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Gentle Giant?
20-Jul-2011
About a week ago, Iranian strongman, Rouhullah Dadashi who was an icon in Iranian bodybuilding and strongman competitions, was attacked and stabbed to death by three men in the city of Karaj. The news rippled through the country and left many in awe. To distract average Iranians from constant bad news about the economy and ongoing political wrangling, the Islamic Republic news media jump on the opportunity to turn the story into a national tragedy. The pretext was simple yet effective, “A national hero was taken away from the people.”
Prior to this event, most Iranians had no clue who Dadashi was, but the IRI media campaign drew a magnanimous picture by naming him “greatest athlete in Iranian modern history.” Some newspapers went so far as to call him the “people's champion” and comparing him to Takhti. A few even called him a martyr. Dadashi was described as a gentle giant who in tradition of old Iranian pahlevans, cared for his people and took every opportunity to attend to those in need of help.
The intense publicity brought tens of thousands of Iranians out in the streets of Karaj to partake in his funeral.
In reality, Dadashi was nothing more than a steroid-infested thug who was a part of the government intimidation machine. During the uprising of 2009, while Iranian youth were beaten, killed, raped and tortured, Dadashi dedicated his strongman competition title to Ahmadinejad and called him the greatest Iranian alive. He was a basiji enforcer and received allowance from the government for personal training services he provided to Basij and Sepah. In a nutshell, Dadashi was Islamic Republic’s Shahban "Beemokh" Jafari.
On July 16, while accompanied by a newspaper reporter, Dadashi found himself involved in a road rage. As he drove his car through the packed streets, he kept arguing with three passengers in a car that came close to hitting him from the side. According to eyewitness accounts, the chase continued for more than 10 minutes. The other car eventually pulled over and all hell broke loose. It is not clear who started the fight but it is clear who ended it. The reporter who accompanied Dadashi said that it started with an argument and escalated to a fistfight. One of the three passengers of the other car, pulled a knife, stabbed Dadashi several times and slashed his neck. Ironically, Dadashi, the hooligan supremo, met hoods who were more ruthless than he was and he paid for it with dear life.
Dadashi by no indication is a victim. He most likely initiated the conflict. He perhaps thought that his badge of honor with Basij, his large frame and thuggish demeanor are enough to intimidate the three smaller men to submission. The presence of the reporter might have played a factor since a nice show of force would have really impressed the reporter and resulted in a more favorable story. However, this time, the three passengers happened to be better prepared than he was.
Intimidation plays a big factor in our culture. In times of national crisis, men with big physical appearances and hoodlum conducts have always played important roles in our political system. Iranian regimes in all forms and shapes have turned to this breed for survival. This subclass kills, pillages and rapes for a fistful of cash and a pat on the back. They are stupid, loyal and effective. However, they are not invincible.
The current Iranian political system relies heavily on these types of men. IRI is fully aware that for the most part, its internal enemies are easily intimidated and weak. The presence of these men in government sponsored religious ceremonies or pro-government demonstrations, send clear signals to ordinary Iranians. Many of these men work in Iranian justice system, prisons and intelligent services. They are directly connected to Basij and organize revolutionary guards’ drug smuggling and contraband operations.
The Iranian opposition must recognize the fact that having a few of "arazel and obash" on its side might not be a bad thing. Relying solely on geriatric intellectuals and fruity upper middle-class soosools won’t accomplish much. After all, dogs eat dogs and in our country, you ain’t getting far by stroking your pussycat.
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I heard it from someone
by iamfine on Wed Jul 20, 2011 04:31 PM PDTWe must have facts before making any conclusion on Dadashi. This is how it goes: Mr. X heard something from Mr. y, which he heard it from someone else. By the time the story has been reported, it is totally different than what it should be.
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by Red Wine on Wed Jul 20, 2011 02:56 PM PDTاین چند روزِ مطالبی در این سایتِ وزین خواندیم که در هیچ گونه قوطیِ عطّاری (چه لوطی و چه نا لوطی) پیدا نمیشود ...
این شخص به صورتِ نا جوانمردانه به قتل رسیده است،از چند جا..به خصوص ناحیه گردن و پشتِ کِتف ضربه خورده و نا مردها یک چند به چند ؟!
این تفاسیرِ بَواسیری و این مشاهداتِ هفت مَن؛بیلاخ غاز و این اِسهالات رَوان..تنها آتش به دامانِ جامعه یی میزند که شدید از خود بیخود شده و نا فرمانی و بی قانونی در آن بیداد می‌‌کند.اینجور مطالب فُکل برایِ گردنِ نازکِ هیچ روشنفکری نمیشود !
بروید ۴ تا روز نامه بخشِ حوادث را مطالعه بفرمایید،تشریف برده و کمی فیلمهایِ مستندی که در رابطه جامعه امروزی میهنمان ساخته شده است تماشا فرمایید،وگرنه کسی نه شما را تحویل می‌گیرد و نه مطلبتان به موردِ اِحترام !
