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Originally posted by Azurus
I'm not naive at all. I'm perceptive enough to understand that he is probably smart enough to say those things only in private, if he does say them.
And I don't think he hates American culture. In fact most of the populace of Iran is trying to embrace American culture, especially the younger Iranians who are the majority. Their president knows this. He has stated over and over again that he feels very strongly against our government, but I highly doubt he wished to kill innocent Americans.
Originally posted by Grambler
On McCains comments specifically, isn't it hypocritical of him to be on this band wagon of we need to win hearts and minds, and then say something like this? Even if everyone here has thick skin, doesn't he know how the people of Iran (even the ones that supposedly support the US) are going to look at this. I find it difficult to believe that the average Iranian, who is probably worried to death that the US may attack would find humor in this statement.
Ok, so you don't have a problem with what McCain said but just that he said it in public. So its ok if McCain would have said it in private. Is this correct?
They hate American culture and they have stated over and over that they want to destroy America. All of it and not just the government. You are exactly the person they are targeting with their propaganda because it appears to be working. Their propaganda is meant for the naive and gullible.
Originally posted by Azurus
What propanda are you referring to sir? I'm unaware of any psychological operations that have infiltrated the American public from Iran.
Originally posted by WhatTheory
Originally posted by Azurus
What propanda are you referring to sir? I'm unaware of any psychological operations that have infiltrated the American public from Iran.
Well, that makes it even worse since you don't even realize you have fell for it hook, line and sinker. If you cannot see it, then all hope is lost for you and you must be considered a war statistic.
Originally posted by buddhasystem
That's some serious paranoia going on here. Get a shrink.
Nobody here likes Iran or Iranians too much, in case your ignorant mind didn' notice that.
We, the civilized Americans, don't do that. Your mileage will obviously vary.
Well, that makes it even worse since you don't even realize you have fell for it hook, line and sinker. If you cannot see it, then all hope is lost for you and you must be considered a war statistic.
Originally posted by Azurus
This sounds like a desparate attempt to evade the debate. If you can't provide any insight on to what type of "Iranian propaganda" you are referring to then it really doesn't give you too much credibility in your arguement.
In fact, he wouldn't make that type of joke. He has stated that he respects the American populace, just not their administration
Originally posted by Azurus
He has never proven to me through his actions, manners, or rhetoric that he disproves of American citizens. The fact that he came to speak at an American college, despite how ridiculous it was, should indicate something. I think if he really hated the American populace just as much as the administration I doubt he would do that.