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Geronimo
09-23-2007, 08:19 PM
The transcripts and video are linked here (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/21/60minutes/main3286690.shtml).

At the risk of sounding like a 'sympathizer', or 'unpatriotic', the guy doesn't seem to be the demon that the majority of the media has made out to be. Scott Pelley loaded his questions and statements to make him look like bad, but it didn't really work out.

micahnelson
09-23-2007, 08:23 PM
He is wise when speaking to the US media. He could be dangerous at some point. We trust him at our absolute peril. Holocaust deniers and radical islamists are no allies to us.

That said, we should just disengage with him. Stop the saber rattling and he will lose support in Iran. We don't need to invade every hostile country, especially those which pose no military threat.

hard@work
09-23-2007, 08:31 PM
If we back off the people will demand reformists again. They elected this guy out of fear and anger. Turns out there is a foreign country occupying two nations directly adjacent to them. This nation has put troops on two borders facing them and is threatening to bomb and invade them.

If we can somehow convince that nation to withdraw then the people will again turn towards reforming their government and modernizing their society.

micahnelson
09-23-2007, 08:34 PM
The Iranians love to overthrow their government. We leave, thats the end of ahmad...amanida..a... i hope to god the put in someone with an easier name to type.

0zzy
09-23-2007, 08:40 PM
I think I have no problem with him. He has more concern about what goes on in Iraq than us Americans.

People say he supports terrorist groups in Iraq.
But people don't talk about the terrorist groups we support on the Iraq/Iran border (anti-Iranian groups).

People say he can't be trusted because he denies the Holocaust and is a radical Islamists.
But Bush denies why terrorist attacks us, denies the lies that has been going on, and is a radical Christian. God has told him the war is right!

It'd be better to talk to a person like him, not bomb him which would cause WW3.

Blowback
09-23-2007, 08:45 PM
I still have yet to see any proof of Bush's claims that they support terrorism or are building nuclear weapons.

Ozwest
09-23-2007, 08:46 PM
hard@work... Was George Bush elected out of "anger and fear". Don't make it so easy to be the Devils advocate.

Mordechai Vanunu
09-23-2007, 08:54 PM
I still have yet to see any proof of Bush's claims that they support terrorism or are building nuclear weapons.

In fact, because Bush said it, the probability of those claims being untrue skyrockets.

Ozwest
09-23-2007, 09:03 PM
hard@work... Agree with the context of your post. Maybe a bit harsh. Just stood out like tits on a Bull.

paulitics
09-23-2007, 09:11 PM
In fact, because Bush said it, the probability of those claims being untrue skyrockets.

Hey Bush said there is no North American Union, so I can sleep better at night about all those Mexica truckers, and amnesty bills.

Its funny, one can spend a few hours and see quite clearly that Bush is lying about Iran. For instance,we are financing terrorist organizations in that region to subvert Iran, and they would be several years away from developing nukes "if" they were intent on doing it.

EvilEngineer
09-23-2007, 09:44 PM
Funny, after this interview...If I had to vote between Bush and Ahmadinejad... I'd vote for Ahmadinejad. He easily sees through the crap of the media and continually rebuts the loaded questions and doesn't have to pre-screen and rehearse the interview. Much unlike our idiot of a president.

micahnelson
09-23-2007, 09:55 PM
Not to be all "neocon" on you... but Ahmadinejad is crazy too.

He is playing politics right now, saying nice things. He is copying most of what the the media, minus Fox, is saying... End the War, Use the Money to stop US Poverty, etc etc...

While we agree with some of his statements about ending the war- we shouldn't start thinking this guy is a good leader. He is not so friendly towards Israel and the US when he is speaking in Iran.

We just need to back out of the region and let him implode- the lunatics don't need another martyr over there.

0zzy
09-23-2007, 10:01 PM
Not to be all "neocon" on you... but Ahmadinejad is crazy too.

He is playing politics right now, saying nice things. He is copying most of what the the media, minus Fox, is saying... End the War, Use the Money to stop US Poverty, etc etc...

While we agree with some of his statements about ending the war- we shouldn't start thinking this guy is a good leader. He is not so friendly towards Israel and the US when he is speaking in Iran.

We just need to back out of the region and let him implode- the lunatics don't need another martyr over there.

Ya. But people use his anger towards Israel as a reason to stay in the region and support Israel. When we all know good and well that Israel can defend itself. Let them settle it.

micahnelson
09-23-2007, 10:05 PM
Ya. But people use his anger towards Israel as a reason to stay in the region and support Israel. When we all know good and well that Israel can defend itself. Let them settle it.

Completely agree. Israel has a powerful military and experience kicking ass in the region. They can defend themselves.

EvilEngineer
09-23-2007, 10:18 PM
Ugg.. another thing about this interview. I'm sick of the damn diamond commercials.

cjhowe
09-23-2007, 10:19 PM
I understand that there is a culture difference in how we see reporters and how Iran sees reporters. But after watching that interview, I trust him less.

silverhandorder
09-23-2007, 10:23 PM
Yes I really like how he is like "you are reporter now ask me questions don't ask me for promises like if you were a politician". Yeah he is not being "truthful" but I trust him on the fact that he does not want to go to war. Plus I think they do want to be a big dog in Middle East and I see nothing wrong with it.

fluoridatedbrainsoup
09-23-2007, 10:41 PM
The interviewer sounds like the terrorist here. The Iranian is speaking the truth, as far as I can tell. Making him a perfect enemy of the U.S., of course. Like John Lennon, like J.F.K., like Paul Wellstone.. face it, our tax dollars are and have been used to eradicate dissent and fabricate false-opposition and generally fuck with our heads.
It warms my heart that the Iranian has come over here, causing such a ruckus at Colombia University. All of those students coming on the faux news to say that people of different values and beliefs should not be tolerated. It just warms my heart what the brainwashed are capable of.