That would'nt be democracy brother Majous Parsi
by divaneh on Wed Jul 20, 2011 02:14 PM PDTIn a proper democracy you shake your head and leave the police, prosecution service and the courts to deal with this case of the road rage murder. In an undemocratic country the media issues its guilty verdict and influences the case prior to the court hearing. Given the Iran's non-existing justice system it does not matter what you do anyway.
This article makes too many unsupported assumptions and accusations and seems to issue the guilty verdict for the victim. Finally, if we wanted the dog eat dog society then we had one already. You cannot change that by throwing more dogs in the ring.
سیامک و فِرِد = هامی و کامی
Nader VanakiWed Jul 20, 2011 02:02 PM PDT
دوتا الف بچّه برای هم مقاله می نویسن و به همدیگه نمره بیست هم میدن. از نوشته هاتون معلومه سالهاست از ایران بی خبرین ولی از ژست های روشنفکری و چسی بلاگ نویسی چیزی کم ندارید.
Baseless allegations & wrong headed suggestions!
by Disenchanted on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:51 PM PDTWhat is the basis for the following ugly accusations? Just because he gave he said a word or two in praise of ANejad?! We had a famous singer praising Anejad a year ago. Is he also a thug whom his throat needs to be slashed like this?
Here is the wrong diagnosis:
"Dadashy was nothing more than a steroid-infested thug who was a part of the government intimidation machine. During the uprising of 2009, while Iranian youth were beaten, killed, raped and tortured, Dadashy dedicated his strongman competition title to Ahmadinejad and called him the greatest Iranian alive. He was a basiji enforcer and received allowance from the government for personal training services he provided to Basij and Sepah. In a nutshell, Dadashy was Islamic Republic’s Shahban "Beemokh" Jafari."
Here is even the worse medication:
"The Iranian opposition must recognize the fact that having a few of "arazel and obash" on its side might not be a bad thing."
Clearly the murderous thug who carried a knife/sword was prepared for the confrontation and likely instigator!
Fred .. Enough is Enough
by Soosan Khanoom on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:31 PM PDTcut the crap
Separate crimes, separate cases.
by Ari Siletz on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:27 PM PDTMurder is a crime--anyone's murder!
A legal system based on "karma" totally sucks!
AND .....
by Soosan Khanoom on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:24 PM PDTMy condolence to his family and I am proud of his athletic achievements for our country regardless of his political point of views.
There are tons of people in Iran who voted Ahmadinejad. It is not their fault if the election was stolen .... Bush did the same while racing against Al" Gore... why do not you write an article celebrating the death of any bush supporters who dies for one reason or another? ....... I am not sure what is your agenda but your argument is as stupid as that ...
good blog but i like
by IranMarzban on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:17 PM PDTgood blog but i like this guy i don`t care what you say. i saw his videos he was very calm and kind anyway may he rest in peace
FREE IRAN
Siamack what are you talking about?
by Soosan Khanoom on Wed Jul 20, 2011 01:12 PM PDTA person is being killed here and you are celebrating it. Just because he voted for Ahmadinejad ... then what is the difference between you and those who celebrate the imprisonment and /or killing of those who have voted for Mousavi?
Who are these eye witnesses? Where do you get your story from? who knows who did what to whom and why? even if that is a road rage still a raod rage that ends up in kiling someone is a crime. No sane person will support this ....
oh well ..... I said no sane person and you are obviously insane
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by hamsade ghadimi on Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:56 PM PDTbumper sticker slogans are dime a dozen. yes, i believe in democracy and condemn the murder. i also believe in justice and karma; therefore, i condemn dadashy and the rest of baseej. the opposition to velayat faghih will not succeed with a bunch of arazel obash who can stand to the likes of dadashy. it may make us feel good, in a perverted way, to feel a sense of justice, but it won't get the job done.
Sounds like a victimless crime ...
by Omid Parsi on Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:55 PM PDTIt's always a relief when thugs ice other thugs, be it Tupac, Dadaashi, etc...
A great article with the unwise ending
by Bavafa on Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:52 PM PDTJust as many of us law-abiding people are working and hoping to kick and rid Iran from its "arazele obash" few are advocating of importing even more "arazele obash" to Iran. One can easily picture what Iran would look like, even more khar to khar then currently is. There is a two-blog-a-day advocacy on IC just for this type of approach.
And this murder needs to be condemned just like all those murders in the hand of Basij, Sepah and other regime thugs.
'Vahdat' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
If you believe in democracy, condemn this murder
by salman farsi on Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:45 PM PDTNothing justifies this barbaric murder. Regardless of his political and religious beliefs Dadashi was a harmless human being and popular with a large sector of the society.
May he rest in peace.
انا لله و انا الیه راجعون
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cAwgwFoLIg
For an Islamic democracy
A nonstarter
by Fred on Wed Jul 20, 2011 12:43 PM PDTAs usual, very astute write-up, however, the punchline is a nonstarter.
“The Iranian opposition must recognize the fact that having a few of "arazel and obash" on its side might not be a bad thing.”
Every single domestic "arazel and obash" are in the employ of the Islamist Rapists as enforcers, cabinet ministers and alike. This has lead to a shortage forcing IRR to import Palestinian and Lebanese Hezbullahies to fill the vacancies.
In other words, the opposition has to import its own, there are none to be had in the local market.