March 20, 2009 4:02 PM
Obama's spiritual message to Islamic Iran - in Farsi
Yesterday Leno, today a message to the Iranian people on the Nowruz holiday:
What next?
Obama, btw, when transliterated into Farsi, means "He is with us".
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Just curious--why is this an outrage?
I understand the problems with him appearing on Leno, and especially what he said, but why is it a bad thing for him to address Iranian people in Farsi?
Yes, Muslim extremists exist, but not all Muslims are extremists and because of this I think it is totally appropriate for a President to show respect to them, especially during a time when there is so much animosity between the US and the Middle East.
Posted by: Mathers | March 20, 2009 4:58 PM
Mathers -
I'm busy making enchiladas for dinner, so I'll just quote from Little Green Footballs:
The President of the United States lavishes praise on a totalitarian Islamic state hellbent on acquiring nuclear weapons.[There follows the video and written text]
The mullahs are laughing today, knowing that Barack Obama will do nothing to stop them from gaining the ultimate weapon. This isn’t just ill-advised, it’s disastrous. Barack Obama just hung a huge “Kick Me†sign on America’s back.
Mathers, I believe the Kumbaya crowd has a very naive understanding of political power and untrammeled testosterone. Obama is putting our nation in grave danger by appearing so weak and effeminate.
Posted by: barbara | March 20, 2009 5:32 PM
Upon seeing this, I have to wonder if he'll be congratulating every religious group on their celebrations. I think he won't. I think pandering to the muslims is just as disastrous as you do, Barbara. Why do Americans think that pretending and playing nice will make the muslim terrorists & their governments not only leave us alone but maybe even like us? Why are they missing out on the jihad these people feel called to?
Thank you for sharing this video since I'm sure not too many places will be spreading news of it to the public for fear someone might actually think things through & drop his ratings with the sheeple.
Posted by: Dianna | March 20, 2009 6:13 PM
Kissy kissy!
Posted by: Kim | March 20, 2009 10:36 PM
Iran has made "the world a better place"? For whom? They should take "their rightful place" in international affairs? At times I've wanted to dismiss Obama's actions as errors (sometimes terrible errors) made because he's in so terribly over his head. But this is not an error. This is a blatant attempt to pander to our enemies. Iran is our enemy. Not because I'm unChristian and mean and just don't like them, but because I AM Christian. Their leaders are very outspoken about their hatred for Christians and for America and now our President is admiring them and trying to hold hands. That's not naive, that's intentional and dangerous.
Posted by: Shannon M | March 21, 2009 9:28 AM
