Capn' begins his new feature to add reviews for Documentaries.
Yesterday I mentioned that the Frontline (PBS) would be running SHOWDOWN WITH IRAN last night. If you missed it, you can watch the entire program online on their website.
The documentary basically walked through the timeline of the US and Iranian relationship post 9-11 through today, and why the war drums are gaining volume.
The most alarming point of discussion is basically how the Bush Administration knocked out the reformers in Iran. The Reformers, who were in charge on 9-11, condemned the attacks and sent help in Afghanistan. The Iranians, we're told, were instrumental in the topple of the Taliban and solidifying the various rebel groups in Afghanistan. The US however, realized that they had their own issues and intentions in allowing the US to succeed there. The relationship soured after rumors and intel suggested that Sr. Al QDah officials snuck into Iran and were being protected in Tehran.
"Axis of Evil" comment. Not exactly good for the reform movement.
They reformers again offered their assistance again in Iraq. This was dismissed out-of-hand by the Bush Administration. The US would not need Iranian help in taking out Iraq. They were right... at first.
After the initial success in Iraq (ah, let's say the first week) the reformers took their biggest leap. Their last chance at building a relationship with the Great Satan. They sent a 'fig leaf fax' to the White House. The offer basically said, we'll leave Israel and you alone, give up terrorism and our nuclear program - but you gotta leave us alone.
Nope.
The reform movement was killed. Mock Mood brought in. Iranians have had the upper hand ever since. And, judging by the tone of the documentary, they are both ready to meet their makers.
And since both leaders believe they are working directly for their Lord, and have been swinging the phrase "WWIII" around, you might want to refresh your bomb shelter's can goods.
Impious since 2006
Looking at the relationship between Iran and the United States from Septemeber 11, 2001 (can't anyone write out a date anymore? Oooo but saying 911 makes it more scary scary scary!!!)is a useless period of time for gaining any understanding. Go back and look at 1950 up until now. Read about a certain guy named Kermit Roosevelt. Read about Nixon and the Shah, Carter and Desert One, Reagan and the secret deal and later Iran Contra.
ReplyDeleteBesides, as someone smarter and more often published than me has very recently written, when the President of Iran (or as GWB calls it BOOGEY-MANVANIA!!! 911 911 911 heh heh scared yet?) was a reformer like Kahatami and the U.S. had the opportunity of making some real progress with our relations, he and his office were dismissed by Georgie as figureheads and that the Mullahs were in charge. Now that someone as off balanced as Ahmad whats his name is in office, all of the sudden the President of Iran has become the 12 foot tall death dealing Persian Warlord from '300'.
Iran is only a threat to the United States if we make it into one. But as George and Dick had figured out, it is always easier to rule a populace cowed by fear.
How does it feel to be cowed by fear because I'm not. Who still falls for this b.s. anyway?
What's that, total telecom immunity is coming up for a vote? Osama has released a "new" video? The Persians are coming?? Better go practice my duck and cover...especially since in the last seven years we have turned into a country ruled by and populated by gullible cowards.