The Iranian leader compared the US position with what he claimed was the more sinister role played by Britain. He said the UK had meddled in the aftermath of the disputed election and cautioned Mr Obama not to replicate the approach.
“They already have a bad record in these matters,” he said, describing Downing Street as being run by “political retards”. “But why did the US president fall into their trap?
“I hope you [Mr Obama] will avoid interfering in Iran’s affairs and express regret in a way that the Iranian people are informed of it,” Mr Ahmadinejad said. “Will you use this language with Iran? If this is your stance, there will be nothing left to talk about.”
He advised Mr Obama to demonstrate he was different from his predecessor President George W Bush: “Do you think this behaviour will solve the problem for you? This will not have any result except that the people will consider you somebody similar to Bush.”
Uh huh… he says virtually nothing, and still Iran postures. Were this not so predictable and obvious, it would be hilarious. Yeah.. negotiate with this loser… illegitimate and downright insane to boot. New American policy under Obama… we *do* recognize propped up dictators, and negotiate with terrorists and illegitimate regimes.
In the meantime, the crackdown intensifies as the regime locks up academics at Universities who “…were believed to be among a group that has been pushing for a more liberal form of government.” Yes, folks… it’s criminal to have a dissenting opinion in Iran.
The ball’s in the appeaser-in-chief’s corner, now.
I had seen this earlier.
Amadineajad comparing Obama to Bush. Delicious…
That nutty goodness from Tehran.
Obama stood up to him over this one. There will be no hot dogs for the little nut in white socks, or any of his embassy officials, as a matter of fact!
Innocent Iranians can be slaughtered in the streets, Obama straddles the fence and checks the wind. Compare him to Bush and he gets his back up and gets really, really tough.
While dealing with this crisis, I wish we had a president, a card board cut out would be as effective as Obama.
“The ball’s in the appeaser-in-chief’s corner, now.” That’s the problem, he does not have any ball’s.
As I have said before, I apologize to the Iranian people that at this time of opportunity we have such a weak follower in the White House.
Can’t Obama at least speak to Iran as sternly as he did to Israel?
Barack Obama = Jimmy Carter Part II. I saw this movie in the 70′s. Iran better watch out or they’ll get a warning like they’ve never had before.
@Palmetto Mike: From what I am seeing, Obama is making Carter look good by comparison.
Very well said! And here I was thinking that you couldn’t get worse than Peanut.
Palmetto Mike: That warning might even include some SEVERE finger pointing and finger shaking.
I think Obama has a case of “despot envy”. He wishes HE had that much power to silence his critics. He’s done everything he can short of that to shut down any dissent whenever the heat is turned up on him. Thuggish tactics are his bread and butter when you get right down to it. Look at the way he won his early elections–by eliminating all of his opponents.
Europe and Obama speak with one voice on Iran http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/26/obama-merkel-we-speak-wit_n_221500.html
But some in America try to weaken us by trying to show Iran that we are divided. I am sure that the Ayatollah’s are appreciarive of that
Interesting you appear “concerned” about a divided America, John Ryan. Did this ever cross your mind as part of Harry Reid’s “the war is lost” party?
But nooooo, you dual standard hypocrite. Take your pious “divided America” BS and shove it where the sun don’t shine. I won’t accept that from you. No way. No how.
As far as “speaking with one voice”. Two points, because I watched that WH statement today.
First point: Merckel stated that the Iranian opposition had the right to an election recount. Care to point out when Obama has ever tread that far in his fence straddling statements?
Second point: Only with a strong voice at his side does Obama step another step further and say (according to your stellar news service, Huffpo):
We finally get a comment about “their enduring pursuit of justice” out of Obama. And wow… there’s that strong “condemn” word again. I am shuddering at the power of his convictions… *not*.
What we see is that, unless Obama has someone at his side with some cajones, like Merckel, he remains the eunuch in chief. And in fact, he plays the dummy to Merckel’s ventroloquist with his bold “one voice” comment… because the only voice specifically demanding a fair election and full recount of what is obviously an illegitimate election – and certified by the Ayatollah – is Merckel. But then, I guess the ball’less POTUS lets Merckel carry the load for him, as he chimes in with a brave “me too”.
I demand an boot licking butt licking apology from every Fool that voted for Obama and the rest of his Socialists but expect none.
Let America get spanked hard and submit or fight to take America back.