Friday Sermon from Iran and A Round-up in Logic

Efforts to travel back in time are moving full speed ahead one second at a time in an alternate universe; Hillary Clinton has proposed that Congress repeal the authority given to the president to invade Iraq. According to The NY Times the senator from NY said:

‘“It is time to reverse the failed policies of President Bush and to end this war as soon as possible.”’

Presidential hopeless John Edwards entered his suggestion for support of the soldiers and a speedy ending to the Democrat created stalemate between the Commander and Chief and the Congress:

‘“Congress should stand its ground and not back down to him. They should send him the same bill he just vetoed, one that supports our troops, ends the war and brings them home.”’

The Iranian Ambassador to Thailand, Mohsen Pak-Ayeen is in agreement with this assessment, although his statement was made prior to the integrity and reality based good senator made her proposal, (brilliant minds think alike I guess); speaking of the conference in Egypt and Iran’s participation, he said:

"Iran attends the international Sharm el-Sheikh conference to assist Iraq and urge withdrawal of American and other forces from the country.

"Iraqi government is a legal and popular one and world countries should help promote Iraqi security and stability.”

Whether or not “other forces” includes those not in uniform from Iran, Syria and elsewhere in the region he did not say. But he is quite excited about “Europe's rational approach to the issue can lead to future progress on Iran's nuclear issue.”

Back on our home planet, although speaking from another time, Substitute leader of Tehran Friday prayers Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati in Tehran during yet another uplifting sermon said:

“The west wants to install a puppet regime in Iraq adding the region does not need guardians to make decisions for it.”

Speaking of the conference taking place at Sharm el-Sheikh the loving spiritual leader said:

"Iran's participation in the conference was a rational decision because it does not let the western countries advance their ill intentions there. If the west does not cause obstructions, the Iraqi officials can establish security in their country with the help of their neighbors. If the conference does not help to security in Iraq, it will be of no use."

In Karaj, Iran speaking before clerics and Friday prayer leaders, Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani spoke of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s naming this year as the year of “National unity and Islamic solidarity,” saying:

“The global arrogance has launched full-scale campaign against Islam and religion because they are aware that reliance on religion is impediment to their aggression and the world Muslim should be united to defend religious and spiritual values.”

“Clerics throughout history have always struggled with the influence of the aliens and even sustained martyrs in fight against colonialists.”

“In fight against Muslims they are against our access to peaceful nuclear technology.”

“The Islamic movement is moving forward and the future belongs to Islam.”

Gosh, if only the clerics had more control and were able to participate more in Iran. Imagine what it could do for the whole region?

Attending the talks at Sharm el-Sheikh and talking on the sidelines with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Ali Aboul Gheit; Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi warned that:

“The United Nations Security Council against making a hasty decision on Iran's nuclear case.”

I’m assuming the hastiness with which the UN has been dealing with Iranian “peaceful nukes” is based upon the centuries long existence of China as a nation or people itself.

A good reason perhaps to avoid any hasty “actions” by the UN toward Iran could be realistically based upon the usual talking points as repeated endlessly by the President of the Islamic Republic, none other than Mahmoud “momo” Ahmadinejad:

‘"Today, Iranians are prepared to take a leap forward, but the enemies, ill-wishers and colonial powers are against the progress, development and welfare of our nation.”’

‘"Today our nation is united and willing to hold talks based on reason and within the framework of law. Iranians are against aggression, bullying and extremism. However the enemies should be aware that the nation will not even give up an iota of its rights."’

Today…hmmm…I wonder what his plans are for tomorrow.

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali “Larry” Larijani while not busy in “peaceful nuke” talk said that:

“Iran plays a constructive role in helping establish security in neighboring Iraq.”

My apologies here, as always there is the issue of translation from Persian to English, so I am not sure if he actually meant a “destructive,” rather than “constructive” role in the security situation in Iraq.

Hopefully Senator Clintons attempts at time travel will succeed as it’s about the only way anything suggested by the Left could ever succeed against the likes of these guys.

Give Peace a Chance…

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Discussions About Talking

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon opened the “International Compact with Iraq,” at Sharm el-Sheikh Egypt today remarking that the presence of all the participants is a “clear sign” of their commitment in assisting the people and government in Iraq “when they need our support.”

