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November 09, 2004
Two Must-Read Articles!
The first highly-recommended article is a "SPECIAL REPORT" published in Defense And Foreign Affairs Daily, entitled US Policy Approaches to the “New Middle East”, With the Emphasis on Iran. This analysis by Dr Assad Homayoun gets our highest regards across the board.
Here's a taste:
"Moreover, Russia will not change its commitment to Iran because of economic and strategic interests. Neither will the bulk of the European governments, which are trying in vain to change the mind of the Tehran Administration. They appear to wish to support a government which is totally rejected by its own people. The governments of France, Germany and Britain, due to their economic interests, have been trying to appease the ruling clerics, coaxing Tehran to depart from its strategy of developing nuclear weapons. These governments must soon face realty and understand that nothing will deflect the clerics from their course of action.
Pres. Bush’s initiatives for political, social and economic reform, and for promoting democracy in the greater Middle East, along with his roadmap for a viable Palestinian state, are sound within the context of historic trends and current realities, but Muslim leaders, too, are showing signs that they know they must address the region’s social and economic problems and proceed toward genuine reform.
Clearly, within this reality, the ongoing stalemate between Israel and the Palestinians would, if not addressed in the emerging post-Arafat era, be detrimental to the security of the wider Middle East. A new approach to Palestinian-Israeli problems is imperative to the stability of the region, and now seems possible.
A stable and democratic Iran — possibly only with the removal of the clerical Government — would be most significant in helping to achieve a stable peace in the region, particularly given the ruling clerics’ pivotal efforts in financing and sustaining the Palestinian, HizbAllah and proxy Syrian conflict against Israel.[5] Regional stability, including an end to the Palestinian-Israel conflict can only be reasonably expected to occur when the clerical leadership of Iran is replaced by a secular, democratic Government.
The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and against transnational terrorism will not be solved or eased unless until the Iranian clerical Administration, the operational and financial center for terrorists and a major sponsor of the insurgency in Iraq, is removed from power. Perhaps as significantly, Iran, with its history, strategic location, population, and resources, can, with a return to a secular, nationalist Government, play an important rôle for peace and stability of the region.
Today, the great majority of Iranians have indicated through a wide range of quiet and public protests that they are against the ruling clerics and are ready to rise to establish a secular democratic government. The President of the United States has repeatedly supported the cause of Iranian freedom, but different voices from different branches of the Administration, expressing different and confusing messages, has been disappointing to Iranians who have been for decades struggling for freedom."
Please take the time to thoroughly read this article! When you're finished, why not wash it down with Michael Ledeen's Latest and Greatest:
"Just as political considerations (mostly Tony Blair's, not ours) delayed the liberation of Iraq beyond all rational measure — thereby enabling the terror masters to plan the Iraq strategy we have seen — so politics (driven by the Jerry Bremer and endorsed by the State Department and the National Security Council brain trust headed by the soon-to-depart Robert Blackwill) imposed the catastrophic withdrawal of the Marines from Fallujah last spring. I trust that nothing of the sort will happen this time, for each retreat only ensures more deaths and a more difficult and costly battle next time.
But asking for politics to be removed from strategy is like asking for pheromones to be removed from sexual attraction. It can't be done. The political remedy is the selection of a suitable War Cabinet. The president must have the advice of people who will not shirk from the unpleasant tasks before us, and who are capable of leading their agencies to maximum performance.
Unfortunately this probably means a wholesale housecleaning. If it were up to me, I would urge the president to replace the secretaries of state and defense, the national-security adviser, and the heads of the FBI and the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency). All are exceptionally gifted and patriotic people. All have worked very hard. But all have failed, for different reasons and to different degrees. There is a very narrow window of time to make wholesale changes, and I hope the president will seize his moment."
Two great pieces... dynamic duo perhaps?
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Two very great articles.
Afarin to both of them.
