-- "Your Majesty Reza Shah II?"

-- "Yes?"

-- "I was wondering if you could make a donation during iranian.com's December fundraising campaign."

-- "Umm..."

-- "Iranian.com is a free speech forum. A small donation would show your commitment to democratic values."

-- "Umm... "

-- "Ok... I'm going to be straight with you. You donate $10,000 and I'll publish a monarchist article every day. How does that sound to you?"

-- "How about $20?"

-- "Twenty bucks?! I'm not that cheap, your majesty..."

-- "And I want my picture on the cover."

-- "Loos nasho..."

-- "Last offer: $25."

-- "Khodaa bedeh barekat..."

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