol
Report Post »jbl8199
Posted on January 4, 2011 at 4:18pmServes him right. The guys insane and needs to be dealt with one way or another. At least someone had the marbles to do it.
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