Posted by: Stefania at November 9, 2004 03:06 PM
The same European powers who have convinced Americans that a nuclear reactor in the hands of the Pro-American Shah of Iran would be a danger;
Same European powers who have rised a hell named "Islamic revolution", more like "Islamo-fascist Coup" to cut Americans' hand from Iran and thereby from Middle East;
the same EU powers don't have any problem today with Nuclear arms in the hands of their long time puppets the "Grand" ayatollahs. (the Grand is a made in Britain prefix added to their names, while accepting them into their Masonic Circles)
Europe, including and especially UK, have no problem with mullahs obtaining Nukes. It'll add to their power against U.S. and Israel in the region.
What they had problem with was a Pro-U.S., Pro-Israel Shah in Iran.
Now the whold world will have to pay the heavy price of ousting a Modern government, and replacing it with the most brutal fascit forces of modern history: the British Made "Grande" Ayatollahs and their Islamic Republics (an oxy moron in itself) spreading into Iraq, Afghanistan, and elswhere.
Things will only get worst, if we don't connect these dots, and know who's really Running Iran.
Posted by: Kaveh at November 10, 2004 02:26 PM
what is happened to the Forum ??
Who is the hacker??
Posted by: Stefania at November 12, 2004 11:54 AM
Why is it everytime freedom is advanced, those who often share in the blessings of it oppose it being spread through other lands?
Confused by the EU...Hidden Nook
Posted by: hiddennook
at November 12, 2004 01:03 PM
Regime change now! i think its ridiculous that we keep talking about a "democratic" iran when we all know that the only legitimate government allowable in Iran is a constitutional monarchy with H.H.E. Reza Pahlavi II as the divine ruler. Only then will there be peace. One then will there be human rights. Ledeen is an idiot. A stupid Israeli moron who cares more about protecting his jewish interests then the Iranian interests. He wants to invade Iran to protect Israel. We must push for regime change not for the stupid man called Ledeen, but for the great man called Pahlavi. Get your priorities straight!
Posted by: Shahee at November 13, 2004 07:53 PM
Shahee - your comments are not representative of the Iranian people. Iranians don't want to free Iran for one man with the name of Pahlavi. They want to free Iran for themselves, for what greatness Iran/Persia has been in the past, and for what a Free Iran will mean to their children and children's children.
What the hell is up with you? If you had half a brain you would recognize that Michael Ledeen has been one of the most consistent and strongest supporters of Iranian freedom.
Ledeen is not stupid - and neither is Pahlavi. YOu are twisting things here and acting as a moron. I don't believe Reza would agree with what you are saying at all!
Are you really Iranian?
Posted by: Aimless at November 14, 2004 07:33 AM
I agree.
The US and the Admin need to follow Ledeen's precious advises.
Posted by: Stefania at November 14, 2004 07:49 AM
I think Ledeen's advice is good, too. The goodwill and intent are there but the execution has been half hearted. I can't help but think that we are being too slow in getting the results needed. But, some people need to understand too that we are trying to minimize collateral damage, something the other side has no regard for. In fact, they have gone out of their way to commit atrocities that are completely unnecessary and serve no purpose other than to prove their inhumanity and shock the world. The problem is that the world doesn't seem to be outraged or shocked at their actions. They only show outrage at our troops when an innocent falls, regardless of the lack of intent. They only show outrage at the governments that don't capitulate and pay money to the terrorists to appease them.
Amsterdam got their wake-up call. I hope others aren't faced with it, but I tend to think nothing else will change their minds.
As far as Israel and Palestine goes, if Bush (with the help of others of course) is able to effect a peace deal, people here are already scoffing and unwilling to lend it any legitimacy. And it hasn't even materialized yet. They have become so unreasonable in their hatred they have completely lost any sense of regard for what benefits the Palestinians can gain. What kind of message is that?
