Obama on Al Arabia: A Case for Mutual Respect

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In his interview on Al Arabia, President Obama emphasized mutual respect, stating that "Iranians are a great people" and inviting them to "unclench their fist" for dialogue. This approach contrasts sharply with former President Bush's more dictatorial style, which alienated Middle Eastern nations. The discussion highlights the cultural nuances of diplomacy in the Middle East, where respect is paramount. Critics argue that Obama's respectful tone may be perceived as weakness, yet it strategically positions him favorably in international relations, particularly with Iran.

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  • #31
Ivan Seeking said:
:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQdyEw6jfGQ
:smile::smile::smile::smile: Now that is classic comedy!, lol.
 
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  • #32
russ_watters said:
He's certainly willing to talk - talking is what psychopathic despots do. What we need is a leader over there who is willing to actually do peace, as opposed to talking about annihilating us all the time (and, of course, the supporting terrorism thing he does...).

Yes something tells me your lost in a world of Fox? Who has talked about annihilating anyone? And how is Ahmadinejad more of a psychopath than Bush? You are joking right?

Why is asking for peace funny? Must be some weird neocon sense of humour thing.
 
  • #33
russ_watters said:
Obvious question - if Iran is mostly moderate, how does a nutcase like that get elected?

The same way Bush got elected.
 
  • #34
russ_watters said:
:smile::smile::smile::smile: Now that is classic comedy!, lol.

You do realize that it WAS a joke, right?
 
  • #35
I just lost a long reply that I made to this post (and the one asking about how Ahmadinejad got elected), and don't have the determination to redo the whole thing.
russ_watters said:
No, Obama being more popular among the people who aren't terrorists in the Middle East does nothing for us.
That statement, IMO, is just plain ridiculous. If you think that terrorists in the ME operate out of isolation, you ought to prepare yourself for a culture shock if or when you eventually study the socio-political conditions in the ME better.

Here's a surefire way to get Ahmadinejad re-elected: go to the Knesset and make the kind of speech that Bush made last year.
 

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