Comments on: Our FunDementals Are Crazier Than Yours

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:23:43 +0000

There was an Islamic commentator on the BBC who made a point about something by quoting and old saying: Only a fool does again what has already failed, which sounds like the classic definition of insanity or the Shrubbery.

I was under the impression that the thing about dogs was Arabic, not Islamic, like a lot of what people assume about Muslims.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 19:18:33 +0000

Yeah, but the same people doing it in Iran are the only ones who believe it’s working in Cuba, so I don’t expect that policy to change anytime soon. Unfortunately.

Though what on earth could possibly be un-Islamic about walking a dog? I don’t recall any prohibitions on the owning of pets in the Qu’ran.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 03:58:01 +0000

It would probably amaze people, but Ahmadinejad is considered a whacko by important clerics in Iran. The clerics are interested in maintaining their hold on power, and they can’t do it if the Iranian population gets upset.

Iran is a very young country, which negates the power of the Iranian exiles, because a significant portion of the population doesn’t remember the Shah and knows nothing about Iranian life under the Shah, except what their parents tell them.

The US would be better off talking to whoever wants to talk in Iran. We need channels of communication, we need Iranian young people traveling abroad and going home. If we attack, they will support their country, no matter what they think of their government.

The current policy of refusing to talk and beaming broadcasts into Iran is wasting time and money. It hasn’t worked with Cuba, so why would it work in Iran?

By: Van

Van — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 02:56:33 +0000

Well, this is another indication that Iran is ready for a regime change — preferably a peaceful regime change.

I heard the son of the former Shaw on Mother ones radio, he spoke well of the people. They are fairly moderate, and ready for a moderate government.

However he cautioned against a military option for the US. This would vilify our efforts and turn the people agaist us.

The Bush Administration could help to over throw the Iranian government, with out troops or nuclear weapons. However, I doubt that they have the brain power.

The interview is on the Mother Jones website – it’s worth a listen.