JimDude
09-23-2007, 10:55 PM
Not to be all "neocon" on you... but Ahmadinejad is crazy too.

He is playing politics right now, saying nice things. He is copying most of what the the media, minus Fox, is saying... End the War, Use the Money to stop US Poverty, etc etc...

While we agree with some of his statements about ending the war- we shouldn't start thinking this guy is a good leader. He is not so friendly towards Israel and the US when he is speaking in Iran.

We just need to back out of the region and let him implode- the lunatics don't need another martyr over there.


I think your baseless accuasations of calling Ahmadinejad crazy are preposterous. After seeing his interview, I am shocked and inspired by his words. He is intelligent and he knows very well what he is doing.
The truth is, you have no idea who Ahmadinejad is like. You've never met and I doubt you know much about him or studied of him. The only thing you've probably heard about him is from your news and etc. Your acting just as biased as Fox News.

Lets not forget that Iran has every right to speak unfriendly towards Israel. Isreal and the United States have probably done more to cause terrorism than Iran. So, lets be objective here and works towards peace.
He is a good leader. We should work to create more peace with him.
Ahmadinejad is a cool in my book.

Geronimo
09-24-2007, 05:14 AM
Seeing all of the media hype surrounding this controversial visit, it becomes quite apparent that the media is trying to sell the 'war on Iran' to the public, much like they did before we invaded Iraq.


If you haven't seen Bill Moyers' PBS special 'Buying the War', I highly suggest that you check it out.

Sorry, it's in a bunch of 5 minute segments.


Part 1 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-8997007678506125692&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B1&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D gyQ1L0EuNoQ&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-8997007678506125692%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B1%26total%3D248%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H21PYy-LMNmwwD_5gsT6SiR7ExEuBQ)
Part 2 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=754963975686104517&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B2&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D CnorvGT8pcU&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D754963975686104517%2 6q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B2%26total%3D357%2 6start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26p lindex%3D0&usg=AL29H23mcENjFklskjwWrpjskxv_-vZhVg)
Part 3 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-5933228662400894917&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B3&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D rajv95ZtuDs&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-5933228662400894917%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B3%26total%3D315%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H228KI9X68xMb_CE-E2tsh26X5NShg)
Part 4 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-8253761270977227449&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B4&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D jXS_2raGlUc&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-8253761270977227449%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B4%26total%3D268%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H22zRMRWUYkusqWOWH5vo_aOgQ1-VQ)
Part 5 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-8490523907551664266&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B5&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D iiuZfaVr53Y&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-8490523907551664266%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B5%26total%3D203%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H23xcEDpeKHN2m9SYG44fo7FnuILVA)
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Part 7 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=1412670542008419198&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B7&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D E5rQX5ESA34&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D1412670542008419198% 26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B7%26total%3D176% 26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26 plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H22yXcNSKNPs3_NXep_rg4wP2BKiYQ)
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Part 9 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=437985117570425780&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B9&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D BhQJJNWxY7Q&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D437985117570425780%2 6q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B9%26total%3D207%2 6start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26p lindex%3D0&usg=AL29H22AX75oDkBK2uFuFQqyJPvxDnEQDw)
Part 10 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-803207282985042648&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B10&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D 9NpvO1CrfSg&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-803207282985042648%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart %2B10%26total%3D197%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H23wKk3qLKdk2c3VcXVWOz6FulpREw)
Part 11 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1837121690038695935&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B11&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D 5oE7jnAUCAE&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-1837121690038695935%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B11%26total%3D195%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3 D0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H20cPnnoD_dBPL3v03eUe0rCjx6aqw)
Part 12 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-2569205676129750546&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B12&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D 3FhZDL9ece4&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-2569205676129750546%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B12%26total%3D91%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H22K5X25izf6kRFevrYQXh_EpkuiMg)
Part 13 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=4405546222383629595&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B13&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D PSOk8pq9hRs&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D4405546222383629595% 26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B13%26total%3D61% 26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26 plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H23QuZ6t1cgaVj70MVxbelcs140Ovg)
Part 14 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-4388876415322334642&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B14&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D wxeUJ02fWk4&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-4388876415322334642%26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpar t%2B14%26total%3D88%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D 0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H20xvBAWuKQvJNNRk5w6qzP0Gq4SxQ)
Part 15 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=9054475192612034440&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B15&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D faf1Nws6F4g&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D9054475192612034440% 26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B15%26total%3D129 %26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%2 6plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H20XDUtKmZELNS341UL0xsFKjSOtTA)
Part 16 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=7107103647891705887&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B16&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D YqGBHNp30B8&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D7107103647891705887% 26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B16%26total%3D68% 26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26 plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H20fnBsK23_K_OaxKL8KXNv_0johCA)
Part 17 (http://video.google.com/url?docid=2233223983248348912&esrc=sr1&ev=v&q=buying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B17&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D Hv4BYXFmlvA&vidurl=%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D2233223983248348912% 26q%3Dbuying%2Bthe%2Bwar%2Bpart%2B17%26total%3D86% 26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26 plindex%3D0&usg=AL29H22yjjxtdiJ0Ydrpo0pnSsHmcpVRQQ)
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