Iranian University Chancellors Ask Bollinger 10 Questions

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The discussion centers around a set of questions posed by Iranian university chancellors to Bollinger, presumably regarding U.S. foreign policy and its implications for Iran. The questions cover historical events, military actions, and diplomatic relations, reflecting a critical perspective on U.S. actions and policies over several decades.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the ten questions posed to Bollinger, questioning U.S. media practices and foreign policy decisions regarding Iran and other Middle Eastern issues.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the appropriateness of Bollinger answering for U.S. administration actions, suggesting that the questions may be better directed at the U.S. government itself.
  • Another participant summarizes the questions with the phrase "NATIONAL INTERESTS," implying a rationale behind U.S. actions without elaborating on specifics.
  • There is a suggestion that the chancellors expect Bollinger to relay their questions to the U.S. administration in a similar manner to how their president is questioned.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of Bollinger's role in addressing the questions posed by the Iranian chancellors. Some agree on the validity of the questions, while others question the relevance of Bollinger's responses to U.S. policy.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a complex interplay of historical grievances and contemporary political dynamics, with no consensus on the implications or answers to the questions raised.

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Just in case anyone else was thinking of posting this HAHA I beat you to it :biggrin:

1- Why did the US media put you under so much pressure to prevent Mr. Ahmadinejad from delivering his speech at Columbia University? And why have American TV networks been broadcasting hours of news reports insulting our president while refusing to allow him the opportunity to respond? Is this not against the principle of freedom of speech?

2- Why, in 1953, did the US administration overthrow the Iran's national government under Dr Mohammad Mosaddegh and go on to support the Shah's dictatorship?

3- Why did the US support the blood-thirsty dictator Saddam Hussein during the 1980-88 Iraqi-imposed war on Iran, considering his reckless use of chemical weapons against Iranian soldiers defending their land and even against his own people?

4- Why is the US putting pressure on the government elected by the majority of Palestinians in Gaza instead of officially recognizing it? And why does it oppose Iran 's proposal to resolve the 60-year-old Palestinian issue through a general referendum?

5- Why has the US military failed to find Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden even with all its advanced equipment? How do you justify the old friendship between the Bush and Bin Laden families and their cooperation on oil deals? How can you justify the Bush administration's efforts to disrupt investigations concerning the September 11 attacks?

6- Why does the US administration support the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO) despite the fact that the group has officially and openly accepted the responsibility for numerous deadly bombings and massacres in Iran and Iraq? Why does the US refuse to allow Iran 's current government to act against the MKO's main base in Iraq?

7- Was the US invasion of Iraq based on international consensus and did international institutions support it? What was the real purpose behind the invasion which has claimed hundreds of thousands of Iraqi lives? Where are the weapons of mass destruction that the US claimed were being stockpiled in Iraq?

8- Why do America's closest allies in the Middle East come from extremely undemocratic governments with absolutist monarchical regimes?

9- Why did the US oppose the plan for a Middle East free of unconventional weapons in the recent session of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors despite the fact the move won the support of all members other than Israel?

10- Why is the US displeased with Iran's agreement with the IAEA and why does it openly oppose any progress in talks between Iran and the agency to resolve the nuclear issue under international law?

http://farsnews.com/english/newstext.php?nn=8606300370
 
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Why should Bollinger have to answer for the US Administration (and for administrations from half a century ago)? :confused:
 
Fourier,

I could answer all 10 of your questions in 2 words and it will sum it all up.
NATIONAL INTERESTS.

Good Day my friend.
 
Gokul43201 said:
Why should Bollinger have to answer for the US Administration (and for administrations from half a century ago)? :confused:
I presume they are requesting that Bollinger put most of these questions to the US admin using the same style of questioning as used on their president and report on the answers he receives.
 
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