I'll continue with that theme (see below post):
"Ahmadinejad softens tone after US report; Intelligence study a 'step forward,' Iran leader says"by Ali Akbar Dareini/Associated Press December 12, 2007
TEHRAN - Iran's president took an unusually soft tone toward the United States yesterday, saying a new US intelligence report marks an opportunity to resolve US-Iranian differences. But he said Washington must take further steps, including dropping nuclear sanctions.
The conciliatory line appeared aimed at deflecting Washington's attempts to win further sanctions against Iran and bringing the United States into negotiations after the intelligence report found that Tehran ended a nuclear weapons program four years ago.
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad may also be trying to fend off critics at home who have accused him of provoking Iran's enemies with his fiery rhetoric. Ahead of Ahmadinejad's news conference, one of his top critics - Hasan Rowhani, a former nuclear negotiator and a powerful figure in Iran's leadership - made his harshest criticism yet of the president, saying his government had failed on foreign policy.
How does a "dictator" face such criticism, huh, readers?
Tired of the Zionist propaganda, readers?
What, did the Zionist censor miss this one at the editing desk?
The United States brushed off Ahmadinejad's comments, saying Iran must abide by UN demands that it suspend uranium enrichment.
Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for the National Security Council:
"We totally agree with the Iranian president. One or two more steps are needed. Let's start with Iran suspending its uranium enrichment process. [Iran should halt its support for militant groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah], "and then we can go from there."
Yup, if it's not one thing, it's another!
In the U.S., it is known as "Bush moving the goalposts."
Yesterday, diplomats from the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, and Germany held a 90-minute conference call to discuss a draft plan for new sanctions, but State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said it was still too early to talk about an agreement. Russia and China were questioning the need for sanctions even before the US intelligence report.
But, but, but... the New York Times left me with the impression earlier that everyone is on board with further sanctions!!
WTF?! Times CAUGHT LYING AGAIN!!!!!
President Bush insisted that "Iran is dangerous," pointing to the report's conclusion that Tehran once was seeking a nuclear weapon. "Iran must explain to the world why they had such a program," he said.
How about Israel explain' how they GOT ONE instead, Georgie asshole!??
The US intelligence assessment, released last week, found that Iran ended a program to develop a nuclear weapon in 2003 and does not appear to have resumed it since. Tehran insists its nuclear activities aim only to generate electricity.
Ahmadinejad offered little new substance in his comments yesterday - but he avoided the inflammatory rhetoric that he has often used in the past toward Washington. Instead, he held out promise that Iran and the United States could end their numerous disputes, even over Israel, Iran's top enemy in the region.
Ahmadinejad praised the US intelligence report, calling on the West to "change behaviors.":
"[It is] a step forward. If one or two other steps are taken, the issues we have in front of us will be entirely different and will lose their complexity, and the way will be open for the resolution of basic issues in the region and in dealings between the two sides. A good opportunity is available right now and that opportunity has to be used well."
But it won't be because the U.S. serves Israel!
He said one further step by the United States would be to declare that "the nuclear issue is terminated," adding that in light of the report there was no need for further sanctions nor "any reason for continuation of hostilities."
Gary Sick, professor of international affairs at Columbia University and a former adviser to the National Security Council, said although Ahmadinejad appears to be dropping his usual confrontational tone, it was difficult to gauge his intentions:
"This does appear to be a departure from his usual line, which tends to be confrontational and not at all conciliatory. Ahmadinejad believes that he is in fact promoting an opening to the United States and actually promoting some kind of reconciliation."
Rather than HIS intentions, could America focus more on BUSH'S INTENTIONS?!
You know, the insane madman in the White House who thinks God talks to him?
Vali Nasr, a professor at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, said Ahmadinejad is betting that Washington will have to take a more moderate stance in light of the new intelligence:
"I think he's trying to encourage that. It's US policy that's in trouble. Iran is not about to change its policy and Iran feels less pressure to be belligerent. Consequently, the pressure is on the US to try to deal with Iran differently."
That's why I'm expecting a FALSE-FLAG "TERROR" ATTACK, and, oh, hey, lookee over there in Algieria!!!!!!
Puh-leeze, readers! Can't you see through that shit?
Iranian political analyst Leila Chamankhah, of Tehran University said Ahmadinejad is also trying to fend off criticism at home:
"Ahmadinejad has come under greater pressures from his critics and even conservatives. He is resorting to a more moderate tone to silence his opponents."
Why would a DICTATOR have to worry about that?!
And WHY DOES the NEW YORK TIMES keep LYING about IRAN?!?!?!
