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Iranian president takes Obama up on offer
canada.com ^ | Published: Thursday, September 18, 2008 | Steven Edwards , Canwest News Service

Posted on 09/18/2008 5:35:32 PM PDT by Perdogg

ranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad put Barack Obama on the spot Thursday, offering to debate with both U.S. presidential candidates when he arrives at the United Nations next week for its annual summit.

The fiery Iranian leader, who provoked a storm of controversy when he visited last year, said he would debate global issues at a public forum in UN headquarters if the candidates agreed.

Obama said early in his campaign that, as president, he would be prepared to meet the leaders of U.S. foes such as Iran and Syria.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; ahmadinejad; demdebates; election; elections; islam; mohammedanism; obama

1 posted on 09/18/2008 5:35:32 PM PDT by Perdogg
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To: Perdogg
Score 1 for Iran against Obama.

What an F’n idiot.

2 posted on 09/18/2008 5:37:27 PM PDT by roaddog727 (BS does not get bridges built - the funk you see is the funk you do)
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To: Perdogg

Barry is looking for his Sister Souljah moment.


3 posted on 09/18/2008 5:38:09 PM PDT by ElkGroveDan (Reagan is back, and this time he's a woman.)
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To: ElkGroveDan

Every time he opens his mouth he has one! ;-)


4 posted on 09/18/2008 5:45:08 PM PDT by doc1019 (Obama IS running against Palin)
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To: Perdogg

Is this another “Violate the Logan Act” moment?


5 posted on 09/18/2008 5:45:09 PM PDT by IM2MAD
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To: Perdogg

I forgot. That’s a good one.

1 for a-jab.


6 posted on 09/18/2008 5:46:55 PM PDT by combat_boots (God, gun and babies. Justices, taxes and sovereignty. Otherwise known as White Trash. Count me in.)
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To: Perdogg

Go for it Barry..... show us you have the real stuff....


7 posted on 09/18/2008 5:47:40 PM PDT by pointsal
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To: Perdogg

What a great idea, Barry! So, what is the date for the Obama-Ockmod debate? What network will it be? Will Charlie Gibson mc it? Or Gwen Awful? The ratings should be great.


8 posted on 09/18/2008 5:49:10 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ("..this administration is planning a 'Right Wing Assault' on values and ideals.." - John Kerry)
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To: Perdogg

Obama got played by our international enemies and he is just a candidate for President at this stage.


9 posted on 09/18/2008 5:54:57 PM PDT by mabelkitty (Obama campaign activist illegally hacked Palin's email system for political reasons.)
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To: All

WOW! This could make for another SHOE pounding on desk moment ! WE WILL BURY YOU !

Its even apropriate as that whole bottom of shoe disgrace thing they have over there. I just hope nobody puts panties on Whogivesh*ndjobs head...


10 posted on 09/18/2008 6:00:25 PM PDT by uncle fenders
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To: Perdogg

Bwahahaha! Amadinnerjacket just handed McCain some more advertisement material.


11 posted on 09/18/2008 6:00:29 PM PDT by loungeSerf (Freedom Sucks! Obama 08)
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To: Perdogg

That’ll be a hoot. Hope it’s on TV


12 posted on 09/18/2008 6:01:18 PM PDT by yldstrk (My heros have always been cowboys--Reagan and Bush)
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To: Perdogg

McCain should tell them both to pound sand.


13 posted on 09/18/2008 6:01:22 PM PDT by rintense (Palin 2012 for President!)
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To: Perdogg


14 posted on 09/18/2008 6:32:33 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - McCain/Palin'08 = http://www.johnmccain.com/)
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To: Perdogg
He might get shot if he tried to come here by one of our own homegrown terrorists. I would like to see what happens.
15 posted on 09/18/2008 6:33:29 PM PDT by Force of Truth (Jesus was a homeless guy who came to be crucified, not to become Caesar the tax collector.)
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To: Perdogg

another obama flip-flop coming?....;)


16 posted on 09/18/2008 6:35:33 PM PDT by callthemlikeyouseethem (Miss England: "Even moderate Muslims are turning to terrorism to prove themselves.")
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