Ahmadinejad calls Bush a coward

The 9/11 Bush, is he back? Listening to President George W. Bush's speech today in Salt Lake City, I was reminded of the President Bush I saw on September 11, 2001. Let's hope so for several reasons, like Iran, 'Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls President Bush coward for refusing TV debate'.

The Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan told the APA President Ahmadinejad commenting on his American counterpart’s refusing his call for a live television debate.

“We offered the persons claiming to support free and transparent release of news to discuss global issues with us and let the world listen to us and then comment on. However, they refused to do this,” Mr. Ahmadinejad said.

Calling President Bush coward Iranian President, “You fear that your real nature will be revealed in the live television debate and the nations will realize that you chose war and crimes for your interest. The US authorities should know that there is no place for violence any more.” /APA/

Ahmadinejad also had warnings for the European Union:

“European states must not follow the incorrect and antagonistic policies of the United States, since the U.S. is only after its own interests”, Ahmadinejad said.

“Much of the country’s achievements such as mastering the nuclear fuel cycle and producing heavy-water came about during times of sanctions. Therefore, it is better for the European states to make an independent decision

He said that the EU stood to lose from the existence of Israel which he labelled as the “root of the Middle East crisis”. “Forcing this regime (Israel) on the people of the region has not only inflicted damages on these people but is also to the loss of European countries since the people of the region blame the crimes of the Zionist regime on the support it receives from the U.S. and certain European states”, Ahmadinejad said. source

Bush's words in his speech today sounded good, but it's easy to deliver a speech. I want to see strong action from our government.

BUSH: . . . The enemies of liberty come from different parts of the world, and they take inspiration from different sources. Some are radicalized followers of the Sunni tradition who swear allegiance to terrorist organizations like Al Qaida. Others are radicalized followers of the Shia tradition who join groups like Hezbollah and take guidance from state sponsors like Syria and Iran. Still others are home-grown terrorists, fanatics who live quietly in free societies they dream to destroy.

BUSH: Despite their differences, these groups form the outlines of a single movement, a worldwide network of radicals that use terror to kill those who stand in the way of their totalitarian ideology.

And the unifying feature of this movement, the link that spans sectarian divisions and local grievances, is the rigid conviction that free societies are a threat to their twisted view of Islam.

The war we fight today is more than a military conflict. It is the decisive ideological struggle of the 21st century.

This war will be difficult, this war will be long, and this war will end in the defeat of the terrorists and totalitarians and a victory for the cause of freedom and liberty.

(APPLAUSE)

We're now approaching the fifth anniversary of the day this war reached our shores. . . .

For a half-century, America's primary goal in the Middle East was stability. . . .

And then came the nightmare of September the 11th, 2001, when 19 hijackers killed nearly 3,000 men, women and children.

In the space of a single morning, it became clear that the calm we saw in the Middle East was only a mirage. We realized that years of pursuing stability to promote peace have left us with neither. . . .

First, we are using every element of national power to confront Al Qaida, those who take inspiration from them and other terrorists who use similar tactics. We have ended the days of treating terrorism simply as a law enforcement matter.

Second, we have made it clear to all nations, if you harbor terrorists, you are just as guilty as the terrorists, you're an enemy of the United States, and you will be held to account.

It is time for Iran to make a choice. We've made our choice. We will continue to work closely with our allies to find a diplomatic solution, but there must be consequences for Iran's defiance, and we must not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.

Transcript of speech can be found here.

Chad at In the Bullpen has 'List of Proposed Sanctions Upon Iran'. It's very informative, go read it. Linked with bRight&Early

Writings of Tim has an excellent article, "What Makes a Leader":

Here we have several examples of Peter asking questions. He wanted to know more. He wanted to understand and know what was going on. He asked questions. When there were things he did not understand he went to the Lord and asked. Do you do this? Are you asking questions? Are you trying to understand? (go read it)

Others reporting:

Freedom Eden, "Diversion"
Some Things Just Need To Be Said, " Who Can We Trust?"
Basti Says (a must read article), "The Big Lie About ‘Islamic Fascism’"
A Train Wreck in Maxwell, " Turn about is fair play"
Seaspook's Rants, "Utah's Embarrassment"

Comments

[James Biga]

Ahmadinejad's performance is intended for the Middle Easterners only. He could care less what we know or think of him. The lack of a free press and expression in the Middle East allows him to get away with this. Arafat, Hussein, and Castro did it for years. I really don't give a hoot about what he has to say. Maybe we can look forward to him not being able to say anything.

[Robert]

I can't believe folks are actually buying this crap. Doesn't anyone remember the idiot Sadaam trying the same thing? Look what happened to him. It won't be long before the Iranian president armanidiot will be found climbing out of a spider hole somewhere near Tehran.

[shlemazl]

I am so tired from these demagogues. Ahmedinejad says "We offered the persons claiming to support free and transparent release of news to discuss global issues with us". Bush is not claiming anything. The US does have free press. Ahmedinejad on the other hand curtailed whatever little freedom Iranians had and closed the newspapers. People buy this shit.

[Debbie]

Great idea, Malinda777. I can see GWB down on the ranch with Ahmadinejad. They wouldn't be debating, hee hee

[Malinda777]

Oh! This Iranian President is a class-A nutjob. Just like we don't negotiate with terrorists, we don't acknowledge their worthiness of a debate.

I bet GWB would LOVE to debate him out in the pasture at the ranch in Crawford! We would be then saying Ahmadinejad who? :)

[Always On Watch]

GWB sounds better lately and is talking a harder line. Of course, elections are coming, and I keep that in mind.

What I'm really waiting for: to hear him say "Islamic fascists" again!

[Debbie]

I read your post, Massachusetts Republican, about all the attacks on you from terrorist sympathizers, etc. Good think you are not allowing comments or you would have been buried with hate and ugly words.

It must mean you are doing something right, if you are getting fatwahs issued against you, ha.

[massachusetts republican]

I saw the whole thing. This President will do what must be done. He will go down in history as one of the greats. 20-30-50 years hence we will speak of him along with Lincoln and FDR.

I hope to see it.