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"Death to Potatoes" chanted in Iran
2009-05-30
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hands out potatoes to poor to buy presidential votes. The stakes in Iran's presidential election could scarcely be higher, but it is the lowly potato that has been grabbing attention.

The Government is handing out 400,000 tonnes of free spuds in rural towns. It says that it is merely distributing the surplus from a bumper crop, but Mr Ahmadinejad's opponents accuse it of bribing the poor. "Death to potatoes," they chant at rallies.

Mr Ahmadinejad is expected to win. He has pointedly visited and distributed largesse in every one of Iran's 28 provinces and is still the darling of the devout and rural poor.
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What's the poor man to do? He was caught bribing voters with Israeli oranges that turned out to be Chinese fakes. At least nobody is going to forge a potato.
Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418

#5  I won't denie I'm a peasent and I do drink Luksusowa Vodka even though I can't pronounce it.
Posted by: bman   2009-05-30 17:17  

#4  he confused "Irish" and "Iranians"
Posted by: Frank G   2009-05-30 13:22  

#3  If Ahmadinejad has to bribe the rural vote, he's in deep, deep trouble.
Posted by: Pappy   2009-05-30 13:09  

#2  Only peasants and Russians drink vodka made from potatoes. The rest of us peel 'em, mash 'em, fry 'em up in a pan.
Posted by: gromky   2009-05-30 12:06  

#1  When life gives you potatoes, make vodka.
Posted by: Spot   2009-05-30 09:32  

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