Iran Walking Into a Trap?

Arab News ^ | Saturday, 24, September, 2005 | Amir Taheri

[F14 Pilot]

Another Must Read by Amir Taheri

[F14 Pilot]

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[blackie]

Yep ~ Hang 'em High ~ Bump!

[SevenMinusOne]

Ahmadinejad seems to believe that he can take on the Western powers, led by the United States, in a limited conflict, and defeat them thus becoming a national hero and a pan-Islamic knight riding the steed of history in triumph. That is a juvenile illusion that could wreck Ahmadinejad’s presidency before it finds its cruising speed.

Exactly what is happening - Iran's fall is coming (from within or sooner from outside because of Ahmadinejad's illusions)

[MNJohnnie]

York many in the UN saw Iran as a poor developing nation being bullied by big powers on spurious grounds.

Only the UN could be filled with so many stupid people. That or a Democrat Party Convention. Close running between the two.

[bnelson44]

That is exactly what Saddam thought

[indianrightwinger]

Well, don't celebrate yet.

American Dems and MSM won't let that happen. They always side with DPRK and IRI.

[snowsislander]

Ahmadinejad seems to believe that he can take on the Western powers, led by the United States, in a limited conflict, and defeat them thus becoming a national hero and a pan-Islamic knight riding the steed of history in triumph. That is a juvenile illusion that could wreck Ahmadinejad’s presidency before it finds its cruising speed.

The Iranians have the most delusional government on the face of this earth. Even their closest competitor, North Korea, at least have a major, steadfast ally right on their border to back up their crackpot ways.

[F14 Pilot]

But Iranians did not have any say in this new government!

[SevenMinusOne]

American Dems and MSM won't let that happen. They always side with DPRK and IRI.

The DEM's and MSM are imploding more and more each day - Both are dying a slow and painful death -

They lose on issue after issue that is clearly presented to the American public -

Remember, we will fight the GWOT at times and places of our choosing! - Iran's time is still some down the road....but it is coming (and it will happen if changes from within aren't made - irregardless of the MSM and DEM's).

[Marine_Uncle]

You took the words right out of my mouth. On this point I question Amir's wording. I usually go along with most of what he has to say. Of course he did somewhat ramify later in the article as why Iran has slipped by the way side economically.

[F14 Pilot]

Freedom will prevail!

[Marine_Uncle]

Good post. One can only wonder if he is right on as usual in which case, the end game might be in progress, e.g. downfall for the Iranian Islamic Revolution. As more moderates and mass es of newer generation students and others who have lived through the Islamic yoke of the past thirty years, can bear things no longer, who knows, perhaps the SAVAK's bullets and ropes will no longer contain the angry mobs who wish for a westernized democracy and end to the reign of the Mullahs.

[Constitutionalist Conservative]

Ahmadinejad’s lack of experience in international affairs

Except for a certain embassy siege, of course...

[Dark Skies]

The Iranians have the most delusional government on the face of this earth. Even their closest competitor, North Korea, at least have a major, steadfast ally right on their border to back up their crackpot ways.

The Iranians think they have an ally in Russia. And Ahmedinejad and Ayatollah Shirazi are invoking the name of Islamic Messiah, al Mahdi. These two may be delusional but, IMO, their effort to claim the mantle of the "Hidden Imam" will have resonance in hardline Shia circles.

And bragging is always a hit with the muslim faithful.

[MNJohnnie]

Honor must be earned

GREAT tagline.

[operation clinton cleanup]

They are acting like the already have a nuclear arsenal.... oh crap!

[FreedomSurge]

"First, a government preoccupied with a diplomatic crisis would have little time to act on Ahmadinejad’s campaign promise of auditing the last 16 years to “ bring to book those who have robbed the nation and wrecked its economy.”"

The result of such an audit will be more Islamo Socialism which will result in further economic degradation. The spiral steepens.

[Marine_Uncle]

"Honor must be earned. GREAT tagline."

In the immortal words of General George S. Patton Jr., if I may..........I meant every damn word of it.

Sort of got super impressed on my being after spending time at Parris Island and Camp Lejuene visiting my nephew and his brothers in arms.

[MNJohnnie]

My favorite Patton line, one that should be stamped on the back of ever Republican/Conservative hands. Patton's dictum. Grant and Stonewall would of agreed with this as well, I think

Never take council of your fears.