Ahmadinejad’s Nuclear Offer

saltwn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:58 AM

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In an exclusive wide-ranging hour-and-a-half interview with NEWSWEEK's Lally Weymouth and editors from The Washington Post, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad discussed his upcoming talks with the United States, his opinion of President Obama, and his continued denial of the Holocaust, as well as the U.S.-led effort in Afghanistan, which he views as doomed. In it he previewed his offer to purchase enriched uranium from the United States for medicinal purposes, which proliferation experts say is likely a nonstarter. Ya think?

As you know, Iran has been holding a NEWSWEEK correspondent for three months, Maziar Bahari. I know you have been very generous this morning saying you would help release the American hikers. On humanitarian grounds, would you consider releasing Maziar?http://www.newsweek.com/id/216040
I would like all prisoners to be released, but I am not the judge. The judge has to decide on this. If I were in charge of this case, I would guarantee that all the prisoners would be released.

When Iran is trying to restart relations with the West, why would you once again deny that there was a Holocaust when that is so easily disprovable?
Don't you think that the Holocaust is a very important issue?

Yes, I think it is the greatest crime of the 20th century.
So you do agree that it is an important topic. Do you believe that the Holocaust still carries through to this day in terms of its effects today? Could you explain to me how it affects issues today?

It does not matter what I think. It matters what you think, Mr. President.
I understand, but I would like for us to exchange our views so as to resolve an issue here
world wants to know what you think.
Who is the world here?

Iran is trying to improve its relationship with the West, as I understand it. It is clear that there was a Holocaust. Why would you say there was no Holocaust? Do you feel there should be no Jewish state—no Israel?
What I am saying is extremely clear. It is an academic approach to a crucial subject and also one based on humanitarian considerations. What I am saying here is that in past history many events have happened, and in World War II many crimes were committed. Over 60 million people were killed and even more were displaced. So we have several specific questions with regard to the events of World War II, and I believe we cannot find the answers to these questions through the propaganda that is promoted by the media. In the end, the questions need convincing answers. The first question that I have to try and understand is why in the midst of all that happened in World War II, the Holocaust is emphasized more than any other [event]?

Let's say that Stalin's crimes were equally great.
The second question is why do Western politicians focus on this issue so much? The third question is how does that event connect with issues that we see around us in the world today? Was this a historical event that happened in isolation without impacting the present conditions? The next question we should ask ourselves is if the event did take place, where did it happen, who were the perpetrators, what was the role of the Palestinian people? What crime have they committed to deserve what they have received as a result? Why exactly should the Palestinian people be victimized? Are you aware that over 5 million Palestinians have been displaced and have had refugee status? What role did they play in the Holocaust? Why is the Holocaust used as a pretext to occupy the land of other people? Why should the Palestinian people give their lives up for it? You are probably aware that there have been embargoes on the people of Gaza

Wow-wee.

cnredd · #2 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:31 AM

According to elements of the Left and the media (apologies for the redunancy), Tea Party protesters (known by the obviously insulting sexual reference of "teabaggers", and Republicans/Conservatives in general, are "mobs", "terrorists", unAmerican", and simply cannot be reasoned with so negotiations on things like healthcare and fiscal spending are useless...

But they have no problems opening communications with this...

Kinda tells you where priorities lie...

saltwn · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

According to elements of the Left and the media (apologies for the redunancy), Tea Party protesters (known by the obviously insulting sexual reference of "teabaggers", and Republicans/Conservatives in general, are "mobs", "terrorists", unAmerican", and simply cannot be reasoned with so negotiations on things like healthcare and fiscal spending are useless...

But they have no problems opening communications with this...

Kinda tells you where priorities lie...

What sexual reference is in the nick name teabagger?

cnredd · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwn

What sexual reference is in the nick name teabagger?

Slight content warning...

mlurp · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:19 PM

I don't know who or whom is so upset in Pittsburgh over the G-20 meeting.

But it is near rioting... See the next post in the same topic area. I don't think these are teabaggers...

saltwn · #6 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

Slight content warning...

GIVE me a motor flockin' break!
thbfthblehch! UHGH!

cnredd · #7 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwn

GIVE me a motor flockin' break!
thbfthblehch! UHGH!

Now how do you think the proteters feel when news organizations and other leftwing outlets use that term to describe them?...

Would YOU find that fair, objective, and the kind of "undiviseness" Obama keeps telling us he wants avoided???....

mlurp · #8 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 05:21 PM

and to think this has media content... How far to the left has this
BS gone...

saltwn · #9 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cnredd

Now how do you think the proteters feel when news organizations and other leftwing outlets use that term to describe them?...

Would YOU find that fair, objective, and the kind of "undiviseness" Obama keeps telling us he wants avoided???....

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Originally Posted by mlurp

and to think this has media content... How far to the left has this
BS gone...

I wouldn't have known it had a dual meaning, so I cannot answer that question. Who thinks up all these trashy meanings for every day words?
Never mind I don't care.

bhkad · #10 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saltwn

Wow-wee.

You omitted the link, you buried the subject of the thread in mountains of text and your only comment is "Wow-wee." All in all a great way to start a thread.

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