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Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.
Presidential candidates pose for a group photo after their first live debate on state TV, in Tehran on May 31.

Live Blog: Presidential Debate In Iran, Round Two

"Persian Letters" blogger Golnaz Esfandiari and RFE/RL editors live-blogged as Iran's eight presidential candidates debated social issues on June 5, in the second of three televised preelection debates. The first debate had focused on the economy but was roundly criticized, even by the candidates themselves, as political pabulum. Make up your own mind as to whether the second installment was any better.

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Rohani also talks about the spread of superstition.
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Rohani: some officials are weakening people's religious beliefs.
13:50 5.6.2013
Rohani: when the atmosphere is insecure it kills creativity.
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Rohani: some censorship can be eliminated.
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Rohani: our cultural atmosphere should be safe for cultural activities.
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Jalili: We should use culture to solve economic issues.
13:48 5.6.2013
Haddad Adel: I'm suprised that Rezai entered the economic sphere without talking about culture. Does it mean that those who are rich don't have a cultural problem?
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Iranians on social media cracking jokes about Ghazari's question. He asked something like if culture is a living creature does it move in length or width? Most people seem to think he didn't make sense.
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Other candidates asking Rezai questions.

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