Strange things happen...

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by Joe

Personally, I think that eventually Iran will come around and the theocracy will fall as a result of domestic insistence.

That would be the ideal solution. However, when the people took the demonstrations
to the streets, Obama did nothing to give them encouragement or
moral support.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by justplugit

That would be the ideal solution. However, when the people took the demonstrations
to the streets, Obama did nothing to give them encouragement or
moral support.

Formal endorsement of a civilian uprising won't win any battles. That would make it easy for Iran to further demonize the West to their people who are ignorant due to censoring of the internet.

Iranian government controls all media in that state. Just what they would need is the American President hailing civil unrest.

Obama did come out and condemn the actions of the Basij when arresting people during their peaceful protests.

[justplugit]

Your right, it won't win any battles, but how much more can they do to demonize us? It gets to a point where it doesn't matter any more.

BTW-always good throwing ideas around with you, JD.

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by justplugit

Your right, it won't win any battles, but how much more can they do to demonize us? It gets to a point where it doesn't matter any more.

BTW-always good throwing ideas around with you, JD.

I can't say I know the best way to deal with this. There is no chance of the US ever being looked upon favorably by Iran. You are right, we have been completely demonized by the Iranian leadership. However, we can only invade or lay attacks against so many Islamic nations before it appears that we are carrying out a personal vendetta against all Muslims.

justplugit, these somewhat non-partisan topics are always enjoyable for me. Your posts are always insightful and add substance to the conversation.