WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT THE FOUR EXISTING PANICS. THIS IS A NEW PANIC.
We’re not talking about the panic over the currency, the panic over an oil boycott, the panic over a potential conflict in the Gulf or the panic over a likely Ahmadinejad victory in the upcoming elections should reformers stay home (as most will). Note that Janatti is now threatening to vet out candidates who have spent too much money and it’s obvious who he means.
THE AUDIO TAPE SUGGESTS A HUMDINGER
From Enduring America:
“The pro-Ahmadinejad Raha Press claims it has audio tapes of to monitor and restrict use of the Web in Internet cafes. The personal information of visitors, including name, father’s name, national ID number, and telephone number, will be registered. Cafe owners must keep the personal and contact information of the users and a record of their browsing history for six months.
The cafes must also install closed-circuit cameras and keep video recordings for six months. Installation of circumvention tools allowing access to banned websites is illegal.
The cafes have 15 days to implement the restrictions, announced on 3 January. (From EA)
THIRD BEST NEWS ITEM: Rial starts dropping again
After authorities shut down currency websites on Wednesday, in an attempt to impose a “proper” rate of 14000.
The rial opened at 15920:1 this morning, but demand for dollars soon moved the rate to 16200:1.
