Funny how those completely unaffected usually are the biggest assholes -- while those who went through the experience are
the most understanding.
Two top officials who were held hostage in Tehran in 1979 called Monday for expanded diplomatic outreach to the Iranian government...
"Only sustained, robust, and comprehensive diplomacy based on the premise of mutual compromise can break this cycle, which threatens to enflame the region," Laingen said. "And until we have an established channel for communication between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic on the many interests we share, our countries will continue to teeter on the brink of war."
But what could they possibly know that Sean Hannity doesn't...other than everything?
Rising Hegemon
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I stayed at Ambassador John Limbert's house when he was Deputy Chief of Mission in Guinea in the mid 1990's. He was always very open about discussing the Iranian hostage issue and his role in it. You'd be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable, patient and compassionate person. The man has dedicated his life - and considerable intelligence - to US diplomacy and in a sane world his voice would carry some weight. His wife (who is Persian) more-or-less adopted my wife during our time there as she is the same age as their daughter. As Conakry wasn't exactly the greatest city to stay in, the Embassy staff took the time to know the USAID contractors, Peace Corp professionals, Fulbright-ers, etc. It was nice to be accepted into their circle and meet them as people. Guinea wasn't a glamour post, so you got either the greenest or the most passionate diplomats.
With Iran it's as if we've put the eight year olds in charge of diplomatic policy. Imagine how generally awful it would be if we'd treated erstwhile enemies like Germany or Japan similarly (and that's without even mentioning our sorry track record meddling in Iranian affairs).
They're sleeper agents brainwashed by the evil Iranians or Muslins or whatever.
rational is so pre fux gnews.
rational is so pre fux gnews.
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