Friendly Iran
There was the response to President Obama's open hand. A counter-offer from Iran, of course, to meet that open hand with his own. Trouble was, President Obama's open hand was extended to meet a handshake of willingness to explore possible avenues of detente, while President Ahmadinejad's open hand was a slap across President Obama's trusting face.Well, then what else to expect? After all, the United States stands accused - and needless to say guilty as charged - of dastardly deeds uncountable. If we make an effort, however, as Mr. Ahmadinejad obviously did, they can be recounted. Change in the direction of the U.S. power arc is required, and immediately if understanding is to take place between Iran and America.
"Change means giving up support for the rootless, uncivilized fabricated, murdering ... Zionists and letting the Palestinian nation decide its own destiny", spat the Iranian president venomously. "Change means putting an end to U.S. presence in (different countries around) the world."
And of course the United States should abjectly apologize for its "dark background". For such crimes as supporting the Shah of Iran, and for its unforgivable cheering and arming of Saddam Hussein during Iraq's war with Iran. Be humble enough and fervently beseech forgiveness and Iran may consider doing just that. May, just may.
Look at that, just when it seemed as though he might have a chance, President Obama went ahead and spoiled everything, and right on Al Arabiya television. Claiming that Israel "will not stop being a strong ally of the United States", and that the U.S. has pledged to increase its troop presence in Afghanistan.
Argh!
Labels: Middle East, Terrorism, Traditions
posted by Pieface @ Thursday, January 29, 2009
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