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“Is it the Zionists who must tell the United States government what to do, such as form a red line on Iran’s nuclear issues, and the United States government must make such vital decisions under the influence of the Zionists?” Ahmadinejad said.
MR. POLLACK: Let me, if I may, move back to this narrower question of use of force. You didn’t rule it out, you put it at the very end of the spectrum, but you didn’t rule it out, and you’ve made clear your views on red lines, I think that that makes imminent good sense. Anyone who’s been in these kind of positions knows that what looks very clear at one moment in time can look very blurry at another point, but I would like you to kind of help an American audience understand a bit better how an Israeli leadership might think about when you’ve reached that last, last, last, last, last resort.
“Is it the Zionists who must tell the United States government what to do, such as form a red line on Iran’s nuclear issues, and the United States government must make such vital decisions under the influence of the Zionists?” Ahmadinejad said, using the Iranian regime’s term for Israel. He spoke through an interpreter.
Originally posted by redbarron626
Persians......
[color=DarkOrchid4]You Just Can't Trust 'Emedit on 25-9-2012 by redbarron626 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by mideast
Originally posted by redbarron626
Persians......
[color=DarkOrchid4]You Just Can't Trust 'Emedit on 25-9-2012 by redbarron626 because: (no reason given)
Your attitude is interesting deflection.
While I brought facts of plans of Iranian velvet revolution and new red line strategy , you say that you can't trust Persians ?
While you presented information, another member presented some of us with the opportunity to elicit a knowing laugh.
Originally posted by mideast
While I brought facts of plans of Iranian velvet revolution and new red line strategy , you say that you can't trust Persians ?
Iran has an elected president, parliament (or Majlis), and an "Assembly of Experts" (which elects the Supreme Leader of Iran), and local councils. According to the constitution all candidates running for these positions must be vetted by the Guardian Council (with the exception of those running for "Assembly of Experts") before being elected. In addition there are nontransparent unelected organizations (usually under Supreme Leader's control) trying to "protect the state's Islamic character".[1] The majority of the Iranian political parties are banned.
The Leader appoints the heads of many powerful posts - the commanders of the armed forces, the director of the national radio and television network, the heads of the major religious foundations, the prayer leaders in city mosques, and the members of national security councils dealing with defence and foreign affairs. He also appoints the chief judge, the chief prosecutor, special tribunals and, with the help of the chief judge, half of the 12 jurists of the Guardian Council – the powerful body that decides both what bills may become law and who may run for president or parliament.[10] Also according to Iranian constitution the Supreme Leader asserts the authority of the president. He can veto the laws made by the parliament and traditionally he permits for presidential candidates to proclaim their candidacy.
“I've always liked Ahmadinejad.”
“He is one of 2 leaders I consider to actually have a pair between the legs (the other is Putin).”
“His speaches are always brilliant, well thought out, and to the point.”
No BS political talk, no "I'm not gonna say this not to offend anyone", he's always said what he has to say and that's it.
“If only the leaders of other nations had the balls to stand up to zionism, corporations, and such maybe this world wouldn't be so #ed up...”