WVUforREDSKINS Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/07/world/middleeast/07iran.html EHRAN — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran sent an unusual letter congratulating President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday for his victory in the American presidential race, even though the two nations have had no diplomatic ties for nearly 30 years. Mr. Ahmadinejad has written letters to world leaders in the past, including one to President Bush. But this is the first time an Iranian leader has congratulated the winner of an American election, at least since the Iranian revolution. Diplomatic ties between Iran and the United States were severed in 1979, when radical students attacked the United States Embassy in Tehran and took American diplomats hostage. Iranian leaders continue to use hostile language toward the United States, and Mr. Ahmadinejad had said that he did not think a black candidate could be elected because of racial discrimination. “I congratulate you for attracting the majority of votes in the election,” Mr. Ahmadinejad wrote in his message, an Iranian news agency, ISNA, reported. “As you know, opportunities that are bestowed upon humans are short lived,” he wrote, adding that he hoped Mr. Obama would make the most of the opportunity. Click for full story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'd write back and say Thanks and:finger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 So they let him use a sharp a object, or does he have to use crayons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Iwould return the letter with anthrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 'Good Luck with those Zionists" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Wow, he has all the connections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 There he goes again, pallin around with terrorists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'd write back and say Thanks and:finger: I'd write back and say, "Your buddies George Bush and John McCain, told me which building you'd be in, when we Ba-Ba-Ba, Ba-Bomb Iran" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherick Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 If I was Obama, I would not open that envelope and read the letter myself. What if it is one of those letter from Inspector Gadget and explodes 10 seconds after reading it. :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Interesting and I am more curious to what his motives were for sending it. America and Iran arent chums and he doesnt have a track record of doing that with anyone else. So why now? If I was Obama though I would treat it like getting a congratulations card from anyone else and respectfully reply thank you. You never know, it could open a door of diplomacy and end this nuclear hubub that is going on over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnativenerd Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Good point, Mike. The natural reaction to this would be to give Ahmadiejad the bird, but this could be the start of a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the U.S. which might cool things down in Iran. Lord knows the U.S. is in desperate need of a foreign policy makeover after the Bush Administration. This could be a positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Good point, Mike. The natural reaction to this would be to give Ahmadiejad the bird, but this could be the start of a diplomatic breakthrough between Iran and the U.S. which might cool things down in Iran. Lord knows the U.S. is in desperate need of a foreign policy makeover after the Bush Administration. This could be a positive. And I dont care why this dude sent Obama a letter. Be it maybe he thinks he is Muslim, because he is black, because he "pals around with terrorists" we know that Obama would do the right thing and could help settle down the Middle East in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 And I dont care why this dude sent Obama a letter. Be it maybe he thinks he is Muslim, because he is black, because he "pals around with terrorists" we know that Obama would do the right thing and could help settle down the Middle East in general. I don't really think sending a "thank you" card is the key to settling tensions and nuclear arms build up in the Mid East lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I don't really think sending a "thank you" card is the key to settling tensions and nuclear arms build up in the Mid East lol... if you decided to be completely literal and read what I said in this thread as THAT then you are more then welcome to THAT. but THAT isnt what I meant when I said "thank you card". and you never know what can open up lines of communication Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Interesting and I am more curious to what his motives were for sending it. America and Iran arent chums and he doesnt have a track record of doing that with anyone else. So why now? If I was Obama though I would treat it like getting a congratulations card from anyone else and respectfully reply thank you. You never know, it could open a door of diplomacy and end this nuclear hubub that is going on over there. good post. it wouldn't surprise me if he sent it to try to embarrass Bush. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm sure there are many reasons for the letter. I just wish it had a nice post script such as- In hopes of future relations and cordiality, we are immediately disassembling all nuclear facilities and will hand over all uranium and nuclear materials to persons of your choice for disposal or proper use. Now, that would be the way for Iran to rebuild relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm sure it has multiple possible motives. Ahmadinejad may be an ass, but he isn't stupid. He could be trying to embarass some people, he could be testing the waters to see what sort of reaction he gets as that could signal how Obama may approach the situation or how willing he would be to talk. I'm curious to see how Obama responds. Personally I don't see him having anything to lose by at least responding in a cursory but polite way. You never know what can be a catalyst for better negotiation leverage. The only thing about that is he'd probably have rabid right wingers going nuts talking about how he is an "appeaser" or "is willing to work with terrorists" or whatever talking point they can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehogs Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm sure there are many reasons for the letter. I just wish it had a nice post script such as-In hopes of future relations and cordiality, we are immediately disassembling all nuclear facilities and will hand over all uranium and nuclear materials to persons of your choice for disposal or proper use. Now, that would be the way for Iran to rebuild relations. Thats what he would say to the US! He can be a complete nut in his speeches but people get in to power cos they know how to play things along too. The letter gives him a slight edge - if diplomacy goes well then he can boast of the letter; badly he can say 'look at the bad Americans, look at the friendly letter I sent'. He's not as dumb as he may come over at other times. I did read that due to the current world economic crisis and petrol prices all over the place it puts huge pressure on Iran for things like paying for its countries health care - dictators dont fair too well when they piss off the people they dictate to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 nice tag !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 nice tag !!! I laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I heard it said "Obama you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, Hey Obama" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I heard it said"Obama you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind, Hey Obama" "OOOBAMA! Well you came and you gave without taking but I sent you away, OOOBAMA! well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking I need you today, OBAMA!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "OOOBAMA! Well you came and you gave without taking but I sent you away, OOOBAMA! well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking I need you today, OBAMA!" And i think it's gonna be a long long time Till touch down brings me round again to find I'm not the man they think i am at home Oh no no no i'm Obama man Obama man burning out his fuse up here alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 "OOOBAMA! Well you came and you gave without taking but I sent you away, OOOBAMA! well you kissed me and stopped me from shaking I need you today, OBAMA!" bom, bom, bom.... bom, obama 'ran ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brave Little Toaster Oven Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I remember when rock was young Me and Obama had so much fun Holding hands and skimming stones Had an old gold chevy and a place of my own But the biggest kick I ever got Was doing a thing called the crocodile rock While the other kids were rocking round the clock We were hopping and bopping to the crocodile rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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