Posted by: Oyster at November 14, 2004 03:11 PM
Stefania first of all your a zionist who only cares about what Israel wants. I've read your website. You want a government not for the Iranians, you want a government for the Israelis. Let me ask you a question, which I know you won't answer. If the Iranian people voted for a government, freely mind you, that was anti-Israel would you support it? I bet you wouldn't. The IRanian government is no different then Israel. Israel has a Jewish state and commits massive human rights violations, Iran is an Islamic state which does the same. Israel is a Jewish state which has different laws depending on your religion, and Iran is the same. Michael Ledeen is a Jewish agent. Read his stuff. He's said it a thousand time that he's in line with the Likud. Israel has its own interest which are not the same as Iran's. We would be stupid to choose to follow the Israeli when what we want is Iranian self-determination.
Posted by: Shahee at November 14, 2004 11:43 PM
So if i defend the Israel's right of existance and disagree with you, am i a zionist ?
I'm not a jew, but if i was, i would be very glad.
I don't believe that you are a shah supporter.
Posted by: Stefania at November 15, 2004 07:35 AM
Powell resigns !!!
WOW!!!
Posted by: Stefania at November 15, 2004 10:46 AM
First of all, what you call a "Jewish state" does not condone nor promote barbaric practices of public hangings, stonings or imprisonment of those who speak out against such things. They do not impose as rule of law one's sexual preference or religious preference. They are -not- the same.
I'm no great fan of Ariel Sharon. I believe his replacement would promote a greater chance of peace as well as Arafat's death, hopefully, has removed some of the barriers that hinder it. But, if we want to measure the two as greater and lesser evils, Arafat was by far the greater.
Posted by: Oyster at November 15, 2004 10:46 AM
Can anyone tell me why the Defense And Foreign Affairs Daily article is down?
Posted by: Joe at November 15, 2004 11:07 PM
Oyster,
Do you deny that in Israel there are seperate laws depending on whether your a Jew or not? Cause there are with relation to marriage rights, political access, freedom of movement, and judicial access. Ya public hangings don't occur in Israel, but then again people's houses and families are arbitrarily detained or destroyed. In addition, peace and true democracy is stifled by the hands of those fundamentalists in the society and government which do not reflect the true aspirations of the majority. Sounds like Iran to me.
Stefania, once again you reflect your absolute stupidity, which is ok cause I've expected it from you. I said very specifically that you want a pro-Israel Iran and not a democratic Iran. I see nothing in your opinion which suggests otherwise. Thereofre, Stefania, just like Ledeen, you are a person advocating freedom for Iranians with a agenda. And I don't trust people like you, nor do the Iranian people.
Posted by: Shahee at November 16, 2004 12:17 PM
I don't deny that Israel has some way to go to be truly democratic and representative of all its people, Jew and non-Jew. As I said, I am no fan of Sharon. I'm willing to admit that things need to change on both sides of the Israel/Palestine issue in order for either to maintain a true democratic statehood. But if people continue to apply double standards we'll go nowhere fast. The destruction of the homes of suicide bombers and other combatants is wrong but hardly arbitrary. Just call it what it is. Wrong. But, Sharon's willingness to bend to international pressure and pull out of areas speaks volumes. What did Arafat ever do to truly show his willingness to move toward reason?
I don't care whether Iran is for or against Israel. There are people here in the US for and against it. What we're worried about is what Iran will do about it. We all know they have, over the years, funded and promoted terrorist activity and continue to do so on a grand scale. What else might they do with nuclear weapons?
You show disgust for Israel's double standard in its laws. Where's your disgust for the laws imposed on Jews for centuries by the Palestinians or Arabs? It's a two edged sword.
As I said before, there are greater and lesser evils. As long as acts of terrorism, hangings, stonings etc are still happening and condoned by so many, lesser issues like your or my condemnation of laws favoring one religious group will continue to take a back burner. Might I add that these are laws that are not enforced with gruesome death penalties. So again, I will say, "Israel is *not* like Iran."
We'll never get anywhere unless the barbarism is stopped first.
Posted by: Oyster
at November 17, 2004 02:41 PM
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