Iran demands US apology and wants a cut of the “change”
Well, you can’t fault Iran’s Ahmadinejad’s reading of the PC playbook. Hyping criticism of Iran’s nuclear ambitions – to say nothing of the explicitly-stated goal of wiping Isreal “off the map” – into a “crime” against Iran is just what one would expect of some PC-nut here in the US. That does not, however, make for a compelling argument for demanding the US apologize to them. Iran’s still not apologized for taking US citizens hostage and holding them, in violation of any reading of international law, for 444 days. If they can be excused for holding grudges against the Isrealis for centuries then they should be held liable for what they did a few decades ago.
Jumping on the Obama bandwagon, he also is demanding “change.” That’d be the “change” of having the US cut off support of Isreal (and we know why they want us to do that) as well as dropping any participation in any action Iran doesn’t like. I’m not sure he got the message of friendliness Obama tried to foster by granting his 1st TV interview to an Arab station. Sounds like he got a message that we’re going to sit on our hands and not defend any of our interests for a while. Hope not.
Comments
Comment from Ric James
Time January 29, 2009 at 08:41
Do you, now? Well, when I hear that apology Iran owes us and I see the flow of arms to terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah cease, I’ll believe you’re serious about concentrating on democracy. Until then, I suspect all you’re interested in is weakening the US for your own gain.
Good luck with that.
Comment from lorna.ir
Time January 28, 2009 at 23:46
Hi
I think if Obama is serious on his idea “change” he can gain this goal in Iran. but it isnt so easy to be achieved by a little letter and repeating previous words he should act.
Obama is very popular in Iran. he should concentrate on democracy not military operations. and I am sure he will gain successes if he is sincere in his plans.
As Ahmadinejad says I think Us should really make an apology to Iran. Because of the acts against democracy before and after Islamic republic in Iran.