Rarely does a day go by that president of Iran is not a major news item- The sixth president of Iran has consistently condemed the aggression of the Israeli state and especially their oppression against Palestinians. He has consistently criticized the United States of America and Europeans for the full support of the new apartheid in Middle East. His critiques have been met with an attempt to demonize him both by the Israeli´s and most western media sources. The Israeli government has gone so far to accuse Ahmadinejad of inciting genocide over a mistranslated 2005 speech, while Iranian diplomats have declared Iran has no intention to attack Israel.These demonizations have painted Ahmadinejad as an unstable and insane leader, but this fails to capture the real Ahmadinejad. So who really is Ahmadinejad?Ahmadinejad an engineer and professor of technical university in Tehran, son of a blacksmithis, began his political career as governor to both Maku and Khoy in West Azarbaijan Province during the 1980s,He served for a short time as mayor of Tehran.Dressed as Garbage man, and supported the Conservative and lower class communities in south of Tehran, Later he was supported by the same people who where tired aristocrat wing of Islam republic, Rafsanjani former president of Iran was his main rival, he is famous for having lavish life and persuading neo-liberal policies.Ahmadinejad had no experience of foreign affairs, and he had early gaffes, obviously he was over excited in the new post.This humble man, Is a strong beliver in his faith and wants to be the voice of the poor. he said I'm a teacher, he repeatedly mentioned I have an inquire about Holocaust, I'm asking why this historical event should be a cover for atrocities of Israeli soldiers in Gaza?Mr Ahmadinejad independent candidate spent no money on his presidential campaign - but he was backed by powerful conservatives who had close ties with the supreme leader of Iran Mr Khamenehi.The populist president loyal to the Islamic revolution, implement de-centralization policy and organized numerous trips all around the country, thousands of blue cheep labour and farmers gather in his popular speeches, he defended Iran’s nuclear program, he is emphasizing Iran has the right to enrich uranium and this program has peaceful means, today enrichment of uranium is the dominant doctrine of Iran and his rivals are not condemning his hard position in negotiations with IAEA.UN sanctions have squeezed banking system and financial sector, high inflation rates and ever growing demand for jobs are the main challenges for Ahmadinejad.Mr Mosavi his rival is the last prim minister of Iran before the constitutional changes which removed the post of prime minister, after death of ayatollah Khomeini he left the political scene, now he is back after two decades being out of as a moderate reformist, he served as prime minister for eight years and people have good memories of his time. Mosavi is an artist and professor of traditional architecture a leftist who is well known for driving his old car and not being corrupt.He promised to increase the coverage of public insurance, he criticized Mr Ahmadinejad for mis management and wishes to implement economic reforms and law enforcement, establishment of private television are among his goals.Iran's former parliament speaker Mehdi Karroub worked hard for the last four years and could lobby with many prominent political figures such as well known former mayor of Tehran Karbaschi and parliament members, as well as philosophers and intellectuals.His focus is condemnation of current administration, he promised for more liberal policies
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Tags: election, iran+, politics+
