From what I read of Iran’s new president-elect Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the guy sounds as though he would be comfortable with the political classes in this country. Some quotes from him: Economy “Currently, the private banks have no positive or constructive role in the economy, rather a destructive one.” “I will cut the hands off the mafias of powers and factions who have a grasp on our oil, I stake my life on this … People must see their share of oil money in their daily lives.” “The increase in petrol prices has led to an increase in all other prices. … Continue reading Why is Washington afraid of Iran’s new president?