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Originally posted by Asktheanimals
Do you not realize that Ahmadinejad represents the more moderate elements of Iranian society?
We should be supporting democratically elected, non -religious leaders, not cheering assassination attempts on their lives.
Regardless of anyone's politics wishing death on anyone is morally devoid and smacks of the official US line towards our supposed enemies of the state.
Just because Obama says we can kill anyone we like does not make it right or necessary.
Originally posted by anon72
reply to post by Asktheanimals
I hear and understand (and remember) a lot of what you are saying/writing.
I would agree with you... up until he started calling for the destruction of the USA/West.
One thing to be a citizen of a country and standing up for what you think is right etc. It's another thing to become a terrorist organizer and/or supporter. I don't see how that gets him any hero points.
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
reply to post by anon72
I remember the "hostage crisis" too, which Reagan manipulated through the Arms-for-hostages deal to get elected. I also remember how the US took out the democratically elected leader Mossadegh with a CIA backed coup to install the Shah....
Mohammad Mosaddegh
On 28 April 1951, the Majlis (Parliament of Iran) named Mosaddegh as new prime minister by a vote of 79–12. Aware of Mosaddegh's rising popularity and political power, the young Shah appointed Mosaddegh to the Premiership.
In 1951, after the assassination of prime minister Ali Razmara, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh was elected prime minister by a parliamentary vote which was then ratified by the Shah. As prime minister, Mossadegh became enormously popular in Iran after he nationalized Iran's petroleum industry and oil reserves
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
because leaders like Ahmadinejad put their countries' interests first
Originally posted by mayabong
reply to post by anon72
And when did he call for the destruction of the west? (waits for the wipe off the map misquote)
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
Do you not realize that Ahmadinejad represents the more moderate elements of Iranian society?
Speaking at the country’s annual Army Day Parade, the Iranian president also reiterated his customary calls for the destruction of the State of Israel which, he said, dominated the Middle East in conjunction with the “Zionist” leadership in the United States.
Originally posted by SLAYER69
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
reply to post by anon72
I remember the "hostage crisis" too, which Reagan manipulated through the Arms-for-hostages deal to get elected. I also remember how the US took out the democratically elected leader Mossadegh with a CIA backed coup to install the Shah....
The "Democratically elected" part of the story get's a fair amount of play with regards to discussing Operation Ajax. However it needs to be represented in it's proper historical context IMHO. It wasn't a general/popular election as many envision. Also the Shaw was the one who appointed him...
It's interesting to note that initially and maybe foolhardily TPTB in Iran during that period thought that Mossadegh could be controlled. [Another Puppet] His popularity grew after he was elected by Parliament and he demonstrated his desire for a stronger Iran with less influence from the West as well as keeping his eye on Iran's Northern Border.
Mohammad Mosaddegh
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Election as prime minister
On 28 April 1951, the Majlis (Parliament of Iran) named Mosaddegh as new prime minister by a vote of 79–12. Aware of Mosaddegh's rising popularity and political power, the young Shah appointed Mosaddegh to the Premiership.
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Mosaddegh shaking hands with Mohammad-Reza Shah in their first meeting after Mossadegh's election as Prime Minister
Source
In 1951, after the assassination of prime minister Ali Razmara, Dr. Mohammed Mossadegh was elected prime minister by a parliamentary vote which was then ratified by the Shah. As prime minister, Mossadegh became enormously popular in Iran after he nationalized Iran's petroleum industry and oil reserves
Originally posted by Asktheanimals
because leaders like Ahmadinejad put their countries' interests first
Some could say that the US has been looking out for IT's best interests as well....
If the Mossad or CIA wanted Ahmedwantsadinnerjacket dead, he'd be dead