One foreign correspondent came up to be friendly. He asked this man what he should think about what Khomeini had said. How seriously should he take it? Was it just a rhetorical flourish or something genuinely dangerous? Oh, don't worry too much, the journalist said. Khomeini sentences the president of the United States to death every Friday afternoon.
A foreign correspondent approached a man to discuss the serious implications of Khomeini's statements. He sought clarity on whether to regard Khomeini's remarks as mere rhetoric or a significant threat. The man reassured him, downplaying the situation by remarking that Khomeini routinely issues death sentences against the U.S. president every Friday. This response highlighted the surreal nature of political rhetoric in revolutionary Iran.
The exchange reveals a complex dynamic where profound threats may be dismissed as commonplace, reflecting both the dangers of Khomeini's regime and the normalized atmosphere of fear surrounding such declarations. The journalist's perspective showcases a chilling acceptance of violence in political discourse, illustrating the serious implications behind seemingly casual remarks.
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