Comments on: Obama’s Press Conference, Iran…and Neda Agha-Soltan

By: Russian55

Russian55 — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:27:39 +0000

When you no longer have a hammer, you have to forget that some problems are nails.

By: DLS

DLS — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:19:46 +0000

[sigh] Obama is doing fine. No need to dissect it, much less engage in pathetic self-misled Bush-bashing.

We don't know what will happen and it remains the smart thing to do to stay back, not lay our paws on Iran.

Not even if we get upset when oil prices rise due to any disruption in Iran's oil industry.

By: DaGoat

DaGoat — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:38:35 +0000

Props to Obama for speaking more forcefully today.

By: shannonlee

shannonlee — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:30:15 +0000

Obama today ….
“I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in mourning each and every innocent life that is lost.”

This is exactly what was needed and from the best possible person. When Obama speaks…the world listens.

By: D. E.Rodriguez

D. E.Rodriguez — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:23:04 +0000

Thanks for the comments.

I agree, what a refreshing change from the "shoot first, and ask questions later" m.o. of the previous administration

Dorian

By: ordinarysparrow

ordinarysparrow — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:08:43 +0000

so agree with you Dorian. . .

just my 2 cents worth. . .there is so much going on here that is not being touted out as was in the last administration with their head's thrown back and their chest covering their feet. . . it does not mean this Obama administration is not deeply working in ways that are more intelligent and beneficial. . .

" be ye gentle as a dove and wise as a serpent."

By: shannonlee

shannonlee — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:12:18 +0000

Obama's initial weak response to the protests in Iran comes from his administrations lack of experience. In areas where they lack serious experience, they tend to react cautiously and slowly build up to the proper response. Obama will eventually get to the word “condemn”. Sadly, it will be a couple days late.

By: JSpencer

JSpencer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:24:12 +0000

Well I think that sums it up well… to this point. As for the likes of William Kristol, it's amazing that given his track record he isn't hiding under a rock somewhere. I guess when the ego is strong enough, credibility is no longer important.

By: DaGoat

DaGoat — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:23:10 +0000

I would like to for him to say he condemns the murder of peaceful demonstrators and the people responsible, and I would like him to use the word “condemn”.