This meeting has been a year in the making with the participation of the Compact Preparatory Group (oops), the World Bank, the U.N. and of course the government of Iraq. “The Compact represents a road map for the next five years aimed at helping Iraq to achieve its long-term goals of economic prosperity, political stability and lasting security. Much work will be needed to keep Iraq on track, but I am confident that the people and Government are up to the challenge.”

The Secretary General is confident, however some U.S. lawmakers are not so. The Iraq parliament plans a recess this summer, beginning in July and lasting up to two months. This has our politicians united on “at least one topic.”

Senator John Warner, said with regard to the Iraqi vacation:

"An action of that consequence would send a very bad signal to the world that they don't have the resolve that matches the resolve of the brave troops that are fighting in the battle today."

And Senator Bill Nelson added:

"I certainly hope they're not going to take any sort of recess when the question is whether they're going to make any progress."

It is agreed that this would be a move that would be looked upon as deleterious to the situation in Iraq; but would it really “send a very bad signal to the world,” as Senator Warner stated? One has to wonder since according to Democrats their own intransigence on the War Funding Bill and their claims of defeat do not resonate anywhere according to them. Hmmm

Oddly, in a CNN moment of equivalence, the news source noted that:

“Congress leaves for four weeks each August and takes a week off, sometimes more, around prominent holidays. Lawmakers frequently adjourn for the August recess without reaching agreements on important legislation.”

CNN though did not mention the recent two week break that further stalled follow on discussion of the Iraq war funding bill, when it was expected it would be vetoed by the president. Of additional discussion to take place now that the bill has actually been vetoed, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said there have been:

‘"discussions about talking"’

So, regardless of whether lawmakers take a lot of time off or not is not that appropriate to the concern over Iraq’s parliament taking a break when one considers that U.S. lawmakers do not really do anything whether on vacation or not.

Interestingly, when the UN Secretary General effused about the Iraq Compact, the reality of Iraqi security played a large role.

“Iraq faces immense challenges. We cannot leave Iraq on its own to cope with them. It is essential that we do our utmost to help the Iraqi people build a secure, peaceful, unified, federal and democratic nation, founded on the principles of freedom and equality.”

So, just at a time when the US’ input on the security front in Iraq could be a make or break issue, Democrats in our government are looking to “redeploy” our forces. I wonder how this plays to the success of the “International Compact with Iraq?” Hunhh…

But then perhaps in the end none of it matters as the two day talks in Egypt have thus far only revealed ‘"the deep fissures in the Middle East and the widening differences these countries have on Iraq"’

On a high note(?):

“Arab governments have welcomed the Sharm el Sheikh conference as an opportunity to have their voices heard on the Iraq crisis. But apart from forgiving some loans dating from Saddam Hussein's rule, they have been reluctant to take further steps, such as giving strong political backing to al-Maliki's government, using their influence with Iraqi Sunni leaders to halt the insurgency and, in the case of Syria, to stem the flow of insurgents from Syria into Iraq.”

Tough going all around I guess with everyone wanting a little something in the bargain, like the lack of a Syrian hindrance on insurgents use of that country as a logistical base unless the U.S. eases up on various demands of Syria. Or Iran hoping to gain a little ease up on the “sanctions” regime in its efforts at developing “peaceful” nukes if it assists positively in the Iraq situation. My guess is the Democrats chief aim of getting Iraq up to the plate to do it’s share by our leaving will actually pull all these disparate entities in the region to step up too; not like say Syria and Iran mind you.

Perhaps if the Bush Administration and Republican minority cede power to the Democrats they will agree to a cease fire on their desire to limit the effectiveness of our military in its role as security in Iraq that allows for more of this silly diplomacy that seems to go no where. Power seems to be their most cherished commodity and the guide on of every word, action or inaction on their part; they just might go for it.

Or, we could just leave and let those in the Middle East that really have a stake in the outcome of the battle in Iraq. It’s not like it would come back to haunt us, would it?

I’m thinking it’s time to look into ‘"discussions about talking."’

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