NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario – The U.S. on Saturday refused to accept hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's claim of a landslide re-election victory in Iran and said it was looking into allegations of election fraud.
Any hopes by the Obama administration of gaining a result similar to Lebanon's recent election, won by a Western-backed moderate coalition, appeared to be in jeopardy.
"We are monitoring the situation as it unfolds in Iran, but we, like the rest of the world, are waiting and watching to see what the Iranian people decide," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said at a news conference with Canada's foreign affairs minister, Lawrence Cannon.
I was just thinking about this story. From what we know if Iran, it would not be that surprising for there to be "irregularities" in the voting.
I was just wondering what we would have done if, during the last election, if the Iranians had questioned whether our election was legitimate. Or the Japanese, or even Mexico?
Does our government have the right to make that determination for another country?
But we are the mighty USA, and we must subject the world to our mighty mighty morals and values. Those sinners need to find Christ.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it Jimmy Carter who has a camp in Georgia where he allows Jewish and Arab children to spend time. I think they are still required to obey their religious rituals and can interact with each ohter at the Camp. But, as I recall when they were to return to their countries they were asked if things would change between them and the answer was NO!
ReplyDeleteI think this era of technology and knowledge are challenging some of the ruling authorities and their mehtods of retaining control.
This battle can't be won with weapons but through the hearts and minds of mankind!
Even though we don't always like the way things are done here in America. We have the right to express ourselves and to work to change it for the better - even when we can't agree!
The very things we take for granted are often things that they forbid!
So, to answer your question - if you change their hearts and minds especially of the youth-
you'll change their country. But be ready for a fight until the old rulers are gone!
I question the legitimacy of our last election, what with the allegations of voter fraud (ala ACORN) and the origins of Mr. Obama (where was he born? Is he really an illegal alien?)
ReplyDeleteHe stole the election fair and square.
ReplyDeleteJust like Shrub, er Bush did.
What is unfolding in Iran is fascinating and exciting.
ReplyDeleteI think Obama's comments today regarding the election were evenhanded, after all, it IS in the Iranian peoples hands to do what must be done.
I agree Byte - the most interesting part is that it is the women and the youth that are questioning the Authorities. Probably unheard of in an Arab country. I think they have been influnenced by the internet and other Iranians around the world. A oil rich nation that is ruled by a few that have no interest in sahring the power or the wealth.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if handled right if this could be Hillary and Obamas Berlin Wall.
I'll bet the Isreal is watching as well!
I wonder if handled right if this could be Hillary and Obamas Berlin Wall.
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Political parties already lining up to take credit just in case it works out.
Wonder what the Pub spin will be.
Sorry, just my daily dose of political cynicism.
Could be that the Iranian people are smart enough to do something on their own.
Yeah, Obama was trying to take credit for it when it looked like the Mousavi was going to win and then he didn't...like Obama had anything to do with it. He thinks his speech he gave in Cairo inspired them. He's pretty arrogant that one...and we thought W was. Besides, Mousavi isn't any better than Auckkmeednijad -- (yes I spelled it that way on purpose to all you critics) Mousavi is the guy that started the nuclear program people - and not for power -- specifically for weapons!
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ReplyDeleteI have to agree, the Obama administration must remain impartial at this moment. The outcome is in the power of the Iranian people.
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I agree -
The sheer amount of information coming out of Iran despite satellite jams, banishment of foreign journalists and filtering/blocking communication channels is phenomenal - thanks in large part to the students.
I have no idea what is going to happen or if the efforts of the 'revolution' will yield positive results but they've got my attention.
American History shows us that when the majority seeks to be free and are willing enough to die for that cause - from the Revolutionary
ReplyDeleteWar to the Cvil War the many were not willing to be ruled by the few.
I believe in countries like Iran - if the population chose to take control of their country it could be done - but probably at a huge loss of life.
Freedom never was and never will be "Free".
I wonder what a "Free" Iran would look like and what it might do for the Middle East?
Probably a mess like Iraq, they don't want to be free and no one wants to help them.
ReplyDeleteThere is no difference in either candidates, the place is run by there Mullah
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