[DoctorZIn]

The article is by a pro US Iranian news service.

It appears the pressure is on the Iranian leadership. The people want a national referendum on the future of their governemnt. I believe this is just an attempt to calm down the pro US sentiment in Iran. It is looking like Iran is taking the same path as the former USSR. They would only do this if they see no other option.

[Publius]

Iran: Memo from the President to the Supreme Religious Leader

[Maedhros]

ping

[risk]

"Our ideology is flexible. We can choose our interests on the basis of Islam. Still, to put the country in jeopardy on the ground that we are acting on an Islamic basis is not at all Islamic", he said, noting that Iran's stance of distancing itself from the US is "political rather than religious".

Imagine a future after an Islamic enlightenment. I hope it can happen, and I want to encourage it whenever we can. We should support the olive branch when it comes to us from these brave intellectuals.

I would quickly open diplomatic relations with Iran if they ask us. But I will never forget the 444 days.

[thatdewd]

"If the American want establish real democracy in the region, they must help Iranians to change their regime", he added.

Bump for Truth.

[anymouse]

Peace through superior firepower.

Knock off the biggest bully of the block and the the others will fall all over themselves to kiss your feet.

[FreeReign]

The President:

Islam is a religion of peace -- Taliban-SMASH-WACK!
Islam is a religion of peace -- al Qaeda-SMASH-WACK!
Islam is a religion of peace -- Iraq-SMASH-WACK!

Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani:

"Our ideology is flexible. We can choose our interests on the basis of Islam. Still, to put the country in jeopardy on the ground that we are acting on an Islamic basis is not at all Islamic", he said, noting that Iran's stance of distancing itself from the US is "political rather than religious".

Humana-humana-humana....

It sounds like the Ayatollah is beginning to understand the message -- at least outwardly.

BTW, did anybody notice in this article that the writer initially addresses Rafsanjani as Ayatollah Rafsanjani but then later in the article he address Rafsanjani as Mr. Rafsanjani.

[ccmay]

Still, to put the country in jeopardy on the ground that we are acting on an Islamic basis is not at all Islamic", he said

That's the most sensible thing I recall hearing from these wackos in a very long time.

-ccm

[AmericaUnited]

Well Golly and Shazaam! First North Korea wants to make nicey, nice with us all of a sudden and now the Iranians. The liberals/demonrats/socialists were right... the whole region is getting "destabilized" LOL!

[McGavin999]

Our president has said repeatedly that he stands with the people of Iran. It would seem that no one has figured out yet that he means what he says.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

IRAN PROPOSED REFERENDUM...

Well well, look who's come crawling back. Still think international terrorism is a good idea?

It's not enough to go after terrorists and their group leaders, we need to take down the GOVERNMENTS that are sponsoring it, and we are. Their tack is a whole lot different when they see that we're serious.

[Illbay]

Many here have been saying "we need to immediately invade Syria and Iran and North Korea and take care of them." I have responded that I don't think this is going to be necessary.

I predict that the next twelve months or so is going to see some interesting shifts in policy by some of these belligerent states. They have seen the giant awaken from its slumber. They have seen what this President is willing to do despite the entire world being against us, when U.S. security is at stake.

I predict they are going to be much more willing to listen to reason, and much less willing to engage in intrigues against us.

I predict that there may even be some "Gifts" arriving at our door from some of these regimes, such as information as to where to find terrorist camps and terrorist leaders. And a willingness to look the other way as our SpecOps people descend on these camps and utterly destroy them.

The days of al-Qa'ida, Hezbollah and others, who have killed our people in the last quarter century, are doubtless numbered.

And once again, the entire world will benefit because this great nation is willing to do what it takes.

Not that any of them will ever thank us. Perish the thought.

[handk]

[b4its2late]

The islamic world is shakin' and bakin'. They better realize they'll be seeing Allah much quicker than planned if they don't climb aboard the bus. You're either with us or your with the terrorists......(take a listen France).

[yonif]

As long as Iran continues to fund and support terrorism against the US ally, Israel, I see no reason for normalization.

[truth_seeker]

"Now that the ruling ayatollahs have realised the danger that looms over their head, that this American Administration is serious in its menaces, they try to get out of the pit in which they had plunged themselves", commented Mr. Ahmad Ahrar, a seasoned political analyst.

The US is "serious in its menaces" and Iran is in a "pit."

Good to see they recognize the reality, wherein an unelected mullah-terror-supporting-dictatorship runs the place.

And the majority of "subjects" doesn't like it. That is a pit.

The mumbo jumbo by the mullah faction is "Al Taqiyah" or in other words, justification for lying. Not to be trusted, no matter what they say.

The mullah regime needs change. Not just minor change, for the sake of retaining power. The Afghanistan/Iraq type of change.

[truth_seeker]

"Now that the ruling ayatollahs have realised the danger that looms over their head, that this American Administration is serious in its menaces, they try to get out of the pit in which they had plunged themselves", commented Mr. Ahmad Ahrar, a seasoned political analyst.

The US is "serious in its menaces" and Iran is in a "pit."

Good to see they recognize the reality, wherein an unelected mullah-terror-supporting-dictatorship runs the place.

And the majority of "subjects" doesn't like it. That is a pit.

The mumbo jumbo by the mullah faction is "Al Taqiyah" or in other words, justification for lying. Not to be trusted, no matter what they say.

The mullah regime needs change. Not just minor change, for the sake of retaining power. The Afghanistan/Iraq type of change.