After watching "Letters to the President," a documentary HBO so graciously decided to air that gives an inside look at the Iranian people's relationship with their government, I just have one thing to say.
This whole thing is a mess.
While I have said that Pres. Ahmadinejad is nothing but a U.S. agitator that hasn't adequately taken care of the domestic affairs of his people, the truth of the matter is that the United States hasn't been any better.
In the documentary, the President traveled to a rural province (the link is not to the particular portion I am about to reference) to speak to the embattled and poor people there. In the scene, an old man expressed his needs and the problems in the area. In response, Ahmadinejad goes on the offensive against America.
But there was one part of his rant that really got me.
He basically stated that the Middle East has become a puppet to the 'superpowers' and referenced Iraq as an example. He talked about nuclear energy. And most importantly, he talked about Iran becoming the rallying force behind the Islamic world against these powers.
When will the US stop swinging its nightstick and agitating the Islamic powers? Sure, Ahmadinejad has at times professed his lunacy to the rest of the world, but put your feet in this guy's (and those of the people he appeals to) shoes.
Ever since we backed the installation of an Israeli state in the 1940's and 50's we've been the target of hatred in the Muslim world.
Backing Iraq from 1980-88 against Iran and then invading it twice afterward certainly didn't help our case.
Let's face it- Ahmadinejad is the hero that stands up to the West and Israel to these people. If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, a lot of the smaller Muslim nations would have a big brother to call on.
If Israel decides to go on the offensive against Palestine or Syria, all they'd have to do is call on Mr. Ahmadinejad and he'd wipe 'em off the map.
Let's get the fuck out of the Middle East as soon as possible. We have no business protecting Israel, occupying Iraq or Afghanistan, nor do we have the authority to deny the Iranians access to nuclear research and weaponry. The United States has been a figure in world history for a little over 200 years. The fight between Islam and Judaism has been going on for thousands.
I say let them fight. Fight until they're no more.
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This whole thing is a mess.
While I have said that Pres. Ahmadinejad is nothing but a U.S. agitator that hasn't adequately taken care of the domestic affairs of his people, the truth of the matter is that the United States hasn't been any better.
In the documentary, the President traveled to a rural province (the link is not to the particular portion I am about to reference) to speak to the embattled and poor people there. In the scene, an old man expressed his needs and the problems in the area. In response, Ahmadinejad goes on the offensive against America.
But there was one part of his rant that really got me.
He basically stated that the Middle East has become a puppet to the 'superpowers' and referenced Iraq as an example. He talked about nuclear energy. And most importantly, he talked about Iran becoming the rallying force behind the Islamic world against these powers.
When will the US stop swinging its nightstick and agitating the Islamic powers? Sure, Ahmadinejad has at times professed his lunacy to the rest of the world, but put your feet in this guy's (and those of the people he appeals to) shoes.
Ever since we backed the installation of an Israeli state in the 1940's and 50's we've been the target of hatred in the Muslim world.
Backing Iraq from 1980-88 against Iran and then invading it twice afterward certainly didn't help our case.Let's face it- Ahmadinejad is the hero that stands up to the West and Israel to these people. If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, a lot of the smaller Muslim nations would have a big brother to call on.
If Israel decides to go on the offensive against Palestine or Syria, all they'd have to do is call on Mr. Ahmadinejad and he'd wipe 'em off the map.
Let's get the fuck out of the Middle East as soon as possible. We have no business protecting Israel, occupying Iraq or Afghanistan, nor do we have the authority to deny the Iranians access to nuclear research and weaponry. The United States has been a figure in world history for a little over 200 years. The fight between Islam and Judaism has been going on for thousands.
I say let them fight. Fight until they're no more.
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