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Obama shrewdly deprives Iran of usual scapegoat: 'Great Satan'

Hey, I can use this excuse the next time I decide to sit on my hands and do nothing!

What did Bush do? Reagan sold Iran arms. Obama did the right thing. You whiners know it. You feel like you get conservative brownie points for (n-word) bashing.

As the writer of this article carefully explained Obama will do much more to help Iran buck its dictatorship by "doing nothing" (an incorrect statement anyway, did you read this article?)then by ranting about how corrupt the election was. I know it's a popular thing among hard line Republicans to criticize Obama on every move he makes, but people have to recognize he's played this one smart. I chatted with a guy from Tehran last night who has been a part of the protests, and to quote him: "thank God for Mr. Obama."

I live in Iran. The problem is that Iranian government will continue to "mis-translate" and use the communication infrastructure to mislead and give false information to Iranians. Majority of Iranians dont have access to free press and internet.
the Problem here is lack of free press.

The strategy employed is brilliant. Support for our politicians is essential to effective dialogue and constructive criticism.

Sarah Palin's "higher calling" will solve any problems that Iran with the USA. If not, than Rush & Sean will solve them.

No matter what the Peerless Oneness does, his ga-ga supporters will say it is brilliant. Kool-aid drinkers. He didn't have any problem jumping to the support of the Honduran dictator who was trying to dismantle their constitution. It will be a nasty four years for freedom and the dictators will advance around the world. "Great Satan" indeed.

The Iranian goverment is blaming the Great Satan anyway, along with Britain, Germany, and France. Please , wake up people, this is superficial spin. The President of the USA does not have to say anything, the Iranians will put those words in his mouth. Fact is, Obama has already painted himself into this strategy when he apologized for everything the USA has ever done in the region. Now he's going to find himself faced with being forced to do the same. He's getting OJT. I hope we live through it.

A "great" article about how our new president ISN'T interfering with Iran, that then goes on to explain how we are still messing with their sovoreignty--we're just being more subtle about it. How did we feel when the world criticized the 2000 election? We told everyone else to butt the he!! out of our business--and it WAS a sham election. Even allowing only 2 viable candidates is a complete mockery of the word "democracy", so think about that when you climb on your high horse to criticize the policies of another nation.

"I live in Iran. The problem is that Iranian government will continue to "mis-translate" and use the communication infrastructure to mislead and give false information to Iranians. Majority of Iranians dont have access to free press and internet.
the Problem here is lack of free press."

For a minute there, I thought you were talking about the USA since Obama has the media in his back pocket. Our problem here though is that we don't have independent press.

Those who forget Teddy Roosevelt's words about walking softly and carrying a big stick are lost on the vocal members of the wingnut fringe. Instead, they seem to think that an aggressive foreign policy is necessary in every instance. This is evident in their single-minded advocacy of the Bush/Cheney policies in the Middle East.

It needs to be remembered that these hot-headed zealots were the most fervent supporters of the Iraq invasion. However, that was not the end of it. They also wanted to invade Syria and Iran just to show American fortitude regardless of how much it would cost in American lives.

They are quick to sacrifice young Americans as long as they are not their sons and daughters. They also choose to pay for their wars on credit as increasing taxes is something they also avoid.

Waging war with other's lives and having later generations pay for it is their way. It is the way of the schoolyard tough and coward. And in their zeal, they make America a much more dangerous place with their bravado and false courage.

"Those who forget Teddy Roosevelt's words about walking softly and carrying a big stick are lost on the vocal members of the wingnut fringe. Instead, they seem to think that an aggressive foreign policy is necessary in every instance."

That is a good policy but you forget about the big stick. Soft talk has not worked with Iran or NK since they continue on with their policies of acquiring nuclear weapons. Maybe it is because Obama instead of carrying a big stick is carrying a twig. Carrying a twig, while talking to a bully is not going to make the bully respect you. A big stick on the other hand lets the bully know you mean business if soft talk fails to change his actions.

We have free press, it's just the major news agencies are biased. They are also clearly more biased towards Republicans. Ever heard of Fox News? remember the 2000 election. It probably only seems biased to you because of what they are covering now, our President (who happens to be a Democrat).

Good change in policy. I like the idea of not making the world hate us if we don't have to. Probably a better way to fight terrorism, instead of being aggressive and creating it. Bravo Obama!

Are you kidding? They still blame us anyway.The only difference is that they now know what a weak leader we have along with North Korea and the rest of the world. Obama is being sized up and the unanimous consent is that he is a total push over. The Europeans call him "President Pantywaist" If this is what you call brilliance you are probably among the many fools who voted for this dolt.

Kill Satan and then you have no evil. Kill Satan in Iran and give legitimacy to the current regime. Yep, Brilliant to kill Satan.

When are we as Americans going to really know what it means to "love liberty more than life itself"? This also means if the world hates us because we love "liberty more than life itself" then so be it. I will stand hated in the world while loving the values, responsibility and the trials that true liberty demands. Are we there with Barry? Nope. Were we there with GW? Nope. We truly, need change and now that we are at the crossroads that we are at.

Obama would get involved, deeply involved with Iran. Maybe then he'll be disracted just enough to stop destroying America.

This is a brilliant and well thought out article that skillfully articulates the shrewd reasoning behind President Obama's policy towards the Islamic Republic of Iran. If you were to read Farsi blogs by the worldwide Persian diaspora, they unanimously support the current Administration's position. The images posted by bloggers and the tweets transmitted out during the turmoil following the disputed election humanizes the Persian population. The cognitive dissonance created by the image of stylishly clad young women in designer sunglasses boldly challenging the ruling orthodoxy is in direct opposition to the image that many Americans may have of angry bearded young men stomping on a desecrated American and Israeli flag.

They consider America the great satan,

whether we emddle or not.

meddling has NOTHING to do with it.

We are a great infidel power to them, that must be destoyed,

nothing Obama does will change that belief.


Just look at slow incursion in to the rest of the world, europe, and america,

then implementing sharia law where ever they can.

the radical muslims are just trying to do it faster.

I can't believe it! Yet another article demonstrating the "measured, shrewd, intelligent and wise Obama. We are so fortunate to have such a great leader at the helm. We are certainly not worthy.

Apologist: The Koolaid drinkers are the bozo's that voted for Bush twice and actually believe he won those elections. This President won hands down and you cannot get over it. Obama is the only hope this country has has in nearly 50 years.