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June 20, 2005
Bush's Browbeating of Iran Backfires--or Does It?
Iran's spy chief used just two words to respond to White House ridicule of last week's presidential election: "Thank you."
His sarcasm was barely hidden. The backfire on Washington was more evident.
The sharp barbs from President Bush were widely seen in Iran as damaging to pro-reform groups because the comments appeared to have boosted turnout among hard-liners in Friday's election — with the result being that an ultraconservative now is in a two-way showdown for the presidency.
"I say to Bush: `Thank you,'" quipped Intelligence Minister Ali Yunesi. "He motivated people to vote in retaliation."
Oops.
On the other hand, perhaps Bush's comments are part of the plan: Drive the Iranians to elect hardliners so you can portray their government as the new embodiment of Evil; then the sheeple will be ready to invade yet another country that hasn't harmed us.
(Thanks to Antiwar.com for the link.)
Posted by Mike Tennant at June 20, 2005 02:09 PM
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