Obama to Talk to Iran About Afghanistan
BY Herschel Smith15 years, 5 months ago
Oh boy. Here we go.
The incoming Obama administration plans to explore a more regional strategy to the war in Afghanistan — including possible talks with Iran — and looks favorably on the nascent dialogue between the Afghan government and “reconcilable” elements of the Taliban, according to Obama national security advisers.
It’s as if the radical Mullahs haven’t sent their Quds force to instigate unrest and insecurity in Iraq, kill Americans, and ship EFPs and other weapons to both Iraq and Afghanistan (to the Taliban). It’s as if Iran is not the main entry point for enemy fighters into Afghanistan. It’s as if the Iranians aren’t furious over the proposed Status of Forces Agreement with Iraq. It’s as if Iran isn’t occupying Lebanon through Hezbollah. Yes, it’s as if the radical Mullahs in Iran have our best interests at heart.
What exactly does Obama expect Iran to do for us? Stop the shipment of weapons and fighters? Agree to the SOFA with Iraq? Pull out of Lebanon? Send peacekeeping troops to fight the Taliban side by side with U.S. troops? Send money to finance the U.S. war effort?
My God. The juveniles are now in charge.
On November 12, 2008 at 10:12 am, roger29palms said:
Mr. Chamberlin and Mr. Carter welcome Mr. Obama to their club.
On November 12, 2008 at 10:45 am, Warbucks said:
You may be right Captain.
Historically all the signals of diplomacy would be read as weakness of resolve of the enemy and the new attack and renewal of energy embraced to rid the region of the infidel invaders. If it is allowed to be seen in this light, which is nearly 99.99% certain Obama will be seen in this light, then you will be proven correct. The Juveniles are in charge, indeed.
Engaging at this level is a high risk diplomatic effort.
There is maybe a narrow pathway through which such an engagement would succeed, to frame the initiative in such boldness that it is seen as rising above all earthly matters to a spiritual level and communicating on a godly plain. Such a path may require boldness through secrecy, total secrecy of the mano-a-mano face-to-face assemblage of West and East, Obama and a few top clerics.
It is yet to be seen if Obama can function at such a level. This is the part of the sacrifice he will not easily be prepared to make of himself as there is no political glory to reap.