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2008-01-21 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran Leader Under Fire for Gas Shortages

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Posted by anonymous5089 2008-01-21 10:53|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 I think that AJ is about to discover what the Shah discovered: there isnt enough infrastructure to build the infrastructure. Having the legislature decide to run gas lines to remote villages is quite different then bringing and installing piping up a 500 mile goat path. At least he wont have to discover how the right of free expression can do to power grid requirements.

Posted by Super Hose 2008-01-21 16:32|| 2008-01-21 16:32|| Front Page Top

#2 At this point, there's even less natural gas infrastructure than the Shah had.

Posted by Pappy 2008-01-21 19:52|| 2008-01-21 19:52|| Front Page Top

#3 The Shah had grand ideas that didn't meld with reality. Much of the money that he had budgeted for infrastucture went to shipping companies that charged him to stay at anchorage for months waiting to unload at inadequate port facilites. After the equiptment was unloaded it rotted on the pier. I am doubtful that AJ has made a great study of lean manufacturing techniques. When you factor in bribery and hiring in capble but connected firms, the odds agaibst progess are steep.

Posted by Super Hose 2008-01-21 20:09|| 2008-01-21 20:09|| Front Page Top

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