Iranian People to the U.S.: Recognize Our Existence!

Pajamas Media ^ | November 6 | Ryan Mauro

[AJKauf]

The protesters aren’t only trying to weaken the regime. They are desperately trying to get Western attention. They know that the celebration of an attack on Americans will gain at least some attention from the Western media, and they sought to use that opportunity to show the true face of Iran. The apology by the Green Movement for the hostage-takings is another remarkably bold act of defiance of the regime that strikes at the Islamic Revolution’s earliest days and can only be interpreted as a way of gaining American attention. As is the case with other peoples fighting for their freedom, when the U.S. is silent in the face of their cries, they begin to question our commitment to our own principles. It is not surprising that a video has hit the Internet of Iranians chanting that President Obama needs to choose a side. It is rare that the American president is criticized at such pro-democracy demonstrations and it shows the abandonment the Iranian people are feeling.

President Obama is making a sincere effort to improve the image of the United States in the world and, as I wrote, he’s achieved a great deal in this regard. One area in which he is failing is Iran. If President Obama wants to prove that the U.S. stands for its principles and wants to restore trust in our integrity, he should join the Iranian people in marking the regime’s holidays on his calendar — and add his voice to theirs....

[AnglePark]

Half the time they hate us and want us to leave them alone, the other half they’re begging for our help.

And if we supported these folks, kicked ImaNutJob out, they’d turn right around and start calling us the Great Satan.

[GeronL]

Our media is not going to give them the time of day. It might embarrass the Pres_ent

[Paige]

And we are suppose to now feel honored? Whatever!

[fuente]

Please do not bother our Dear Leader.

[NotSoModerate]

I spent the day yesterday reading Iranian political blogs and it’s pretty clear Obama is allowing an opportunity pass him by.

[toomuchcoffee]

Yeah well, good luck with that. Our government is totally in agreement with the government of Iran and doesn’t give a rats rectum what happens to their people, or us. Use us up and throw us away. Bastards!

[wastedyears]

I believe Reagan should’ve bombed their government and military buildings.

[TexasCajun]

[Mark17]

I wonder if Obama fiddles when things burn?

[Uncle Miltie]

Sorry, suckers, Hussein says you’re on your own.

[sionnsar]

ping

[nuconvert]

Apparently, you don’t read much

[patriot preacher]

We will! Just as soon as you kick out The Ayatollahs and madman mahmoud :-D

[blueplum]

It is rare that the American president is criticized at such pro-democracy demonstrations and it shows the abandonment the Iranian American people are feeling.
the Iranians aren't the Lone Ranger in feeling abandoned by the Chosen One

[AnglePark]

You’re right — I posted before reading the article; my bad.

[chris_bdba]

I wonder if this is why there is a Saturday seession of the House? it keeps us from seeing what is going on in the streets of Iran and then we won’t notice that Obama does nothing to help freedom.

[fortunecookie]

Half the time they hate us and want us to leave them alone, the other half they’re begging for our help.

Some of those times seem motivated by the type of government running them. So many of us here support their struggle to a free election, while our own leadership prefers a hands off approach to this one...

[odds]

For those who speak and understand Farsi first hand.

I suggest listening, carefully, & more than once.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX2VKlA3tuo&feature

[SunkenCiv]

Note: this topic is from November 7, 2009.

It is not surprising that a video has hit the Internet of Iranians chanting that President Obama needs to choose a side.